The Emotion of Music: Mastery and Frisson

This chapter explores the balance between innate vocal talents and the practice needed to master them, using Frank Ocean's performances as a reference point. It examines the phenomenon of 'frisson' experienced while listening to music, connecting it to the techniques of appoggiatura and tension resolution that evoke deep emotional responses. Through detailed analysis of songs like Adele's 'Someone Like You' and The Beatles' 'In My Life', it reveals how unexpected musical elements can heighten a listener's emotional experience.