# Musical Emotions Explained **Opening (not a real abstract):** Musical Emotions Explained is a magnificent publication that has been painstakingly researched to illuminate the many, varied ways music can express and arouse emotions. It provides the most authoritative single authored text on the topic so far. As a highly readable and informative publication, it superbly unlocks the secrets of musical affect for experienced researchers through to lay readers alike. —​Gary E. McPherson, Ormond Chair of Music and Director, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Australia Anyone who wants to understand more about the most essential quality of music—​its ability to move us—​needs to read this book. Juslin’s writing is gripping and thoughtful as he takes us on a journey through the latest research on this most interesting intersection between science and art. —​Daniel J. Levitin, Author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The World in Six Songs **Authors:** [[Patrik N. Juslin]]