sometimes when i listen to certain music, it can give me a bigger energy boost than a food meal, and a lasting multiple hour one at that. When I am down or bored I invariably reach for my walkman (no wait, its an ipod) and take a walk. It sends me off to my imagination and i feel rejuvenated. what gives? a lot of us endorse fat or protein or whatnot for energy, but really, what gives with music?
as a subnote to my question, many eastern techniques relying on "mantra' employ vibration and sound to create an effect upon the physical body. While I'm not sure the Buddha was listening to Ministry and Dubstep Radio on Pandora, I do feel there is a connection. What is happening in our biology listening to music?
