Most people know that music is good for the soul. After all, music can brighten even the worst of days. However, research shows that music is also good for the brain. One study of mentally disabled kids showed that they could recall more information if it was provided in the form of a song. Another study proved that people who listened to Mozart before completing an IQ test achieved better scores than those who did not.
If music stimulates the intellect, perhaps watching the new music videos on a site like You Tube is a good idea for those who seek intellectual stimulation. I know I find it easier to write if I watch new music videos. The latest offerings by fresh music artists can provide creative inspiration. It happened to me yesterday when I watched a relatively new music video by a singer called Ledisi. This new music video for the song In the Morning made me ponder the bad relationships people engage in while young. It seems people have lower standards when it comes to love while they are in their late teens or early twenties. Because we love someone, we are prepared to endure relationships that make us unhappy. By the time a person matures they have a clearer idea of what they expect and they aren’t prepared to settle for second best. I think his concept would make a good basis for a novel.
The next time you need inspiration, take a minute to peruse the new music videos on You Tube or a similar website. You never know what you might come up with.