Mood Music

You hear about it all the time. Mood music. But where did the phrase come from and is there really any such thing as mood music. Science has proven time and time again that there is a concrete connection between the music you play and the impact it has on your mood.

For instance, therapists would tell a patient who listens to a lot of music to perhaps avoid the love song channel for a bit. Why? Because the music has an impact on the psyche of the patient and can cause depression.

When preparing for an important romantic dinner at home what do you look for? Low lights, candles and again, music. Music that will work for both parties. In some cases it might be slow love songs, in others it might be some jazz or some instrumental music.

You go to the gym and what do you listen to? The type of music that can pump you up and get your adrenaline going is what most people think of but it really is dependent on what you want to listen that will augment your work out.

Mood music is more than just a phrase. Understanding how to use music to either advance or change to the mood you are looking for in a huge advantage if you know how to do it well. Identify the type of music you need for the mood you are looking for and put together play lists of the best. This way when you need the pick me up, you’ll be all ready to go.