In this episode, I’m diving into the pure joy of live music. The unmatched feeling of seeing your favourite artist live—singing along to every word and feeling the electricity of the crowd. I recently went to see Rachel Chinouriri in London, and it reminded me why I love live music so much. There’s something special about the way concerts bring people together. That connection, catharsis and sense of belonging - it’s what sociologist Emile Durkheim calls ‘collective effervescence’. Which you experience even if you go to a concert solo (which I actually love doing!).
Rachel Chinouriri - What A Devastating Turn Of Events: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Td1oiZTQFYR7N1QX00uhr
The Science of Concerts: https://epigram.org.uk/the-science-of-concerts/
My 5 Tips For Going To A Concert Alone: https://journeythrougheurope.com/tips-for-going-to-a-concert-alone/
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