Have you ever though why listening to some music makes you feel happy or sad, well this is because classical music has affects on people in various ways like giving joy to one's soul, distracting one from tension, removing stress etc. So how does this work, classical music affects the brain’s organization and abilities, through its melody and rhythm. The rhythm raises the level of serotonin produced in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, involved in the transmission of nerve impulses that helps maintaining joyous feelings.