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"two or more musicians, or musical elements, acting in the purest coordination"

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In the fourteenth chapter of the novel, Every Song Ever written by Ben Ratliff, he explores the ideas and context of what closeness means and how it impacts music. Closeness, as explored in this chapter, is described as elements in music working together in coordination rather than contrast. I agree with what Ratliff has to say on what closeness is and how artists use it to create a more intimate relationship between them and their listeners. It is not about two elements contradicting each other but rather working together in harmony.

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closeness in music creates a more intimate way of listening

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In Simons and Garfunkel's song “Bookends” the acoustic guitar working in harmony with their voices instead of contradicting it blends together smoothly. Their voices mixed with the guitar is what creates that inmate and active listening with the listener.

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In Jimmy Reeds infamous “Little Rain” its mentioned in the chapter that Reed's voice is not the most stable thing but when it is merged with “Phillips drums and Reed’s guitar, hands, and voice,”creates that perfect sound.

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"Sometimes the closeness of two musicians within a band is what makes the band capable of moving beyond normal limits." 

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"Sometimes the closeness of two musicians within a band is what makes the band capable of moving beyond normal limits." 

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-Ben Ratliff

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"Closeness is developed over time, and its value to the ear is absolute." 

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"Closeness is developed over time, and its value to the ear is absolute." 

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-Ben Ratliff