Crucifixus from Mass in B Minor by J.S. Bach (1685 - 1750)

As I mentioned in my weekly writing response to the Mass in B minor DVD we watched in class, I find this piece very inspiring and moving.  I wanted to write a listening log about it in order to explore further what about this piece touches me so much.  I notice that I am often more moved by music that is primarily in the minor, than the major.  I wonder if I am unique in this, or if it is some kind of universal human trait.  It's not that I don't like music in the major keys, or anything along those lines, it's just that it lacks the emotive power to move me.  When I hear this piece, if I am alone, it almost brings me to tears.  I am talking about something beyond the meaning of the lyrics - I am not even really listening to the words right now - but something inherent in this modality and chord progression that makes me feel like everything is going to be okay.  I know I am sort of rambling right now, but that's what the purpose of this entry is supposed to be.  I am trying to figure out what makes me connect to this kind of music.  I may have to do some research on the subject, because I am not really sure if I have an answer.  First, I need to see if others feel the same way about slow, minor, somber movements.  If they feel this deep breath feeling.  If there are others feeling what I am feeling, then it will be worth finding out why.  Then, perhaps someday, I will be able to write something that makes other people feel the way I feel when I hear this music.  I have now listened to three versions, and all of them are beautiful and are effecting me the same way.