Chapter
The Social History of Music
01:53 - 08:57 (07:04)
Before recorded music, people had to be present when music was played in order to hear it. Music has always had a social component, and listening to music together is a way to form intimate relationships.
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The co-founder of a social network cites the Hans Zimmer soundtrack as part of his top three favorite movies of all time, citing the film's stellar actors and a great love story as well as the impact of the soundtrack on his musical tastes.
01:53 - 02:54 (01:00)
Summary
The co-founder of a social network cites the Hans Zimmer soundtrack as part of his top three favorite movies of all time, citing the film's stellar actors and a great love story as well as the impact of the soundtrack on his musical tastes.
ChapterThe Social History of Music
EpisodeGustav Soderstrom: Spotify
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the effect of music on our brains and how it can shape our moods.
02:55 - 05:18 (02:23)
Summary
The podcast discusses the effect of music on our brains and how it can shape our moods. It also highlights the social and communal aspect of music throughout history.
ChapterThe Social History of Music
EpisodeGustav Soderstrom: Spotify
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The relationship we have with music is intimate and social in smaller settings, as opposed to being something that is shared on social media.
05:18 - 07:18 (01:59)
Summary
The relationship we have with music is intimate and social in smaller settings, as opposed to being something that is shared on social media. Spotify considers these factors when developing their platform.
ChapterThe Social History of Music
EpisodeGustav Soderstrom: Spotify
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Before the invention of recorded music, the only way to enjoy music was by being present where it was produced.
07:18 - 08:57 (01:39)
Summary
Before the invention of recorded music, the only way to enjoy music was by being present where it was produced. The invention of recorded music made it easier to distribute music, but it also limited the creator's interaction with the audience. With the advent of streaming on Spotify, music creators and listeners are more connected than ever.