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The music of Verdi, Tchaikovsky and Bach sits alongside Kate Bushs Running Up That Hill in episodes three to seven of the new Stranger Things season.

Warning: contains Stranger Things Season 4 spoilers

The Stranger Things theme tune is a love letter to the sounds of the 80s. But what if we told you that the rest of the soundtrack went even further back in its musical nostalgia to the 1780s?

In episode three of Season 4, the shows music supervisor ushers us into the world of 1880s Italian opera. A Verdi duet, followed by a Puccini aria, rings through the living room while the gang, reluctantly eating a risotto cooked up by conspiracy theorist Murray (Brett Gelman), begin to suspect Joyce (Winona Ryder) of hiding information from them.

The following episode sees Bachs Minuet in D minor rather eerily calming patients at an asylum. Meanwhile, some of the seasons final dramatic moments are scored by Philip Glass 1980s masterpiece, Akhnaten, often billed as one of the greatest operas to have emerged from the 20th century.

Heres all the classical music and opera that we spied in Stranger Things Season 4 and where it appears in each episode.

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As the kids trudge in for dinnertime, the rich voice of late, great baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky rings through the house. The piece is a duet from Verdis opera Rigoletto, Vho ingannato Colpevole fui, recorded by Hvorostovsky and American soprano Nadine Sierra.

The camera cuts to the dinner table, and as the gang begrudgingly eats Murrays risotto, we hear Puccinis aria Che gelida manina from La bohme in a recording by American tenor Richard Tucker and the Orchestra of the Rome Opera House.

Puccinis great melody builds drama, as Joyce is forced to lie that her trip to Alaska the following day is for a business conference.

At the fictional Pennhurst Mental Hospital, patients are invited into a listening room, where they can listen to relaxing music that supposedly has a calming effect on the broken mind.

The right song, particularly one which holds some personal meaning, we hear, can prove a salient stimulus. But there are those who are behind a cure.

Bachs Minuet in D minor, played by Amelia Davis, emerges from the record player, followed by a recording of Debussys Clair de lune by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Just over halfway through Episode 5, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) is forced to confront her past in a bunker in Nevada, where scientist Brenner is explaining project Nina a way to try to bring Els powers back, so named after a 1780s opera.

In 1786, Nicolas Dalayrac wrote an opera called Nina, Brenner tells her. Composed by Dalayrac in French, it was adapted by the Italian composer Giovanni Paisiello in 1789 under the title Nina, O Sia la Pazza Per Amore.

Its a story about a young woman whose lover was killed in a duel. Nina was so traumatised that she buried the memory. It was as if it never happened. Every day she would return to the train station to await her lovers return a return that would never be. If only Nina could know the truth.

As Brenner speaks, we hear the glorious mezzo voice of Cecilia Bartoli singing an aria from the work, Il mio ben quando verr.

Leave your train station, Brenner tells El. Stop waiting. Focus. Listen. Remember.

As the gang arrives at Dustins girlfriend, and expert hacker, Suzis house, the nimble and underrated genius of Erich Korngolds Violin Concerto (1945) plays. It acts as a musical mirror for the chaos of a house seemingly run by kindergarten children; from it, we hear the finale Allegro assai vivace.

Later in the episode, a great Tchaikovsky chorus from Aleksandr Ostrovskys musical drama The Snow Maiden signals an opulent feast for the prisoners, who are fattened up before being sent off to fight a demogorgon.

During the feast, a recording of Cavatine Et Rondo DAntonida by the National Bolshoi Orchestra plays.

While monstrous antagonist Vecnas story unfolds, we hear Philip Glasss eerie Prophecies, previously used in 2009 superhero film The Watchmen.

Slowly, episode 7 turns into a love letter to the modern minimalist master. As One talks to Eleven, we hear two moments from Glass opera Akhnaten: Act I Scene 3, The Window of Appearances, and Act II, Scene 2: Akhnaten and Nefertiti.

