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In a lively Linked in Discussion on composers, composition, and inspiration , musician Fred Zinos shared the following hilariously funny insights into the Mozart Effect and other such Composer Effects. Read on, smile, and share! "New Findings on the Mozart Effect: A recent report now says that the Mozart Effect is another charming urban legend. The bad news for the hip urban professionals: playing Mozart for your designer baby will not improve his IQ or help him get into that exclusive pre-school. He'll just have to get admitted to Harvard some other way. Of course, we're all better off for listening to Mozart purely for the pleasure of it. However, one wonders whether, if playing Mozart sonatas for little Tiffany or Jason could boost their intelligence, what would happen if other composers were played during the kiddies' developmental time? LISZT EFFECT: Child speaks rapidly and extravagantly, but never really says anything important. BRUCKNER ...