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Ben Ratliff explains that closeness is not only two artist harmonizing, it is more than that. The idea of closeness is the ability of two or more artist or musical elements to coordinate with each other perfectly. This element is difficult to achieve because it must be executed perfectly in order for it to work. The voices or instruments must work hand in hand to create the melody that they want the audience to hear. Ratliff also states that closeness is an element that is hard to identify because it is not physical. The only way to identify it is by hearing it and by the effect it leaves on you. Ratliff says that closeness "gives the listener a secure, jacketed feeling". This feeling should be evident when closeness is executed properly. Overall, closeness is not a simple task that can be created by any two artist, it is a pure element of coordination that brings emotion to the music that is being herd.

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Ratliff's Playlist:Mi Camino by Pedro Luis Ferrer ft Lena Ferrer

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Ratliff's Playlist:Mi Camino by Pedro Luis Ferrer ft Lena Ferrer

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Ratliff wrote about how Pedro Luis Ferrer has worked with his daughter Lena Ferrer in many of his songs. He states that "they space themselves apart with a lot of major and minor thirds, nothing too unusual as on "Mi Camino" but their great breathing together closeness reveals itself to you through real time fusing". The way Ferrer and his daughter can perfect the art of singing together brings a great element to the music. Their voices fit together perfectly which is how closeness is supposed to be.

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Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment Mi Camino · Pedro Luis Ferrer Rústico ℗ 2005 Escondida Music Released on: 2013-07-22 Associated Performer: Pedro Luis Ferrer Composer, Producer: Not Documented Auto-generated by YouTube.

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Musical Example: Elastic Heart by Sia Ft The Weeknd

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Musical Example: Elastic Heart by Sia Ft The Weeknd

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In this song, Sia and The Weeknd collaborate with each other to create closeness in the song. the song starts off with Sia singing her verse alone. Then, The Weeknd sings the second verse. Finally, at the end of the song, both artist come together and harmonize together. They sing together and help each other create an amazing melody with their voices. This shows closeness because the way both artist work together and sing perfectly with each other is unique and special.

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Sia - Elastic Heart (Audio) ft. The Weeknd & Diplo

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Download '1000 Forms of Fear' and get "Elastic Heart": http://goo.gl/5cSMuw Listen to the "1000 Forms of Fear" FULL ALBUM: http://goo.gl/aeJaKM Subscribe to Sia: http://siamusic.net http://youtube.com/sia http://facebook.com/siamusic http://twitter.com/sia http://siaselfie.com Music video by Sia performing Chandelier. (C) 2014 Monkey Puzzle Records, under exclusive license to RCA Records.

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I agree with Ratliff's explanation of the musical element of closeness. When two artist are able to connect with each other and create an amazing piece of music, the audience is left with an amazing feeling like no other. Music is about being connected to the music so closeness is the key to great music.

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"When musicians create a functional counterpoint or rhythmic pocket, or when singers sing harmony correctly, without falling off pitch, that's one kind of achievement; but when two musicians of any kind are synchronizing on the surface levels and the deeper ones, too, that's something else. It's often what makes a good performance great, and what makes a certain kind of listening experience great."
-Ben Ratliff "Every Song Ever"

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"Closeness is developed over time, and its value to the ear is absolute."
-Ben Ratliff "Every Song Ever"

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"But the sound of closeness--Two or more musicians, or musical elements, acting in the purest coordination--tends to escape us because we can't see it.
-Ben Ratliff "Every Song Ever"