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Music can provide many psychological benefits including stress reduction, improved memory, and general improvement to cognitive performance. [3] Research shows that the activity of listening to music can aid individuals in detaching from their surroundings [ clarification needed ] and help them focus on their own thoughts and actions. [ 4 ]
New-age is a genre of music intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism.It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, [1] and reading as a method of stress management [2] to bring about a state of ecstasy rather than trance, [3] [4] or to create a peaceful atmosphere in homes or other environments.
As his music became popular in the classical crossover genre and on streaming playlists such as Spotify's Calming Classical, he became the first (and as of 2024 the only) Icelandic composer to have amassed over 100 million streams before turning 25.
The service is designed with a user interface that allows users to explore songs and music videos on YouTube based on genres, playlists, and recommendations. In April 2023, the service expanded its offerings to include support for podcasts. [2] YouTube Music also features a premium tier that provides several benefits to subscribers.
The 50 Greatest Pieces of Classical Music is a compilation of classical works recorded by the London Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor David Parry. [2] Recorded at Abbey Road Studios , Royal Festival Hall and Henry Wood Hall in London, the compilation was released in digital formats in November, 2009 and as a 4-CD set in 2011. [ 3 ]
The station was the first national classical music service to launch on terrestrial radio in the UK since Classic FM in 1992. The station's playlist features 70% popular classics and 30% new and "surprising" music. Scala also aimed to produce more speech content – or more "storytelling" – than Classic FM or BBC Radio 3. [1]
Ambient music is a genre of music that emphasizes tone and atmosphere over traditional musical structure or rhythm. It is often "peaceful" sounding and lacks composition, beat, and/or structured melody. [5] It uses textural layers of sound that can reward both passive and active listening [6] and encourage a sense of calm or contemplation.
Berceuse – Composition resembling a lullaby, often calm and soothing. Burlesque – Composition intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works. Caprice – Lively piece, typically free in form and of a light, playful character. Carol – Festive folk song or popular hymn, often of religious nature.