The third season of Stranger Things famously featured Verdis Drinking Song (Libiamo ne lieti calici) and Boccherinis String Quartet Minuetto.

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Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. The first Juneteenth was June 19, 1865, when in the aftermath of the Civil War, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control and ensure the freedom of all enslaved men, women and children.

Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth was finally recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021 a full 156 years after it was first celebrated.

The Triangle offers an enormous range of opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth whether bytaking tours of museums andhistoric sites or enjoying live music, food and celebrations. Here's a guide to Juneteenth events and tours in the Triangle.

The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration offers a collection of events all across Raleigh over the course of the week and weekend leading up to Juneteenth.

Enjoy a beautiful day of celebration, culture and learning at Dorothea Dix Park. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for an afternoon of music, spoken word and performances by African American artists. There will be vendors, children's activities, exhibits, inflatables, food trucks and more. The event is free and family-friendly with a goal of "celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved African Americans by acknowledging their history and achievements through commemorative and historical services and activities. For more information, take a look at this website.

Themed tours will offer insight on the stories of the enslaved African Americans whose skill and labor created and maintained the NC State Capitol building. Tours are free, but participants are asked to register in advance.

An exhibit called "Freedom Stories" will featurethe names and stories of enslaved individuals who played a role in building the Capitol and whose stories also include emancipation.

Representatives from the State Archives of North Carolina will also be on-site to discuss African American genealogical resources available through the archives.

The North Carolina Museum of History has an afternoon of Juneteenth-inspired activities from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to view exhibits and watch interactive history -- like Neal Thomas making split-oak baskets like those used by families at early Juneteenth celebrations, or meeting members of the US Colored Light Artillery Civil War re-enactors, who will tell stories of the courageous soldiers struggle for freedom and citizenship during the Civil War.

From 7 to 9 p.m., guests can visit the Daniels Auditorium for a free viewing of a new documentary called George Henry White:Searching for Freedom. More details for both events can be found here.

John Chavis Memorial Park is offering a week of events to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth. Their full list of events can be found on their website.

Enjoy a relaxing evening at Chavis Park while painting Juneteenth-inspired art and listening to live jazz from saxophonist Jashuan Peele.

Come to Chavis Park for a live fashion show. Learn about African fashion, traditions and inspiration from the African continent. Fashion for all ages will be representedand presented byJacha Trends African Clothing, a division of KroCia, LLC.

Celebrate a fun-filled day at John Chavis Memorial Park! The festival will include bouncy inflatables, a splash pad, live music, food trucks and more! A full schedule of events can be found on their website.

Walk through the real, century-old home of North Carolina's first licensed Black doctor. Celebrate Raleigh's African American history with walking tours, games and crafts, music, giveaways and many other free, family-friendly activities. For location and a full schedule of events, check out the Pope House Museum website.

Take a run to support Historic Oberlin Village, one of the only remaining Freedmen's Villages established by men and women freed from slavery in Raleigh after the Civil War.

The Friends of Oberlin Village are presenting the 1st Annual Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Run atDix Park, with funds going to preserve Oberlin Village's rich history, contributions and achievements.

The 5K will start at 8 a.m., and costs $40-$45. Theres a Kids Dash at 9 a.m., and that costs $5. The pop-up museum will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. and is free. Take a look at their website for more details.

Enjoy a beautiful walking tour through Mt. Hope Cemetery, a historic African-American cemetery established in 1872.

Many historic and trailblazing members of Raleigh's African American community are buried here, some who were once enslaved. Lead by historian and native Raleighite Carmen Cauthen, you'll hear stories of leaders like Clarence Lightner, Dr. Manassa Pope and Bishop Henry Delany pioneers who paved the way and built the Raleigh we know and love today. For more details and the location, take a look at the event page.

The historic Hayti community of Durham was once a thriving business and residential districtdubbed Black Wall Street by Booker T. Washington. Visit the historic neighborhood for an art and business walk including vendors, a youth market, live music, food trucks and more. More details can be found on their Facebook page.

