Our long-term memory can be divided into two distinct types, namely implicit memory and explicit memory. Explicit memory is a deliberate, conscious remembering of the past. Which fades in the absence of recall.Implicit memories are our unconscious and automatic memories.

But How?

Implicit memory is a form of classical conditioning. An event, an emotion, and a song get connected through implicit memory. When a piece of music is paired with a very emotional event, it can be an effective cue to bring back the strong emotion that was felt at that moment.Also, we may even develop a preference for certain music pieces simply because they have been repeatedly played in the background. This psychological phenomenon is known as the mere exposure effect. People tend to like best what is most familiar.

The Exposure Effect

I'm starting with composing rain themed instrumental tracks bringing in the nostalgia feel while we hear!Do listen to it (link below) and let me know in the comment section what does my music remind you of when you listened to it?<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4YUz25qGaRwo8hOxhBoltJ?si=wcPkZUm7SymzHF6PtHZi9g&utm_source=copy-link">Spotify link</a>

How About A Small Experiment?

The relationship between music and memory is powerful. Music evokes powerful emotions that then bring back memories. When we listen to a piece of music from years ago, we seem to travel back to that moment. We can feel everything as if we were there. Isn't it?

Music And Memory

“Music replays the past memories, awaken our forgotten worlds and make our minds travel.”

Because each memory has a soundtrack of its own ;) PLUS A BONUS EXERCISE IS AWAITING AT THE END OF THE STASH.

Songs from the past can trigger powerful emotions and transport us back in time.

Music And Memory

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