It's most likely just a side effect of the adrenaline you get when performing, similarly to how someone will speak faster if they are nervous. It's a very common phenomenon and most musicians don't notice when it happens.
- Why do I hear things faster?
- Why do I wake up sounds fast?
- Why do musicians play faster live?
- Does music sound slower when you're tired?
Why do I hear things faster?
In your differing levels of psychological flow state, music will sound slower and faster. Probably faster if it's just background, and slower if you're focussed. Not only that, but your heart rate comes into play too. ... Most of the time, you're listening to music at a resting heart rate.
Why do I wake up sounds fast?
Originally Answered: Why does music sound faster in the morning and slower at night? Because your perceptual time is different. After waking your mind is slower and takes a while to get up to speed, so the music tempo is relatively faster.
Why do musicians play faster live?
In most cases, bands play faster live because it can increase the emotional impact of a concert. Research shows that music with a quick tempo can increase endorphin, dopamine, and adrenaline levels of both the band and the crowd.
Does music sound slower when you're tired?
The reason music sounds faster late at night when you are tired is because your brain is tired and running at a slower pace. As it tries to catch up to everything, it gives the feeling that the songs are faster, but really it's just your brain trying to catch up to the speed of normal time.