Anatomy of a Tear-Jerker

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I ran across a great article in the afterglow of  Ms. Adele Adkins winning six Grammy awards last night. It asks “why does Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’ make everyone cry?”

Science has found the formula

Check out this article in the WSJ for some great audio examples and explanations for how composers embed emotion in their music. It’s a great read for aspiring songwriters, fans, and interested musicians.

 

 

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