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Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Jasonconfused — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:34 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 11/27/2012 21:35

Charicature wrote:

There's actually some theories that it has to do with the music you're listening to when young while your brain is still developing. It creates neural pathways in your brain that eventually become somewhat set after you reach adulthood. This would explain why the music we listen to as teens and young adults tends to be the music we consider the best.

So the scientific answer from this theory is that the music we like is a combination of environmental experience and physiological reaction.

I really really like this answer. I hope this theory is true, because it's a fascinating idea. We are literally shaping our brains with the music we listen to.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Charicature — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:28:45 GMT

Author: Charicature

Posted: 11/27/2012 21:28

There's actually some theories that it has to do with the music you're listening to when young while your brain is still developing. It creates neural pathways in your brain that eventually become somewhat set after you reach adulthood. This would explain why the music we listen to as teens and young adults tends to be the music we consider the best.

So the scientific answer from this theory is that the music we like is a combination of environmental experience and physiological reaction.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Jasonconfused — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:58:42 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 11/26/2012 23:58

The more I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that it is a combination of different things. Taste in music is determined by any one thing. It would be really interesting to see it be something that is completely genetic. You would see things like a child being raised on a certain type of music but showing a complete rejection to it.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:56:34 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/26/2012 23:56

I think some day we'll have the technology.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

pearljammer13 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:54:26 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 11/26/2012 23:54

I honestly think there is no way to scientifically explain someone's exact taste in music. Maybe in a general sense it could be explained why a person likes a certain type of music, but it could never get too specific. For example I don't think scientifically it could be correctly predicited that I will or will not like a certain album. Each different album/song hits each different individual differently, and it can't fully be explained why.

But generally I would say it's more nurture than nature. What you were exposed to at a young age is probably very important in shaping your overall taste.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Robert Anton Wilson — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:27:14 GMT

Author: Robert Anton Wilson

Posted: 11/26/2012 22:27

Actually I am currently reading

http://musicophilia.com/

Which looks at the experience of music and at the neurological underpinnings of it. It wouldn't fully answer your question that is for sure and likely raise more questions than answer, but yes, there is very advanced scientific research into the phenomenology of the music experience and not only from cultural or interpersonal fields but also from using brain imaging and scans to see how the brain reacts when exposed to music.

Of course as with most questions about health and science, it is when a natural function breaks down in an individual that we are able to study it because then we can

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Jasonconfused — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:16:04 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 11/26/2012 21:16

Defago wrote:

What about genetics as in intelligence, creativity, curiosity? From the people I know, there's kind of a relation between how smart I feel they are and what kind of music they listen to. Reggaeton usually ranks low :lol:

That's interesting because I feel the same way. Yet, to different people, different genres show different levels of intelligence.. but I agree with you that reggaeton is pretty low on the list.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Defago — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:08 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 11/26/2012 21:00

What about genetics as in intelligence, creativity, curiosity? From the people I know, there's kind of a relation between how smart I feel they are and what kind of music they listen to. Reggaeton usually ranks low 🤣

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

cartoken — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:32:28 GMT

Author: cartoken

Posted: 11/26/2012 07:32

you already know the answer:
1. Genetics
2. Environment
3. Mood

😐

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

19loveless91 — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:39:14 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 11/26/2012 06:39

Yeah, anthropologists should be the ones to answer here... Some people wrote about sociology of taste, I remember trying to find a book about that last year. But as people say, it has mostly to do with the culture you are raised in. I don't think genetics play a major part here. This is mostly "nurture".

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:29:29 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/26/2012 03:29

purple wrote:

I suspect it largely depends on the culture you are raised in, not genetics.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:19:56 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/26/2012 03:19

This is a question to ask an anthropologist or a neuroscientist, not a music forum. Whenever I've got some decent downtime, I'll search for articles in my library and post any interesting finds here. I suspect it largely depends on the culture you are raised in, not genetics.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Defago — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 20:26:41 GMT

Author: Defago

Posted: 11/26/2012 01:26

Like everything, it's a combination of genetics and prior experiences.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

pearljammer13 — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:36:39 GMT

Author: pearljammer13

Posted: 11/26/2012 00:36

I equate it to food. I almost puke at the taste of an onion. I always get made fun of by people and asked why I don't like onions. I don't fucking know dude, it tastes gross to me and makes me want to hurl. Why don't you like ketchup as much as I do?

Everyone has unique tastes in food, and unique tastes in music. Can't really explain it in a scientific way.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Xavygravy — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:24:35 GMT

Author: Xavygravy

Posted: 11/26/2012 00:24

Genetics, partially. But mostly experience which changes the neural structure of the brain etc.
However, I don't think we're quite at the point where you can look at the brain and identify what music they'll like.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:18:30 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 11/26/2012 00:18

It can't be explained. It is impossible to explain. You can't explain the power of rock music. You can't. You can't.

Re: What scientifically makes people like different music?

Jasonconfused — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:10:18 GMT

Author: Jasonconfused

Posted: 11/26/2012 00:10

I'm not sure if this is a scientific reason why but I do think that part of the reason, not all, but a good portion is what music you're exposed to. I know metal was the first thing I ever listened to so I attribute that to me loving heavy metal. Also, I think that getting used to it has a lot to do with it. Often times you hear people say they hate a certain song on the radio but after so many times of hearing it they get it stuck in their heads and eventually enjoy it. That's how they get such crappy "musicians" to get so popular.

What scientifically makes people like different music?

strawberryfields — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:56:50 GMT

Author: strawberryfields

Posted: 11/25/2012 23:56

Just curious