Summary
In an article written by G. Tenenbaum, R. Lidor, N. Lavyan, K. Morrow, S. Tonnel, A. Gershgoren, J. Meis and M. Johnson a study is outlined on the effect of music on exercising. More specifically they studied how music affects experienced and non experienced runners. According to their study, “Three studies were conducted. In Study 1 and Study 2, performed in the laboratory, participants ran at 90% of their maximal oxygen uptake on a motorized treadmill four times, once each with rock, dance, and inspirational music, and once without attending to music. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate (HR) were monitored during the run, and discomfort symptoms and music-specific questions were examined. In Study 3, performed in the field, participants ran a hilly course eight times, four under a competitive-pair condition, and four under a single-mode condition. Running time was the dependent variable". What they had found was that the non experienced runners exerted more when the appropriate music was played. However the experienced runner was not affected by music while running.
Analysis
From what I can discern, the reason that the experienced runners were not affected as much as the non experienced runners was because of their training regiment. It would appear that exercise depends on the level of fitness one is at when starting training, and personal motivations and preferences. I found it intriguing that the authors of this study tested the subjects RPE in a way that the subject were exerted almost maximum effort.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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Summary:
In an essay written by Student, Student writes of the effects and associations of Techno music, and also that Ecstasy was the main contributor to the popularity of Techno music. The essay begins with describing the origin of Techno music, and comparing Techno music to other popular music of the time, "Techno varies greatly from other genres of music; it signals propulsion, drum ‘n’ bass suggests chaos, ambient conjures calm—all without the pesky anger and alienation of rock and hip-hop or the melancholy of sad-eyed indie pop ". I find that particular line of comparison hilarious as well as informative to how trend setting the author presents Techno as being. Student also writes of how ecstasy enhances the physical feeling and emotional feelings of music listeners. This lead to "the rave scene" which is a common term associated with techno music but also a negative term.
Analysis:
As far as I can discern, the author did a very nice job in connecting social stereotypes of techno music at its inception with respect to why those stereotypes were thought of in the first place. Such as why "rave scenes" had such a negative connotation due to ecstasy. However I am curious besides techno being "upbeat and energetic" how much did lyrics play in techno music popularity? For the beginning were lyrics even an integral aspect of techno? I am curious as to how much of a role lyrics would play in Techno, this curiosity stems from another reading , the Exposure to degrading Versus Nondegrading Music Lyrics and Sexual Behavior Among Youth written by Steven C. Martino, Rebecca L. Collins, Marc N. Elliot, Amy Strachman, David E. Kanhouse, and Sandra H. Berry. According to the authors there is a strong tie between degrading sexual lyrics and high rates of sexuality among listeners. Moreover I would be interested in investigating what other factors contribute to the use of ecstasy at rave scenes and what other drugs were used. Also what impact did this have in the social standard of drugs being taboo, did rave scenes open the door so to speak for other perhaps even harsher drugs?
In an essay written by Student, Student writes of the effects and associations of Techno music, and also that Ecstasy was the main contributor to the popularity of Techno music. The essay begins with describing the origin of Techno music, and comparing Techno music to other popular music of the time, "Techno varies greatly from other genres of music; it signals propulsion, drum ‘n’ bass suggests chaos, ambient conjures calm—all without the pesky anger and alienation of rock and hip-hop or the melancholy of sad-eyed indie pop ". I find that particular line of comparison hilarious as well as informative to how trend setting the author presents Techno as being. Student also writes of how ecstasy enhances the physical feeling and emotional feelings of music listeners. This lead to "the rave scene" which is a common term associated with techno music but also a negative term.
Analysis:
As far as I can discern, the author did a very nice job in connecting social stereotypes of techno music at its inception with respect to why those stereotypes were thought of in the first place. Such as why "rave scenes" had such a negative connotation due to ecstasy. However I am curious besides techno being "upbeat and energetic" how much did lyrics play in techno music popularity? For the beginning were lyrics even an integral aspect of techno? I am curious as to how much of a role lyrics would play in Techno, this curiosity stems from another reading , the Exposure to degrading Versus Nondegrading Music Lyrics and Sexual Behavior Among Youth written by Steven C. Martino, Rebecca L. Collins, Marc N. Elliot, Amy Strachman, David E. Kanhouse, and Sandra H. Berry. According to the authors there is a strong tie between degrading sexual lyrics and high rates of sexuality among listeners. Moreover I would be interested in investigating what other factors contribute to the use of ecstasy at rave scenes and what other drugs were used. Also what impact did this have in the social standard of drugs being taboo, did rave scenes open the door so to speak for other perhaps even harsher drugs?
shanesolizblog2
The IPod and the Fury by Gregory Molt
Intriguingly enough the information contained in this essay wasn't surprising to me. I knew there were many things that could damage ones hearing, especially personal music devices. However one thing that did catch my attention was HOW much personal music devices, such as the one apple created, MAY cause hearing damage, and WHAT causes hearing damage. According to Molt, “hearing damage occurs when loud sound destroys tiny hair cells in the inner ear". Another interesting tidbit of information was that, " a fairly sophisticated sound level meter, Hull found typical listening levels approaching 120 decibels". That leaves me to wonder what level the subjects had their ipods set to? Is it true that many people simply "crank up " the volume all the way. Additionally if that were true do the IPods have a safety setting for their maximum volume, why is the decibel level so high? Also should some earphones be taken off the market for their ability to increase the magnitude of sound? Or are all of these decisions left up to the consumer?Personally I feel if is up to the consumer to make all of these decisions about what to buy and HOW to use it. Additionally I feel that it is up to the consumer to resist the temptations of having the shiniest loudest most expensive piece of audio equipment. If its possible for people to resist drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc, then it is very possible for people to resist doing something that will damage their hearing. However I feel the reason many people to not resist these temptations of audio overdose, is that unlike many harmful habits it is very gradual. It may start with ringing in the ears very once and a while, and the occasional “huh" or "what". Thus people aren't as likely to realize what has transpired until it is to late
Intriguingly enough the information contained in this essay wasn't surprising to me. I knew there were many things that could damage ones hearing, especially personal music devices. However one thing that did catch my attention was HOW much personal music devices, such as the one apple created, MAY cause hearing damage, and WHAT causes hearing damage. According to Molt, “hearing damage occurs when loud sound destroys tiny hair cells in the inner ear". Another interesting tidbit of information was that, " a fairly sophisticated sound level meter, Hull found typical listening levels approaching 120 decibels". That leaves me to wonder what level the subjects had their ipods set to? Is it true that many people simply "crank up " the volume all the way. Additionally if that were true do the IPods have a safety setting for their maximum volume, why is the decibel level so high? Also should some earphones be taken off the market for their ability to increase the magnitude of sound? Or are all of these decisions left up to the consumer?Personally I feel if is up to the consumer to make all of these decisions about what to buy and HOW to use it. Additionally I feel that it is up to the consumer to resist the temptations of having the shiniest loudest most expensive piece of audio equipment. If its possible for people to resist drugs, alcohol, smoking, etc, then it is very possible for people to resist doing something that will damage their hearing. However I feel the reason many people to not resist these temptations of audio overdose, is that unlike many harmful habits it is very gradual. It may start with ringing in the ears very once and a while, and the occasional “huh" or "what". Thus people aren't as likely to realize what has transpired until it is to late
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