The officially opening ceremony kicks off with a processional of dancers and drummers, followed by a presentation by the United States Colored Troops, prayer, proclamations, pouring of the libation and presentations on the history of Juneteenth.

Enjoy a fashion show of Afro-centric clothing, live music, vendors with an array of African and African American clothing, art, specialty items, crafts and food. There will be a Children's Village with face painting and games. For full details and location, take a look at their website.

Come gather at the Old Library Site on Academy Street for food, stories and live music that commemorate the history and culture of Juneteenth. The event begins with a procession, libation and proclamation. Stay for the NC Freedom Story of Harriet Ann Jacobs and enjoy a drum-line and freedom dance.

The Cary Arts Center will be lit in red, yellow, and green to honor the heritage and meaning of the day.

For a full list of Juneteenth events in Cary this weekend, take a look at the Town of Cary website.

A coalition of local organizations invites you to be a part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration! Celebrate Black community and culture with live performances, Black-owned small business and non-profit expos, kids activities, food trucks, and more. For a full list of activities and performers, take a look at their website.

Let us know about any upcoming Juneteenth events this week and weekend by contacting us at Report It.

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Chalets, farmhouses, and ocean retreats. If these sound like music to your ears, listen to this song.

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Vrbo reviewed hundreds of thousands of whole, private vacation homes, to uncover the outstanding properties included in its inaugural top 10 list of best-in-class vacation homes across the United States. The stunning private domiciles range from sunny, coastal beaches through deep, rolling forests, and into big sky mountains. Vrbo judged places based on high-performing criteria, like guest reviews, 5-star ratings, number of bookings, Premier Host status, and amenities. These prized spots comprise idyllic stays for families and friends with a healthy variety of price points, destinations, types of properties, and design.

The Vacation Homes of the Year exemplify why families have trusted Vrbo for decades. They have a proven track record of earning excellent ratings and reviews, and the hosts who own and manage these places are dedicated to going above and beyond for their guests, Vrbo spokesperson Alison Kwong said in a press release.

Without further ado, here are the best places to lay your bedroll and pop your suitcases from Vrbo in 2022.

One thing people may not know is that the North and Northeast entrances to Yellowstone National Park lie in Montanas remote southwest corner. In the middle of this vast wilderness is Vrbos ultimate choice for mountain lodge living.

Located on 20 acres in the mountains adjacent to Yellowstone, this is Shangri-La for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, mountain bike paths, and fishing holes adorn the land surrounding this area far from the maddening crowd locales. Looking out from a massive wraparound deck (complete with a hot tub), the Big Sky views from this rocky perch are what secured this homes place on Vrbos first-ever list.

Oak, pine, birch, and other hardwoods that surround this modern architecture cabin in Oklahomas Broken Bow sit on the western edge of Arkansas vast forests, just south of the Ozark Mountains.

The wood continues inside where hardwood-paneled ceilings, walls, and floors make this cabin pet- and family-friendly with extra room for extended families, multi-generational groups, and people traveling with kids. The massive cabin sleeps 18 on top of its spacious outdoor patio, complete with deck chairs and a grill for outdoor feasts.

Outside, Beavers Bend State Park is home to black bears, bald eagles, and pine forest trails, and Broken Bow Lake has islands, beaches, boat ramps, and sweet fishing.

Located on the far end of Long Island, New York Citys movers and shakers have long flocked to this oceanfront retreat to get away from it all, especially during lively summer times. With Vrbo, you can join this lush lifestyle for a quick getaway or a season rubbing shoulders with glitterati.

According to Vrbo, the best short-term rental on the beach is a contemporary Farmhouse, a short walk from Georgica Beach. In this case, barn doors are about the only thing rural about this sleek, minimalist, Fifty Shades of Greige updated midcentury mansion. An exceptional spread features a sit-in gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a Viking stove, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a wine fridge, and two dishwashers. You can enjoy southern exposure sunlight in the pool-accessible living room, along with a pool house, a grill, and a 15-foot movie screen in the houses home theater.

