Do cats have their own taste in music?
Accomplished composer and researcher David Teie explains his interest in species-specific music, and the sound he's developed for cats.
What kind of music do cats like?
The question is no joke to David Teie, who is working on a theory of universal music. The accomplished composer, cellist, conductor and researcher joins Shad to discuss his serious research into species-specific musical preferences.
He explains his approach to writing for animals, how he measures their responses, and the difficulty of creating sounds that are pleasant to all species.
Plus, q producer Chris Berube visits Toronto's first cat cafe with some of Teie's most kickin' kitty tracks.
WEB EXTRA | Want to try these tunes out on your own cats? Play the files below and let us know how it goes! Write below, email q@cbc.ca or tweet us at @cbcradioq.
