Many people say that they listen to music to help them fall asleep, raising the question of whether music chosen for this purpose shares certain universal characteristics. However, research on the characteristics of sleep music is limited, and prior studies have tended to be relatively small.
Characteristics of Sleep Music
To better understand the characteristics of sleep music, Scarratt and colleagues analyzed 225,626 tracks from 985 playlists on Spotify that are associated with sleep. They used Spotify’s API to compare the audio features of the sleep tracks to the audio features of music from a dataset representing music in general.
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This analysis showed that sleep music tends to be quieter and slower than other music. It also more often lacks lyrics and features acoustic instruments. However, despite these trends, the researchers found considerable diversity in the musical features of sleep music, identifying six distinct sub-categories.
Three of the sub-categories, including ambient music, align with the typical characteristics identified for sleep music. However, music in the other three subcategories was louder and had a higher degree of energy than average sleep music. These tracks included several popular songs, including “Dynamite” by the band BTS, and “lovely (with Khalid)” by Billie Eilish and Khalid.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All
The authors speculate that despite their higher energy, popular songs could potentially aid relaxation and sleep for some people through their familiarity. However, more research will be needed to explore this possibility and identify the various reasons different people choose different music for sleeping.
Overall, this study suggests that there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to the music people choose for sleep. The findings could help inform future development of music-based strategies to help people sleep.
The authors add: “In this study, we investigated the characteristics of music used for sleep and found that even though sleep music, in general, is softer, slower, instrumental and more often played on acoustic instruments than other music, the music people use for sleep displays a large variation including music characterized by high energy and tempo. The study can both inform the clinical use of music and advance our understanding of how music is used to regulate human behavior in everyday life.”
Brooks & Dunn, one of country music’s best-selling duos, will bring their “Reboot 2023” tour to Omaha this summer.
The concert will be held June 1 at the CHI Health Center Omaha. Special guest performer Scotty McCreery will be the opening act.
Led by musicians Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, Brooks & Dunn has 17 Country Music Association awards, 26 Academy of Country Music awards and two Grammy Awards. In 2019, they received the Academy of Country Music’s Icon Award, which is given to those who have advanced the popularity of country music through songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television and more.
The duo’s most famous songs include “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”, “Neon Moon” and “Believe”.
For some people, falling asleep is easy. For others, it’s a constant struggle and a search for the perfect bedtime routine to help them nod off to dreamland. Chamomile tea, exercise, melatonin, no digital devices after dinner, sleep masks, ear plugs – they’ll try anything. That includes sleep playlists, carefully curated by someone who assures you that this music is the key to final dozing off. But what makes for good sleep music? A new study analyzed hundreds of Spotify sleep playlists to find the musical equivalent of the Sandman.
A new research study looked at Spotify sleep playlists to find out what kind of music people listen … [+] to before they fall asleep.
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Researchers from Aarhus University & The Royal Academy of Music in Denmark searched Spotify for playlists that people created to fall asleep to. They collected almost a thousand playlists, each with over a hundred subscribers, to find out if there is a particular type of music that people listen to when they’re trying to fall asleep.
Altogether, these playlists included over two hundred thousand tracks. As you might expect from sleep playlists, many of these were instrumental tracks, slow music, and not very loud. The biggest category the researchers identified was “ambient music”. But there were a few other categories of music as well, with some surprisingly louder or faster-paced tracks such as “Dynamite” by BTS and “Lovely” by Billie Eilish and Khalid.
This is not the first study to attempt to find out what music makes us fall asleep, and also not the first time that the results have been a bit unexpected.
Several studies have found that listening to music before bed could make it easier to sleep, but the music people prefer to listen to is not always the best for a restful night. For example, according to a 2021 study from Baylor University, people can wake up at night from having a song stuck in their head, so it’s not a good idea to listen to catchy tunes before bed. But of course people still did that. Sleep researcher Michael Scullin, who led the earworm study, told Baylor University that “almost everyone thought music improves their sleep, but we found those who listened to more music slept worse.”
Perhaps that also means that Spotify sleep playlists don’t actually include music that’s good for sleeping. After all, if people can’t accurately judge which music will help them sleep, nothing is stopping them from putting a catchy song on a sleep playlist or subscribing to a playlist with a few more upbeat tunes on it.
The new study from Denmark could only see which playlists people subscribed to – not how well the listeners actually slept. But in their research paper, the researchers suggest that there could be a reason for listening to faster and louder music before bed. “One could argue that music with high Energy and Danceability would be counterproductive for relaxation and sleep,” they write, “however it is possible that they could increase relaxation when considering the interplay between repeated exposure, familiarity and predictive processing.” In other words, people might just want to hear their favorite music to end the day.
