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Is Sad Music Actually Sad?

What is it about music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?

06/26/2013 | Rating NR

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Is Sad Music Actually Sad?

Season 2013 Episode 14 | 7m 18s

What is it about music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?

Be it Elliott Smith or Queen, classical or dub step, there's usually a clear understanding that some songs are sad, and some songs are happy. But what is it about the music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?

06/26/2013 | Rating NR

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Idea Channel

Is Sad Music Actually Sad?

Season 2013 Episode 14 | 7m 18s

Be it Elliott Smith or Queen, classical or dub step, there's usually a clear understanding that some songs are sad, and some songs are happy. But what is it about the music that makes us feel these feelings we're feeling?

06/26/2013 | Rating NR

FromDigital Studios

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