Power of Music
There isn’t a single soul I know who doesn’t like music. Do you count yourself as a music enthusiast? I bet you’re saying, “Yes!” Music is an essential part of our lives.
Have you thought about what gives music power and importance? Here are 10 reasons for listening to music daily.
- Music gives pleasure.
- Music conjures images.
- Music reduces stress.
- Music eases pain.
- Music lifts your emotions.
- Music connects you spiritually.
- Music makes you smarter.
- Music improves physical endurance.
- Music promotes better sleep.
- Music is universal.
Music makes us happy. Why? Music triggers the part of the brain which releases dopamine which stimulates our sense of pleasure. Music calms anxieties and eases suffering. Music unites us emotionally – friendship, patriotism, and spiritually.
Did you know studies have proved listening to music makes you smarter? It’s reported listening to classical music by Mozart, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Handel and Bach boost test scores, reduce mistakes, uses both sides of the brain for learning, and raises the IQ.
Music impacts the way you perform physically. Music increases your exercise endurance by 15%. Your body picks up on the tempo and moves to the beat enhancing your workouts. Now, isn’t that cool? Music improves your sleep quality. If you have a smartphone or iPod Touch, look for an app like iHeart Radio to stream soothing melodies to help you drift off at night.
As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Music is the universal language of mankind”. It doesn’t matter if we understand the words or not. We sense expression in the words and melody through our very soul and instinctively know if it’s a happy or sad song if we like it or don’t like it. It’s just that simple.
Music styles vary from person to person and yet we all benefit from the same perks music brings. The important thing is to involve the appropriate music into your life at the right moment to receive its full reward. Why not dance with me each Monday to see how the power of music can move you!
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1. Do you have a favorite part of the day to enjoy music? I don’t know if I have a particular time of day which I like listening to music. It sort of hits me, but I can’t let a day slip by without the sound of music. I’m happier and more productive when I can move to the beat of my music.
2. What is your preferred musical pleasure? I like a variety of music. For the most part, I prefer classic rock from the 70s & 80s or today’s new country, which reminds me of the pop rock from this era.
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Are you listening to music now? Why not, escape into the magic of music!
16 Comments
Lucy
I couldn’t imagine my life without music? It is my favorite part in Church, I love it in the car and my plane rides!! I notice it in shows and movies. While surfing the web I will listen to music and I often put it on while cleaning. I guess, it is in my life all the time!!
Jenny
There truly is a Magical quality about Music…
It is so Meaningful and such a great Mood changer…
One of My favorite songs of all time is “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong…
Marvelous post for the letter “M”!
Thanks for linking.
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Summer Rain
thoughtful list of music effects.
JamericanSpice
I enjoyed reading this.
I LOVE Musica and believe it or not. I know a couple, one loves music and the other doesn’t. It makes for misery when traveling long distances together.
1. I don’t have a preferred time of day. I just listen when I want it. It’s like a treat, like water, like food.
2. I like a little of everything. Right now I’m listening to classical.
Happy weekend!
storybeader
what an interesting post! I had different answers to your initial question. Such as: music helped you exercise because the time goes by so much easier when you’re listening to music. I love to listen to classical music – especially when I’m reading. It’s so soothing, though, I fall asleep, when I’m in bed! {;-D
Annesphamily
There is so music that I love! It is hard to pinpoint! I really enjoyed reading your post! Making music is a grand time! Thanks and please have a wonderful weekend.
Carrie
I can’t say I am a huge music fan but I’ve definitely been inspired to write some of my creative writing after hearing a song
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Lavender Cottage
I like to play classic rock while cleaning the house. The rest of the time I like easy listening.
Good post for ‘m’.
Judy SheldonWalker
I love music. They say it soothes the savage beast. lol I loved your post; so informative.
Monica
I do love music – but usually when I’m alone. In the car or on the rare occassion that I’m home alone, I’ll crank it up! I like 80’s rock.
Self Sagacity
I don’t have a particular time of the day, but maybe I can answer your question this way. I love hearing music most when I am feeling down. When there is nothing that I can do or people can say to make me feel better, I listen to music that speaks to my mood. AT this time, it is a wonderful cure, it works great everytime.
Esther Joy
I love music. I feel music, and I like many varieties of music. I’d be hard pressed to name a favorite, but enjoy listening to K-Love and usually leave it on low all day.
Marti
I love music, it makes my days go smoother and happier.
Jim
Oh yes, do you remember “Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road?”
That was a 70’s popular song but it didn’t last long.
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Jim
Hi Kathy ~~ Nice post on music and why we should listen. I do.
1. My favorite part of the day to listen to music is when I am driving my car.
2. My preferred music is classic rock with probably the Eagles and the Beach Boys my faves followed closely by the Rolling Stones. For artist I will take Bob Dylan.
My push buttons are:
1. classic rock;
2. local CW to get the traffic, news, and our preacher’s one minute talks;
3. golden oldies of the 60’s, 70’s, and low 80’s;
4. classic CW; and
5. Christian Radio KHCB
Mrs. Jim’s car has some of mine (for when I drive it?) and also two Public Radio stations that play a lot of classical music and world news.
Right now I was watching GMS which just went off and now is ‘Kelley in the Morning’.
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Angela
Hi Cathy, I have left you a treat on my blog;)