The Power of Music : How it can Benefit Health

The Power of Music : How it can Benefit Health

“I think music in itself is healing,” American musician Billy Joel once said. “It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” Most of us would wholeheartedly agree with this...
Why We Love Music :  Pleasurable Music

Why We Love Music : Pleasurable Music

I still remember when I first heard the song by Peter Gabriel, “Solsbury Hill.” Something about that song the lyrics, the melody, the unusual 7/4 time signature gave me chills. Even now, years later, it still can make me cry. Who among us doesn’t have a similar story...
The Music Moves Us But How

The Music Moves Us But How

Music and dance are so deeply embedded in the human experience that we almost take them for granted. They’re distinct from one another, but intimately related: Music — arrangements of sound over time — causes us to move our bodies in space. Without knowing it, we...