Why Music Can Give You Chills & Goosebumps | Neurologist explains Frisson

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00:00 - Introduction/what is 'frisson'?
01:02 - What can induce frisson?
01:25 - Why do we feel frisson?
04:20 - NEUROSCIENCE of frisson
05:27 - Why Frisson can be triggered by unpleasant experiences
05:45 - NEUROGAL MD tastes a Carolina Reaper
08:51 - Personality/psychological traits of people who experience frisson
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'Days Pass' by ABNR
'Smile' by Aves
Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' by Steve Moreton
'The Thing Is' by Ty Simon

[@captmrgn7040]

Damn. So there is a proper name for what I call "MusicGasm". 2 of my favorite songs are Summer Breeze (Phillip Stein Remix) at the 3:17 min mark and Samantha James "Breathe You In" at the 2:25 - 3:10 min mark. The really cool part of the experience is when I mentally direct the energy all around my body -- I make it twist and swirl -- building up for 10 seconds or so and then let it explode through the top of my head and/or radiate out into the inter-dimensional universe (kind of my way of sending love to the universe). Other songs that do it for me: Paul McCartney - With a Little Luck, Lionel Ritchie - You Are, and many more. You've inspired me to go build a playlist of them all. Another thing I've noticed is that after the first frisson/musicgasm, the effect is harder to recreate right away. I'm not sure how long it takes to build the energy back up to full strength. I'll have to do some experimentation and find out.

[@ianmininger]

Choral music always gives me that whole body impact more than most other music. Something like Serenity by Ola Gjeilo or Eriks Esenvalds arrangement of Amazing Grace. Also we really appreciate your dedication because to go from "not really a spicy food person" straight to Carolina Reaper is for real💜

[@theliftexpert]

Anna , your simplistic ,yet very detailed explanations of complex topics ,trigger the shivers in me sometimes! Thanks for the insight as to why this happens ❤

[@most2dot0]

I came here from your first Angelina Jordan reaction, and two of her songs, both among my top favourites of hers, "Feeling Good" (live at the Stream Gir Tilbake), and Bohemian Rhapsody from AGT, give me chills every single time I hear them, and the latter usually at several places within the song.

[@teri2466]

I feel it that second the plane becomes airborne.

[@mattlm64]

I don't get frisson as much as I used to. It's a nice surprise when I do get it. I still very much enjoy music though. Music can bring me to tears with an even more powerful emotion than frisson. Music is emotionally complex.

[@samvimes117]

love the FOR SCIENCE attitude as a milk white Irishman you couldn't pay me to eat a jabanero let alone a carolina reaper I love an idealistic comic book story like all-star superman for frisson

[@TheFixer710]

Music like ludovico einaudi's experience, the OST irregular god, the OST mage of millennia. And I would say mine is fairly severe I get instant chills when hearing those songs and I can feel my eyes tearing up

[@red0ctane19]

Is tearing up when listening to music part of frisson as well? I've tried to explain it to so many people but it seems most people don't experience it how I do. It won't be a sad song or anything, but it'll move me so deep in my core that I'll have nonstop chills over my whole body and pulsing up my scalp while starting to tear up. It's almost such a powerful response to being happy or in awe that my body doesn't know what to do so it comes out as tears. It's very hard to explain. Haha. I also get frisson from songs I've heard countless times, so when you said it's a phenomenon that happens due to unexpectedness in the music, I found it very interesting that I'll get just as powerful of chills the hundredth time listening as I did the first. This may also explain my obsession and tolerance to extremely spicy things. It gives me chills and a sort of "high" while I'm eating them. My 'daily driver' hot sauce is a caroline reaper, ghost pepper, and habanero hot sauce that I put on everything. My wife thinks I'm crazy as that is my baseline for flavor and heat. 🤣 When I'm really in the mood for something spicy (my level of spicy), it's basically inedible to everyone I know.

[@Totallyking]

Thank you for another lovely video! I absolutely recommend the album "Program Music I" by Kashiwa Daisuke. The first song, "Stella" is full of so many surprises it leaves me in awe. Great album in full. Neo-classical genre must-listen. Hope you like it Neurogal!

