Senior staff writer Anna Mammarelli argues that instrumental music boosts focus while lyrics distract and fuel cultural overstimulation.
The title may not ring a bell and the group might not seem familiar but almost everyone has heard the 1959 instrumental, “Sleep Walk,” which has been used in countless TV shows, commercials and movies ...
Max Richter performs "Sleep" during SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas. Max Richter performs "Sleep" during SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas.Travis P Ball/Getty Images for SXSW Correspondent In the midst of a ...