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A British band has worked with sound therapists to create a tune described by scientists as the “most relaxing song ever”. Boffins say the eight minute track, called Weightless, is so effective at inducing sleep it should not be listened to while driving…Carefully arranged harmonies, rhythms and bass lines help to slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Manchester trio Marconi Union worked with sound therapists to create the soothing tune, which also slows breathing and reduces brain activity…Scientists played the song to 40 women and found it to be more effective at helping them relax than songs by Enya, Mozart and Coldplay…The study – commissioned by bubble bath and shower gel firm Radox Spa – found the song was even more relaxing than a massage, walk or cup of tea…© Solent News & Photo Agency.UK +44 (0) 2380 458800.