The Science of Why Our Brain Likes Live Music Over Pre-recorded

But why is live music so much more of a treat? Unpredictability.

You may not have known this, but your brain prefers live music to something prerecorded…it’s science!

A neurosurgeon who goes by “Dr. Nas” on instagram posted a video explaining why. He said, quote, “Live music will activate entire brain networks involving experiencing pleasure, processing emotions and re-triggering memories of the past.” But why is live music so much more of a treat? Unpredictability. He added that “the rhythm, intensity, and speed of notes will be slightly different from what you’d hear on spotify. Plus, your brain loves this because not knowing what is coming next is like a little treat.”