Milan is the business, fashion and design capital of Italy, with numerous fashion and trade fairs in the Rho` district of the city (previously held in the Fiera district). It is also Italy’s second largest and richest city. The city is split into 9 zones and full of beautiful architecture, lively nightlife and many museums and exhibitions. As Milan is based in the very north of Italy, Switzerland is only a short distance by train, so worth a day trip if visting the city. The stunning scenery of Lake Como and Lake Lecco is also worth a day trip and again a very short journey by train.
Centro Storico (the historical centre) is full of life, with many things to see and do. In this area you will find the huge Piazza Duomo and Duomo Cathedral, (see above photo) the castle Castello Sforzesco, the world renowned opera house La Scala, and stunning shopping gallery, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. (see below photo). Also, just a few minutes walk away from Piazza Duomo, are Via della Spiga, and Via Montenapoleone, two of the most famous influential fashion streets possibly in the whole world. These streets are richly concentrated with fashion designers, jewellers and furriers. Every designer imaginable has a shop or two in these streets: Armani, Iceberg, Luois Vitton, Dior, Bottega Veneta, to name just a small handful. When Milan holds fashion trade fairs at numerous times of the year, these streets can be seen full of people from the fashion industry (designers, manufacturers, buyers etc) both day and night, visiting the shops and shop windows observing what new fashions ‘are in’,getting new ideas and looking at the impressive window displays. .
Navigli is a lively and fashionable (canal)district (the Navigli Canal runs through Milan), where you will find many bars, cafes, live jazz concerts and antique shops. (photo below of Navigli district by night)
Brera, is a very fashionable district not far from the centre, which used to be known as the ‘artists’ quarter’, and very bohemian in it’s day, inhabited and frequented by poets and artists. It remains a very ‘in’ area today, and is a very exclusive and fashionable district, with boutique shops, ‘sophisticated bohemian’ homeware shops, bookshops, restaurants, and bars. This area is also where you can find the famous Pinacoteca di Brera, one of milan’s most fashionable art galleries, exhibiting works from many well known artists, including Rubens and Canaletto. This art gallery is housed in the 18th century palace Palazzo Brera. This area is also home to the very exclusive fashionable 10 Corso Como, which can be found along equally fashionable Corso Como (many bars and restaurants frequented by the rich and beautiful). 10 Corso Como is a shop, restaurant and bar housed in a beautiful courtyard lit up with candles and fairy lights at night, and definitely somewhere to go if you want to impresss anyone, such as business clients for a meal, or maybe a romantic date. . . . the shop sells and exhibits luxury high fashion designer wear, jewellry, shoes and other various items. It remains open most nights with the bar and restaurants, and you are offered complimentary glasses of champagne while you browse. Brera also houses some of Milan’s famous nightclubs, frequented by models, footballers and the ‘in’ party crowd. Corso Como is an ideal place to go out at night time; you can start early with an aperitivo, move on to a restaurant, then nightclub. It is the perfect location to stay, although may be a little expensive!
St. Ambrogio is the city’s patron saint, and the Basilica of St. Ambrogio in the heart of the city, is one of the oldest churches in Milan. Every year from the 7th to 9th December it’s the patron saint’s day, and there is a lot of celebrating and events to be found throughout the city. There are many various stalls, including food stalls, music etc in Piazza Sant’Ambrogio and the surrounding area. It is the city’s most traditional festival, and a nice way to get you in the festivities spirit, at the start of the Christmas period!
Milan, fashion capital of Italy!
Free Music Plays a Major Role in Every Music Lover’s Collection
How many times have you hunted every music shop in the vicinity for a particular song that you just cannot seem to get out of your head? Every music lover can identify this situation as a part and parcel of his daily life. However, the internet is all set to change the scenario. The advent of a host of music related websites and the emergence of free music has brought about a revolution in the world of music. Now gone are the days when a student would save a considerable chunk of his pocket money to buy an album by his favorite artiste. All he needs to do now is surf the World Wide Web for websites offering his kind of music and just the click of a mouse can download his favorite track onto his computer, absolutely free of cost.
Many music lovers may harbor the notion that any music that is freely available will definitely not have a good sound quality and worse, the track may even be incomplete or just a promotional offer. Itâs time to shed these misconceptions and log onto the virtual world where music is big business. Numerous sites offering free music spread across diverse genres will flood your senses. An elusive musical number from yesteryears may be hard to find in a music store. The internet offers the option of not only downloading the free music but also the lyrics and chords, in case you want to strum the guitar while crooning with your favorite artiste. Easily available in MP3 format, free music is all set to rock the music world.
