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Originally Posted by JoshMc
The whole point of music is to evoke a reaction of some sort. If there isn't any reaction at all then I wouldn't say you like it.
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I don't think he's saying there's no reaction...it's just that the reaction isn't one of sadness, joy, anger... We're getting into worrisome semiotic territory (what is
emotion).
You should all read this book. It's fascinating:
Amazon.com: This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession: Daniel J. Levitin: Books