Some things make a person feel strange on a physical level. In the scientific world, the phrase "goosebumps" is not used for such conditions, scientists call it one word - frisson. This condition has been thoroughly studied, but it is still not clear why different compositions can act in a special way on different people.
What is frisson
Scientists believe that this phenomenon is one of the varieties of the orgasm reaction. Most often it occurs when listening to music or watching movies. From a physiological point of view, frisson is a condition that most often occurs when listening to certain melodies or texts. Sounds are able to excite pleasure centers in the brain, due to which huge doses of dopamine are released into the bloodstream, which are distributed throughout the body.
A person at this moment feels euphoria, accompanied by a bodily reaction. In Hanover, scientists set up an experiment in which they tried in various ways to cause frisson. They succeeded with the help of various "irritants". At the end of the experiment, a list was compiled, from which those present enjoyed more, as well as at what point they felt euphoric.
Interestingly, the sour lemon juice of 16 participants caused the greatest reaction, similar to that which gives your favorite music.
How to feel frisson
So, according to scientists, frisson is a reaction of the body to irritation of the nervous system. It is accompanied by the appearance of goosebumps on the skin, tingling in the area of the scalp and a failure of the heartbeat.
You can feel this condition in a variety of ways. Most often, people experience euphoria from:
- The music. For example, the concert number 2 for the piano and orchestra of Sergei Rachmaninov caused a skin reaction in most respondents.
- Specific sounds. It is difficult to choose the right combination, as some experience the pleasure of rustling leaves, while others enjoy the crunch of notebook sheets.
- Pungent taste. Most often frisson causes sour. It is for this reason that Thai cuisine has taken root in the world, gourmets experience real pleasure from dishes that combine several different tastes.
- Movies and TV shows. There is also no one scenario, it all depends on the preferences of the person.
- From light touch and massage. This is due to the popularity of SPA centers, massage parlors and hairdressers.
There is no general scenario in which frisson occurs. Some react in this way to the touch of a new book, others to a smell that invokes pleasant associations. If you experience a pleasant sensation at the time when you indulge in memories, then this is a “mental” frisson.
Composition by Sergei Podovinnikov
Frisson became one of the main themes of the composition of the beginning rapper from Voronezh Sergei Podovinnikov. In 2014, he released a love track of the same name. Indeed, frisson often evokes precisely ardent feelings for the opposite sex and memories of the minutes spent together with the object of desire.
Sergey Podovinnikov is the founder of the SERPO brand, "Frisson" and other tracks are released just under it. He collaborates with various DJs and beatmakers. He regularly releases tracks in which he often experiments with sound. In addition, in each of his songs, Sergey develops a thematic cover reflecting the meaning of the song. For Frisson, a hugging couple was painted. Perhaps it is a loved one that causes Sergey's euphoric chills.
SERPO & T1One - Frisson
If you delve into the lyrics, you will notice that it describes a lot of actions that can cause frisson. For example, “an adhesive plaster rips out” - for many, this action is accompanied by goosebumps. However, at the end of the song, frisson appears before us differently. The last two columns clearly hint that the euphoria in many girls is caused by “white powder”.
If you take a closer look at the creation of the duo Serpo t1one "Frisson", the text can even be called controversial. In the beginning, he talks about love, and in the second half, the topic cardinally changes to joint drug addiction, which, however, can be an allegory of a beautiful feeling.
The reviews for this song are controversial, but fans say that they really like the timbre of the performer’s voice. For some, he even calls frisson.