A huge collection consisting of all songs by their favorite artiste is âa dream come trueâ for any music enthusiast. Free music on the internet has made this a reality. You can easily surf the web for sites offering your kind of music and not only do you get every information on the artiste, the albums, other albums in this genre but you also have the option of exploring other genres. You can also download any number of songs according to the storage facility in your computer and the download speed of your internet connection. A speedy broadband connection helps you take the maximum advantage of the free music that is so easily available.
Free music that is available on the net is mostly uploaded by fellow music lovers from their cd. It promotes the concept of expanding the music loverâs community by sharing your collection with like-minded individuals. This trend is very positive for widening the circle of music loverâs across the world. As this free music is made available on the websites with the objective of sharing it with as many people as possible, a music enthusiast should have no guilt about downloading such music free of cost. However, the internet like any other place is prone to tricksters and frauds and it is always advisable to be sure about the website from where you are downloading your music to ensure good quality of the tracks. Any popular website though, will ensure that you get the best quality sound whenever you opt to download free music from their sites. So go ahead and add your favorite songs to your music collection, all thanks to free music.
How to Download Music Online Without Hurting your Wallets
Let us face it. Music lovers normally own many CDs, download music online and will not stop buying music. That is why the music industry has always been vibrant and new singers are born, and new songs are written. The trouble is music lovers have an insatiable desire for new music all the time and it can be really painful on the wallets and the credit cards if you are building a music library. Ask a teen how many songs he or she has in the collection and chances are there are at least a few hundreds and they are still downloading music online everyday. Imagine paying $1 for each piece of music they download online. Is there a way to download music online without hurting your wallet?
There are tons of music online stores nowadays. Ever since music becomes downloadable online, more and more are going to these stores to download music online. Trouble is many kids and teens are downloading music from free places. It is great news for parents who are paying the bills for our kids’ needs every month. But there is no free lunch really.
Downloading from free sites would expose your computer to unnecessary harmful attacks by viruses and malware like adware and spyware. The damage may be light and only your computer speed is slowed down because of the drain the malware is putting on your computer resources. In worst case scenarios, your computer hardware suffers from permanent damage and you lose all your important documents and information.
For those who are downloading music online from free resources, be prepared for slow download speeds as well. Some of the online sites that offer free music downloads crash quite often or hang up on you because there are way too many freebie seekers downloading at the same time. Save yourselves the trouble and frustration by using online music download sites that offer paid services.
Music stores like Rhapsody and AOL are great places to download music online since they offer monthly subscription packages which are cheaper than those pay-per-download stores. If that is still too expensive for you, why not consider the new batch of online music download sites that offer unlimited music downloads for a lifetime fee? In other words, for a one time membership fee, you get to download unlimited music and songs from the music site as long as you wish even if it is 3am in the morning.
Such online music download stores offer a wide selection of the latest music from record labels and also keep a good stock of oldies. So it does not matter what brand of music you are looking for, as there is a high chance you can find it. If you are unsure, check with the music site. For a price that ranges from $30 to $50, you can download all the music media files in the collection which is in the range of millions. Teens and young adults love this since they are a tech-savvy lot who want more options without having to pay big bucks.
While it sounds great to download music online from these sites, there are many factors you have to consider when selecting the ideal site for unlimited music downloads. If this looks complicated, find out how you can simplify the whole process as you learn more from my music blog.
Do you Look Good on the Dance Floor? Indie-rock Musicians Initiate a Revolution in Men’s Fashion
The clothes worn by musicians have always sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, helping to stimulate trends that have gone down in history. Today, things are no different. It’s no secret that guitar music has leapt into the charts of late, and that over the last few years, indie-rock groups have become a mainstay in the local media. In fact, music magazines like the NME have been flying off the shelves with the newfound popularity of these bands. However, just as their music has become increasingly ingrained in the mainstream, so too have their fashion trends. From Alex Kapranos, Franz Ferdinand’s front man, to Pete Doherty, indie music has hit the fashion industry hard in recent years – and to good effect.
