Music when you come to think about it is an interesting phenomenon. It is artificial, in that it is made by human beings, if we are to limit our discussion to the kind of music that is bought and sold. Natural music would be the wind in the trees and, perhaps, music made by other animals like birds. Its provenance is likely the reproduction of natural music generated by birdlife. Sounds are the vibrations travelling through the air or through another medium. Music is an arrangement or order of sounds which, usually, form a recognisable pattern. Ideas about what is music and what is, mere, noise have evolved over time. Music to munch to is about whether these sounds enhance the experience of consuming food.
Musical Accompaniments to Dining
Do you like to dine to a musical accompaniment? Or do you prefer the silence and the sounds of your own mastication? What aids your digestion and, perhaps, complements your appetite? Personally, I do not like to eat to busy music, unless I am out with friends and the focus is more on having a good time with companions. For some, eating is like love making. A friend once told me that if you want to know how a man makes love, just, watch him eat. Many men eat too quickly, gobbling rather than taking the time to savour the meal. This, however, is a discussion for another time.
Sounds that Tantalise but Do Not Monopolise
Music adds to both the cooking and eating experiences in my opinion. As someone who made their living as a chef for a period of time and still enjoys preparing food at home, I value the musical accompaniment because cooking can be like a dance. Getting back to my preference for music without too much going on, I think that clear space has its place in great music. It is like a good conversation, there must be room for listening. Ambient music is much like a soft landing due to a rubber surface making a potential catastrophe into a gentle moment. Music to munch to is best served by sounds that tantalise but do not monopolise.
Melding & Morphing into True Art
Do you play music when you make love? Or do you prefer the organic sounds of your own bump and grind? Music can encourage the inhibited and assist with rhythmic intensity. In the same way music to munch to can complement the savouring of superb tastes and textures within the mouth. All our senses are linked within our bodies and it can be a symphony of experiences melding and morphing into true art.