Music Musical Chills: Do You Experience Them?

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Musical chills, or frisson, are linked to emotional peaks in response to music, with studies indicating that only about 37% of the general population experiences them, compared to 90% of music students. Participants in the discussion share personal experiences of chills triggered by various music genres, often noting a stronger response to classical music and specific pieces. Some individuals report that their ability to feel chills is mood-dependent and related to their focus on the music. The phenomenon is also noted to occur in response to other art forms, such as literature. Overall, the experience of musical chills varies widely among individuals, influenced by personal connections and musical knowledge.
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Well, this one is for the books. Recently, I had laser surgery to blast and remove a kidney stone from my right ureter. To keep the ureter open after surgery, the Doc put a stent (drain tube) with a loop in my kidney and bladder. See image at the bottom of this post. Nothing out of the ordinary so far, right ? After the stent was inserted I was pretty uncomfortable at first. Going pee was even more traumatic (painful), but after the second time I went, something strange, lacking an explanation happened. At first, it hurt as it did the first two times, then at or near the end, I got a huge endorphin rush, and it helped take away the anxiety. The stent was in for nine days and this happened every time I went from that point on. Once I had it removed the rush stopped and everything returned to normal. Very strange to say the least.

Now to my most recent experience, was at the gym today, on the elliptical trainer working fairly hard for sixty minutes, then about ten minutes before the end, pushed to 100% of my ability for two minutes. I got a very big rush (chills) that lasted the rest of the workout, and I have experienced this before, but it was good feeling. I was listening to rock music on my iTouch as well, but I don't think the song that was playing played a role in the effect however.

That's it for now, Happy New Year to Fuzzy as well.

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4360/stentx.jpg

Rhody... :confused: o:)
 
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Happy New Year to you too, rhody! :)

That sounds a bad ordeal you've had. Good news that the anxiety was lifted by chills, and hope you have recovered well, anyway. And, in the different incidence, it was related to excercise?

Thanks, fashizzle, rhody and I discussed that privately some time ago and agreed any links would be welcome if it was suggested here (IIRC).
 

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