The idea of popular music artists starting fashion trends is not an alien one; indeed, it is a phenomenon that has gripped our society for decades. During the 1960s in the heyday of The Beatles, many men would wear their hair long, inspired by the style of the Liverpudlian songsters. Similarly, in the 1980s, Michael Jackson’s legendary red zipper jacket – made famous in music videos for Beat It and Thriller – was all the rage, with both men and women donning the fashion item. These clothes helped spark the fashion sense of many generations, as people took inspiration from their favourite musicians in order to create their own look and define the fashion atmosphere of an era.
Today, a variety of modern musicians have helped engender new trends in men’s fashion. Modern rockers Kasabian for example, are featured in the 150th anniversary ad campaign for British fashion label, Burberry. Moreover, Pete Doherty’s relationship with British supermodel Kate Moss has made him a staple figure not just in the mainstream press but in the fashion world as well. Indie rave and electro acts, such as The Klaxons and Brazilian scenesters CSS, have also had a significant impact on musical fashion, with The Klaxon’s bright neon t-shirts and jeans engendering a new generation of cool.
Music and fashion have become so intertwined that the NME’s annual music awards have even incorporated the category of ‘Best Dressed Artist’ in their annual NME Awards Show, this year held on March 1st at Hammersmith Palais. The category is sponsored by Topman, a popular fashion retailer who continue to lead the way in men’s clothes and men’s fashion. Last year’s nominees included Pete Doherty, Alex Kapranos, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Liam Gallagher and the eventual winner, Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs. The proliferation of indie-rock figures here clearly indicates the influence of such artists in the men’s fashion industry today – a trend which is sure to continue into the future.
The Drm Controversy and How it Affects your Legal Mp3 Music Downloads
Getting legal mp3 music downloads from legal music download sites is a great way to get high quality music files that are completely free of the piracy issues that you have with music downloads from file sharing programs. But legal music download sites are not free of controversy. Most of the popular online services provide music lovers with song tracks that have DRM attached to them. Depending on the particular DRM scheme, there will be limits to what you can do with the music you’ve purchased. This article will help you gain a better understanding of the DRM controversy and how it affects your legal mp3 music downloads. What Is DRM?
DRM is the acronym for digital rights management or digital restrictions management. Digital rights management is a system that provides music lovers like you and I to get legal downloads of copyrighted music while ensuring that the owners of those rights control the digital distribution of that work over the internet. DRM also acts as an internet toll booth; it makes sure that the artists and record labels owning those rights get paid for giving access to their music. It sounds pretty reasonable – after all, no one has a problem with Maroon 5 or Universal Music getting paid for giving us access to their music. But consumers do have a problem with the limits digital restrictions management places on them. Why Digital Rights Management Is So Controversial
In actual practice digital rights management has proven to be very controversial. While it protects the financial interests of the copyright owner, it has restricted the rights of music loving public that pays for legal music downloads. Limits can be placed on the number of devices the music can be played on, the number of times you can burn a CD or the number of times you can actually play a download. But the big rub is the lack of ownership rights to the music you’ve paid for. You simply don’t enjoy the same rights to legal mp3 music downloads that you do with a CD you buy from Wal-Mart. However, the tide is starting to turn because online music services like Apple iTunes and Wal-Mart Music Downloads have launched DRM-free music download services. Until DRM-free music becomes more widespread, there are some things you need to be aware of when you download music from legal music sites. What You Really Need To Know
Before you whip out your credit card to join any legal music download service, you need to know whether or not there’s any DRM attached to the music files in their catalog. Not all legal music sites have rights restrictions. Services with music files in MP3 format are free of digital restrictions, but those in AAC or WMA format have some restrictions. The basic scheme allows you to play your streaming music downloads as long as you pay for your music subscription. Music purchased per download can be played after you end your subscription, but as I mentioned earlier in this article, there will be limits to the number of hardware devices the tracks can be played on or how many times you can burn that track on a CD. Ultimately your own preferences will determine how much of an impact these restrictions will have on your legal mp3 music downloads.
How not to Dress – 10 Common Fashion Mistakes to Avoid! Part 1
There are many fashion mistakes here we will outline 10 of the most common ones.
Many of the mistakes are made simply because women want to follow every fashion and of course, every trend does not suit everyone.
Anyone can present a stylish, classic, chic and fashionable look, but first letâs look at 10 common fashion mistakes which you should definitely avoid.
