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People (mostly men) are often scared of their emotions and try to suppress the negative ones like sadness or loneliness. Musicians on the other hand know, that there is beauty in melancholy. A sort of anchor and preparation of hard times to come. But music can serve so many more functions – helping one concentrate better, act as language or bridge back to past experiences. It is truly a useful and versatile gift.
People (mostly men) are often scared of their emotions and try to suppress the negative ones like sadness or loneliness. Musicians on the other hand know, that there is beauty in melancholy. A sort of anchor and preparation of hard times to come. But music can serve so many more functions – helping one concentrate better, act as language or bridge back to past experiences. It is truly a useful and versatile gift.
Source: Music Brain Science
