Posted Nov 21, 2006 at 06:11PM by Maricar V. Listed in: Self Well-being Tags: Germany
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DuetEver wondered why music gives us the chills? Or perhaps why the "chill factor" doesn't seem to exist when listening to the likes of OutKast, Beastie Boys, and Busta Rhymes? Science has the answer.

Apparently, the composers have a hand in creating chill-inducing sounds. And all it takes is a subtle change in note. Just like words, music elicits several emotions from the listener. But there are key moments that will have you covered in goose bumps in no time:

  • When a symphony turns from loud to quiet
  • Upon entry of a solo voice or instrument
  • When two singers have contrasting voices
But not all fingers point to the composers. Studies also show that chills depend on the listener's ability to interpret. And these interpretations will vary based on the listener's ability to recreate the music as it pertains to their experiences. And here's the kicker: people who easily get goose bumps upon hearing music tend to be "driven more by rewards, and less inclined to be thrill- and adventure-seekers". That's according to the Institute for Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine in Hanover, Germany.

We're not sure we agree fully on that last bit, but it wouldn't hurt to ask Josh Groban fans if they fall under the "less inclined to be thrill-seekers" category.


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   by Tom (Unregistered) - 2006-11-21
 » Really, I thought whenever I got chill...

it just mean I think it suck. But wow, now it all make sense.

   by . (Unregistered) - 2006-11-21
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"...people who easily get goose bumps upon hearing music tend to be "driven more by rewards, and less inclined to be thrill- and adventure-seekers". That's according to the Institute for Music Physiology and Musician's Medicine in Hanover, Germany.

WE'RE NOT SURE IF WE FULLY AGREE ON THAT LAST BIT..."

i second that. where is their proof? how do they know how my brain works? never base things on 'averages'. i might like to be adventurous for awhile while im in that mood. then other times i might like to just kick back and enjoy... uh... reward based things. yeah.

they shouldve done a study like this on MUSICIANS as well as the listeners, and compared them. id like to see those results.





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