How does music influence gastronomy?

Discover the secret of the musical atmosphere of My Way Restaurant, and learn the keys to understanding the inseparable relationship between music and gastronomy.
My Way Music Gastronomy

Why do we like to liven up our meals with a good music playlist? Where does this relationship between music and gastronomy come from? Incredible as it may seem, this is not a current trend.

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From Ancient Greece to the present day

History Music Gastronomy

In the times of Dionysus god, in Ancient Greece, meals were enlivened with live music. This tradition was followed by later civilizations such as the Roman Empire, at medieval banquets, and reached its peak during the 18th century.

However, by the 20th century, this trend was on decline. The reason: the rush. The emergence of fast food gradually banished live music in favor of piped music played through loudspeakers.

Scientific basis of the relationship between music and gastronomy

What is the relationship between what we eat and the music we listen to? This question has been analyzed by different scientific studies. We highlight 3 of them:

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A study done by Arkansas University found that different musical styles influence the way we eat.

For example, jazz music provokes more appetite during a meal than hip hop. Why is that?

Because ambient music with a slow, leisurely tempo makes us enjoy every bite and prolongs all food sensations.

In the same line, a study done by Psychological Reports showed that in relaxed environments diners we eat lower calorie foods, while we eat more when the environment is energetic and stimulating.

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Finally, the scientist and otolaryngologist Thomas Hummel found the reason for this relationship.

According to him, the reason lies into emotions, as people are happy when they listen to a consonant rhythm and harmony music (such as jazz or classical music).

When we eat and/or listen to music, the same brain areas are activated, the ones that give us pleasure and reward.

Performing these actions triggers our brain to release dopamine, serotonin and endorphins, vital neurotransmitters for regulating our mood.

Choose your dinner music wisely

Human beings are capable of remembering life moments just by listening to a melody. In this way, the restaurant music ambient can directly affect the diner’s positive memory of a gastronomic experience.

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In conclusion, the music you choose for your evening is the key to success. Choose according to the menu’s type or the objective, and you will succeed.

Enjoy an exquisite gastronomic and musical atmosphere in our restaurant.

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