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Why do you love your favorite songs? | Scarlet Keys (re-release)

April 15, 2026 21:27 4.4 MB ( 16.29 MB less) Downloads: 0

Songs are the soundtrack of our lives. But why exactly do they make us feel the way they do? Songwriter Scarlet Keys sits down at a piano to deconstruct the tools musicians use to make a melody unforgettable — from tone and repetition to lyrics and chords — and sheds light on music's ability to transform moments into memories.


This talk originally aired in 2024.

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