I had to stop and blink a few times to come back to reality. When I paused the video midway, it felt like a trance had been broken. I actually subconsciously sunk into a different headspace while listening. You can practically picture the soundwave waxing and waning. The oscillating chord that remains constant throughout the whole song is almost hypnotic.

There is not really a melody instead it is a series of tones with some samples of natural soundscapes.

While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat.” The reason for this, as explained by Lyz Cooper of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, is that the song utilizes a biomusicological phenomenon called “entrainment.” Cooper reports, “The song contains a sustaining rhythm that starts at 60 beats per minute and gradually slows to around 50. The song actually induced a 65 percent reduction in overall stress among participants. Marconi Union is an English ambient music band that worked with sound therapists to create what is known as the most relaxing song in the world. Based on the results, the scientists came up with the 10 most relaxing songs. You might have your own personal playlist to calm your nerves, but this one is scientifically-backed.Ī study conducted by neuroscientists from Mindlab International recorded participants’ physiological responses to specific songs while solving complex puzzles. Although meditation, yoga and taking naps are effective forms of stress relief, listening to music is one of the easiest ways to get your dopamine flowing.

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