Ultimately, we listen to music to be moved, for example, to be elated, exulted, calmed or pained. Which are the 3 most affecting pieces of music do you find the most affecting?
Poets and psychologists have pondered the question "why we respond to beauty with tears..." without arriving at a final solution, except to wonder if it is becuase it reminds us of the rest of the times in our lives, that are not filled with constant beauty and happiness... making the satisfying listening moments that much more precious.
Too many classical pieces to mention but in the rock world,"Soon","And you and I","Close to the Edge" from Yes,"Afterglow","Ripples" and "Your Own Special Way" from Genesis,and "Shine on you Crazy Diamond" from Pink Floyd aways get my emotions flowing.
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