When people search for music, they are not only looking for a genre or a mood, they are looking to be transported into a particular mental and emotional space. Genre labels and mood tags collapse a rich, multidimensional listening experience into words that cannot entirely capture how a track actually makes someone feel. By studying how listeners perceive sound, mentally group music, and experience immersion and personal meaning, recommendation systems can move beyond keywords and help people find exactly what they’re seeking, with less effort and more satisfaction.