{"id":48815,"date":"2025-12-02T13:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=48815"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:33:17","slug":"touched-by-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2025\/12\/02\/touched-by-sound\/","title":{"rendered":"Touched by Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XVIII\/Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp3\">Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XVIII\/Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp4\">Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp4<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XVIII\/Touched-by-Sound.mp3\">Touched-by-Sound.mp3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XVIII\/Touched-by-Sound.mp4\">Touched-by-Sound.mp4<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/XVIII\/Touched-by-Sound-intro.mp3\">Touched-by-Sound-intro.mp3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\nFeel around<br \/>\n(Touched by sound)<\/p>\n<p>[Refrain]<br \/>\nTouched by sound<br \/>\n(It&#8217;ll move ya around)<br \/>\nDown, down, down<br \/>\n(You can feel it deep)<br \/>\nDeep, down, down, down<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nFeel around<br \/>\n(Find the sound)<br \/>\nFound from the ground<br \/>\n(In-touch found)<\/p>\n<p>[Refrain]<br \/>\nTouched by sound<br \/>\n(It&#8217;ll move ya around)<br \/>\nDown, down, down<br \/>\n(You can feel it deep)<br \/>\nDeep, down, down, down<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nIt moves me!<br \/>\n(Sets me free)<br \/>\nI can&#8217;t hear<br \/>\n(But it&#8217;s here!)<br \/>\nBaa, baa, baa,<br \/>\n(Bass-ickly)<br \/>\n(Find the sound)<br \/>\nFound from the ground<br \/>\n(In-touch found)<\/p>\n<p>[Refrain]<br \/>\nTouched by sound<br \/>\n(It&#8217;ll move ya around)<br \/>\nDown, down, down<br \/>\n(You can feel it deep)<br \/>\nDeep, down, down, down<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\nHear it<br \/>\n(In spirit)<br \/>\nHear it<br \/>\n(In here)<br \/>\nFeel<br \/>\n(Real)<br \/>\nDeep<br \/>\n(Down)<br \/>\nWithin<br \/>\n(As it out)<br \/>\n&#8230; moves ya about<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF THE SONG<\/p>\n<div data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">Ultrasonic sub-bass that you feel more than hear operates at extremely low frequencies, often below the threshold of human hearing (typically 20 Hertz, or Hz, and below). The sensation of this &#8220;moving&#8221; quality is primarily due to the way these frequencies interact with the\u00a0<strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">physical human body<\/strong> rather than the auditory system.<\/div>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><strong>How You &#8220;Feel&#8221; Sound<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">The physical sensation of sub-bass is a combination of physiological and psychological responses:<\/div>\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\">1. Resonating with the Body (Tactile Perception)<\/div>\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The human body does not just <em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">hear<\/em> sound; it physically interacts with sound waves.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gY3flc_v,gY3flc_w,gY3flc_x\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Vibration of Tissues and Organs:<\/strong> Extremely low frequencies cause physical vibrations that resonate with internal body tissues, organs, and even the skeletal structure. The chest cavity, in particular, is highly susceptible to these low-frequency vibrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Mechanoreceptors:<\/strong> Your skin contains specialized nerve endings called mechanoreceptors, which are highly sensitive to pressure and vibration. When intense, low-frequency sound waves hit your body, these receptors send signals to your brain, creating the feeling of being pushed, pulled, or &#8220;moved,&#8221; separate from the sensation of hearing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Entrainment:<\/strong> The intense, rhythmic vibrations can cause the human body to subtly sway or sync with the beat, a physiological response known as entrainment that contributes to the physical sensation of music.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gY3flc_18,gY3flc_19,gY3flc_1a\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">2. The Limits of Hearing<\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Below the Auditory Threshold:<\/strong> Frequencies below 20 Hz become increasingly difficult to distinguish as distinct pitches. Instead of hearing a musical note, the auditory system perceives a strong <em class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\">rumble<\/em> or a sensation of pure pressure and air displacement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Bone Conduction:<\/strong> While most sound is heard through air vibrating the eardrum, low-frequency pressure waves can be conducted through the bones of the skull directly to the inner ear, bypassing the standard auditory pathway and reinforcing the physical sensation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">3. Psychological and Emotional Effects<\/div>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">The physical sensation of deep bass often triggers strong emotional and psychological responses:<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gY3flc_1x,gY3flc_1y,gY3flc_1z\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">A Primal Response:<\/strong> Because low rumbles are associated with natural phenomena like earthquakes, thunder, or large predators in early human history, humans may have an ingrained, subconscious reaction to intense infrasound that evokes feelings of power, suspense, or even anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-hveid=\"CAEICxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\">Immersion and Presence:<\/strong> Feeling the music physically adds a layer of immersion that auditory perception alone cannot match. It makes the music feel more &#8220;real&#8221; and present within the physical environment, rather than just something you are listening to.<\/span><span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"gY3flc_27,gY3flc_28,gY3flc_29\" data-complete=\"true\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-sae=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIDBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\">In essence, sub-bass &#8220;moves&#8221; you because the energy of the sound wave has enough physical force to displace the air and vibrate your body, turning an auditory experience into a powerful, tactile one.<\/div>\n<p><strong>From the album &#8220;<a href=\"\/songwriter\/tag\/amplification\/\">Amplification<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp3 Touched-by-Sound-Best-Of.mp4 Touched-by-Sound.mp3 Touched-by-Sound.mp4 Touched-by-Sound-intro.mp3 [Intro] Feel around (Touched by sound) [Refrain] Touched by sound (It&#8217;ll move ya around) Down, down, down (You can feel it deep) Deep, down, down, down [Bridge] Feel around (Find the sound) Found from the ground (In-touch found) [Refrain] Touched by sound (It&#8217;ll move ya around) Down, down, down (You [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,14],"tags":[4186],"class_list":["post-48815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4d-music","category-daniel","category-lyrics","tag-amplification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48815"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48831,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48815\/revisions\/48831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}