Sunday, December 17, 2006

Sad Songs Say So Much

THE Drugs Don't Work by The Verve tops a list of songs which make us sad, according to a scientist.

"Dr Harry Witchel, an expert in physiology and music, analysed the physical reactions to music on behalf of Nokia.

Using a shortlist compiled by the Official UK Charts Company, he measured their "tune trigger quotient" measuring heart rate, respiratory response and skin temperature to find the saddest, happiest and most exhilarating tracks.

The happiest songs were measured by contentment judged on levels of sighs per minute (indicating the recall of happy memories) plus low level of boredom...."

More at news.com.au

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