Health Matters: Music and the Mind

[diablo29]

Just wanted to mention that Ani is a great speaker!

[spring57flowers]

When my brother in law died, my husband and his siblings drummed Chinook songs at his graveside while some sang along. As they played, I felt the tears wash down my face and realized that music is an awesome accompaniment to funerals just because it helps us grieve as well as well draining stress that can impact brain and therefore, emotional health. Music-John Denver- helped me through several years of low level depression in my teen and early 20s. In The Beginning was Energy and Vibration.....

[RiceFather]

"As opposed to animal vocalisations which tend to serve rather limited functions. A male bird defending his territory or advertising for a mate. He does it at particular times a day, particular times of year, in response to certain hormone changes in his brain." Seems strikingly similar to the MTV Music Awards though. xD

[OdinAlderwood13]

I plan on doing a psychological study of music and the brain/human mind. For example: why we feel a certain way about different styles of music including heavy metal, rap, country, classical, african, island, etc.

[NoveLD]

I love this topic, but I think you are missing an important element about the influence of music in our brain. Can you be specific if listening to classical or rap music that has fowl language affects our brain in a certain way?

[LaurensBux]

FCKNG EARGASM!!

[creativeplanetjanet]

I am a strong believer in the healing power of music. I really wanted to get a degree in music therapy about 25 years ago, but due to my life's circumstances, I couldn't figure out a way to pay for school and living expenses at the same time. I am glad there are more opportunities now for people who want to study this. I have found some books to help me learn more, but still wish for a formal education in music therapy. I would love to be an apprentice for people like these two.

[straightarrow372]

Think about the lack of an international anthem for the United Nations. How can we ever have world peace if we as a world cannot agree on a song to sing together?

[mserovey]

Although this video is much longer than the usual YouTube video, it is quite informative.

[jeannechristie]

Music is a vibration, as are we, and music is also my passion!

Love+ Hugs

jeannechristie

xx

[musicfreek99]

Amazing! I love music, it is my life, and it's great using music for healing is being promoted =)

[AMusescreations]

I rarely listen to music that requires electricity. I am finding that for the most part I can delete most of the music taking up space on my computer.

That having been said. I listen to live music all the time... even if it means I have to sing to myself. Sometimes I hum, for the vibrations.

I prefer music without words, if I were studying or doing research, I prefer silence. I find it difficult to think or be sure my thoughts are my own when there are words effecting me, consciously or not.

[techpsdc]

Amazing !! Take a Bow...

Cheers

[ThisBoyTV]

Vibrations of sound... brilliant discussion

Kudos to UCTV

[psyrkle]

Technically, couldn't any any symphonic or harmonic composition of sound or non-sound qualify as music? By non-sound I mean conceptually. Also Nature, like ocean waves...I've personally found that I can achieve some positive reactions from just thinking about certain songs or chords...

[carprtmpls]

Music has a structure that other ambient sounds don't have (i.e. rhythm, tempo, etc..). It is a form of emotional communication. You may find it calming to listen to nature sounds, possibly you have an emotional connection to those sounds. Being able to think of a song could make a reaction too, but I would bet you would have more of a reaction if you listened to it or sang/played it yourself. Plus, thinking about music wouldn't make a difference in the auditory cortex region of your brain.

[psyrkle]

Thank You for the insight...

[Zubinen]

Great interview. I personally enjoy instrumental music, but when I read or do mathematical calculations, I prefer silence.

[kenryder]

@Zubinen

That's exactly how I am. When I'm doing something "left-minded" such as mathematics or programming I need absolute silence.

[Zubinen]

I rarely listen to music. I don't own a walk man, disc player, i-pod, etc. I listen to music, at most, 2 days in a week.

[FoxyOrb]

@Zubinen

When i need concentration I require silence. I do sometimes choose binaural sounds or smooth ambiance nature sounds using my iPod but definitely no random music from the radio. In my car, l will scan for soothing classical music but most of the time I commute in pure silence.