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megatheriumburger t1_iyl5a9m wrote

Reply to comment by AndHeHadAName in People who can skillfully interpret other people’s emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows by Additional-Two-7312

I don't listen to a ton of metal. Mostly Jazz, progressive rock, and electronic downtempo...so I guess of a lot of that is purely instrumental, but I do get where you're coming from...

I don't necessarily agree with your second point though. Music is subjective to the listener, and anyone can engage in music in any shape, way, or form they want. Depending on the genre, theres a good chance that the melody and rhythm came before the lyrics, otherwise the lyrics wouldn't fit the context, or timing of the song, and you could end of with "scrambled eggs". Think of any big rock band, the melody or riff usually comes first. Kurt Cobain wrote music first, as did Guns and Roses, The Eagles, John Mayer, Elton John. etc...BUT I'd image singer/songer-writers such as Bob Dylon, Taylor Swift, and Jack Johnson write lyrics first, melody second. However, it's more than likely that these things happen organically at the same time.

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megatheriumburger t1_iyknkwp wrote

Reply to comment by HarriettDubman in People who can skillfully interpret other people’s emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows by Additional-Two-7312

Awesome! ! I’ve been playing guitar for 20+ years, and I have yet to write a real song, or played in any real bands. I just love guitar :p I’d like to hear your music (with an mind of course). Cheer friend.

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megatheriumburger t1_iykk8dr wrote

Reply to People who can skillfully interpret other people’s emotional states may also be better at assessing the emotions conveyed by music, new research shows by Additional-Two-7312

I don’t often connect with lyrics, but rather chord progressions. The right musical arrangement, or riff (especially when it’s unexpected) can give me shivers; but in general I tune out the lyrics and focus on the melody and rhythm.

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