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Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:41:00 +0000

Sorry to hear about the death of John Mayall, who was such an influential figure in the British Rock and Blues movement. Rest in peace, John. Your music will live on.

Discover the Hurdy Gurdy: A Musical Journey Unveiling the Enchanting Sounds of a Timeless Instrument

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:15:00 +0000

The Hurdy-Gurdy Player (Le Joueur de Vielle) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Did you know that the hurdy-gurdy is a string instrument that has been around since the Middle Ages? Initially, it was used for sacred music, but over time, it became famous for playing popular and folk music.

It even found favour at the French court! Although it experienced a decline in popularity, it is currently experiencing a resurgence and can be found in various genres, from traditional folk to progressive rock and avant-garde music.

Interestingly, the reason for its name is unknown, but it is speculated that it may be related to the sound it produces.

Unlike other string instruments, the hurdy-gurdy creates sound by rubbing its strings with a rosined wheel. It also has drone strings that create a buzzing accompaniment to the tune, similar to bagpipes that create a buzzing accompaniment.

If you want to learn more about the hurdy-gurdy, click the link here.

Can Music Change Your Mood?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:29:00 +0000

Throughout history, we have used music for a variety of purposes.

We have used it for a very long time to calm the mind, soothe the soul, and inspire the heart.

Some individuals hold the opinion that music has the power to alter our emotions, personalities, and how we feel about ourselves.

We can use any song for this; song genres are unimportant.

"Researchers have pondered the possible therapeutic and mood boosting benefits of music for centuries".

To Find Out More: Click Here

Why Does Music Bring Back Memories?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:45:00 +0000

Music keeps its ability to evoke powerful emotions and memories because of its universal nature as a form of communication.

There is no other form of communication that can evoke emotions in individuals as music can.

We can see this in how music can bring back memories of the past.

We can be transported to a different time and place when we listen to music.

"Listening to a piece of music that was played a lot during a significant life event, such as a wedding or funeral, can trigger a deeply nostalgic emotional experience"

To find out more, click here.

Seven Interesting Psychological Facts About Music

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:44:00 +0000

Can Songs And Bass Influence Your Mood?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:42:00 +0000

A strong correlation exists between what you hear and how you feel; this relationship between music and emotions is not new.

Some songs can evoke long-buried emotions, instantly altering your attitude and perspective.

But this goes beyond simple kitchen-table psychology; many studies have examined how music affects the mind.

"Most people have turned to music on occasion to lift their mood, listening to a favourite track to cheer themselves up. "

To learn more:

See: Music Psychology - How Can Songs and Bass Affect Your Mood? By YOTAM DOV

Influence of Personality on Music!

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:09:00 +0000

Studies reveal consistent relationships between personality and preferred musical genre.

This article explores these relationships using a novel method: genre dispersion among people’s mobile-phone music collections. Click Here To Find Out More.

Plato, Music and Misquotes

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 21:42:00 +0000

Plato And Music

"This post has already been read 245965 times!I spent a pleasant morning, Saturday, browsing through the works of Plato, hunting for the source of a quotation I saw on Facebook, today.* I did several textual searches for words, phrases and quotes on sites that offer his collected works, along with..."

What Sort Of Emotions Does Music Arouse In People?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 20:32:00 +0000

Image by wadland from Pixabay

"Powerful Links Between Music and Emotions"

Patrik Juslin, Professor of Psychology has written a book in which he summarised his 20 years of research into "what kinds of emotions does music arouse"?

“Music can arouse everything from very simple, primitive responses to complex high-level judgements, including basic emotions like joy, sadness and anger, as well as more complex ones, such as nostalgia. We can experience mixed emotions, contradictory feelings and what I call ‘aesthetic feelings’, based on aesthetic assessment. We feel admiration for a musician or we’re fascinated by the beauty of music”. MORE

Why We Enjoy Sad Music?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 20:42:00 +0000

From www.medicaldaily.com - June 17, 9:33 PM

playalongjon's insight:

The many facets of music!

Are Our Musical Preferences Predetermined?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 22:30:00 +0000

From zazenlife.com - May 8, 10:59 PM

playalongjon's insight:

Are we attracted to certain types of music and are these preferences predetermined?

How Music May Benefit And Affect Your Brain

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 23:19:00 +0000

From lifehacker.com - January 8, 11:13 PM

playalongjon's insight:

Something which I experience everyday myself.

"Music Gives A Soul To The Universe" Plato

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 20:33:00 +0000


Plato-blue (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

"Music Gives A Soul To The Universe,

Wings To The Mind,

Flight To The Imagination,

And Life To Everything".

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Music And The Brain : Exploring The Interaction Between Music And The Brain

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 16:31:00 +0000

Rendering of human brain. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So what can music neuroscience teaches us about the brain? In the YouTube video below, Aniruddh Patel, of the Neurosciences Institute discusses just what music can reveal to us about the mind and the brain. He then goes on to explore just what brain science can subsequently teach us about music and how it affects the brain itself.

Music and the Mind

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A Psychology Of Music Infographic

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:16:00 +0000

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Six Reasons Why Music Is Important To Us

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:38:00 +0000

Ever wonder why music is so important to us and has such an impact on our emotions? Well wonder no more here they are ! The number one reason is 'Positivity', two & three reasons are 'Diversion and Mood Management', fourth reason is 'Forming Relationships', fifth reason is 'For Personal Identity' and the sixth reason is 'To Learn About Others (and the World)'

Would you like to find out more, well click on this this link which will take you to the article "The Psychology of Music: 6 Reasons We Love (and Need) Music" where these 'reasons' were published.