So we still don’t know exactly which music is actually good for sleeping, but this study at least narrowed down what people choose to listen to before bed. And in the future that could help other researchers figure out what aspects of music actually make you fall asleep and stay asleep.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the music industry by automating various tasks related to creation, distribution, and consumption.
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. AI-powered music creation tools can help musicians generate new songs and sounds, making the process faster and more efficient.
. AI-powered music distribution platforms can analyze listener data to recommend songs and create personalized playlists, leading to a better listener experience.
. AI-powered music consumption tools can recognize and identify songs, making it easier for listeners to discover new music.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to play a major role in the future of the music industry . With the ability to automate various tasks related to the creation, distribution, and consumption of music, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience and interact with music.
In terms of music creation, AI-powered tools can help musicians generate new songs and sounds in a faster and more efficient way. For example, AI-powered music composition software can analyze a musician’s existing work and suggest chord progressions and melodies that complement it. This can help musicians to experiment with new sounds and styles, without needing to spend hours writing and recording new music.
AI is also set to change the way we distribute and consume music. AI-powered music distribution platforms can analyze listener data to recommend songs and create personalized playlists. This can lead to a better listener experience, as they are more likely to discover new music that they will enjoy. Additionally, AI-powered music consumption tools can recognize and identify songs, making it easier for listeners to discover new music.
In conclusion, AI will play a major role in the future of music, providing the music industry with new tools to improve the entire process of music creation, distribution and consumption. By automating various tasks, AI will make the music industry more efficient, and more importantly, it will make the music experience more personalized and enjoyable for music listeners.
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From Tár to Amadeus – the greatest films about classical music.
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When classical music and film come together, magic can happen. Join us as we explore some of the all-time great films about classical music and musicians.
We hear so much great film music soundtracking our favourite films, but what about when the music itself is the basis for the plot?
From the Golden Globe-winning Tár, starring Cate Blanchett as a tyrannical and troubled maestro, to the impending biopics about the lives of Leonard Bernstein (Maestro), and Joseph Boulogne(Chevalier), 2023 is set to be classical music’s biggest year in Hollywood to date.
And as the formerbegins to sweep the floor at this year’s award ceremonies,we look back more than 80 years, to some of the most memorable times that Mozart has met the movies.
Read more: The 50 best film scores of all time
Amadeus (1984)
Telling the tale of Mozart’s life, and the rivalry between Mozart and fellow composer Salieri, this 1984 film was a huge success at the box office. The composer was baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, but often called Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – from which the film’s title is taken. This film is a real staple of classical music represented on the big screen.
The Pianist (2002)
A moving biographical war drama, adapted from the memoirs of Polish-Jewish musician, Władysław Szpilman. After hearing Szpilman play a Ballade by Chopin, a German officer takes pity on the pianist and offers him food and shelter.
Read more: The Pianist: what’s the music, is it a true story and did Adrien Brody really play the piano?
Adrien Brody as Wladyslaw Szpilman in The Pianist (2002).
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Tár (2023)
Cate Blanchett won a ‘Best Actress’ Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lydia Tár, the fictional first female conductor of a major German orchestra. While brilliantly scored by Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, and peppered with references to Leonard Bernstein, Marin Alsop and even Deutsche Grammophon, Blanchett has since said of Tár, “It’s not a film about conducting [or] even really about classical music. It’s an examination on the corrupting nature of institutional power.”
Rhapsody in Blue (1945)
George Gershwin’s music is almost as exciting as his life story in this biographical film, starring Hazel Scott, a leading jazz virtuoso of the 20th century. Gershwin, played by Robert Alda, may be a driven composer, but his need to succeed eventually destroys his relationships.
Hazel Scott on the set of the Film ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ (1945).
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Fantasia (1940)
Each of the mini stories in this Disney film are based on a piece of classical music, including Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky. Memorable highlights include Mickey Mouse attempting to perform magic tricks to the sound of the Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Dukas.
Fantasia (1940).
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Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky (2009)
A wonderful combination of passionate music and a passionate love story, set in Paris at the time of the premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Both Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky took Paris by storm with their radical ideas in their respective fields of fashion and music.
Mads Mikkelsen and Anna Mouglalis star in Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky (2009).
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A Late Quartet (2012)
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walken star in this musical film, released in April 2013. It tells the tale of the four members of a quartet, struggling to stay together in the face of adversity.
