Music can trigger past romantic associations that the brain has linked with certain songs or pieces of music. This can summon intense romantic or sensual feelings from the past to manifest in the present. Music can slow down or equalize brain waves. The slower the brain waves, the more relaxed and peaceful we feel. The slower the brain waves, the more relaxed and contented we feel.
Music reduces body tension and improves body movement.
Music affects body temperature. Music, especially music with a strong beat can raise body temperature because musical energy dissipates as heat. Music can mask or change unpleasant sounds or feelings. Music affects the heartbeat, pulse rate and blood pressure. A lower heartbeat creates less physical tension and stress, calms the mind and helps the body heal itself while it relaxes.