Why do our brains love concerts so much? Let’s ask neuroscientists.
There’s something special, almost spiritual, about going to a concert. There’s nothing like being with a group of like-minded people who are all losing their minds to live music. But have you ever asked why this is so?
Neuroscientists are very interested in how music affects in the brain, including when live music and an audience is involved. Dr. Nas, one of these boffins, has more than 250.000 on Instagram. He has a new reel entitled The Neuroscience of Concerts.”
He tells us that the human brain is much more responsive to live music than recorded music. Why?
“Live music will activate entire brain networks involving experiencing pleasure, processing emotions and [re-triggering] memories of the past. The bigger the brain experience, especially in the emotional parts of your brain, the more deeply you will be struck of [feeling] immersed in the music.”
Our brains love unpredictability (at least to a certain extent) and music performed live can be tough to predict compared to a recording that you’ve heard a million times. This means the brain has to work hard to engage with live performances, resulting in a deeper connection to it.
Here’s the whole clip. (Via Louder)
