The sound of the electric, amplification and emotions

dsouza said:
Do you think it's possible to create extreme states of emotions in people who normally don't act surprised, being brough to tears like crying etc simply by hearing the sound of the electric guitar through louder amplification, even if there are no lyrics?

I was wondering if some types of musical solos could have a profound effect on emotions if amplication is turned up loud enough.

For example on the radio I don't feel these emotions but through a cranked amp I would. Why?
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Been a rock guitar player my entire life. And like all of us, I love the sound and feel of a cranked amp.
But from an 'emotion' perspective, I have had much with the physical connection to an acoustic guitar. It has only been the case for the past few years, but I've purchased a few high end acoustics that just please me every time I pick the up and strum. The character, woodiness, warmth, tone...whatever you want to call it. I truly feel better when playing one. I connect much more with an acoustic than I do my cranked up Marshall rig with 4x12s.
 
dsouza said:
Do you think it's possible to create extreme states of emotions in people who normally don't act surprised, being brough to tears like crying etc simply by hearing the sound of the electric guitar through louder amplification, even if there are no lyrics?

I was wondering if some types of musical solos could have a profound effect on emotions if amplication is turned up loud enough.

For example on the radio I don't feel these emotions but through a cranked amp I would. Why?
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Why?

Physical pain and fear of hearing loss can lead to expressing our emotions. :)

Actually, my thought is that humans react to our "nads" being pumped by the physical pressure waves coming from a speaker or big drums. We react to powerful rhythms, possibly from some long-ago tribal or herd instinct; I remember the Matrix 2 Reloaded "Zion Dance Scene" which, even at low volume, is driving and incredibly engaging. I have spent days and days at pow-wows doing photography and letting the drummers and singers put me in a different place; It turns into a spiritual experience.
 
Greg Ferguson said:
Why?

Physical pain and fear of hearing loss can lead to expressing our emotions. :)

Actually, my thought is that humans react to our "nads" being pumped by the physical pressure waves coming from a speaker or big drums. We react to powerful rhythms, possibly from some long-ago tribal or herd instinct; I remember the Matrix 2 Reloaded "Zion Dance Scene" which, even at low volume, is driving and incredibly engaging. I have spent days and days at pow-wows doing photography and letting the drummers and singers put me in a different place; It turns into a spiritual experience.
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There have been military experiments using very low frequencies to alter the emotional state of large groups of people...
 
Personally, the sound of a Hammond into a Leslie can generate a pretty intense emotional feeling. Also this one is pretty good for vocal and guitar emotion:
These guys are putting the hearts into the music, you can just see, and they share it with us. Pretty cool.
 
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