Earlier today, I was watching a video. It's a video of a high school's band. That band won best in its state not too long ago. Every time I watch that marching band, or any marching band, I get goosebumps and chills. I just find the brass and percussion go so well together.
I then wondered what causes chills/goosebumps whenever I listen to really good music. I came across this really cool website that's all about the science of music. It said that music can stimulate a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Goosebumps, chills, a faster heart rate, and sweating can result from stimulation of the hypothalamus. Cool, huh?
Then they mention something about our ancestors might have felt chills/goosebumps when separated from their families. I don't know. I just thought the whole situation was interesting. I've definitely added that website to my favorites.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/questions/goosebumps.html--That's the link to the amazing and short article on music-induced goosebumps.
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