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I think music's appeal is related to the rythmns of heartbeats. Logic being you find comfort in being close to another human, an advantage to be in pairs. There

I think music's appeal is related to the rythmns of heartbeats. Logic being you find comfort in being close to another human, an advantage to be in pairs. Therefore the brain is hardwired to prefer rythmns around that pace. Just my theory though

fuzzfactor 9y ago
One of the most popular recordings of the 20th century was basically in tempo with the resting human heart, with just that intro. "The Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd
TimTheTinker 9y ago
Perhaps (at-rest) heart beats and stem-level brain waves operate at the same frequency?