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Music is not merely a sequence of sounds but a powerful medium that enriches emotions and connects people. When we share our personal music tastes with friends, or when we move to the rhythm at a concert and experience joy together, we create unique moments that bind us.

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All of our experiences with music can also be observed in brainwaves. From the overall neural responses triggered by listening to music, to the reactions to tempo and rhythm—critical elements of music as a time-based art—and even emotional experiences induced by music, all can be monitored through brainwave activity.

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What’s particularly fascinating is the phenomenon of brainwave synchronization, where people who share similar emotional experiences while listening to music display similar patterns in their brainwaves. In other words, when we become emotionally connected through music, our brainwaves also align with one another.

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KAIST’s Music and Brain Lab aims to present how musical experiences are represented in the brain by using real-time brainwave processing and synchronization algorithms. The performance will visualize brainwave responses during various musical scenarios created in <X-Space>, offering insight into how "we" react together.

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Come and experience these magical moments of empathy and connection as you listen to music with those around you. Through this shared experience, we can form deeper bonds and discover genuine joy.