Good music will complement your meal
Oct 31, 2006
MUSIC has for years been referred to as ‘food of the soul’, but recent research analyses from the University of Kent in the UK, show that music and food are complementary. Music has been said to have a strong impact on people and food.
By Roger Mugisha
MUSIC has for years been referred to as ‘food of the soul’, but recent research analyses from the University of Kent in the UK, show that music and food are complementary. Music has been said to have a strong impact on people and food.
Various signs of the marriage between food and music have been traced to the Bible.
“King Saul always insisted that young David plays the flute for him during meals and in times of distress.
The talented artist, strumming away with melodic tunes brought tranquility to the king and enabled him enjoy his meals better,†explained Kwashie Gbedemah, the food and beverages director of Sheraton Hotel.
It is with this background that some of the worthy restaurants in Kampala have employed the skills of musicians during meals. A step into the Sheraton lobby will have you catch a sight of a giant piano in the middle of the Park Square eatery because of the soothing music.
The research emphasised that jazz or classical music instead of hip-hop or rap music was ideal.
“Besides being romantic, I am always drawn to soft music playing in the background.
After a long day at work, it is nice to listen to some soft Jazz or a piano playing during dinner, just as long as it isn’t too loud,†said David Katumwa as he enjoyed a cappuccino at the Rhino Pub, recently.
The Sheraton has introduced a new Bulgarian band – Moon Vision that plays six days a week and plays genres like jazz, rock, blues, soul, pop, flutes and some karaoke.
With heads swinging away and guest’s feet tapping to the tunes being played, it was evident that wine and nibbles went down easily.
At the Grand Imperial Hotel, their popular Coffee Terrace is filled up every evening. And you know what! The next thing to notice are the frequent movements of the waiters.
At Africana, they too have a piano and a band that alternates days during the week.
Zahra Rashid, the public relations manager stressed that music and food make a remarkable combination.
“For the couples, they are often seen singing for each other as they feed themselves. Likewise, our business clients too relax more with music playing in the background and in due course sagging in their seats,†she added.
However, while band and piano music has taken centre stage during meals and during functions, we still cannot overlook the power of streamed or piped music.
At Kyber Pass, an Indian restaurant on Speke Hotel, simple music plays at a low tone to allow conversations among guests.
MUSIC has for years been referred to as ‘food of the soul’, but recent research analyses from the University of Kent in the UK, show that music and food are complementary. Music has been said to have a strong impact on people and food.
Various signs of the marriage between food and music have been traced to the Bible.
“King Saul always insisted that young David plays the flute for him during meals and in times of distress.
The talented artist, strumming away with melodic tunes brought tranquility to the king and enabled him enjoy his meals better,†explained Kwashie Gbedemah, the food and beverages director of Sheraton Hotel.
It is with this background that some of the worthy restaurants in Kampala have employed the skills of musicians during meals. A step into the Sheraton lobby will have you catch a sight of a giant piano in the middle of the Park Square eatery because of the soothing music.
The research emphasised that jazz or classical music instead of hip-hop or rap music was ideal.
“Besides being romantic, I am always drawn to soft music playing in the background.
After a long day at work, it is nice to listen to some soft Jazz or a piano playing during dinner, just as long as it isn’t too loud,†said David Katumwa as he enjoyed a cappuccino at the Rhino Pub, recently.
The Sheraton has introduced a new Bulgarian band – Moon Vision that plays six days a week and plays genres like jazz, rock, blues, soul, pop, flutes and some karaoke.
With heads swinging away and guest’s feet tapping to the tunes being played, it was evident that wine and nibbles went down easily.
At the Grand Imperial Hotel, their popular Coffee Terrace is filled up every evening. And you know what! The next thing to notice are the frequent movements of the waiters.
At Africana, they too have a piano and a band that alternates days during the week.
Zahra Rashid, the public relations manager stressed that music and food make a remarkable combination.
“For the couples, they are often seen singing for each other as they feed themselves. Likewise, our business clients too relax more with music playing in the background and in due course sagging in their seats,†she added.
However, while band and piano music has taken centre stage during meals and during functions, we still cannot overlook the power of streamed or piped music.
At Kyber Pass, an Indian restaurant on Speke Hotel, simple music plays at a low tone to allow conversations among guests.