Why do most humans enjoy music?

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: aidanjm
it's an interesting question. it doesn't seem to provide much advantage in terms of survival and reproduction.

Some music has aided me in attempted reproduction. Damn birth control got in the way, though.

 

[compuwiz1]

It's sensory / sensual stimulation. The right kind of music can sooth your soul, calm your nerves, or set a mood, especially when intimacy is important.

 

[WildHorse]

it's because girls just gotta dance

& music helps them do it

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
I guess it directly stimulates/connects with the part of the brain that defines your personality?

Aggressive people tend to like Metal, mellow people tend to like adult/alternative etc.

Honestly, I have no idea.

What you said makes sense, but most people agree that I am one of the mellowest guys they've ever met; nothing phases me and I very very rarely get angry, but I love heavy metal. But maybe, using your idea, I like metal because it's the only way I can experience and/or release my frustration? I don't know... I like metal because it's full of passion and energy. I just like music with a lot of emotion and passion.

 

[alkemyst]

logorithms.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
It's sensory / sensual stimulation. The right kind of music can sooth your soul, calm your nerves, or set a mood, especially when intimacy is important.

But why?

I know what music does, I want to know why it does what it does.