Marconi Union's 'Weightless' Beats Likes Of Coldplay, Adele To Create 'Most Relaxing Song Ever' (VIDEO)
Is This The Most Relaxing Song EVER?
Caroline Frost— The Huffington Post UK
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Manchester based band Marconi Union have released a video for their song 'Weightless' which is said to be the most relaxing song in the world!
The video sees a drone fly above the Lake District and then it has been slowed down so much to create a very chilled out and almost hypnotic video.
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Beware - do not try to operate agricultural machinery while listening to this track
In 2011, the song topped a scientific list of relaxing pieces of music of all time.It was claimed to be the most relaxing song ever after a scientific study by the Mindlab Institution, beating other contenders including Adele and Coldplay.
Research has showed that listening to this song can slow heart rate, reduce blood pressure and decrease levels of cortisol which is what causes stress and anxiety.
In 2011, scientists played the song to 40 women and found it to be more effective at helping them relax than songs by Enya, Mozart and Coldplay. The women were connected to sensors and given challenging puzzles to complete against the clock in order to induce a level of stress. They were then played different songs as their heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and brain activity were recorded.
Studies found 'Weightless' was 11% more relaxing than any other song and even made many of the women 'drowsy' in the lab. It induced a 65% reduction in overall anxiety and brought them to a level 35% lower than their usual resting rates. The ambient song features guitar, piano and electronic samples of natural soundscapes.
Lyz Cooper, founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, said Marconi Union had used scientific theory to make the "perfect relaxing song".
Since then, the band has expanded upon the original song, releasing a video for it and recording five others. The director of the video Ritchie Johnston said he used a drone because its "grace in the air and precise flight capabilities made it the ideal subject for the shoot". He then flew the drone over the waters in a precise pattern, and later used 130 layers of HD video to create a time-lapse effect.
The new album from Marconi Union is called Weightless (Ambient Transmissions Vol 2).
Super Easy & Relaxing 5-Minute Breathing Meditation
5-Minute Breathing Meditation(01 of06)
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The advantage of breathing meditation is that it is easy to do anytime, anywhere – not just at home. You can do a breathing meditation in groups or on the sly, quite incognito and unrecognizable, as it looks very much like a nap from the “outside in.” And unlike chanting meditation, for example, disturbing other people is not an issue since breathing meditation makes absolutely no sound. Here are the Steps to follow in order to try a 10-15 minute breathing meditation.Image supplied by Flickr (credit:Flickr:isfullofcrap)
Step 1: Set Your Timer for 15 Minutes(02 of06)
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Step 1 – Set Your Timer - For 10-15 minutes. Image supplied by Flickr (credit:Flickr:pasukaru76)
Step 2: Get Comfortable & Relax(03 of06)
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Step 2 – Get Comfortable and Breathe – Wherever you’re meditating, allow your body to relax and take your first few cleansing breaths. Image supplied by Flickr (credit:Flickr:Natesh Ramasamy)
Step 3: Keep Breathing(04 of06)
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Step 3 – Keep Breathing - Slowly allow your body to breathe normally, in and out, through your nose. Concentrate on the air flowing in and out of your body. Feel it rush through your nose and fill your lungs.Image supplied by Flickr (credit:Flickr:HaPe_Gera)
Step 4: Get & Stay Focused(05 of06)
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Step 4 – Get & Stay Focused Focus all of your attention on your breathing, relaxing every time you feel your muscles beginning to tense. Especially, pay particular attention to the sensation of the breath flowing in and out of your nose. When your attention wanders, as it most likely will, simply notice what is happening and return your focus to the air flowing in and out of your body. You may spend most, or even all, of your time at first re-directing your attention to your breathing. Do not be discouraged. This is a natural part of the practice, a wonderful experience of observing your thoughts and feelings through the eyes of your true self, your spirit.Continue until you hear the sound of your timer.Through this and all meditation practice, you will be able to connect with your INNATE SELF and become calmer and more relaxed with repetition.Image supplied by Flickr (credit:Flickr:Guy Tetreault)
Or..The Easy Option... A Guided Meditation(06 of06)
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Alternatively, you could take the easy approach and listen to it as a guided meditation, where all you have to do is click here and then listen to my voice and follow my instructions.Enjoy,Dr. Michelle NielsenEither way... En-Joy!Image supplied by Best Worlds Web