Music is remarkable in its ability to evoke profound emotions — chills and thrills — in listeners. And being emotionally moved by music is an inherently pleasurable experience. Most music ...

Participants' emotional responses were continuously recorded during ... Furthermore, this elevated brain activity during emotional music diminished more slowly and is still present when listening ...

Older adults are particularly sensitive to nostalgic music as it evokes strong emotions and related memories. Research suggests that older adults show a stronger emotional response to songs from ...

“Live music is a ritual that evokes a common emotional response to which we attach our singular experiences. When I perform on stage, I can see these unique and particular feelings play out on ...