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Evolution of Language

from Words by NCN

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The genetic roots of language. A case study of a family who has the same speech impediment. Intercut with 'Language is a Virus' by Laurie Anderson from 'Home of the Brave' movie soundtrack. The discovery of a particular gene is tied to the capacity for language. The development of a language from random sounds by experiment test subjects.

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from Words, released August 13, 2011
Laurie Anderson, Horizon

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The National Cynical Network San Jose, California

The National Cynical Network (NCN) is a long-running, SF Bay Area alternate programming media remix project. It originally consisted of a trio of SF Bay-Area based radio collage artists: Phineas Narco, Ronald Redball and Alexander T. Newport. NCN seeks to play *with* music , using sound, and video media samples in the process of media collage or 'mediage'. ... more

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