1. Your clothes are not the right size.
Wearing baggy clothes will simply make you look fatter and so do clothes that are too small they simply highlight bulges and can make you look un appealing and stupid.
Buy the size you truly are and not the size you would like to be.
2. Wrinkled Garments
A great suit or dress needs to be wrinkle-free and ironed for you to look your best, buy clothes that are easy to care for and don’t wrinkle easily, if you donât have much time.
3. Fashion trends that donât suit you.
Keep in mind your figure and age and only wear items you look good in and not just something because it looks great on someone else.
Face the reality!
For example, if short skirts are the latest fashion trend in womenâs clothing and you donât have great legs pass it by.
There are numerous fashions and stylish looks and there is one to suit you â You donât have to follow every fashion because you have seen a celebrity wear it or seen it a fashion show â Be sensible!
4. Showing bra & panty lines.
Wear proper fitting undergarments.
If they do fit you correctly and you can see lines, then your clothes are simply too tight.
Donât wear any dress size that is too small, you are simply deceiving yourself about your true size.
Keep your bra straps properly adjusted so they’re not visible
If your jeans and trousers are low-rise, your panties should be too although it has become fashionable to show your panties, this look wont last.
6. Wearing skirts that are simply to short
Donât wear a skirt or dress that is too short.
Make sure you can sit, walk and dance without exposing knickers â Sure there is nothing wrong with short skirts that make you look sexy but there is a big difference between being sexy and simply looking tacky.
7. Too many Colors.
A common fashion mistake is using too many colors.
As a general rule wear up to a maximum of three, to be easy on the eye. Too many colors simply will make you look a mess and look like you donât have any idea of co ordination.
8. Too many prints.
Don’t try to mix and match prints as it will have a similar effect to the above.
Patterns don’t look good on all women.
If you’re one of those people that look great in most clothes, choose a pattern on the top or bottom but not in both areas.
Keep in mind with womenâs style with colors and prints less is definitely more.
9. Using accessories in correctly.
Finish off with accessories by all means but again less is more. There accessories and should not
overpower and highlight your good points.
For example with necklaces – Short chains and chokers tend to make your neck appear larger, so donât do it if this is a an area you donât want to draw attention to.
If you are going out in evening wear make sure your handbag is sleek, sharp and small a big bag with typical evening wear simply does not go!
Use accessories that match you look and also be careful they highlight good points and donât draw attention to bad points.
10. Clothing & Shoes
As a general rule keep your clothing and shoes the same color.
The only exception is with black which goes with just about everything
Don’t ever make the mistake of matching light and dark colors, for example dark clothes and light shoes.
Many of the above fashion looks are obvious and some may not be but they are made frequently by many women and this is mainly due to them being either slaves to fashion and not accepting their age or dress size.
In part 2 we will look at fashions and clothes that will look good on anyone, but for now the above 10 looks should be avoided at all costs.
Beware of Free Music Download Methods
Music downloads is the peoples choice for using the Internet all together! Rather your Internet connection moves like a turtle in mud or a Jet Ski in Colorado, you can enjoy the benefits of music downloading. With new state-of-the-art software, you can now even transfer your favorite songs to iPod and other mobile devices.
Walmart. com now has music downloads available in MP3 or WMA which is Windows Media Player or iTunes. You can download entire music albums or individual songs, your choice. The price is very inexpensive. You need to join Walmart. com first before you can get music downloads. However, you can also sign up for the Wal-Mart newsletter that tells you about any music sales.
There is a war against illegal music downloading between music artists and recording studios that may not end anytime soon. But, there has been a significant decrease in illegal music downloads the past few years. Now, you may still have some interest in downloading songs illegally. Allow me to warn you that free music downloads services give you an array of issues to handle. You are flooded with viruses, spyware, pop ups and other malicious software.
The Internet watchdogs are constantly looking for examples to sue for illegal music downloading. Allow me to tell you about the 12 year old child that was made an example of by suing him for downloading and selling copyright music. No one can hide from big money music studios. Not to mention the moral dilemma here, using illegal methods to obtain music is stealing away from your favorite music artists.
Downloading music legally is both secure and free of viruses and spyware. While the artists receive their hard earn cut of the money also. Everybody wins with legal music downloads.
