Why People Enjoy Listening To Sad Music

Sociology might actually have an explanation for the odd popularity of Tori Amos songs - depressing music might evoke positive emotions, according to a new paper. Obviously depending on your age you can just insert Joy Division or The Smiths where it says Tori Amos and get the idea. Some music can be a real downer. But some music always has been. There is a reason why funeral music uses minor keys - and movies have used it for similar emotional effect since their inception. read more

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