Author : Jennifer Stone
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Many may not be familiar to a special day that is dedicated to all the musician apart from the National Music Day which is celebrated on 1st October. There is a day that is solely dedicated to the musician who has been enriching the lives of all the people around the world. This day is celebrated on 13th November, and it is called National Hug a Musician Day. This day presents itself as an opportunity for the music enthusiast from all over the globe to show their love and appreciation for their beloved musicians through a hug mainly.
A Brief History of the National Hug a Musician Day
Music has been bringing joy to humans for thousands and thousands of years. In fact, researchers believe that the penchant for music likely preceded language, as is exemplified by the fact that infants tend to make musical noises far before they are ready to develop the language part of the brain. National Hug a Musician Day was first orchestrated in 1995 by musician and composer Robert B. Sherman. His vision was to create a day that would recognize the hard work, dedication, and passion that musicians pour into their craft. As Sherman once said, ‘Music is a universal language that brings people together, and musicians are its dedicated ambassadors.’
Why Hugging a Musician Matters
Even though the act of physically hugging might be a very common and simple thing, but hugging a musician goes beyond a physical gesture of love. This gesture becomes a very loud and powerful way to show the gratitude and appreciation the listeners have for their beloved musician. According to Dr Jane Harper, a music psychologist, hugging for more than twenty seconds slows down the heart rate and the body starts to release a hormone called oxytocin, also called the ‘love hormone’. Oxytocin makes the people feel loved and relaxed, just like a warm hug! When this is combined with the soothing effects of music, it creates a deeply meaningful connection between fans and musicians.
A Global Melodious Phenomenon
The National Hug a Musician Day has taken its place as a global symphony of celebration, with music enthusiasts from all corners of the globe participating in various ways. Check out some of the ways people like to celebrate this day:
- Hug a Musician: If you are lucky to be friends with a musician or know someone like that, do not hesitate in showing how much you appreciate their contribution to this art form. If you are in a band or a close friend to a band member, go all out and hug them.
- Show Appreciation to a Musician: And for those who know musicians that aren’t necessarily local or perhaps they are not so personally close that a hug would be appropriate, the day can still be celebrated. Instead of giving a hug, go ahead and tell these musicians how much they are appreciated. Perhaps for those who are fans of famous musicians that aren’t known personally, go ahead and send some fan love.
- Head Out to a Concert or Musical Performance: On National Hug a Musician Day, show appreciation to a favorite local musician by attending a concert and hearing some live music. Perhaps it’s a local school orchestra that is playing, a favorite band that is doing a house show, or an open mic night at a local bar or pub.
- Create a Playlist for the Day: This special day probably deserves some special music to be collected and played in celebration! Add some songs to a playlist on major music platforms where you can get into the spirit of celebrating National Hug a Musician Day.
- Try Starting to Learn a New Musical Instrument or Resume an Old One: One of the best ways to celebrate this day is to show your true passion and dedication for this art form. You might start to learn a new musical instrument to show how much you honor the musicians.
Musicians are artists that make the world a much more beautiful and happier place! National Hug a Musician Day is the perfect time for showing a music-maker how much they are loved and appreciated.
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