The Emotional Landscape of Worship Music

This chapter explores the emotional effects of major and minor chords in worship music and how they shape listeners' experiences of happiness and sadness. It highlights the repetitive themes and chord progressions that characterize popular worship songs, tracing the evolution of the worship music industry and touching upon nostalgia, personal stories, and critiques of lyrical content. The discussion reveals a tension between artistry and commercialism, underlining the complexities of contemporary Christian music.