Comment on We like music because our brains crave pattern recognition.
Electric_Druid@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Musician here. This is definitely true, BUT interest can also come from subversion of those expectations. Can be seen in prog music, math rock, funk, etc
Krudler@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Exactly. Good music never ever goes where you expect and should always suspend the listener in a delightful unease.