Transported

‘Transported pushes forward how we understand the nexus between music and humans…Even better, Margulis’s writing is at the same time elegant and accessible.’ —Daniel J. Levitin, author of This Is Your Brain on Music

‘Fascinating… Her book is the message in a bottle, urging us to connect more deeply with our inattention… What emerges in our musical daydreams might be something to hold on to. It might be ourselves.’ —Wall Street Journal

‘This vivid and insightful book provides an entirely new perspective on music’s power to evoke scenes and stories in our imagination… Margulis brightly illuminates a valuable aspect of musical experience that we are just beginning to understand.’ —Aniruddh Patel, author of Music, Language and the Brain

‘Transported is fascinating and timely. In today’s landscape of screens, algorithms, and anxiety, there couldn’t be a better moment to explore the power of music to free our minds, inspire our imaginations, and awaken lost memories. The science behind these effects, explained so coherently in the book, has huge implications for healthcare; and it is woven seamlessly into real-world accounts with feeling and humour.’ —Renée Fleming

‘A fascinating exploration of the mysterious and important connection between music and daydreams, and a deeply enjoyable path toward understanding what imbues music with its undeniable power.’ —Béla Fleck, 17-time Grammy Award-winning musician

‘Margulis writes in an easy, conversational style, never solemnly scholarly, and raises as many enticing questions as she answers. Moving deftly between the subjective experience of those listening to music and the brain activity of those same subjects, she considers how the mind makes metaphors and how various senses influence each other. The book is sure to make readers ponder their own encounters with music. A refreshingly original look at an ordinary phenomenon.’ —Kirkus

‘With striking intellectual range and an inviting voice, Elizabeth Margulis reframes everyday music listening as a subject of rigorous scientific inquiry. Bringing together insights across disciplines with a balance of precision and accessibility, she broadens our understanding of music’s capacity to foster creativity and nurture wellbeing.’ —Assal Habibi, director of USC Center for Music, Brain, and Society

‘Anyone interested in music and how it affects us will enjoy this engaging and informative study.’ —Booklist

Margulis has served as President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition. Her work has been featured in outlets ranging from NPR’s All Things Considered to the BBC, and she’s given public lectures at venues ranging from South by Southwest to the World Science Festival. She was also trained as a pianist.

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