Music is the Shorthand of Emotion by Marc LeVine
Marc LeVine
Empowering Engineers & Advancing Careers | Talent Acquisition Manager, Blogger, Podcast Guest, Conference Speaker | Hiring those Built to Succeed in Control Systems Engineering for Thermo Systems
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato?
Sometimes you just need something to kick off your day and give you a monstrous boost of energy. ?By late in the week, where is that burst of energy going to come from? ?MUSIC!
Everyone needs some musical “anthem” to arouse and stimulate their motivational juices.?I probably skew a bit older than most of my blog followers, so when I need a power boost I go to my explosive source of energy, the musical score from the 1993 Civil War epic, “Gettysburg .”?That music has so much power in it, I am immediately juiced and ready to defeat the entire confederacy on my own!?Huzzah!
So, why does music have such an effect on our moods? ?It elevates how we feel. Music can boost the brain’s production of the hormone dopamine. Increased dopamine production helps relieve feelings of anxiety and depression. Music is processed directly by the amygdala, which is the part of the brain involved in mood and emotions.?In other words, music is the caffeine of the soul when you need a stimulant, though it can also be a relaxer based on situational choice.?That’s really the beauty of it. ?Pick the tune that puts you in the mood you want.?
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Research shows that various music genres can be helpful to our work productivity. Some kinds of music aid in our ability to learn and help improve information processing. Other types of music can kill background noises that distract us. ?Still other types of music sync up with our brain waves to induce more creativity.
Ever heard of the Mozart Effect??It is the belief that playing classical music around young children can actually make them smarter. ?Well, science kind of debunked the theory that it was only Mozart’s music that helped kids learn better. ?While it did account for some temporary improvement in children’s ability to manipulate shapes mentally, the benefits are short-lived, and it doesn’t make anyone more intelligent. What WAS discovered is that Mozart didn’t corner the market on this form of temporary mental stimulation. ?Schubert and even listening to audio books produced similar effects.?Why??Because any sounds we prefer to listen to create enjoyment and engagement. This makes learning and information processing much easier tasks.?It’s really all about mood setting!
So WHY the Theme from Gettysburg??Listening to epic soundtracks helps make even the most boring and mundane tasks feel like we’re changing the world, while heightening our concentration and productivity. Film scores can empower us and lift our spirits. They can brighten our mood when feeling tired and drained like I sometimes am when I am only half awake in the morning or sleepy by afternoon. ?“Gettysburg” gives me that extra boost of motivation.
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I did a little research to find out what other soundtracks people go to for extra energy.?Here is what I found:
Go ahead and try them out.?Which ones are right for you? ?Keep adding to the list as you discover new music that has a desired effect.? We understand that much having to do with musical preference is generational.? If you haven’t seen or heard of a particular film, you may have missed out on a killer soundtrack.?Some of the worst films I have ever seen had great musical scores.
Find your energy anthem and play it when you need your inner "Superman" to shed your outer "Clark Kent"!?In my case, I become Joshua Chamberlain ordering his men to “fix bayonets!”
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The Author
Marc LeVine is a graduate of Syracuse (NY) University with a degree in Industrial Psychology, Marc is currently Talent Acquisitions and Learning and Development Lead at Thermo Systems. He is the recipient of the Excellence in Talent Acquisitions Award from HR Awards in 2021.
Marc's prior employment includes senior Human Resources and Staffing Industry management roles with Edgewood Properties in Piscataway, NJ, Brickforce Staffing in Edison, NJ, InfoPro Inc. in Woodbridge NJ and Plainsboro, NJ and Harvard Industries in Farmingdale, NJ, a former Fortune 500 company. He also served as Director of Human Resources for New Jersey Press, the parent company of the Asbury Park Press, Home News and Tribune and WKXW-NJ101.5. Earlier in his career, Marc served as Director of Career Services and Placement at Union Technical Institute in Eatontown and Neptune, NJ. In addition, Marc owned and operated Integrity Consulting Associates, a New Jersey based Human Resources and Social Media Marketing firm for 11 years. Marc also served as Council President in his hometown of Freehold Borough, NJ