I Love Music

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:57:00 +0000

I LOVE MUSIC

Music and Images

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 19:42:00 +0000

Can you "see" while listening to music or do you belong to those who don't associate images with music?

In our modern world it is hard not to associate music with visual elements. Images and music are often and present together so it becomes more difficult to "dissociate music from images". In the past however things were a little different :

"....... those who have a good musical culture love music have no visual representations when listening to their favorite kind of music. Any association between music and mental representations maybe accidental and temporary." More

What Exactly Is Music?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:21:00 +0000

Exactly what is music? How does the scientific community attempt to answer these sort of questions related to music and and its effects on human beings? What happens inside our brains when emotions are released while we are listening to music? In fact what what makes our brains in the first place to connect to these 'electrical impluses and "converted sound vibrations" ?

"Electrical impulse and converted sound vibrations are just the beginning of the madness that our brain must sort out and deal with " More

Why Does Music and Art Exist ?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 21:45:00 +0000

The story of the evolution of aesthetics makes interested reading, why for example does music or visual art exists at all ? How important were aesthetics in human evolution and later in human societies ? The following article offers some interesting insights into these questions.

"One of the great mysteries of art is why it exists. Although our desire to create and enjoy art is so widespread that it appears as natural as eating or reproducing -– nearly every culture draws, dances, sings, recites poetry and tells stories -– the origins of human aesthetics are not clear-cut. What’s peculiar is that from a biological point of view art appears to serve no adaptive advantages whatsoever." More

Let Us Have A Go 'At Musical Thinking' !

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:54:00 +0000

Do you ever ask yourself why your like music ? Do you wonder what exactly is in music that moves you ? Also why does listening to music has such an emotional impact on you ? What about your tastes in music, where do they come from ? Marvin Minsky attempts to answer some of these questions in in his article "Music, Mind, and Meaning"

"Why do we like music? Our culture immerses us in it for hours each day, and everyone knows how it touches our emotions, but few think of how music touches other kinds of thought. It is astonishing how little curiosity we have about so pervasive an "environmental" influence. What might we discover if we were to study musical thinking?" More

Why Do We Feel The Way We Do When We Listen To Music ?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:42:00 +0000

Why do we feel the way we do when we listen to music ? Maria Popova in her article " 7 Must-Read Books on Music, Emotion & the Brain" attempts to answer this question by providing the reader with

"..... seven essential books that bridge music, emotion and cognition, peeling away at that tender intersection of where your brain ends and your soul begins." Read More

Rock Music: Are We Witnessing Its Demise ?

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:01:00 +0000

During the past few years how often have, we heard about the demise of Rock Music? At the moment it may be in a temporary state of hibernation but eventually, it will rise again from this dormant slumber and those 'gentle' electric guitar riffs will be heard once again. An interesting article by Jason Axelrod titled " Debating the death of rock music" explores this further:

"If you take a glance at music history over the past 50 years, you’ll notice rock bands used to dominate the pop charts. At one time, even in the recent past, rock was synonymous with popular music." Read More

The Benefits That Music Can Bring You

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Music has the ability to tap those hidden resources that lie in each of us and help us cope with those challenges that life often throw at us from time to time. Siobhan Faith explores in her article 'The Healing Benefits of Music' the link between music and healing.

"Music can also be a great source of healing. It can calm and soothe, rejuvenate, energize, relax, inspire and restore. Music can have an amazing transformative effect in harmonizing our body systems. In fact, studies have shown that using music with the intention of healing has brought about positive effects on the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems." MORE

Various Affects of Music On The Brain

noreply@blogger.com (The Music Digest) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0000

Via Scoop.it - the psychology of music

"Brain functioning, moods of an individual, emotions and behaviors have great connection with music. All of them can be altered, changed and improvised according to the requirements and perceptions with the assistance of ... "Via health.ezinemark.com

The Music Digest

Blues Legend John Mayall Is Dead at 90

Discover the Hurdy Gurdy: A Musical Journey Unveiling the Enchanting Sounds of a Timeless Instrument

Can Music Change Your Mood?

Why Does Music Bring Back Memories?

Seven Interesting Psychological Facts About Music

Can Songs And Bass Influence Your Mood?

Influence of Personality on Music!

Plato, Music and Misquotes

What Sort Of Emotions Does Music Arouse In People?

Image by wadland from Pixabay

"Powerful Links Between Music and Emotions"

Patrik Juslin, Professor of Psychology has written a book in which he summarised his 20 years of research into "what kinds of emotions does music arouse"?

Why We Enjoy Sad Music?

Are Our Musical Preferences Predetermined?

Music Psychology: The Power of Vibrational Frequency -

How Music May Benefit And Affect Your Brain

How Music Affects and Benefits Your Brain

"Music Gives A Soul To The Universe" Plato

"Music Gives A Soul To The Universe,

Wings To The Mind,

Flight To The Imagination,

ngs To The Mind, Flight To The Imagination,

And Life To Everything".

Related articles

Music And The Brain : Exploring The Interaction Between Music And The Brain

Music and the Mind

A Psychology Of Music Infographic

ThePsychology of Music infographic

Six Reasons Why Music Is Important To Us

I Love Music

I LOVE MUSIC

Music and Images

What Exactly Is Music?

Why Does Music and Art Exist ?

Let Us Have A Go 'At Musical Thinking' !

Why Do We Feel The Way We Do When We Listen To Music ?

Rock Music: Are We Witnessing Its Demise ?

The Benefits That Music Can Bring You

Various Affects of Music On The Brain