This cozy chalet not only sits at the Great Smoky Mountains doorstep, but Dollywood is just a short drive away.

At the Moonshine Peak cabin, guests are surrounded by home comforts like luxury bedding, premium mattresses, and plush bath towels. Theres competition galore outdoor lawn games, indoor arcade games, and a pool table for friendly games with guests.

Spread out over three levels is an upstairs loft with a picturesque window with views of the Smokies, a fully stocked kitchen, dining room, fireplace-fronted family room on the main level, and a full-length grill deck outside. And nearby, recreation awaits.

Gatlinburg, in eastern Tennessee, is known as a gateway to the roughly 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Step outside your door to find sweeping views of ancient rock and tree-covered hills rising from the morning fog. Observation towers and amusement parks rule the summer, while the nearby Ober Gatlinburg ski resort keeps things interesting in the winter.

Is the beach more your thing? How about the Pacific Ocean at your feet?

Vrbo chose Whales Play, a secluded and tranquil retreat for its epic Pacific panoramas, available via lounge on the rentals upper lanai. Whales and dolphins at play give way to lingering, spectral sunsets and star-filled night skies at the edge of a private infinity pool.

This Hawaiian oasis features three bedrooms and three baths and a sandy shore leading right to the waterfront. Eclectic dcor shows off Pacific culture and natural treasures and the chefs kitchen accommodates the bravest gourmet seafood endeavors.

Luxury in the Low Country is the name of the game for this Atlantic Ocean rental.

Ocean views showcase 23 South Beach Lagoon a casually chic, welcoming home for up to 14 guests. Furnished resplendent indoor and outdoor spaces include a heated pool, a fully stocked chefs kitchen, and 24/7 personal property concierge services.

On Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, you can find Atlantic Ocean beaches and palmetto trees lining world-class golf courses. The old town is replete with heritage buildings, trees, and themed gardens. For nature lovers, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge salt marsh is home to deer, alligators, and birds. Afterward, fire up local favorites like crab and shrimp gumbo, relax, play games, and crash on plush beds.

Known for its extravagant digs amid desert desolation, this designer retreat in Palm Springs Little Tuscany neighborhood checks all the required lavish features necessary for a stay in the sand.

The walled-for-privacy property fulfills the luxury vacation home in the exclusive Little Tuscany neighborhood, just minutes from the iconic Palm Canyon Drive, home of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars lined with continuously lit majestic palms.

The designer home looks like it could be ripped from the pages of Architectural Digest. Remodeled with style in mind, inside this luxury estate, Vrbo-ers can find fabulous designer art and furnishings, an open floor plan complete with moving walls of glass that blur the lines between indoor-outdoor living.

Outside, its huge resort-style yard comes with the requisite pool and extra spa to go with alfresco dining, a built-in barbecue and bar, and a fire pit, plus a bocce ball court and horseshoe pit.

The sea seems to be a theme, and as with this Gulf Coast spread, its an attractive option.

This oceanfront beach home giant sits on the sand in Santa Rosa Beach on Floridas Panhandle. Sleeping 16 guests, this home also has plenty of places to play, with a private pool and balconies overlooking the waves.

Located along a 26-mile stretch of Northwest Floridas Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach is 1 of 16 distinct beach neighborhoods in South Walton County, each with its own traditions, charm, and salt-tinged aesthetics. Santa Rosa Beach provides several entrances to Point Washington State Forest, a 15,000-acre marine nature preserve. Santa Rosa Beach communities offer luxury beach houses, upscale dining, and the Gulf Place artists colony known as Gulf Place.

The five-bedroom home features three Gulf-front bedrooms, two poolside bedrooms, and a spacious family room with a large-screen TV. Stone and wood floors sprawl throughout, and the home is adorned with original art and custom linens. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, two refrigerators, an ice maker, and an under-counter wine refrigerator. Two covered porches offer panoramas.

