[Dixielandjazz] What kind of music do you like?

[Stephen G Barbone]

Maybe published on the DJML before. If so, sorry for the repeat. It  
was too good to pass up. I knew those dancers weren't gentle. <grin>
MUSICAL TASTES AND PERSONALITY TYPE ARE CLOSELY RELATED ACCORDING TO A  
STUDY OF OVER 36,000 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of  
Heriot-Watt University, is the largest such study ever undertaken.It  
suggested classical music fans were shy, while heavy metal aficionados  
were gentle and at ease with themselves.
Professor North described the research as "significant" and  
"surprising".

He said: "We have always suspected a link between music taste and  
personality. This is the first time that we've been able to look at it  
in real detail. No-one has ever done this on this scale before."
Prof North said the research could have many uses in marketing,  
adding: "If you know a person's music preference you can tell what  
kind of person they are, who to sell to.

"There are obvious implications for the music industry who are are  
worried about declining CD sales.

"One of the most surprising things is the similarities between fans of  
classical music and heavy metal. They're both creative and at ease but  
not outgoing.

HAVE YOUR SAY Don't worry about what people think of you because of  
the music you listen to. Music is the best thing in the world Steve  
Harding, Wiltshire, UK

"The general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being  
suicidally depressed and of being a danger to themselves and society  
in general. But they are quite delicate things."

More than 36,000 people from all over the world were asked to rate 104  
musical styles and also questioned about aspects of their personality.

The study is continuing and Prof North, who is head of the  
university's department of applied psychology, is still looking for  
participants to take part in a short online questionnaire.


MUSICAL STYLES VERSUS PERSONALITY TRAITS

BLUES:	High self esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and at ease

JAZZ;	High self esteem, creative, outgoing and at ease

CLASSICAL	High self esteem, creative, introverted,  at ease

OPERA	High self esteem, creative, gentle

RAP		High self esteem, outgoing

Country/Western	Hardworking, outgoing

REGGAE	High self esteem, creative, easygoing, outgoing, gentle, at ease	

DANCE	Creative, outgoing, not gentle.

INDIE	Low self esteem, creative, easygoing, not gentle	

BOLLYWOOD	Creative, outgoing	

ROCK/METAL 	Low self esteem, creative, not outgoing, not hardworking,  
gentle,at ease

CHART POP	High self esteem, not creative, hardworking, outgoing,  
gentle, not at ease

SOUL	High self esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle, at ease.

Source: Heriot-Watt University

Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/scotland/7598549.stm
Published: 2008/09/05 00:05:39 GMT

Cheers,
Steve Barbone
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband