Poetry for the soul; Language of the heart; When words fail music succeeds. These are but a few references that describe the influence music has on our lives.Throughout this documentary style program, gifted musicians from different cultural backgrounds articulate how various types of music are used to establish an emotional connection. After exploring music’s spiritual, cultural and emotional value, the program also measures its scientific contribution and educational benefits.

Originally released by Film Ideas, 2003. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 10, 2015.

Happy and Sad Music (2:42); --Music's Mystical Formulas (2:21); -- Brain Associations and Feelings (3:09); -- "Here Comes the Rain Again" (3:32); -- Heartbeat of the Universe (2:16); -- Early Exposure and Response (3:00); -- "The Mozart Effect" (1:47); -- Music and Brain Function (2:54); -- Revisiting Past Events with Music (2:28); -- Power of Blues (3:14); -- Music Therapy in Medical Settings (2:27); -- Music Based Therapy (4:54); -- Spiritual Awakening Through Music (3:04); -- Altering Thought with Music (1:58); -- Power of Music to Alter Moods (2:09); -- Healing Through Music (3:19); -- Human Identity (2:05); -- Credits: The Power of Music: Part 1 (0:41); -- Music (0:00); -- Music (0:30); .