Read more: 11 actors who learned to play a musical instrument for films (and one who definitely didn’t)
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walken star in A Late Quartet.
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Paganini: The Devil’s Violinist (2013)
Telling the story of Italian violinist and composer Niccolò Paganini, this film set in the early 19th century stars David Garrett as the eponymous hero. Asked what he thought the differences were between him and Paganini, Garrett responded, “Not even that much. He was maybe slightly more eccentric.”
David Garrett stars in Paganini: The Devil’s Violinist.
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The Piano (1993)
Featuring a best-selling soundtrack by Michael Nyman, The Piano is set during the mid-19th century, detailing the story of a mute pianist and her daughter when they are abandoned on a beach in New Zealand. The pianist, Ada, may not be able to talk, but she communicates through the music of the piano.
Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin star in The Piano.
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Immortal Beloved (1994)
Gary Oldman stars in this 1994 film, investigating the identity of Beethoven’s ‘Immortal Beloved’. The mystery object of Beethoven’s affections is mentioned in letters written by the composer, which were acquired by his biographer, Anton Schindler.
Gary Oldman stars as Beethoven in Immortal Beloved (1994).
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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Meryl Streep starred opposite Hugh Grant in Florence Foster Jenkins, the comedy that follows the real-life New York heiress known for her quite terrible singing, on her path to fame in the opera house. Streep’s achingly funny imitations of Florence’s inept takes on the ‘Queen of the Night’ aria and ‘The Laughing Song’ are a highlight.
Read more: The real story of American heiress Florence Foster Jenkins, the ‘world’s worst opera singer’
Hugh Grant plays Foster Jenkins’ manager and husband, St. Clair Bayfield.
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Impromptu (1991)
Moving from romantic comedy to Romantic piano music, Hugh Grant is the unlikely choice to play Chopin in this biographical film. It tells the tale of Chopin’s love affair with the French novelist known by the pseudonym George Sand.
Hilary and Jackie (1998)
Documenting the life of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, this film portrays her rise to fame, her marriage to conductor Daniel Barenboim, and her tragic untimely death. It’s based on the memoirs of Jacqueline’s sister, Hilary, who stood by her account even after the film attracted controversy for allegedly distorting details in Jacqueline’s life.
Emily Watson stars as ‘Jackie’ du Pré.
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Quartet (2012)
Four members of a retirement home come together to form a vocal quartet, so they can perform music from Verdi’s Rigoletto. It just so happens, however, that these four performers happen to be retired opera singers, with a complicated past…
Billy Connolly and Maggie Smith star in Quartet (2012).
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August Rush (2007)
After escaping a boy’s orphanage, 11-year-old musical prodigy Evan Taylor arrives in New York City where his talent is uncovered by a slew of characters and he takes on the stage name ‘August Rush’. With renowned musical institutions featuring throughout, including the Juilliard School and the New York Philharmonic, the film is a heartwarming reminder that, “music is all around us, all you have to do is listen”.
Freddie Highmore conducts orchestra in August Rush (2007).
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Sleep Token are off to a fast start to kick off 2023. Today (January 18th), the anonymous U.K. collective — who perform in masks and black hoods — surprise-released their third single of January: “Granite.” The song follows up “Chokehold” and “The Summoning,” both released during the first week of the month, and like its predecessors, it finds the group in stunning form, stretching from crystaline pop to crushing metallurgy. “Granite,” in particular, presents these contrasting sides to Sleep Token’s split personality in stark relief, giving no hint of the coming heaviness through most of its runtime before dropping the hammer.
Also, like the two preceding singles, “Granite” arrived with a striking CGI video showcasing a sci-fi-looking retro-futuristic warrior creature, this one with a cubic head and medieval-looking armor, brandishing two axes. Watch and listen above.
No word yet on whether Sleep Token’s three 2023 songs herald an imminent new album or not, but stay tuned for more surprises.
Toronto-based producer Alaskan Tapes released his full-length album last week, and after sinking our ears into the narrative of this 9-track body of work, we had to put our thoughts down in writing.
Most ambient albums can often be hard to review, as they too commonly are a collection of soundscapes and ambiance strung together without rhyme or reason (both literally and figuratively). But the soft arrangements, more complex instrumentation, and masterful works of sonic engineering that Alaskan Tapes was able to bend his sound into for this album are second to none.
We are so enamored by the album itself that we are even hosting a contest with the label and artist, providing you an exclusive opportunity to win one of two copies of the album on vinyl! Just provide some extra information so we can contact you in case you win before diving into the comprehensive review of Who Tends A Garden.
