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Has Marble Music Became A Go-To Stress Buster?

...And Should You Try It Too!

By Jessica Published about a year ago 5 min read
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Have you ever gone on YouTube and stumbled on a video at 2am that you find strangely pleasing and calming to the point that you question yourself? Prepare yourself because marble music is soon to be your next favorite thing and it is less of a surprise how soothing it is.

Marble Music, Wait, what’s the fuss?

Marble music is a term that you heard right. Marble music is an advanced art that involves soothing music that plays in the background while you listen to the clinks of marble balls rolling on a c shaped structure. And the effects of this strange combination of sounds and sights?

Relaxed, focused and all set to conquer the world or simply the next episode of the series that you are currently watching.

Picture this; Hawaii, Keith Haring - marbles in elaborate loops, whirls and chutes, while you hear half the tape ‘tap, tap, tap’ and some background sounds. The sound is similar to the sound of raindrops on the roof, but this time, there is a picture to go along with the sound.

And if this doesn’t sound satisfying, I guess then you have not tried it!.

Why Marble Music is Basically a Chill Pill in Video Form

We all know life gets stressful. There are work deadlines to meet, there are school exams, and sometimes there is just this overwhelming sensual chaos of life. That’s when they come in, marble music is to you, what cold rainy weather is to a cup of tea and a warm blanket.

Using marbles and ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) effects together helps create an enjoyable auditory and visual aspect that helps one relax or concentrate as well as just depressed.

It is just a simple sound of rolling marble over a wooden surface and rolling marble and as with everything else in life that 1st rolling marble alarms everybody. It lets everybody’s brain know that Okay there is no more tension.

The Science of Relaxation: Scientific Basis to it

As such, this is not all wishful thinking. ASMR or Autonomus Sensory Meridian Response is a phenomenon that occurs when one is exposed to soft, calming and repetitive sounds like a marble music.

To put it another way, it is like how your brain releases endorphins, the good stress chemicals in the brain that make one feel elated while at the same time reducing stress. It is like a brain massage but without the strangeness of a person doing it for you.

And lets, not forget the visual relief as well. Looking at the marbles going down the track is pure bliss. The kind of perfection that exists in this moment is very much sought after by the brain, yet it is very far from our messy, disordered everyday existence. Everything navigates perfectly. No bumps in the road nor any over the top, exciting action – just stillness uninterrupted.

Ways In Which Marble Music Helps in Focus

It is very common for people to attempt to read or even to work, only to find that their mind is racing at a million miles an hour. If that is the case, marble music can work magic as well.

The pleasant thawing of focused mental activity as the rhythm and sounds of marbles tap and roll, which is akin to how white noise works, has a particularly powerful effect. It’s as if you are so accustomed to the rhythm, that everything else becomes quiet and less hectic.

So whether you are nearing the end of a semester and exams are around the corner or working to beat a deadline or simply want to silence the normal noises of everyday life, marble music becomes a powerful and effective tool.

Surprising Benefits of Playing with Marbles

Here’s the best bit: marble music is not only helpful for relaxing or for studying purposes. It is also a therapeutic tool for stressed persons. The soft sounds with the smooth, steady activity of the marbles tend to soothe an agitated brain.

Something one would do, like looking at a burning fire or the waves of the sea. You know what is to follow and that reassurance is very comforting especially at times when everything seems chaotic.

They calm most people. The combination of images and sounds makes it easy to disperse any thoughts clearing ones’ mind. That is why marble music becomes useful to those who want to pause or calm down or even would like to meditate.

Phenomenon of Marble Runs

Warning: After the first marble run, you may never go on to another activity. How many times have you told yourself, “Let me watch just this one video for some time out,” only to realize after three hours of total engrossment in what marble will win – the red one or the blue one?

It’s annoying, I don’t even know how that happened.

It’s like munching on potato crisps, one can never be satisfied with just one. Every marble video has a distinct but related experience, which may be a new course, different music, or an intricate track.

Your brain gets addicted to each spin, rotation, and tumble. It is the ideal combination of being advocates of ‘tension relief’ and ‘just exciting enough to watch more of it’.

Not Only for Soothing’s Sake - The Element of Fun

Right now, you may be like “Of course, it calms, but does it really have any fun factor?” The response will be yes, and yes again which may surprise you. Especially when it comes to the track, marble runs are somewhat mesmerizing.

Some of the artists take it a step further and build up the racing tracks of marbles, where they actually race, spin, and sometimes even battle.

Almost like playing a sport in this “wagering” marbles, but without all the pressure. You either root for the winning marble or enjoy it like a small performance where the marbles are the dancers. And what’s entertaining about it? The fact that you are amused and at the same time calmed.

Where to Look for the Most Marble Music

Okay, okay, we get it. But where do you begin? Allow me to explain.

Flow Marble on YouTube is a required viewing. This channel combines the eye-catching visuals of marble runs and soft music almost guaranteeing that you will feel like you have come back from a vacation.

If you want to relax, concentrate or simply indulge in aesthetically pleasing sights, this is the channel for you.

Last Thought: Marble Music is Actually Worth it

If you are convinced, you would realize that marble music comes as an important shock absorber in today’s society, which is always in a hurry.

In other words, you want to relax or concentrate, or you simple enjoy the marble music, there is always something in it for you.

So the next time you are too stressed out, sit back and relax, go to YouTube, and let the marbles do their work. And it makes you wonder how could such a simple activity be so pleasurable.

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Jessica

I write simple, honest reviews for those who love reading. Do read and every penny from here supports my mission to just give back. With proceeds going directly towards funding dreams and helping aspiring entrepreneurs' achieve their goals

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