Sometimes all you need is a nice, family-size place on the water to get away. In southwest Michigan, rolling dunes describe the third coast, and lawn games, grilling, and blue dips define the summer.

Nearly 15 miles north of the bustling St. Joseph lies a quiet, dune-laden stretch called Sawyer. Home to Warren Dunes, one of Michigans largest parks, sunbathe and light an evening bonfire on one of several hundred acres of dunelands, campgrounds, and beaches.

Bike or walk to Warren Dunes State Park from this three-bedroom house, or choose to stay home for an amazing outdoor day, wrapped up by smores and drinks by the fire pit or in the hot tub. In town, local wineries and breweries beckon. Either way, this place comes with amenities for amazing backyard days or entertainment inside. The open kitchen/dining/living area is the perfect place to socialize and connect in.

In town, antique stores, curio shops, and fruit stands lie just a short ride away.

Ah, Telluride, one of a thousand perfect settings for the mountain adventurer. Get access to it all with this Vrbo top 10 choice.

Situated between the Telluride ski resort and Mountain Village, this mountain lodge goes by Overlook Haus, overlooking the exuberant San Sophia Ridge. Breathtaking views of the mighty, rolling Rockies surround this swanky retreat from almost every room in the house.

Located between the rich meadows and the evergreen golf course of Mountain Village, theres plenty to do all four seasons of the year at the Overlook Haus. Opulent, entrancing, and detailed, this pristine mountain home is a newly constructed addition to the Vrbo inventory.

Inside, a striking, high-vaulted great room opens to huge windows and postcard-like views of snow-tipped mountain peaks. In the island kitchen, fluorescent white countertops blend seamlessly with the sparkling stainless steel appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerator.

Large sliding glass doors lead to an immersive outdoor, where a wrapping deck space is complete with a sunken hot tub and a fire pit, ideal for roasting and relaxing post a day on the slopes.

Over 25 years after its founding, Vrbo remains a leader in connecting travelers, homeowners, and stunning stays. Save these places on your Vrbo trip board and use them for inspiration for the next memorable connection with family and closest friends.

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Hundreds of musical fans flocked to Stockton Globe Theatre as We Will Rock You opened its run of eight shows on Teesside.

Queen and Ben Elton's smash hit musical began on Monday June 6 and will go until Saturday June 11. On Tuesday evening, fans at the theatre were treated to a cameo from a special guest in Smooth North East presenter Steve Colman.

Colman swapped relaxing music broadcasts this week as he rocked a long black wig and leather jacket, as he portrayed the legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne. The musical is packed with fan favourites from Queen, with anthems like Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody and of course the show's namesake; We Will Rock You.

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Tuesday nights performance welcomed visitors from across the region including press and VIP guests who were all excited to see a familiar voice in Steve Colman, transformed from Smooth Radio favourite to rock star.

Steve took on the part of Ozzy Osbourne from the non-conforming Bohemians, a group who are fighting against the all-powerful Killer Queen. The Bohemians have constantly changing names and name themselves after media trends and personalities theyve found on old posters in the globalized future setting.

We Will Rock You runs at Stockton Globe until Saturday June 11, if youre looking for pure rock enjoyment then this musical phenomenon is not to be missed! Tickets are available at http://www.stocktonglobe.co.uk

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A localnon-profit organisation will be hosting an inclusive family fun day to raise awareness of their work.

Therapeutic Hooves, located just outside Tewin village, between Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, is hosting Hoovesfest on Saturday July 30 toraise money for wheelchair accessible facilities.

The organisation offers a relaxing, fun and professional environmentwhere theycater for a wide range of physical, mental and behavioural difficulties.Theywelcome all agesand abilities and can accommodate a wide range of physical, mental, behavioural and additional need requirements. They also offer individually tailored one-to-one support through to group bookings for organisations and charities.

