It slows your breathing and reduces brain activity to such an extent that 'Weightless,' written by Manchester band Marconi Union, is said to be the 'most relaxing song ever'. The eight-minute track is so effective at inducing sleep, motorists have now been warned they should not listen to it whilst driving.
The band worked with sound therapists to get advice on how to make the most effective use of harmonies, rhythms and bass lines. The result on listeners is a slowing of the heart rate, reduced blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
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Holy Moley! This is the musical equivalent of a sleeping pill. I only listed to part of the track but I could feel the effects. It's not boring either. Just...very very calming.
I listened all the way through and that's eight minutes of my life I won't see again. I didn't find it calming just dull, while at the same time deeply pretentious.
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