Blowing away heat-induced fatigue?! Rhythmic African music program recommended by AI Music Therapist
Updated on the 1st of every month,the magazine "AI Music Therapist" that enriches your daily life with music
brings you the theme for August: "Music to blow away heat-induced fatigue."
What is music that blows away heat-induced fatigue?
Last month, the theme was a music program to soothe irritation caused by summer heat but this month, we will focus on music to blow away heat-induced fatigue.
The rainy season has ended across Japan, and we are now facing the full intensity of summer.
While we recommend staying in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible during this dangerous heat, there are times when you simply have to go outside.
At such times, if music can help blow away the hot feeling, even a little, it might change how you spend your summer.
So, what kind of music blows away heat-induced fatigue?
On hot days, many people feel sluggish, lethargic, or unmotivated. This seems to be because the body uses a lot of energy to cool itself down as temperatures rise, resulting in less glucose available for the brain, which leads to effects like slower reactions[Reference]
Also, according to research published in Frontiers in Psychology, fast-tempo music is said to evoke positive emotions such as happiness and excitement.
Different tempos of music can evoke different emotions. It is known that fast-tempo music evokes positive emotions such as happiness, excitement, joy, and liveliness, while slow-tempo music evokes negative emotions such as sadness, depression, and heaviness
Based on the information above, I will take an approach of intentionally waking up the brain to "temporarily make you feel energetic."
If you have high blood pressure, medical conditions, are about to go to sleep, or are not fond of fast-tempo music, please be aware that this may further increase your stress levels, so please listen with careful consideration of your physical condition and mood. Also, if you feel this program does not suit you, please refrain from listening.
Introduction to the music program
This music program is structured to blow away heat-induced fatigue and help you spend your day energetically through the diverse rhythms and melodies of Africa. I have selected tracks suitable for each phase, from a morning boost to an afternoon power-up and an evening cool-down. Including genres such as Afrobeats, Afropop, and traditional music, this program aims to refresh your body and mind and provide vitality.
▼Energetic African music to blow away heat-induced fatigue (Spotify)
The music program above was entirely structured by the AI Music Therapist created with OpenAI's GPTs.
How was it?
By listening to rhythmic music when it's hot, you might temporarily feel energetic and be able to overcome the heat.
I personally tried it several times, and listening to upbeat music lifted my spirits and allowed me to stay active even in the heat. Even if it's not this program, I think you can get the same effect with your favorite songs or any fast-tempo music you like, so please give it a try.
※The Ministry of the Environment's heatstroke prevention website states the following.
Please be very careful with outdoor activities.
In areas where a heatstroke alert has been issued, there is a risk of damage to human health due to heatstroke caused by significantly high temperatures, so do not think of it as someone else's problem, and protect yourself from the heat!!
First, let's spend time in a cool environment such as indoors with air conditioning.
On top of that, let's take frequent breaks and replenish fluids and salt.
Elderly people, infants, etc., are more susceptible to heatstroke, so please be especially careful and check on those around you. Everyone,
check the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) in your immediate area, and stop exercise, etc., when not in a cool environment (let's create an environment where everyone can actively take heatstroke countermeasures)!!
(Aside)
When you want to cool down after feeling temporarily awakened, ambient music like the following is recommended. Please try it during your relaxing time before bed or during stretching.
▼Music program for meditation (Music by Mubert)
That's all for this time.
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