Classical music adds IQ points; rap music takes them away. From The Vigilant Fox at vigilantfox.com:
Every once in a while, you run into a new piece of information that really opens your eyes to a whole new world.
Today, I am taking a break from the regular news cycle to bring you something that really rocked my world: this Epoch Times article on classical music.
Now, before you close this page, thinking this Substack will be a waste of time, give me just two short minutes to prove why you are wrong.
It turns out the “Mozart effect” truly exists, and you don’t have to be a musician to reap the benefits. Take dementia patients, for example.
Professional violinist Ayako Yonetani told The Epoch Times that when she performs for people with dementia, something remarkable happens: they often become more alert, are visibly moved by the music, and at times experience moments of clarity with their families again.
In one particular case, a gray-haired older woman, whose cognition was degraded to sitting motionless with her gaze lowered, suddenly had “her eyes brightened” as she tried to follow along with Yonetani’s performance.
Kat played guitar to classical in the 80s, Not Sure what became of her.
I keep hitting repeat on this Knowone techno!
It simply doesn’t get any better than this (but then, I am a romantic)
Rach. 2 is great and so is Rach 3. If you want to see a truly phenomenal performance of the latter, one that has become legendary, check this out.
While I agree that she is a great pianist and perhaps it is a feature of the quality of the recording, but her piano sounds a tad tinny.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X6jJhayNuAo&pp=ygUmYXNoa2VuYXp5IHJhY2htYW5pbm92IHBpYW5vIGNvbmNlcnRvIDPSBwkJrQkBhyohjO8%3D