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I asked Grok: Is there anything about the song "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin that would tend to make a baby stop crying? "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin has a few musical elements that might soothe a crying baby, though it’s not a traditional lullaby. The song features a hypnotic, repetitive riff in DADGAD tuning, with a steady, plodding rhythm driven by John Bonham’s drums and John Paul Jones’ bass. This repetition—around 80 beats per minute—creates a trance-like consistency that can mimic the calming effect of a heartbeat or gentle rocking, which often comforts infants. The orchestral strings and brass, arranged by Jones, add a layered, almost womb-like resonance, potentially enveloping a baby in sound. The frequency range also plays a role. The prominent bassline, rooted in D (around 73 Hz in drop D tuning), sits in a low-frequency zone (roughly 70-150 Hz) that babies can feel as much as hear. Low frequencies often have a grounding, soothing effect—think of white noise machines used for sleep. Robert Plant’s vocals, while dynamic, are melodic and sustained, avoiding abrupt shrieks that might startle. That said, it’s not universally soothing. The song’s intensity builds, and its 8.5-minute runtime includes some dramatic swells that might overstimulate a sensitive baby. Anecdotally, some parents on X and forums report success using Zeppelin’s heavier tracks to calm fussy kids, possibly due to the rhythmic drive drowning out distress. Scientifically, studies like those from the University of Montreal (2013) suggest babies respond to repetitive, low-frequency sounds—qualities "Kashmir" has in spades. It’d likely work best for a baby already accustomed to louder environments, not one needing total silence. Worth a try if lullabies fail!

this one is such a vibe

This kid is going to be a teenager and hear this song again for the first time in 10 years and have a religious moment

Our son had really bad colic. The only think that calmed him down was @acdc. Two songs in, he’d be out like a light. No lullabies in our house. Just classic Aussie rock! His taste in music continues to be awesome and he’s sixteen now!

The shear quantity of drool was impressive.

Imagine this scenario before this modern age of instant access to any song ever. Frantically visiting records stores for a Zeppelin Cassette - “for the love of god look in the back of the store!!!” 💿

So adorable! I kept "Rooster" by Alice in Chains on repeat when my Grandson was a baby. When I couldn't calm him, Lane's hypnotic voice did!

Kashmir does the same thing for me. Including the drool!🤤

She’s teething. Awwwww poor lil thing

Of course, makes sense to me...Led Zeppelin makes everything better!

Jimmy Page fan. 🥰