The organisation offers a relaxing, fun and professional environment where they cater for a wide range of physical, mental and behavioural difficulties. - Credit: Therapeutic Hooves

Hoovesfest is an inclusive family fun day that will include a main stage hosted by the award-winning Special Occasions Disco and entertainment with live music and guest speakers.

It will also include a picnic area where festival goers can bring their own food or purchase refreshments from local vendors.

There will also be a sports village with rugby hosted by Welwyn Rugby, football by TherapeuticsHooves' very own Therapeutic Thunder and Bike ability with fantastic HertsDisability Sports foundation.

An information village will see many local charities and organisations attending and a stall and craft area will feature people from the local community selling their products and creative items.

Finallyis aninflatables and fun area, with the providersdonating 30 per cent of their takings to Therapeutic Hoovesfundraiser. They will even have a drawing club along with other surprisesand special appearances throughout the day.

Danielle Wainhouse, the owner and operator of the organisation and event said: This will be an amazing, fun, family event to bring the whole community together for what we hope you will agree is a really good cause.

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Maybe you have your own playlist of relaxing music.You turn it on when you need to calm your mind.Music can make us feel so wonderfully peaceful. It producesserotonin to relieve our stress and relieve physical pain. Its always there for us.

And its not a coincidence. Music has a huge impact on our brain, and relaxing music does actually make us feel better. For example, there is a well-known theory though its not yet empirically proven about the good that a frequency of 528 Hz can do to our body.

Its called the Solfeggio frequency, originally used in Gregorian chants. Whether its healing or not, what we do know is that music is capable of making changes in our mind and body. Lets take a look at relaxing music and the mind.

Every three months, the APA (American Psychological Association) publishes a musicology journal with studies on the topic. Many experiments, research studies, and theoretical work has proven things that we had already intuited: music, especially relaxing music, has great cognitive, emotional and neurobiological benefits.

Lets look at some of these positive characteristics:

If we search relaxing music, well get thousands of results. However, does relaxing music actually relieve stress? The answer is yes. In fact, a few years ago, scientists from Mindlab, which specializes in neuroscience experiments, came to an interesting conclusion.

They saidthe song Weightless is the most effective at calming heart rate, respiration and brain activity.Weightless is a song by the British band Marconi Union.

The sound of rain rattling on a window, a flowing river, the tireless crashing of the ocean against a reef, a whales song The sounds of nature have a certain cathartic effect in our body. It is like we go back to where we came from. It focuses us and liberates us at the same time.

Recently the BirdLife Focus Natura project actually showed that relaxing music with nature and animal sounds improves concentration and performance in children with ADHD.

Listening to relaxing music after surgery improves patient recovery. It also makes this critical time a bit more pleasant and less stressful. Its a remarkable finding, but an article in Psychology Todayexplains that relaxing music lessens a persons sensation of pain, produces endorphins, and even strengthens our immune system.

Weve all done it before. We lie down in bed, turn off the lights and immerse ourselves into the peaceful, warm, wonderful world of music. Listening to relaxing music through headphones at night helps us sleep better.It helps us release our worries and those exhausting thoughts that often feed anxiety.

Our brain is passionate about music. We know, for example, that playing an instrument starting early on helps our brain develop and even improves mathematical performance. Relaxing music is almost like a vitamin for our neurons.

It puts us in an optimal mental state for reasoning and tasks involving our spatialtemporal abilities. At the same time theconnection between our two brain hemispheres improves, fostering faster communication between neurons.

We talked before about the benefits of listening to relaxing music after surgery. One reason is thatit is good for ourheart. It lowers our blood pressure and heart rate.Our heartbeat becomes more regular and rhythmic, we have fewer arrhythmias, and we feel calmer.

Two hormones we really like are endorphins and serotonin. They also act as neurotransmitters. Although each of us has our own musical tastes, and sometimes were in the mood for more energetic songs, we cant ignore the benefits that relaxing music has on the brain.

