The New Biology of Music, Sound, and Emotion.Pause for a moment. Imagine one of your favorite songs. How does that song make you feel? Music has a powerful influence on emotion and can also influence improved health, learning, and physical functioning. The new biology of music and sound is music and sound that literally affects human biology by improving physical functions such as sleep efficiency, pain and stress management, and mind awareness.From my early association with great musicians, like Harry James and Buddy Rich, to my professional career as a keyboard player for billboard top 20 bands in the 70s and 80s, I witnessed the power that music and sound have to move an entire audience. In 1985, my career dramatically changed. For the next seven years, I worked in a clinical setting at a regional medical center designing therapeutic music to assist individual patients with their specific physical and psychological needs. It was there that I witnessed music's direct power to affect the body and mind and to help people heal.The new biology of music and sound is grounded in audio science and confirms that what you hear is as important to your health as proper diet and exercise. What this science demonstrates is that musical frequencies, rhythmic patterns, and musical structure have a direct affect on brainwave activity, emotional stability, and bodily functions. By changing the structure of the music or sound, you can directly influence a desired health outcome.Scientifically designed music and sound have many applications. The combination of a beautiful arrangement with a scientific structure creates a powerful tool that can be used to facilitate change and promote specific improvements in your health and well being. It is a fast, safe, and effective method for promoting good health throughout your life. Nuphonics creates music and sound products that improve peoples lives. Allow it to help yours. See our ad below for more information.Editors Note: The article was written by Wayne Musgrave, musicologist and partner of Nuphonics and audio science consultant for First Choice Home Health and Hospice. He can be reached at 801-373-0552
