Why We Love Music

Why We Love Music From Mozart to Metallica - The Emotional Power of Beautiful Sounds

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Publisher's Synopsis

Did you know that . . .
carrying a musical instrument makes you more attractive?
music can cure insomnia?
music can change the taste of wine?
the Mozart effect has nothing to do with Mozart?
Barry Manilow songs can be used for crowd control?


Why does music affect you so profoundly? It impacts the way you think, talk, feel, behave and even spend money. With his conversational style, humour, and endless knowledge, scientist and musician John Powell showcases fascinating studies - for example that shoppers spend more money in stores that play classical music and, even more astounding, they are more likely to buy German wine in stores playing German music. With chapters on music and emotions, music as medicine, music and intelligence, and much more, Why We Love Music will entertain through to the very last page.

A delightful journey through the psychology and science of music, Why We Love Music is the perfect book for anyone who loves a tune.

Book information

ISBN: 9781473613768
Publisher: John Murray Press
Imprint: John Murray
Pub date:
DEWEY: 781.11
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 294
Weight: 242g
Height: 130mm
Width: 197mm
Spine width: 19mm