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It may be the chorus of a pop song or the slow movement of a symphony… we all know that our favourite pieces of music make us feel good. But scientists have now unravelled how they do it. They say a best-loved aria or guitar riff can trigger the same chemical reaction in us as good food, money or sex. The pleasure experience is driven by the brain chemical dopamine which helps nerve cells transmit signals to each other. It produces physical effects known as ‘chills’ such as changes in heart rate, breathing and temperature, as well as how the skin conducts electricity. All are signs of enjoyment and can be scientifically measured.