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Grey Matter + Dendrites = Sublime Music

By George Josserme

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Scientists stand firm and undivided in this matter.
It requires higher level of intelligence to appreciate music that was created
by virtuosos.



"Classical Music should strike fire from the heart of a man and bring tears from the eyes of a woman."

-- Ludwig van Beethoven

One of the most prolific
and admired composers
of Classical Music.

German • 1770 - 1827



STILL IN THE XXI CENTURY scientists find conclusive evidences that demonstrate that strong brain activity is essential to delight the senses of persons that enjoy Classical Music. Convincingly, they corroborate that there is a nexus between Classical Music and mental capacities.

A reputable team of British and Italian scientists presented primary reason why few people have what is needed to enjoy Classical Music. The British-Italian team pointed out that they do not imply that heavy-metal or rap music listeners are brain-damaged, but it was evident to them that to enjoy elaborated music elaborated mental capacities are mandatory.

'BBC Music Magazine' had published an article about long-term studies done at the Maudsley Hospital in London where it was corroborated that there is a link between musical taste and brain power. A scientist explains... "What it means is that a person must be much more mentally evolved to enjoy Classical Music as opposed to a person who does not need to be mentally evolved to enjoy heavy-metal, rap, or similar musics."

At the University of London, Dr. John Jenkins' research annunciates that IQ tests meaningfully produced better scores when subjects had been listening to Classical Music since early in their lives. Dr. Jenkins points out that epilepsy patients mentally improve when they listen to Classical Music.

Scientists at the American Academy of Neurology compared brains of people who had received at least some training in Classical Music early in their lives and those who never had. They noticed a difference in the distribution and volume of Grey Matter in five areas of their brains as well as augmented cerebellum. "We now know that one person who fosters affinity with more complex music since early in life develops a brain that processes information and intrincate knowledge more accurately," one of the scientists stated.

Therefore, it is not surprising that teachers notice higher mental performance in high-school students. It is known why: they were exposed to either Classical Music or they learned to play a classical instrument since early in their Formative Years.


scientists' work explains why it has not been few the philharmonic
orchestras on downward spiral disappearing for lack of audiences
with intellectual capacities mandatory to enjoy classical music.

on the other hand, young folks in their mid-twenties
become multi-millonaires ~almost overnight~ after
releasing cd's of heavy metal, rap, or similar music.


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