Roger Kennedy Knihy

Emotion is an integral aspect of musical experience. Evidence from neuroscience indicates that music acts on a number of different brain sites, and that the brain is likely to be hard-wired for musical perception and appreciation. This offers some kind of neurological substrate for musical experiences, or a parallel mode of explanation for music's multiple effects on individuals and groups. No one discipline can do justice to music's complexity if one is to have a sense of the whole musical experience. After various excursions into early mother/baby experiences, evolutionary speculations, and neuroscientific findings, Roger Kennedy asserts that it is the intensity of the artistic vision which is responsible for music's power. That intense vision invites the viewer or the listener into the orbit of the work, engaging us to respond. Music can be described as having soul when it hits the emotional core of the listener. And, of course, there is 'soul music', whose basic rhythms reach deep into the body to create a powerful feeling of aliveness. One can truly say that music, of all the arts, is most able to give shape to the elusive human soul.

Evil is infinite and so we need a way of minimising or resisting its impact. This requires an attempt to understand it, how it affects people and how it shatters world views and trust in others. Without this understanding, we are ill-equipped to root it out and minimise its impact. This multidisciplinary exploration lays evil bare.

Kevin Roberts' groundbreaking book LOVEMARKS: THE FUTURE BEYOND BRANDS injected a powerful dose of emotion into the world of advertising and marketing. Despite the extraordinary uptake of the concept, Roberts was determined to go one step further after receiving a provocative and irresistible challenge: to turn the book itself into a Lovemark. The end result is Lovemarks: the Saatchi & Saatchi designers' edition , a sublime rendering of the original book that will both challenge the mind and delight the eyes. Collectively produced by Saatchi & Saatchi designers and art directors from across the globe, the book reflects the diverse, eclectic, and vibrant visions of its creators. Lovemarks: the Saatchi & Saatchi designers' edition celebrates the central role design plays in creating emotional connections with consumers. Designers from across the Saatchi & Saatchi network featured in the book include Kevin Finn (Sydney), Hamish McArthur (New York), Nick Darke (London), Kane McPherson and Lorenz Perry (Auckland), Jason Romeyko (Moscow), Bridget De Socio (New York), Tim Quest and Scott Silvey (London), Pete White (Fahrenheit 212), Sean Womack (Saatchi & Saatchi X), Polly Chu (Guangzhou), Alex Normanton (London), Jim Salter (London), Tom Eslinger (Los Angeles), Hiro Ito (Tokyo), and Ji Lee (New York).