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Ever wonder if there is a difference in a song recorded by a band in front of an audience versus by themselves in a recording studio? What factors come into play between musicians and the energy they pick up from their audiences, and how does this change the way they play a song? These and other questions will be explored in a unique concert when local band The Dufraines performs at Ryerson's Psychology Research and Training Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 7 to 9 p.m. This concert is a special research collaboration among Ryerson's SMART (Science of Music, Auditory Research and Technology) lab, the Department of Psychology and the musicians.

The Dufraines will record two sets (five to six songs in each set): first in an empty studio, then in front of a live studio audience. The audience will then hear samples from two versions of the same songs and indicate their preference.  Afterwards, the researchers will discuss the science behind audience-band interaction and its influence on song recordings. These music samples will be acoustically analyzed and will eventually be used in a research study this fall with undergraduate students to explore what makes live music unique.

Presenters include:
* Jean-Paul Boudreau, Chair, Department of Psychology
* Frank Russo, Director of the SMART lab
* Gabe Nespoli, Research Technician, Department of Psychology, and bassist, The Dufraines

MEDIA CONTACT:

Suelan Toye
Public Affairs
Ryerson University
Office: 416-979-5000 x 7161
stoye@ryerson.ca

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