Have you ever wondered why the Baby Shark song is so popular? Everyone is singing it, from the old to the young, in fact, at a recent Karaoke (for adults!) I attended, everyone in the room sang along to it. Little wonder, Baby shark song download is a common search on Google.
Also, the song currently has 3.9 billion views on YouTube and made it to the Billboard Top 100 list, which is a rare feat for a children’s song. Well, you are not the only one wondering why it is so popular and why you can’t stop singing it. In fact, Beatriz Ilari, an associate professor at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, and Valorie Salimpoor, a neuroscientific consultant were interviewed by the Daily Beast to give us the answer based on science and here’s what they had to say.
Baby Shark Song Download: Why Is The Song So Popular?
- The song’s rhythmic beat
The song's rhythmic beat make it very interesting to a listener. According to Salimpor, the brain enjoys fast songs. Baby Shark’s upbeat tempo triggers the side of the brain that triggers dopamine, which causes us to feel pleasure.
- The Catchy tune
Ilari also explains that “The song has a simple melody that is not only ‘catchy,’ but is also easy to sing and memorize,” The Baby shark song is truly one that is easy to memorize. In fact, if you learn one line, it’s pretty much the same thing to the end.
- It makes children feel connected
Valorie Salimpoor explains that words like baby, daddy, mommy, grandpa, and grandma help children create a bond with the music. Many parents can attest to “performing” the song as a bonding activity with their kids. You just need to do the “baby shark” dance once your name is mentioned.
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The song's visual
Do you know that the viral baby shark song is a remake? Although there are many versions of the song’s origin, it was first published on public domain by Alemuel in 2007. Then Johnny Only, a children’s entertainer, released his own version on Youtube in 2011. However, it was the version published by Pinkpong in 2016 that went viral. You are probably wondering, why this story? The PinkFong version of the video had kids doing the singing and dancing, unlike the other videos. This gave it an edge because according to Ilari, the brightly coloured and captivating video quickly caught the attention of children. Also, kids like to watch other kids perform.
- It’s an earworm
Well, the scientists did not say this but I believe it is part of the reason the baby shark song is so popular. An earworm is a catchy tune you can’t seem to get out of your head. From the first day you hear the song, you notice that it is so hard to forget. You might even find yourself singing or humming it at odd hours.
Just in case you haven’t seen or heard it, here’s the video and an mp3 download link. A tip for parents, it’s a good accompaniment when you are working due to its upbeat tone. It is not only for children to enjoy. Have fun listening!
For your Baby Shark Song download (mp3), click this link.
Do you want to know how the song went viral? Read here: How Baby Shark Went Viral
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