Tod Machover + Dan Ellsey: Inventing instruments that unlock new music

The video explores the transformative power of music, emphasizing active participation over passive listening. It discusses the development of hyperinstruments and projects like the Brain Opera and Guitar Hero. The role of music in education and health is highlighted, with initiatives like Toy Symphony and Hyperscore. Music's potential for personal expression is illustrated through projects like Death and the Powers. The video concludes with the story of Dan Ellsey, who, despite cerebral palsy, composes and performs music using personalized technology.

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