Music affects you in very different ways but what if a song was specifically designed to relax you and induce certain calming effects on you.
Well Lyz Cooper, founder of the British Academy of Sound Therapy, did just this and has created what is described as the most relaxing tune ever recorded.
Have a listen to how she constructed the song as she explained to Sean...
This eight minute song is a combination of arranged harmonies, rhythms and bass lines which help to slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress. The song features guitar, piano and electronic samples of natural soundscapes
According to Lyz, the song has been created using various scientific theories and make use of musical principles that are known to have individually calming effects. Hence these elements have been combined together by Marconi Union to make the perfect relaxing song ever
If you have 8 minutes to spare, then have a listen to the song in question called 'Weightless':