Optimistic songs intertwined with nostalgic notes – that’s what you could call Ed Sheeran and U2, who, according to research, can make fans feel happy with their music. Using metaphors that evoke happy, carefree moments in life makes their songs especially close to their listeners.
Ed Sheeran and U2 will make you smile. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion – not necessarily
In turn, artists whose listening does not result in particular joy are, according to the adopted algorithm, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Several rock music legends also made the list. Listeners are said to be least happy when they listen to Nirvana or Metallica. It was different with a slightly lighter repertoire – the music of Led Zeppelin was in the middle of the list of performers who provide fans with endorphins.
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Some artists make their fans feel down, whether they evoke feelings of grief, melancholy or deep sadness in their lyrics. Panic! At the Disco. The group’s music itself sounds rather upbeat, but the lyrics were found to be particularly depressing.
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Interestingly, the fact that the music is inspired by real events in the lives of the artists adds sadness to the songs. An excellent example is Chester Bennington, singer of Linkin Park, who in his songs evokes the pain resulting from personal experiences, or Britney Spears, whose experiences we saw on the headlines and heard in the lyrics of songs.
Emotions are often emphasized by the performer’s unique voice. Sadness in the hearts of fans is aroused, for example, by the unusual key of Halsey. In turn, the least sadness in their fans is caused by artists such as Dua Lipa, Pink or Camila Cabello.
What emotions do individual performers evoke in listeners? We have the test results
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are the artists who not only rule the list of the least joyful, but also start the list of artists whose work causes the most anger. Both artists speak a completely new language in the male-dominated rap scene.
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The top 10 also included brawny rappers – Eminem, Kanye West and Travis Scott. There were also sharper sounds that automatically evoke strong feelings. The list includes Guns N’ Roses and Metallica.
On the other side of the coin lies Katy Perry, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande. The singers are very charismatic and lively, but they are among those whose work evokes the least anger.
There are also artists who specialize in lyrics that facilitate the expression of love. Studies show that women can express love through music better than men. The top ten artists who evoke the emotions of love most effectively are women. The first three places are taken by Demi Lovato, Katie Perry and Dua Lipa.
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The analysis involved 200,000 popular posts and comments in Reddit fan communities, covering 92 popular artists and music bands. Between 150 and 200 posts about each artist were analysed, entries contained between 300 and 4000 comments. The resulting list included artists active in the last 40 years representing various musical genres.
Source: Gazeta
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