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Deaf
Written
and moderated by Adrienne Gusoff
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Dear
Babe:
While I like my music collection, I have to admit, most
of the CD's I own are not conducive to love-making. I'd like
to have some music that's seductive and mellow. I guess jazz
or classical would be the way to go, but I'm totally clueless
about this kind of music. What would you suggest?
-Tone Deaf
Dear Tone Deaf:
The perfect music is an absolute necessity when it comes to creating
a romantic atmosphere. Few babes get hot listening to "Ferlin
Husky's Greatest Hits" or "Leonard Nimoy Does Dion." Still,
there's a wide range of notions about just what perfect love-making
music is. The only way to find out what works for you
is to take some suggestions and listen for yourself.
Generally, it's best to avoid music with words (or at least words
you and your partner can understand) as they can be distracting in
the heat of passion. Also, stay away from music with a driving
beat unless that pounding rhythm is perfectly timed. It can be disastrous.
While I'm sure many people swear by jazz or classical, they're
not my first choice. (I've got eclectic tastes.)
Personally, I'd vote for any one of the three albums by a group
called Ghazal (on the Shanachie label.)
Three performers -- an Indian sitarist, a Persian kamancheh
player and an Indian tabla player create sensuous, impressionistic
improvisations which are uniquely suited to romance. ("Ghazal"
is a Persian love poem.) Check out, also, Omar Faruk
Tekbilek, a Turkish musician. Just about any of
his albums are suitable for romance, though in my opinion, "Whirling"
(Celestial Harmonies) is the best. Any of these CDs should be
readily available in major record stores. I have yet to
play any of these for anyone who didn't love them.
I haven't listened to jazz in many, many years so I'm not very hip
on what's current. When I did listen, however, it was to George
Winston, Passport, Keith Jarrett. Any of their music would
be great in the bedroom. And though I enjoy classical music,
I've never found it particularly arousing, sexually.
How about we put it up for a vote? Let's hear from other readers.
What are your top three favorite albums to create a romantic atmosphere
and/or listen to when making love?
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