“Bebop, abstract art, sushi…people often say that it takes time to appreciate such things—that they are acquired tastes. Psychologically speaking, what does it mean for something to be uninteresting or even distasteful at first but then with time, gain in appreciation? In art, many styles when first encountered looked so perverse that their very status…
Abstract “People sometimes experience a strong emotional response to artworks. Previous studies have demonstrated that the peak emotional experience of chills (goose bumps or shivers) when listening to music involves psychophysiological arousal and a rewarding effect. However, many aspects of peak emotion are still not understood. The current research takes a new perspective of peak…
“In exploring the psychological bases of human musicality, research expands simplistic categories of emotions, producing advanced tools which can sort feelings evoked by music and assess the emotion…We can all relate to music, which individually sparks some form of emotion within us, but what kind of emotion is it? Research shows that music induces numerous…
The power of music is a beautiful thing. When you’re sad, you listen to mellow tunes that help you feel comfortable in your bubble. When you’re trying to get into the mood for a great workout, you listen to music that boosts your energy and makes you want to climb mountains and sing along. When…
“It’s a spine-tingling feeling that we all know. A song begins to play. Maybe you’re driving by yourself and it crackles on the car radio. Or maybe you’re standing in the middle of a crowded party when it begins to play in surround sound. Wherever you are, it doesn’t really matter, because the song sweeps…
Spiritual Wrestlings 