‘Of Woods and Seas’
The album’s opening song sets the tone with lush and ambient pacing, with delicate synth pads and delicate textures slowly building to an inevitable something. As these textures cascade upwards, they reach their apex before fading to silence, and Alaskan Tapes’ signature piano style is there to replace them.
The halfway point of this leading record marks the end of the prelude and the true start to the body of work overall. And while, throughout the rest of the song, the textures continue to ebb and flow as they do, the piano does its best to remain the steady constant.
‘Who Tends a Garden
The second track starts with a similar. soundscape texture, derived from a more acoustic-sounding source, evokes a greater sense of authenticity and connection between the artist, the music, and the listener. From this bed of texture and sounds, Alaksan Tapes’ keys can be heard but faintly in the backdrop of the music.
The arrangement slowly drifts and evolves behind it without a clear direction. The song’s wandering journey and narrative arc leave new details to be discovered upon each listen, begging repeat after repeat!
‘Everending’
with more foley and natural-sounding details used as the foundation for this track, ‘Everending’ lives in a far more realistic space than the previous songs on the album. Gongs and chimes create the primary melodic foundation of the track, and Alaskan Tapes’ signature atmospheres continue to develop from there.
Added delays and more intricate effects slowly wash over the chimes, creating an ethereal and hyper-real quality in the sole hook of the track, allowing us to get lost in the sounds and music.
‘Then’
Without the complex layering and nuances of the previous tracks, the straightforward simplicity of the fourth track on the record speaks for itself. String lines form the primary foundation of the track, with slow-evolving, plucks of a dulcimer-like instrument playing off the sweeping strings.
Sometimes, the harmonies and chord progressions drift to a halt, giving time for reflection and peace before the plucks enter into the mix and bagpipe whispers keep each section fresh and lively.
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‘Library Fields’
This track is where the album takes a more playful turn in its overarching narrative. Far more rapid-paced pianos give a defined melodic structure, whereas before, the album was based on soundscapes and textures more than singular melodies and motifs.
With a sparser arrangement, more attention is left to direct all of the focus upon the felt pianos, allowing us to hear every action and stroke the hammer’s play perfectly.
‘Still Diving and Diving Still’
Another track that creates its foundation on the authentic recording and textures of the natural world, ocean ways and delicate keys create a world of their own where ghost-like vocals drift and chime their way around.
Much like the waves beneath the music, the melodies and harmonies ebb and flow without ever reaching their apex. Reversed atmospheres and melodic make the primary motifs of the song ephemeral, making the track lack any form of distinction and never finding its center – only further proving the point of made in the title.
‘A Long Line of Violet Hills’
Listening to ‘A Long Line of Violet Hills,’ it’s easy to see how the album in its entirety has lead up to this moment. Like a restrained orchestra, strings and woodwinds create anthemic-and-blissful moments that feel larger than life while simultaneously as if they are playing just for you.
As the track waxes toward its climax, delicate guitar lines and subtle and supplementary meldoic textures work their way into the mix without detracting from the core idea.
‘Swimming and Dancing and Floating in Circles’
By far the longest track on the album, ‘Swiming and Dancing and Floating in Circles’ tells a vast story of small scope. The expansive textures and clever use of the stereo field create a scene and backdrop that feels as if you could reach out, grab it, and store it in the thimble. The textures and harmonies brush against each other in fluid motion, drifting to and back in a seamless echo.
As the album looks towards its ending, this track reflects where we’ve been throughout the journey and gives us solace in knowing that we can return.
‘W(e) ave’
One of the shorter tracks on the album, this track has a haunting quality that transports the listener to a new place to view the album as a whole in a new light. The heavenly textures and supple nuances of the track allow us to view the album with new perspectives and leave us with a completely different emotional draw than many of the tracks on the album that came before it.
Fading to silence a full fifteen seconds before the official end of the track, the music airs on the side of finality and fades to white upon its leaving.
Viral Video: Beagle Puppy Enjoying Classical Music Like A Pro Is Cuteness Overdose | Watch
It is yet again proven that music does get to the soul across creations.
Viral Video: Beagle Puppy Enjoying Classical Music Like A Pro Is Cuteness Overdose | Watch
Viral Video: All would agree that music has a magical power that casts a spell on everyone. Music transcends the boundaries of languages, regions, genres, and settings. Many medical researchers have proved that music can be a potent tool in healing illnesses and the recovery process. Some experiments have also shown that milch animals like cows and buffaloes yield more and better-quality milk if they are made to listen to a certain kind of music. Overall, music is enjoyed and appreciated everywhere.