Melodic harmonies, perfect frequencies, and nature sounds trigger the release ofserotonin and endorphin. So find some time in your day to give yourself a dose of musical happiness.

This one may surprise you. Something as simple as listening to relaxing music while we eat can help us eat in a more conscious, balanced and healthy way. It has a lot to do with mindfulness. It helps us eat more slowly and thus recognize sooner when were full. We taste food more intensely and savor the sensations of eating.

Learning to meditate is not easy, especially if your life is nonstop busy.Sometimes when we try to find some relaxation by meditating, it doesnt work.One thing that can help is relaxing music. Just find a quiet space, put on some comfortable clothes and some headphones, and let yourself go

Relaxing music optimizes our cognitive processes.We concentrate and process information better, and retain new information more quickly and efficiently. As we said, our brain loves balanced, harmonic musical stimulation. There are actually frequencies that can help our brain work better.

Try it! Take advantage of the magic of relaxing music the next time you take anexam. Another interesting fact that experts in music psychology tell us is that all it takes is 10 or 15 minutes listening to relaxing music every day for a few weeks to see benefits.

Youll feel an inner calm, manage stress better, and have more focus. Need any more reasons to start listening to relaxing music?

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Although meditation, yoga and taking naps are effective forms of stress relief, listening to music is one of the easiest ways to get your dopamine flowing. You might have your own personal playlist to calm your nerves, but this one is scientifically-backed.

A study conducted by neuroscientists from Mindlab International recorded participants physiological responses to specific songs while solving complex puzzles. Based on the results, the scientists came up with the 10 most relaxing songs.

Marconi Union is an English ambient music band that worked with sound therapists to create what is known as the most relaxing song in the world. The song actually induced a 65 percent reduction in overall stress among participants.

The reason for this, as explained by Lyz Cooper of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, is that the song utilizes a biomusicological phenomenon called entrainment. Cooper reports, The song contains a sustaining rhythm that starts at 60 beats per minute and gradually slows to around 50. While listening, your heart rate gradually comes to match that beat.

I actually subconsciously sunk into a different headspace while listening. When I paused the video midway, it felt like a trance had been broken. I had to stop and blink a few times to come back to reality.

This relaxing song has similarities to Weightless. The tempo matches the optimal resting heart rate of 60 to 65 beats per minute. The mid-range frequencies and absence of a low, heavy bass is less taxing on the nervous system.

This song definitely has a chiller vibe to it, and it has more of a hip-hop beat, but nothing to the extreme. Yoga fans might find this the perfect background music for their sun salutations.

What makes this song relaxing is the reverb guitar above the ostinato, which is a repetitive musical pattern. The repetition frees the mind to feel the music rather than analyze it.

As the title of the song suggests, the beat is mellow and even a little bit sensual. The rainstick and the conga-like drum conjure visions of sipping something frozen on a tropical island.

Everyone knows Enya from her classic, Only Time, which is an equally relaxing song. Watermark has a simple yet lovely piano arrangement, with a subtle chorus of human voices.

This is the first relaxing song on the list with lyrics, which proves that music does not have to be instrumental to be soothing. It has a slightly higher tempo and does not really promote relaxation so much as a feeling of contentment.

The lyrics themselves contribute to the carefree vibe, and even the video is fun to watch.

Just like in Electra, the second song on this list, Please Dont Go lacks a heavy bass and uses high and mid-range frequencies in the piano and the strings. It is also written in minor key, which is commonly found in sad songs.

The lyrics stir emotion, and the soft, slightly raspy voice makes it sound as if the singer has been crying. You might start crying, too, if you really get absorbed into the song.

This critically acclaimed dream-pop relaxing song has that classic 2000s vibe, seeing as that is the year it was released. The lyrics and the video make me feel like I should also be prancing along the picturesque shoreline of the now-closed beach made famous by Leonardo DiCaprios movie The Beach, which featured this song in its soundtrack.

