New studies on the brain
By savypat
@savypat (20216)
United States
June 27, 2009 2:43pm CST
I watched a show in the early morning on how the brain responds to music. In recent studies they have learned many new things about the brain. For a long time science thought that music effected one part of the brain, now with MRI exams they have found that the whole brain lights up. A newly formed baby at 17 to 22 weeks feels the music as vibration in the womb. They know because they put a very small mike in the baby and then watched it respond. 35,000 year old flute is found in a dry cave in Korea, it was made of bone and diffidently had finger holes. Music is part and parcel of the Human animal. How does it affect your life?
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
27 Jun 09
For me, music can either reflect a mood, enhance a mood, or change it altogether. I also consider music to be a "universal language," appreciated the way smiles or hugs are...with no particular need to understand the language to appreciate the impact of the melody. It heals, revives, relaxes, or energizes in turn. It can also have a unifying effect. Great topic!
Karen
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
29 Jun 09
While music is a universal language, the type of music we like has to do with the culture we are exposed to. You would think that a sound to a human is the same where ever they are raised. But that is not true what is pleasant to you may not be to someone from China or India, That amazes me. Thanks
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
30 Jun 09
That is true, even among people and generations living within the same culture :)
Karen
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
well I for once agree that music really make a difference in my daily life without it it's like watching a movie without sound effects 
and a life without music is so boring even with my sister pregnant she listen to music so her baby inside her can hear it as well she believes that and is doing it 
and a life without music is so boring even with my sister pregnant she listen to music so her baby inside her can hear it as well she believes that and is doing it 1 person likes this
@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
28 Jun 09
Pat, I just can't imagine a life without music. It expresses what we who can't play or sing want to express. It can lift a mood or calm the nerves. It can inspire wonderful reminiscances. It's somewhat magical!
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
So wondrful to hear about that news.
When I got pregnant I used to hear love
song music in my nap or rest. Thst my favorite
break during that time. I found out that my daughter
really fan of music today . It is really true that
even if it is yet a dot in the womb still th baby
styarting to listen the sounds she heard outside
the womb of he mother.I'm so happy fo her because
she can say the lyrics even if not yet know how to read.
@killerblowXIII (123)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
Thanks for sharing some information.
Music to me is like a water that refresh me. When i feel sad i just listen music so i get lighten up. Ive been thinking is music also affect animals!? My cat is playful when i play a music. And my dog always bark.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
27 Jun 09
My youngest had colic as a newborn and along with wrapping her snugly in a receiving blanket and the walking while rocking & swaying routine, I had to sing to her in order to provide her with some relief. I sang Beatles songs. The radio didn't work...it had to be my voice...and I'm not really a very good singer. 
@emandi (102)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
I like to play music when my mood needs a change. I play upbeat music when I need perking up... Britney Spears and Usher work very well for me. On the other hand when I need to relax or calm down after getting irritated I play music that calms me down. Coldplay, Craig David, and Regina Spektor are lovely to listen to.
