What do those goosebumps (frisson) mean when you hear a great song? Can music benefit our well-being? Can music be spiritual? These questions and more are answered in this week's episode of Psych & Spirit.

FRISSON MUSIC (MY OWN EXPERIENCE):

Weyes Blood - Movies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFtRq6t3jOo

Danny Elfman – Ice Dance / The Grand Finale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VlFMtlZAs4

Philip Glass - The Hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYuTEcArOr8

Enya - Cursum Perficio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd_DuEU6Mvg

Marnie - Submariner (3:45-7:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ePr9pFR8k

Moby - My Weakness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioDcGjwu988

Banco de Gaia - Not In My Name (4:52-10:22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtKieS99sw

Wendy & Lisa (ft. Seal) - The Closing of the Year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-MAqVsOLFI

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