Because the vestibular system has a connection to the hypothalamus, the part of the brain responsible for drives like hunger, sex and hedonistic responses, psychologist Neil Todd, an expert in music perception, believes that people might be getting a pleasurable buzz when they listen to music— which could explain why music has developed into such a cultural force. This buzz may mimic the thrills people get from swings and bungee jumping, where motion stimulates the balance centre.
Newscientist
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