Like a lightning shot of adrenaline, the proper mix of melodies, bpms, and soaring synths in expert hands can concoct a brew that, when taken in, has the alarmingly instant intoxication of movement. It comes on suddenly – no waiting around to digest these sonic edibles – leaving your mind racing to catch up to the chemicals now dancing around your brain. As the dopamine courses through your capillaries, a warming sensation creeps through your body – not unlike eating your favorite dessert, copping some cocaine, or even falling in love (BBC).
But of course, it’s all of those and more as I’ve come to find out, and harnessing the power of music to alter our moods is nothing new. And I can prove it works in a very simple experiment of my own. To begin, simply take note of your mood as it is now, hit play below, and record your mood in the comments after. If The Him‘s remix of Jocelyn Alice doesn’t brighten you up, you might want to check your pulse.
Make sure to grab your copy of The Him’s remix of “Jackpot” here.
If you’re like me, one hit is just not enough. Too much of a tolerance for this kind of drug. Luckily, the Dutch duo has been busy in the lab crafting more music for the absolutely addicted. As I sat down to write the above, the below came to fruition, an uplifting melodic house single featuring Gia Koka – the perfect continuation for your high.
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