5 Amazing Benefits of Classical Music 🎼

I have to agree! I listen to classical music and find it soothing. I’ve also noticed they play it in some of London’s underground/tube stations, which I think is a nice touch to the start/end of one’s travels.

Dr. Eric Perry’s Blog

Written by Eric C., MA., PhD Candidate (USA)

Founder of: MakeItUltra™

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“Music is the universal language of mankind” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Around my house I am known as the music man. I have the habit of walking around with my iPhone in my pocket playing music on Spotify. I love all music because it makes me feel happy and alive. Research shows that classical music is exceptionally beneficial for your brain and overall health. The way classical music affects the brain is universal regardless of gender, class or nationality. Wouldn’t it be great if listening to Beethoven or Mozart could unite us all?

Here are  5 ways classical music benefits us all:

1. Improves your focus
Numerous studies have shown that listening to classical music such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven can improve focus. Complex and continuously changing melodies can help the mind focus by keeping it engaged. When your brain…

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Now We Are Free

As some may already know, my son was named after the main character in the flim Gladiator – Maximus Decimus Meridius.

Upon hearing this the other day, he said “I love this tune mummy”. He sat and listened to it in it’s entirety, concentrating on this ‘tune’.

Being a huge fan of classical music myself, meant it was another thing my son and I could share together. (The list is very long!).

This is dedicated to my own Gladiator, my son Maximus. ❤

Adagio For Strings

This Classical tune by Samuel Barber speaks volumes. No words, but says a lot. So beautiful, powerful, sad – all at the same time, it is a favourite of mine. *Matt took me to the BBC Proms as a surprise one evening. It was wonderful, but unfortunately, this was not played at that particular event.

This was used during the iconic scene in my favourite film of all time Platoon. The one where Sergeant Elias is betrayed by Sergeant Barnes which would ultimately be the cover for the film.

So, in a nutshell, my favourite Classical tune and my favourite Motown song were both used in my favourite film! What are the odds of that?!

(Sorry it’s the long version!).

“Adagio For Strings”

 

(*Not his real name)