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Music and emotional response

Autistic Not Alien

Hello all

Is it normal for autistic people to experience a heightened visceral response to music? I ask the question because when I was listening to 'Boyhood' by The Japanese House this morning, I started crying. It wasn't bad crying, but it wasn't exactly good either. I've noticed as I get older that I'm more vulnerable to these moments - like I can't fathom how a human being could be capable of creating such incredible beauty.

Anyway, here's the song (and its gorgeously simple video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE0PSlNVN0Q

N.

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  • This is one of the reasons I love music so much! Music is one of the only things that actually makes me feel. Generally I don't show or feel my emotions but with music it's like everything starts working properly, a sad song can make me feel sad, even make me cry. A really happy and upbeat song makes me feel amazing.
    With music I feel the connection, feel the rush as it runs through me like this energy.
    It's why I love music so much and why I sing. I love it.

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  • This is one of the reasons I love music so much! Music is one of the only things that actually makes me feel. Generally I don't show or feel my emotions but with music it's like everything starts working properly, a sad song can make me feel sad, even make me cry. A really happy and upbeat song makes me feel amazing.
    With music I feel the connection, feel the rush as it runs through me like this energy.
    It's why I love music so much and why I sing. I love it.

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