[CobaltBlue]

Your theory doesn't explain rap music, polka music, or velvet Elvis paintings.

[inquest]

On the other hand, his theory might help to explain why major chords produce one emotional response in every culture, whereas minor chords produce a very different response.

[exmarine]

Your theory doesn't explain rap music, polka music, or velvet Elvis paintings.

Hahaha - Elvis? For one thing, these are man-made and humans' sense of beauty can be quite warped and debased. As an example, there was that crucifix in a bucket of urine that someone called "art". A sunset or a starry night is not manmade. However, music does use physics and mathematics that have been created by God. When used properly, music can be quite moving to the human soul, e.g. worship music to a Christian.

[js1138]

Your theory doesn't explain rap music, polka music, or velvet Elvis paintings.

Or Jerry Lewis movies. Nor does it explain why I have to stop whatever I'm doing when I hear the Pachelbel Canon, while most people around me don't even notice it.