World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale

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Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event "Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus", from the 2009 World Science Festival, June 12, 2009.

For related content, please view the full "Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus" program at our website:

http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/video/notes-neurons-full

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This is pureeely ...
This is pureeely amazing.
By Uhhxhi [Affiliate User] 1249601026 ~~9042351~~
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See comment above ...
See comment above yours; my thoughts as well.
By FlintF [Affiliate User] 1249599490 ~~9042351~~
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Aí manja muito !!
Aí manja muito !!
By SANDRIVE [Affiliate User] 1249597505 ~~9042351~~
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I think the ...
I think the scientist was genuflecting to Bobby's genius! It was an uplifting example of the universal language of music, warm funny and fabulous. All Hail Bobby!
By bronnie20 [Affiliate User] 1249595332 ~~9042351~~
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The scientist at ...
The scientist at the end of the clip said to Bobby "If you are looking for a job in Neuroscience...." This was coming from a scientist who verbally tried to steal the accolades from Bobby. Shame on the institution of science.
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