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 Sound and music are as much a part of our
lives these days as eating and drinking, and
research suggests that they can have an equally
helpful or unhelpful effect on our bodies and lives
as a good or bad diet.
For instance gentle but powerful music or
natural sounds - the sea for example - can have a
cleansing and relaxing effect on the body, and help
restore good health, while loud music or persistent
background sounds (like the hum of a striplight,
heavy traffic, industrial sounds or alarms, loud
sharp sounds or loud bass sounds) can help to
generate headaches, anxiety, disharmony and over a
period of time can even lead to ill health.
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Our bodies have their own
natural rhythm... One simple
explanation for these effects is because, as
research will show, our bodies themselves have
their own natural rhythm or vibratory note. However
the body will also be affected by, and will
resonate with, powerful incoming sounds. As a
consequence the natural rhythm of the body may be
strengthened by some sounds and completely thrown
off balance or threatened by others.
Most of us don't really consider
the effects of sound upon our
bodies... Most of us are still
much less aware of the effects of sound upon
our bodies than for instance the effects of alcohol
or fast foods.
And it follows too that the beneficial
effects of music as an aid to relieving stress, and
reviving us, is often overlooked and not given the
recognition it deserves.
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Therapeutic effect of Annie's
music... Since I started
writing and performing music I have been told by
many people how
strong a therapeutic effect my music has for them
and how it has helped them. This has encouraged me
to specialise in this area of composing and
performing music for health and relaxation.
I like to think that the sounds of music I
create can leave the listener feeling 'better' in
some way - more relaxed, more positive, more
healthy - and in a better position to counteract
the effects of the unwanted and often jarring
sounds that we are surrounded by in our daily
lives. And, at least, I hope the listener will be
able to enjoy the music for its simplicity and its
melodies.
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