Monday, February 11, 2013

Daydreamin'

"Daydream
I fell asleep beneath the flowers
For a couple of hours
On a beautiful day
Daydream
I dream of you beneath the flowers
For a couple of hours
     Such a beautiful day"**

The effects of music on the mind, body, and brain ( mind being your personality, and brain being the firing of synapses) are profound. Music that has generally pro-social lyrics and an upbeat rhythm will give the mind pro-social thoughts and you will more likely to interact with people positively.
   
"We believe a main factor influencing the uplifting condition is the popularity of the songs, 
which have an upbeat tempo and are easily recognizable. Due to the popularity of these songs, they are often heard 
on the radio and at social events, which may make them associated with positive thoughts and feelings. In contrast, 
the annoying condition involved music without lyrics that is not played on the radio for enjoyment."*

Music creates a sensory input that stimulates the brain into remembering past things in your life. Music helps Alzheimer's and dementia patients enhance their memories. Music is one of the most inspiring art we have. we listen to songs before a race, a game, or a meet to pump up and put our mind in the zone. We use music to create romantic settings or great romantic acts. Everyday music has done something for you. So why let it go to waste? Our educational leaders should be promoting more music classes in school instead taking them away.

*http://www.uwlax.edu/urc/JUR-online/PDF/2010/ganser&huda.PSY.pdf
** Daydreamin' by Lupe Fiasco

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