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What is the music we listen to without emotions or feelings connected to it?
Transmission in my own words takes an emotional form through many genres of music. It holds a specific power that does wonders not only for the artist(s) but for the listener(s) as well.  I can say that I highly agree with the argument Ratliff is trying to make regarding transmission. He argues that it is an act of emotions that portray moods within a song whether it be a happy or sad one. There is always a story behind the artist and there music.  He basically explains that without emotions, transmission cannot happen. "Emotional attachment" as Ratliff explains should be the foundation that connects the artist/music and the listener.
In essence, transmission is a good musical element that connects us to every musical genre out their. Ratliff does a great job at pointing out transmission in every song that he reviews in chapter 4 of the book in detail.

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"We needto attach emotional descriptions to music in order to contain it, fix it, tag it, draw it's boundaries, know what use it has, and remeber how to find it."

~ (Ratliff,54)

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http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/hady-and-yaser-and-the-rest/images/16430381/title/soul-music-photo

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Where do I start with this song? Such a warm and peaceful emotion that embraces courage, bravery, and hope. This song , outside of Ratliff's playlist is exemplifies the musical element of transmission very well and it is very powerful. The emotions that are illustrated within this song. The beautiful story that it tells is amazing. The artist goes above and beyond.

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Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All (Official 4K Video)

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"Giving more than you need to is an act of transmission. So is exposing doubt through music, admitting that we don't have the answers or the plan, writing words embodying that lack of a plan, singing in a way that embodies those words."

~ (Ratliff,55)

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This musical example inside of Ratliff's playlist exemplifies the musical element of transmission by its feeling of happiness in the "summer." This feel good emotion allows for the listener to connect quite quickly with the artist. The artist(s) mention the name "Jasmine" as if to signify a love found in the summertime followed by the expression of that love to that person."

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Song: Summer Breeze Composed by: The Isley Brothers The original song was composed by Seals and Croft The Isley Brothers took the song and made their own version.

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http://wallpaperdj.com/view-music_for_the_soul-1280x1024.html

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https://psychloneblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/26/sad-happy-angryscared-miserable-oh-the-emotions/

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"But there is an extreme form of emotion in music that transcends specific moods. I'll call it a state of transmission."

~ (Ratliff,54)