There will come a day when the main purpose of actually driving to a music store will be singles to meet their next date. You know, why waste ever expensive gas on driving to a store for a CD you can download in minutes. It is just far too easy and convenient to download music online. With a lot of music services, you are able to listen to as much music as you like before you pay to download and copy your songs to CD. This ensures you only spend on the particular songs you enjoy the most.
With music stores, there is the time constraint issue. Download music any time of the day or day of the week, 24/7 without limits. There are hundreds; maybe even thousands of music downloads services online offering music of all genres. These music genre specific sites offer styles like yoga, Christian, meditation, Rap and country. This type of variety gives you many choices to choose from.
There are several payment options on these music services. Some will charge you an one-time for unlimited free music downloads. Then there are some that will charge a monthly subscription fee and/or a pay per download fee.
The legal way is usually the safe way. You can legally download your most wanted music albums to your PC, iPod, Smartphone, CD or PSP. New technology in the music industry has made it very easy for you to create a complete collection of songs that matter to you the most.
Apple Ipod Music Downloads – Consider These in Downloading Ipod Music
When it comes to getting Apple iPod music downloads, you would be pleased to know that there are close to millions of iPod songs available to be downloaded from the internet. The latest hits all the way to classics and oldies of yesteryears as well as those that are a little obscure can be found also. You probably can find some of the limited edition or unpublished music on the various music sites offering iPod downloads. The key now is where can you actually go to find the exact piece of music and song, or soundtrack that you desire and what is required in order to lay your hands on those Apple iPod music downloads.
Perhaps the first thing you need to ascertain is the file format of music you are downloading. All digital portable music players accept different kinds of format. But most portable music players including iPod can play files encoded in the MP3 format. However, you have to make sure that the sites you find all offer their files in AAC format, a format specifically used by Apple iPod. But you can also use those iPod music downloads sites that offer files in either WMA or MP3 format to download the music to your Apple iPod.
We will come to the next tip on iPod music downloads. Once you are past the step of knowing the music file format your Apple iPod uses, you would need to check the amount of hard disk space you are left with. Be absolutely assured or rather forewarned that you would need a lot more than you originally expected when you download iPod music from online music stores. There are too many choices and you probably would be tempted to download so many songs, especially when the selection process is so easy and fast. You also need to ensure that you are using a high speed internet broadband connection to accelerate the downloading of iPod music.
Talking about Apple iPod music downloads, there are quite a number of websites where you can download music for your iPod. There are the online pay-per-download music stores, music subscription services or free music sites. Downloading iPod music can be tricky when you do so using free iPod music sites as it is prone to attacks by malware like viruses, spyware and adware. So do yourself a favour by avoiding them. Protect your computer.
However, there are always options like iPod music downloads sites that offer music subscription services. This is different from pay-per-download music stores. All you ever pay is a one-off fee and you can join the music site and start downloading unlimited iPod music for your Apple iPod for as long as you want.
Get onto my iPod music downloads blog that shows you where you can instantly download quality iPod music.
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Latest Fashion Clothing for Women for Summer 2008
Summers are unarguably the best season in terms of fashion. The best fashion styles are flaunted during this season. And you can show a lot of skin without being vulgar. Lots of good sunscreen lotions are available in the market that will protect your skin against the sun. So, no need to worry about protection from the sun. There are certain fashion accessories that one can use to have protection from the sun like hats, umbrellas etc. These accessories will make you look a lot better. All in all, summers allow you to have the best look possible. So, it’s better to know about the latest fashion clothing. While dressing up or choosing latest trend’s clothes one should always keep this in mind that summer is the time for relaxation. Clothes according to that mood should be bought. Retro fashion has made a come back for sometime now. Old is gold, seems to be theme at the fashion streets and hubs. The classic day dresses of knee length would be a hot thing to go for. Usually, we consider gowns even of knee length as overdone thing or too girlish. But if you are cautious about the fabric that you would choose you can look trendy and feel comfortable at the same time. Avoid any shiny fabric or gowns with shiny embellishment. Try to keep the colors of light shades. Any tight fitting dress is a strict no. The most comfortable and perfect look will be brought about by an A-line, knee length silhouette dress which allows free movement. Trousers are an all time hit. A pair of jeans is must for every closet. Never go for too tight jeans. Opposite to the popular belief, it does not make any body look slimmer. Pick up a fitting pair of jeans which is also not too loose. With a pair of jeans a white shirt can never go wrong. Try out the men’s white shirt for this season. These are some of the tips that are offered to you to dress up for this summer. But have you got all the time in the world to check out each fashion trend. To make your search for latest fashion clothing a little easier, sonnemond. com has brought out this interesting site, where you can shop for all the latest fashion clothing. Whatever may be the fashion trends; you will always find clothes and updated tips to help you in looking fashionable at this one stop destination for your fashion solution.
