![]() ![]() In a study published this week by the Royal Society, researchers in Denmark analyzed streaming data for nearly 4 million songs on Spotify to see if there was a pattern to the types of music we listen to over a 24-hour period. And weirdly, I think over the decades, that has kind of been flipped from what might be seen as a weakness to a strength.ĬHANG: Well, now there's some new science that might explain the song's staying power. But otherwise, that song kind of sits flat. ![]() It has that one really memorable kind of snaky guitar line to it. THOMPSON: It's actually kind of a monochromatic arrangement. KELLY: That is NPR Music's Stephen Thompson. STEPHEN THOMPSON, BYLINE: I'm not surprised at all that people continue to gravitate to it in part because it sounds so distinct. And today, it plays on - the soundtrack to parties and weddings, trips to the grocery store. The Police, of course - "Every Breath You Take" was a huge sensation when it came out in 1983. THE POLICE: (Singing) Every breath you take and every move you make. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE") Some songs will just never go away - like this one. The music we listen to varies according to the time of day, with qualities like tempo and danceability heightening later in the day, according to a data analysis of online music streaming habits. ![]()
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