The soundtrack(s) in your brain
Seema Singh -
Monday, April 27, 2009 12:24 PM
Did you know that every brain has a soundtrack?
Not only that -- its tone and tempo varies according to your mood, frame of mind and, of course, other features of your brain. Research shows when that soundtrack is recorded and played back to people under stressful jobs, it can sharpen their reflexes.
While a lot of professions can use this knowledge to devise ways in which they can impact cognitive development, learning and emotional well-being of people, the US Homeland Security department is already at it. It is studying a type of neurotraining called "Brain Music".
This program will use music created in advance, obviously based on listeners' own brain waves, to help them cope with stress-related disorders like insomnia, fatigue, headaches, etc.
It's not in the realm of research alone. Human Bionics Llc of Purcellville, VA, converts the notes, which are recorded by researchers from the brain's ‘composition' into two unique music compositions which are designed to trigger the body's natural responses. For instance, it can improve productivity at work, or help adjust to changing work hours. The music created by Human Bionics is tested as part of a wellness program.
Hmm... a sound mind in a sound body!
Art: Created by Paul Wedig
After their brain waves are set to music, each person is given a specific listening schedule, personalized to their work environment and needs. If used properly, the music can boost productivity and energy levels, or trigger a body's natural responses to stress.
You can listen to an instrumental alert track here:
Wow, I'll keep a track of where that product from Human Bionics goes. After all, won't many of us (I am not saying all) will be willing to pay a price, an innocuous one at that, to enhance our alertness or productivity?
For me, anything that helps me write brilliant copies and gives brain waves to think of as-yet-not-done stories!!