TED Talks Daily Why do you love your favorite songs? | Scarlet Keys
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Nov 29, 2024 
Scarlet Keys, a talented musician and professor at the Berkeley College of Music, breaks down the magic behind our favorite songs. She explains how songwriters use melody, tone, and repetition to evoke emotions and trigger nostalgia. Scarlet highlights the power of music to transform ordinary moments into lasting memories, while also addressing its role in navigating personal struggles and fostering resilience. With insights drawn from popular artists like Adele, she showcases how music connects us and inspires hope.
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Melody as Tone of Voice
- Melody is a song's tone of voice, conveying meaning beyond the lyrics.
- Notes have varying stability; some feel resolved, others crave resolution, impacting emotional effect.
Adele Example
- Scarlett Keyes uses Adele's "Someone Like You" to demonstrate melodic impact on emotion.
- By changing the melody, the song's meaning shifts from heartbreak to acceptance.
Chords and Mood
- Chords, combinations of notes, significantly influence a song's mood.
- Keyes demonstrates how different chords can alter the feeling of a lyric about a Snickers bar.