You can be alert and relaxed at the same time, which is the optimal state according to yoga practitioners. So even though it is uplifting and groovy, Pure Shores for shore deserves a spot on the most relaxing songs list.

This iconic song earned its accolades, which included a Grammy. According to scientists, almost everything about this song is arranged to reduce the audience to tears.

When the chorus breaks, Adeles voice jumps an octave and belts out the notes with increasing volume, a writer from The Daily Mail wrote. At the same time, the harmony shifts and the lyrics become more dramatic. Maybe at first you cannot see why this song is relaxing, but someone who is highly stressed just needs to let it all out with a good cry.

When considering genres of relaxing music, classical most often comes to mind. This song by Mozart is one such example.

Mozarts hallmark mathematical precision, coupled with the angelic female voices, is aurally pleasing. It is light, it is uncomplicated, and it does not ask much of the listener beyond simply enjoying the music.

Although this relaxing song is enough to be added to the list, it is last for a reason. There is no discernible melody, and until the drum track kicks in, it sounds more like noise than music.

However, it is not all bad. The mid-tempo beat invokes images of traveling to far-off exotic lands. It is almost a requirement for an ambient song to incorporate white noise, but because it is effective, we will give it a pass.

While these songs each have distinctive styles, they share common elements such as white noise, low to mid-tempo and simple arrangements. If you find yourself feeling stressed, consider adding a song or two (or maybe all of them!) to your chillout playlist.

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Members of the NMU Jazz Combo, including Owen Edwards soloing on alto saxophone, perform during an NMU jazz concert. A group of five students will perform in the library on Tuesday to provide more relaxing studying music for students.

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For the second year in a row, the NMU Jazz Combo will be setting a relaxing tone for the upcoming finals week by performing an hour-long set in the lower level of the library. The five-member student band will be in the library on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. to provide live studying music or calm entertainment for those looking for a study break.

We are performing in the library as a treat to the students who are busy studying for the upcoming finals week, alto saxophonist Owen Edwards said. We know it can be a stressful time and jazz music can often help relieve stress due to its chilled and laid back nature.

Edwards has been a part of the Jazz Combo for over a year along with Ethan Matteson on guitar, Garrett Peacock on tenor saxophone, Ryan Wilson on drums and Oskar Gaenssle on bass.

They will be performing a number of classic jazz standards as well as original pieces written by Edwards and Mark Flaherty, head of the music department. Their selections will be carefully chosen to include more relaxing jazz pieces to not create a distraction for those who are studying.

Im very excited to be able to perform a slightly different style than we normally play, as we play very quiet and calmer music than we normally would, Matteson said. Im also excited to play with this group, as I also have a lot of fun performing with this group.

For those who would like to listen to the band but are unable to attend in person, the library will be livestreaming the event on their Facebook page.

I am looking forward to sharing this music with the students at NMU once again, during a time when everyone is stressed out it always helps to enjoy great live music to help brighten the mood in everyone, Edwards said.

The Jazz Combo hopes their music will help others relax and study before finals, but it also provides the musicians with a similar feeling.

It gives us a chance to bring our music [to those] who arent typically able to listen to it, Matteson said. I personally love doing it to give me some time to relax and reset before the busy finals week.

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Published on November 30, 2021

Forgetful, Ryan Kanes new song, attempts to delight listeners ears. Since its debut, the song has been a big success. Nobody can believe how big this song has become in such a short period of time. Because everyone who hears the music will hear it.

The present house music scene has gotten a little boring. Every time, the music is the same, with a few minor variations to make it unique. Ryan, on the other hand, is not like the other members of the group. He wishes to stand out from the throng. As a result, he assures his followers that his music is absolutely unique. After listening to Forgetful, we got a feeling of it.

The song Forgetful will undoubtedly liven up the proceedings. When the music starts, everyone is required to get up and dance. This will quickly have the youngsters up and dancing. And the fun didnt stop there; once the song ended, everyone appeared to want it to be played again.

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