What sonic qualities connects to you deeply and emotionally?

The passion imbued by the artist I think goes a long way in bringing tears to my eyes. By way of example, Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland. Pretty tune, pretty voice, Ho Hum! Now that same song sung by Eva Cassidy. The power and the passion  she brings to this song is incomparable and moves me greatly as no others do.  And so it goes. :-) 

Rhythm & Pace and midrange bloom.

Bass that shakes the windows.

ambient envelopment, no matter the music.

Music that resonates to my tastes. Different kind of instruments or vocals are of no specific importance in my favoring one kind of music over another. As long as the music moves me, I don't think about why I like it. It's more of a connection of the soul, not a study of why.