September 6, 2008
Music tastes link to personality
Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world. The BBC reports.
"The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University, is said to be the largest such study ever undertaken.
It suggested classical music fans were shy, while heavy metal aficionados were gentle and at ease with themselves.
Professor North described the research as "significant" and "surprising".
... "There are obvious implications for the music industry who are are worried about declining CD sales.
One of the most surprising things is the similarities between fans of classical music and heavy metal. They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing.
"The general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being suicidally depressed and of being a danger to themselves and society in general. But they are quite delicate things."
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