Hello Legion Gamers!

Today is International Music Day! A perfect day to talk about music, and what better way to start than by remembering @DracoTarot post about music personality types from 3 (!) years ago. Thank you @DracoTarot, even if I am not as extraverted as my fondness for jazz would suggest 😅

But music is not only tied to personality types but also to the moods, some studies suggest. So if you're looking to get into a specific mood, listening to some music genre may help. And today, I though it'd be a fun little idea to look at what music invokes what moods, as suggested by that study:

Classical

Classical music is associated with positive outcomes in cognitive performance and mood regulation and has the potential to induce feelings of calmness, peace, or clarity. In fact, it has even been found to reduce stress and anxiety in clinical settings, such as during dental procedures or surgery. So next time you have a dental visit, it may be a good idea to ask your doctor to put on Mozart or Bach 😉 And in more day-to-day scenarios, listening to classical music may help to feel focused or relaxed.

Rock and Heavy Metal

Rock music may increase productivity and uplift moods by producing a euphoric sensation through its upbeat rhythms. As for Heavy Metal, some suggest that it can provoke higher levels of energy. Then there are those claiming that listening to it may onset feelings of anxiety which culminates in a cathartic effect, allowing listeners to manage their negative emotions more effectively. So next time you're feeling anxious, try listening to some, maybe it will help 😉 @DracoTarot what say you?

Jazz and Blues

The complex harmonies and often improvisational nature of these genres can evoke deep emotional responses in a wide range from melancholy to ecstasy. Jazz's unpredictable nature, in particular, has been suggested to increase creativity by stimulating the brain's creative pathways, so next time you have a creative task, maybe listening to some jazz will help 😉

Pop Music
Pop music is full of catchy melodies and repetitive structures, and that may help to ease the feeling of stress and confusion and promote happy feelings and relaxation. Maybe the gap between classical music (which too has its share of repetitive structures) is really not that wide 😉

Country Music

Country music with its twangy guitars and storytelling lyrics often focuses on love, heartache, and the simple joys of life. It may lead to feelings of melancholy and sentimentality and at times nostalgia about the "good old days". So next time you're in the mood for that, give it a listen 😉

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

The music of this genre is famous for its driving beats, synthesisers, and energetic rhythms. Closely associated with large music festivals and nightclub culture, it may not be for everyone, but listening to it in the right setting may create a sense of euphoria and tighten your senses. So next time you need to do something that requires heightened senses (jigsaw puzzle, maybe?), this music may help. And if not, at least you'll be euphoric through it 😉

And this is all I have for now. There is music for every mood! If you are a fan of any of the genres mentioned here, do you think your mood changes when you listen as the study suggests? Or maybe you listen to some other genre that has not been looked into yet?
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