[@justinayers9983]

James Blount and his song Monsters. Frisson gone full tilt!

[@mitchelld8069]

If someone let me. I 100% jump from that zenith. I would love to see if from the stratosphere. Definitely would be on my bucket list.

[@markholliday6395]

I do get that feeling fairly frequently from a variety of experiences. The most recent example was with the release of Ren's new song "Mackay" which is a tribute to his good friend who passed in 2011. I know you have checked out some of Ren's other work, and I highly recommend taking a listen to this one as well.

[@arryaxx263]

Interestingly, Jimi Hendrix advised the best way to make a statement in music was to create a repetitive situation and hold it for several minutes before breaking into one's solo. That sounds similar to the idea of breaking expectation within music to create an emotional impact. Baroque music, while highly ordered, is often built with a break(like Vivaldi's Winter, or the continual rise and change in Bach's Chaconne) that I think pretty commonly triggers that feeling. Maybe the fault in your experiment was that there was nothing benign about the masochism of eating that devil pepper. That's just painful. It would be interesting to know if actual non-benign masochism triggered the same effect, or if it could be even narrowed down to that with everything going on in someone's brain in that case. Interesting topic!

[@TianaMaher]

Unfortunately, the sound of Jimmy Hendriks brings only the sound of being repulsed to me.

[@siriusvairwavez789]

Sometimes just thinking about frisson triggers it it like a rush of wavez especially in the crown area.

[@mitchelld8069]

Trigger music for me is Vitamin String Quartet and Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. My new trigger is ADHD music I just decovered. Especially the right, left brain balance music. The white, pink noise music for relaxation and meditation. I'm not sure what they call the astral type of music for sleep, along with the White Noise music within the ADHA music selections on Amazon Music.

[@bastigchelaar6037]

Interactions with acknowledgement, gratefulnes, agreement, practicing certain movements does it for me. I think the energy body is as much involved here as the physical body. Shame there was no attention for that, but yeah... scientists 🤷‍♀

[@neurogalmd]

This is great! Thanks for sharing what gives you frisson - appreciate your input!

[@captmrgn7040]

I have my suspicions about that as well. I am into OBE/Astral Travel and understand at least something about the energy body. I've often wondered if the musicgasms/frisson I get is related to my energy body.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Rens Fred Again Mashup does this to me!!

[@jl5681]

❤️

[@BackwoodsTN]

Hello new subscriber! Could you possibly make another video regarding the carnivore diet? I’m curious if any new information or advancements have came forth since your last video. Thanks for your content!

[@neurogalmd]

Thank you for your comments and for subscribing! I’m working on an updated carnivore diet video :)

[@BackwoodsTN]

@@neurogalmd much appreciated, and thanks for the response. I’ll be looking forward to it! 😎

[@callumthorsen5474]

Check out tom macdonald god mode... so many emotions in one song so many contrasts would love to see you review it

[@distortionpedal]

This stuff only happens when I have had my adhd medication … or everything is shit . But smooth criminal Michael Jackson and a fair bit of his music does it . Good bass lines do it . Dennis Edwards don’t look any further.. play that a few times… then you will be hooked . George benson , give me the night .. play that a few times then it like a drug . My music taste has completely changed and grown since I had a mental break down at 29 . …I can’t handle punk rock anymore and now when I hear blink 182 play I think what the hell i listened to this total absolute shit for to long I was a dumb arse . I remember my music taste changed at 13/14 because I was trying to be cool to fit in with the other kids .so I played guitar … then it changed when I started DJing … then I decided to stop DJing and it’s has changed again …. All of a sudden at 40 years of age I’m a Michael Jackson fan…. I didn’t give a dam about him when he was alive . I was stupid and the media told lots of lies about him and that also influenced things . I have autism I could type a friken book about music … it’s my autistic thing.

