Sound Resources
Volume I - April 22, 2020
Articles & Resources
Volume I - April 22, 2020
Music Unites Us All
During quarantine, balconies worldwide set the stage for DJ sets, squats and singing - Music is truly a great unifier and is helping people connect and feel better in so many ways during this global time of uncertainty. This story from The Washington Post shows many examples across the world of neighbors helping each other with DJ-sets, aerobics classes, singing and performing for each other from the balconies of apartment buildings.
Music & Health
Mind, Body & Jazz:How Jazz Can Improve Your Health - Like Jazz? Did you know how beneficial that can be for you?
Science says gig-going can help you live longer and increases wellbeing - A 2018 study reveals the positive impact of concert attendance on mental well-being can improve your physical health and extend your life!
Music Helps Heal A Damaged Heart - A recent study confirms the positive impact of music therapy on patients recovering from heart attacks by easing chest tension and anxiety.
Music & Stress
The Power of Music To Reduce Stress - Psych Central - This is a two-part article on how you can reduce stress with music and sound.
4 Scientific Studies that Show Music Decreasing Stress and Promoting Healing - Studies prove that, in addition to boosting immune system function, music is more effective in reducing a patient’s stress than prescription medications prior to surgery. Music reduces the anxiety levels of patients receiving ventilation, reduces agitation in dementia patients, and was even shown to have positive physiologic and developmental outcomes for infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Evaluating the effect of music intervention on hypertension - This study concludes that the participants preferred high valence and low arousal music (pleasant, serene sounds), which yielded positive results in activating the parasympathetic nervous response, thereby lowering the heart rate and mean arterial pressure (MAP).
Daily music listening to reduce work-related stress: a randomized controlled pilot trial - Literature shows that music can reduce stress conditions. This pilot study investigated the effects of music listening on work-related stress and well-being in healthcare professionals.
Music Therapy
Why Music Therapy Matters - The Monday Life - Audiobrain is proud to support The Monday Life in their efforts to advance the field of Music Therapy through educational and fund-raising programs.
Podcast Recommendations
Volume I - April 22, 2020
Live-Streamed Performances
Volume I - April 22, 2020
Virtual Choir: Dear Evan Hansen - Fans from 31 countries around the world lent their hearts and talents to the “You Will Be Found” Virtual Choir, proving once again that every voice matters. Look closely and you’ll see Ben Platt, the original Evan Hanson in this performance!
iHeart Radio Living Room Concert For America - (April 6th) Hosted by Sir Elton John, FOX presents The iHeartRadio Living Room Concert for America will feature performances from artists including Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Camila Cabello, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, and Tim McGraw, from their own living rooms.
Global Citizen: Together At Home - Virtual performances by many top performers here from home, including Chris Martin of Coldplay, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Shawn Mendes and more!
ACM Presents: Our Country - (April 5th) A live-streamed concert by country music’s top stars broadcast by CBS.
Ben Gibbard: Live From Home (Daily) Performances by Death Cab For Cutie/The Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard.
Grammy Museum From Home - Virtual performances brought to you by the Grammy Museum.
NPR Music: Live Sessions - Virtual concerts brought to you by NPR
Stageit Virtual Concerts - Virtual concerts by a wide variety of artists from every genre.
Pickathon Presents A Concert A Day - (Daily) Pickathon is holding 60 concerts in 60 days to benefit musicians in need. All donations go to MusiCares. Performances are held every day at 1:00 PM (PDT) via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
The Violin Channel Live - Virtual string performances by a variety of talented musicians around the globe.
SF Jazz (Weekly) - Virtual performances by a variety of jazz artists held weekly at 5 PM every Friday.
Oh Say Can You Stream (April 10th) David Ellefson of Megadeth presents performances by Alice Cooper, Zac Brown Band, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run DMC and more. Streamed on Facebook, Twitch and YouTube.
Facebook Live: Human to Human - (April 11th) Virtual benefit concert to raise funds for PLUS1's COVID-19 Relief Fund working in conjunction with MusiCares and Sweet Relief
At Home With Farm Aid - (April 11th) featuring live performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews.
Music for Hope: Live From Duomo di Milano (April 12th) Andrea Bocelli delivers an Easter Sunday performance live-streamed around the world from an empty cathedral.
One World: Together At Home (April 18th) - A global broadcast & digital special to support frontline healthcare workers and the World Health Organization, curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga.
The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (April 22nd) - Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, and Bon Jovi will perform at 7 PM on Wednesday April 22nd to raise money for the NJ Pandemic Relief Fund. The concert will be broadcast live on TV and radio stations and will be available to stream on Apple Music, AppleTV apps. The performances will be rebroadcast on SiriusXM for fans who miss the live stream.
Loop - Global Live-Stream Music Festival (April 24th & 25th) - The Struts, NETTA, Flora Cash, Hanson, MILCK and more are set to perform during this free virtual music festival streaming on Twitch. Donations will benefit MusiCares and organizations fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.