One video shared by Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, shows a young woman holding a beagle puppy in her lap while there is an ambient sound of Indian classical music. The video is captioned: “This showed up in my #wonderbox. Don’t know the young lady & her furry musical friend. Sharing it because it made my weekend. Maybe the pooch will stage an Arangetram one day? ” What is interesting about this video is that the puppy is making movements with its head in synchronization with the beats, modulation, and vocal variations. All this while the woman holding the pup is smiling and as the video progresses, the smile turns into a broad grin, and then she is just on the cusp of bursting into laughter.
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Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics with Dr Alex George launches on Sunday 15 January.
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Dr Alex George returns to Sunday evenings on Classic FM from 15 January at 9pm, with a six-week series championing the most uplifting classical music, with tips and advice for everyday positivity.
Dr Alex George returns to Classic FM in January 2023 to present a new six-part series on music and wellbeing.
Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics with Dr Alex George launches on Sunday 15 January, from 9pm–10pm, and sees the UK government’s first ever Youth Ambassador for Mental Health explore some of his favourite pieces of uplifting classical music.
Dr Alex will also provide practical advice and tips along the way, on how to live everyday life in a positive way.
Over the six-week programme, Dr Alex will highlight 50 pieces of music to inspire and brighten your mood, from Holst’s ‘Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity’ and Scott Joplin’s ‘The Entertainer’, to ‘Adoration’by Florence Price.
Listen on Global Player: Classic FM Relax Live Playlist – the most calming classical music
Dr Alex made his debut on Classic FM in January last year with his popular series on music, health, and wellbeing, Inner Harmony, and returned in the summer as a guest presenter on Classic FM’s Revision Hour.
Speaking to Classic FM ahead of his new series, Dr Alex said: “I am so excited to be returning to Classic FM for this brand new series. I listen to classical music every day, and I find it such a positive and uplifting influence on my mood and productivity.
“I know how difficult January can be for many, and so to be able to share some of the greatest Uplifting Classics every week and help boost the mood of Classic FM’s listeners is a privilege.
“I really hope that during the next six weeks, I can spread my passion for classical music, share helpful advice on staying positive when times are tough, and get the nation feeling good for 2023.”
Read more: Music takes 13 minutes to ‘release sadness’ and 9 to make you happy, according to new study
Philip Noyce, Classic FM’s managing editor, said: “Classical music has the power to touch the emotions like nothing else and regular listening can work wonders for our well-being. So, at the start of 2023, we are thrilled to announce our new Uplifting Classicsseries that celebrates the most inspiring classical music.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome back Dr Alex George to Classic FM, who proved his popularity with our audience last year. Alongside his love of classical music, Dr Alex brings experience and knowledge of approaching daily life in a positive way, and we know that our listeners will hugely enjoy and benefit from this special series at the beginning of the new year.”
Listen to Classic FM’s Uplifting Classics with Dr Alex George every Sunday from 9pm–10pm. Listen live, and catch up on shows you missed, on Global Player.
“This device is also accompanied by a mobile app that can inform users of instant air quality information. The whole set of Airvida T1 enables everyone to enjoy both clean air and fresh music wherever they go.”
People have increasingly shown concerns over air-related issues and Airvida T1 claims to address those worries.
Through ible’s unique Breathing Pathway Eco Ion Technology, Airvida T1 produces negative ions which can attach to approaching harmful airborne particles and turn them into bigger and heavier chunks that will then fall to the ground.
By this mechanism, it can remove 99.9 percent of pollen, allergens, PM2.5, and 99.7 percent of viruses including COVID-19.
Instant Air Quality Index
Airvida T1 comes with the Airvida Connect app that offers instant AQI (Air Quality Index), PM2.5, and pollen information based on users’ locations.
The app sends a notification about air quality every morning to prepare users for the air pollutants and allergens they may encounter during the day.
The Airvida Connect app.
Despite its purifying activities, the music-listening experience of Airvida T1 is surprisingly not compromised. It adopts hybrid active noise-canceling technology to let users focus on their tune without the disturbance of external noises.
Airvida T1 also provides speedy and stable connectivity to users’ smartphones through the latest Bluetooth 5.3. In addition, Airvida T1’s consumer-focused design makes it fit various occasions.
Each earbud weighs only 9.5 grams and is comfortable to wear for hours. The battery can last for five hours when both air purifying and music playing operate (more than 24 hours when only turning on the air purifying function).