[@teri2466]

I think this feeling must be individual (or subjective?). I didn't feel any better when the heavy metal music played on 😊 Omg I did the hot pepper thing once. 🔥🥵🔥

[@neurogalmd]

Re: the heavy metal piece.. me neither 😊

[@BrainInjuredTortellinni]

I have a little different interpretation of what frisson is. There’s a reason for the saying, music is for the soul. When you feel frisson it’s actually your soul jumping for joy! That’s why music is usually the easiest way to make you feel the frisson coming from your soul!

[@DarrellW_UK]

This is quite interesting, I was aware of Frissons and have had them and other emotions too with certain pieces of music so understand about them. Recently I started seeing colours when listening to music too, I have Fibromyalgia and am quite hypersensitive so I spoke to my Doctor about it just in case there could be a problem. He seems to think that my experience may be connected with my hypersensitivity and be similar to synesthesia. I know synesthesia is supposed to be a genetic thing so was a bit confused, he also said that it might go away - does this sound feasible to you?

[@neurogalmd]

Hi Darrell! Thank you for your comment! While synesthesia usually starts in childhood, it can show up later in life too, especially if you're hypersensitive. It's probably nothing to worry about, but it's always good to follow up with your doctor to be sure. If you notice any new or unusual symptoms (like new headaches, additional vision changes, or other new neurological symptoms), definitely check with your doctor. Take care!

[@DarrellW_UK]

@@neurogalmd Thanks for your reply, he said the same it’s me being over cautious perhaps 🤔 I really appreciate your taking your time to respond and explaining about the possibility of it just being later in life.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Exactly why I climb cell towers after being a fireman of 26 years I love adrenaline

[@woodywoodman2319]

Okay... frisson! Got it! Lol

[@timmybroadshaw2322]

Well shucks my spiritual experience was a product of my mind XD Maybe god triggered it in my brain lol Anyway this is really cool to know thanks You should make a video about current research of psychedelics and if/how it can help anxiety/ptsd/depression

[@sebrinadickerson3341]

I experience this on a regular basis...but, not with that clip.

[@neurogalmd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@alwynwatson6119]

Probably because rather than coming across as genuine that clip is trying to sell you something.

[@Mm-so7to]

I didn't feel anything at all.

[@neurogalmd]

Thanks for sharing!

[@monk331]

I don't feel at all How can I feel feelings?

[@neurogalmd]

Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing difficulties in feeling emotions. This inability to experience emotions or physical sensations can arise from various factors. One possible explanation is a condition known as anhedonia - the inability to experience pleasure. Anhedonia is often associated with conditions such as depression, where individuals may find it challenging to derive joy from activities they once enjoyed. Sometimes people can feel numb because of dissociation. Dissociation is a defense mechanism that involves disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity as a way to cope with overwhelming stress or trauma. It's not uncommon for individuals who have experienced trauma to feel numb or disconnected from their emotions and physical sensations. Given the complexity of these experiences, it might be beneficial for you to seek support from a caring, competent mental health professional. They can provide a safe space for exploring and identifying the underlying causes contributing to your difficulty in feeling emotions, so that you can address the challenges and find healing, relief and joy. A youtube channel you might also want to explore that covers these topics in more detail is www.youtube.com/@TheHolisticPsychologist All the best.

[@Mm-so7to]

@@neurogalmd thank you for explaining that in depth but fortunately I never suffered a depression or any form of mental illnesses thank god for that. Is not that I have no feelings at all. Anytime I see those killing happening in the world I feel my heart jumps out of my chest is just I don't feel anything when it comes to a music.

[@mattlm64]

@@Mm-so7to I'm aware that some people apparently do not feel pleasure from music. I wonder how much of that is due to not hearing enough music to find the type that resonates with them? Have you tried dancing to music? I don't dismiss that some people may not have the capacity to enjoy music. Does it just sound like nonsensical noise?

[@alwynwatson6119]

This sounds like a subtype of synesthesia to me.

[@spankflaps1365]

Watch Pink Floyd or Stone Roses live, or better still go watch steam trains departing. (Note I’m in England where they still run steamers daily, for lolz)