The Sounds of Music: Music Can Have Remarkable Benefits for your Health, or it Can be Destruct
Have you ever sat somewhere and marveled at how quiet it was? You are acutely aware of sound because it is so unusual to be without noise, We always hear hum from machines, the rumble of traffic, a plane, or other people talking Modern noise pollution is subtle, inconspicuous, and more dangerous than we realize
Exposure to most noises causes irritation, stress, and can result in permanent hearing loss and health problems. It’s difficult to eliminate noise, Often we try to cover offending ambient noise with music. If you like the music, it usually results in fewer physical problems.
We know that brain waves are modified by sounds. Beta brain waves, those between 14 and 20 hertz are most common. We achieve relaxed concentration or lucid awareness when alpha waves, between 8 and 13 hertz, are present Music with about 60 heats per minute–particularly that of Mozart, Brahms, and Bach–shifts the brain’s activity from beta to the higher-awareness alpha waves
It’s called the Mozart Effect. This type of music lowers stress and increases concentration. A study in England found students scored 10 points higher on an IQ test after listening to Mozart compared to those exposed to silence, white noise, or other music. White noise is just low-level random sounds. Examples are radio static and running water. )
Researchers suggest that we respond to music because our bodies are rhythmic. Our breathing, heartbeat, and many other body functions have an intrinsic rhythm.
Certain music invigorates people, while other melodies calm them. Other tunes make you sleepy or keep you awake Supermarkets, department stores, and event managers have used music to shape human behavior. Music can be used to make people move faster or slower, to encourage them to shop longer, persuade them to action, or help them to relax.
Other recent research links exposure to music to improved mental skills. Einstein played the violin and believed this helped his subconscious mind to solve problems. Many people who suffer from insomnia find that some of Bach’s music helps them. Lively popular music boosts energy and endurance. These results aren’t new
But being exposed to music you dislike causes negative effects, including higher blood pressure and stress. Most adults refer to the tunes teenagers listen to as noise. Teens feel the same way about other people’s music. There’s a story about a large group of young people gathering daily near a convenience store. They weren’t doing anything wrong, but their presence irritated the store’s owner and customers. The owner had an idea. He piped classical music outside the store, and the teens quickly disappeared.
Martin Gardiner of Brown University checked the relationship between arrest records of teenagers and their involvement in music. Gardiner found that the more a teen was associated with music, the lower the arrest record. Teens with music education were less likely to get into trouble than students without it. Those who also played a musical instrument, played in a band, or were in a chorus had even fewer problems with the law.
Retail stores have discovered that sales increase when they play easy-listening music. Apparently this music calms shoppers and encourages them to spend more time in the store.
Light, easy-paced music tends to help most people concentrate for a longer time, and improves their ability to memorize facts. However, with some people this music has the opposite effect. It distracts and disturbs those who are more analytical or inhibited than the norm. Listen to various kinds of music to determine its effect on you.
The tempo of religious music induces a feeling of peace and helps a person cope with physical and emotional pain. On the other end of the spectrum, heavy metal, rap, or martial music excites the nervous system and prompts people to dynamic action or aggressive behavior. It’s not surprising that Gulf War pilots listened to recordings of heavy metal music before launching their offensive flights into battle.
Studies are under way to determine if music can cure or help emotional problems and people with brain injuries or Alzheimer’s.
The effects of sounds on other aspects of nature have also been known for centuries. In southern India, farmers believe the gentle sounds of humming and buzzing insects guarantee healthy sprouting of the sugarcane. Carefully conducted experiments have proved that plants grow faster when music, especially tunes in the low frequency range of 100 to 600 hertz, are piped over the fields or into greenhouses. Farm animals and pets have been known to respond to music.
Your heartbeat tends to synchronize with any ambient pulsation. With modern rap music, there is concern as to what the unnatural rhythm changes do to listeners’ bodies, emotions, and even their subconscious. Long-term effects are unknown.
Music will influence our health and behavior. By knowing about its effects, we can use it to our benefit.
