Perfect Pitch – Twenty Thousand Hertz

I wrote and produced this episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz, an American podcast about the world’s most recognisable and interesting sounds.

People with perfect or “absolute” pitch hear every single sound as a precise musical note. Is this extraordinary talent a blessing or a curse? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience, pluses and pitfalls of absolute pitch. Featuring neuroscientist Daniel Levitin and Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier.

See more here: 20k.org/episodes/perfectpitch