New research finds live music significantly amplifies emotional responses in the brain.
As we delve deeper into the understanding of media as medicine we are looking for neurological hooks and triggers. Cause and effect.
This study helps us better understand how the emotional response to music mixed with social connection can be a powerful promoter of neurological response.
Take aways:
1. Live music elicits stronger and more consistent activity in the amygdala than recorded music, indicating heightened emotional responses.
2. There is a unique synchronization between the audience’s brain activity and live music, showcasing a deeper connection not found with recorded performances.
3. The study suggests that the preference for live music over recorded versions stems from our evolutionary roots, highlighting the irreplaceable social experience of live concerts.
Using these inherent responses to media and social connection to create immersive healing experiences is the next evolution of effective digital therapeutics.
Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/live-music-emotion-25665/
