What Is Groove in Music? The Science Behind Why We Move to the Beat
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What Is Groove in Music? The Science Behind Why We Move to the Beat
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What is groove, and why does music make us move?
In this solo episode, Dorian Prescott investigates the history, psychology, and cultural power of groove. From jazz swing and funk rhythms to heavy metal breakdowns, groove is the force that connects music to the human body.
Through personal stories, music history, and academic research, this episode explores how rhythm creates movement, connection, and shared experience. Whether it is a funk bass line, a metal breakdown, or a dance floor anthem, groove is the invisible thread that binds listeners together.
This episode blends music theory, psychology, and storytelling to answer one of the most fascinating questions in music:
Why do we move to the beat?
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