Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A September 2001 PMID 11573015

Intensely pleasurable responses to music correlate with activity in brain regions implicated in reward and emotion.

A J Blood, R J Zatorre

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The discussions reveal a strong tendency to agree and express interest in the neuroscientific link between music and pleasure, with phrases like 'explains what happens to my mind/brain' and references to 'reward and emotion centers'. Words such as 'extensive subject' and 'interesting' demonstrate curiosity and engagement, though some responses remain brief or personal, indicating a moderate level of depth. Overall, the tone suggests that the publication has a meaningful impact on the understanding of emotional reactions to music.

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Most discussions clearly support the findings, emphasizing the link between pleasurable music responses and brain activity.

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The majority show high curiosity, referencing the research and its implications about brain and emotions.

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While some comments reflect personal reactions, others ask for more detailed explanations, indicating moderate engagement.

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Participants seem to recognize the significance of the research, though few express strong sentiments about its societal implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study used positron emission tomography (PET) to show that intensely pleasurable responses to music, such as chills or shivers, are associated with increased activity in brain regions involved in reward, motivation, emotion, and arousal, like the ventral striatum, midbrain, amygdala, orbitofrontal cortex, and ventral medial prefrontal cortex.
  • When listeners experience stronger chills, there are notable changes in cerebral blood flow and physiological responses such as heart rate, muscle activity, and breathing, indicating a physical embodiment of the emotional experience.
  • These findings suggest that music activates similar brain pathways as other highly pleasurable stimuli like food, sex, and drugs, linking it to biologically important reward systems.]

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Mª José Mas Salguero
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El cerebro es una máquina de predicción y está especialmente preparado para la música, escucharla le produce placer y activa regiones relacionadas con las emociones y las recompensas. https://t.co/BpHYOouF9e https://t.co/ZpOnLG2dzh

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Rulon James Downard
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@realAndresP @TakeThatDarwin @ingersoll_bob @Pavelnadolski @DonutOperator That's a rather extensive subject, too long for a tweet. You might start with some of the basic research, such as https://t.co/aeBOwQPEVh music activity correlating to reward & emotion centers in brain

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D. Edwards
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Intensely pleasurable responses to music correlate with activity in brain regions implicated in reward and emotion | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/w2sIkj5N1b

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Solana
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https://t.co/lEXZObya9u

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Carla Navarro
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RT @MasTwitts: El cerebro es una máquina de predicción y está especialmente preparado para la música, escucharla le produce placer y activa…

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naoya@Gorilla P
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@VadaQuinano そうね。失礼しました。 この2つだけ読めば十分かも。 https://t.co/iwSQFQfI8O https://t.co/NotAbr7jQz

Sep 24, 2023 · 1,996 followers View post →

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Gianclaudio Casutt
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@SYMLMUSIC This article explains what happens to my mind/brain when I see/hear your concert

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Harry E. Taylor
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@naima Yup!!! https://t.co/vlMxoTfjP7

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Rulon James Downard
@RJDownard · X

@realAndresP @TakeThatDarwin @ingersoll_bob @Pavelnadolski @DonutOperator That's a rather extensive subject, too long for a tweet. You might start with some of the basic research, such as https://t.co/aeBOwQPEVh music activity correlating to reward & emotion centers in brain

Oct 3, 2023 · 4 likes · 3,643 followers View post →
naoya@Gorilla P
@naoya_gorilla · X

@VadaQuinano そうね。失礼しました。 この2つだけ読めば十分かも。 https://t.co/iwSQFQfI8O https://t.co/NotAbr7jQz

Sep 24, 2023 · 1,996 followers View post →
Carla Navarro
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RT @MasTwitts: El cerebro es una máquina de predicción y está especialmente preparado para la música, escucharla le produce placer y activa…

May 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,581 followers View post →
eye_sandsand
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RT @MasTwitts: El cerebro es una máquina de predicción y está especialmente preparado para la música, escucharla le produce placer y activa…

May 13, 2023 · 2 shares · 151 followers View post →
Mª José Mas Salguero
@MasTwitts · X

El cerebro es una máquina de predicción y está especialmente preparado para la música, escucharla le produce placer y activa regiones relacionadas con las emociones y las recompensas. https://t.co/BpHYOouF9e https://t.co/ZpOnLG2dzh

May 13, 2023 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 34,587 followers View post →
Solana
@Solanaenie · X

https://t.co/lEXZObya9u

Feb 9, 2023 · 1 like · 14,088 followers View post →
D. Edwards
@edsells4u1 · X

Intensely pleasurable responses to music correlate with activity in brain regions implicated in reward and emotion | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/w2sIkj5N1b

Jan 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 64 followers View post →
Taylor Chomiak
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@ThatEricAlper https://t.co/ftzls4Hjju

Nov 19, 2022 · 71 followers View post →
hanru664
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Intensely pleasurable responses to music correlate with activity in brain regions implicated in reward and emotion | PNAS https://t.co/Oa78NjI46p

Dec 8, 2019 · 221 followers View post →
Ty
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Studies found intensely pleasurable responses to music correlate with activity in brain regions implicated in reward and emotion https://t.co/VcYNrtinM1

Feb 26, 2019 · 13 followers View post →
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