Anatomy of a Tear-Jerker

Why does Adele’s “Someone Like You” make everyone cry? Science has found the formula. The Wall Street Journal’s Michaeleen Doucleff writes: “What explains the magic of Adele’s song? Though personal experience and culture play into individual reactions, researchers have found that certain features of music are consistently associated with producing strong emotions in listeners. Combined with heartfelt lyrics and a powerhouse voice, these structures can send reward signals to our brains that rival any other pleasure.”

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