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Why Does Music Get Stuck In Our Heads?
"The mental pathways for music are complex, sometimes including not only auditory areas but also the visual cortex of the brain. Recent research suggests that musical perception is entwined with primitive parts of the brain and that it can influence emotions through the limbic system." The New York Times 03/16/10
Posted March 16, 2010 05:34 AM





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