Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste - Live Experience

At Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. WHY YOU LIKE IT: Decoding Musical Taste – Live Experience is an immersive concert-lecture led by composer, musicologist, author, and Music Genome Project architect Dr. Nolan Gasser, inspired by the acclaimed PBS special released in 2025. Blending live performance, storytelling, and insights from neuroscience, psychology, and culture, the show explores the hidden forces that shape our musical preferences and why music affects us so deeply. Dr. Gasser is joined by his virtuoso band, The Mighty Mighty. Rather than a fixed cast, the show is designed to be artistically flexible, featuring guest vocalists and musicians tailored to each city! Past and potential collaborators include Grammy-winning artists such as Ledisi, Aymée Nuviola, Etienne Charles, and Malika Tirolien, among others—serving as examples of the caliber of talent that can be incorporated, offering presenters flexibility while maintaining a world-class artistic standard. A defining feature of the live experience is its interactive audience engagement through the Why You Like It companion app. More info at www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.