How to Make a Sad Song

The video explores how music can evoke sadness, using the example of a commercial featuring Sarah McLachlan's song 'Angel'. It discusses musical techniques like minor chords, slow tempo, and descending lines that contribute to a sad sound. The video also examines the role of visuals in shaping emotional responses to music and introduces concepts like mirror neurons and emotional contagion. Finally, it demonstrates how to combine these elements to create a sad song.

What are mirror neurons and how might they relate to emotional responses to music?

What is emotional contagion and how does it affect our feelings when listening to sad music?

In what ways can the experience of sadness be expressed through musical composition?