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AARPRachelA
AARPRachelA
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Dec 15, 2021 7:49 PM UTC

Your Younger Brain and Music

In The Powerful Link Between Music and Memories, cognitive neuroscientist Daniel Levitin shares that our musical tastes form early, including a crucial period from around the age of 11 to 14. During that time, our musical tastes really take form and we hold onto those for the rest of our lives.

 

Music has always been a big part of my life, and it was especially important during my brooding teen years. Pop was a genre I embraced, and it's still one I adore today. One pop album I spent a lot of time with, learning the words and singing to myself in the mirror, was Michelle Branch's Hotel Paper, especially the song "Breathe." I recently relistened to the album and was transported back to my angsty, younger self.

 

What album or song did you love when you were younger?

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    JGY112
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    Sep 3, 2023 10:16 AM UTC

    The Platters Albums and The Four Tops

     

      EricC28201
      EricC28201
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      Apr 28, 2023 3:25 PM UTC

      Can't really pick one favorite...was exposed to so much variety from a very young age...gotta go with the whole 'Music to match the Mood or Situation' thing.

      as far as 'Angsty' songs have to go with selections like:

      Wind Up - Jethro Tull

      Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who

      Ohio - CSN&Y

      For What It's Worth - Buffalo Springfield.

        GinaG28321
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        Jun 6, 2022 4:29 PM UTC

        Moody Blues!

        sacredlady
        sacredlady
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        Feb 28, 2022 7:23 PM UTC

        Having two TBI, and a stroke> people need to know that loud, fast moving music is not always pleasant for a person like myself. Stores, and restaurants are terrible about having it too loud. There are many festivals, and public celebrations that blare music to Unpleasantness.

          Pleasant soothing music is much easier for people like me. I've always Loved music but now it's much different. The sensitivity actually hurts because of the ringing, hissing in my brain/head. Autism is another reason music can be overwhelming for some of us. Flashing tv also. Thanks!

          sacredlady
          sacredlady
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          Sep 12, 2023 6:40 PM UTC

          Does Anyone agree with me and/or have the same problem>a comment?

          70sClassic
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          Sep 12, 2023 7:28 PM UTC

          I don’t see your comment

          70sClassic
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          Feb 15, 2022 10:58 PM UTC

          I went to a seminar for memory loss. They said 10-17. That’s what I know best. Starting with the Beatles. There’s SO much music from those days everything from folk to Motown to rock to the Tony Bennett genre. I couldn’t pick a song but find it surprising that 58 yrs later I can remember every word to most of those song esp Beatles ,Stevie Wonder & Simon&garfunkle if I had to pick 3. But also Allman Bros & Linda ronstadt and the list and the beat goes on & on. :-). Good topic thx

            AARPRachelA
            AARPRachelAAuthor
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            Feb 16, 2022 8:57 PM UTC

            I watched the Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga performance at Radio City Music Hall from 2021. It was his last performance. It was really special and heartwarming 💖

              70sClassic
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              Jun 6, 2022 3:38 AM UTC

              Omg I can’t even imagine being there! That’s great! 

              JohnA639839
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              Feb 11, 2022 7:39 PM UTC

              Country anything by Bill Monroe, call me square but that's who I am.

                js56641760
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                Jun 4, 2022 12:20 AM UTC

                I really like Bill Monroe,  I own several cds of his music.  The old bluegrass is classic, nothing new comes close to it..

                JohnA639839
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                Feb 11, 2022 7:34 PM UTC

                Country; ANYTHING by Bill Monroe, call me square but who I am

                margarets923791
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                Feb 3, 2022 6:41 PM UTC

                The Temptation 

                  rc61653200
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                  Feb 3, 2022 6:14 PM UTC

                  that would be 1961- 1964 for me:  All of these remain with me even today;  Elvis, Ernie K-Doe, Chubby Checker, Four Seasons, Beach Boys, Peter, Paul & Mary, Roy Orbison, the Beatles, and the Animals

                    gm5271
                    gm5271
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                    Jan 23, 2022 6:14 PM UTC

                    My dad introduced me to Hugo Montenegro Good Bad & Ugly music which still love all those songs (also always been my cleaning house music) & Floyd Cramer's "Last Date" ... he used to say holding me close to his huge speakers took ½ my hearing in right ear while I've always been deaf in left ear all my life

                    I have fondness for Peanuts music by Henry Mancini 

                    Ages 11-14 loved & still my favorite music era is 70's music ... Bread, Three Dog Night, Donny Osmond, Bobby Sherman, Eagles, Elton John,Carpenters, Raspberries, 10cc, Lobo  & so many more.... used to sing aloud while out walking in country area grew up 'Close to you' & Raindrops keep falling on my head' BJ Thomas 

                    Music touches my soul affects me deeply brings me back to younger times ... can heal or help me cry and work through my emotions when need... dare say its most affecting thing in my life lots memories and things associated with music and certain songs are heartbreaking to hear because of past connections.... I so love music... reckon understand why based on study Rachel shared about...wow...own & still play lots of 45's have

                     

                    Have a beautiful day... may you enjoy a great heart touching song today 

                    Ginger  ;  )

                     

                      gm5271
                      gm5271
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                      Jan 23, 2022 6:31 PM UTC

                      Wow 😱🥴🥰

                      Can't believe I forgot Elvis...His Trilogy and  Ghetto & If I can dream still touch me 

                      Also 1st person saw in concert... was gift from my mom my 16th bday... Mom brought 10 tickets $10 each...wow... he was doing concert to benefit tornado victims in Monroe Louisiana 1974 

                      I stood & cried whole time

                       

                      Ginger :  )

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