Music & Memory:

The other day in seminar we were talking about music and memory. Specifically Swann’s “true feelings” towards Odette and if he only loves her because the memory of Vinteuil’s sonata is associated with her. This conversation struck a quick thought about pregnancy and music. I remember being in my first trimester with my son, and being told to play classical music close to my belly for him to hear because it will stimulate his brain and he’ll be “smarter”. Another time in Seminar, I think it was Kekoa that mentioned that liking classical music is something that you have to learn to enjoy. Well from experience, I have always loved music. My parents exposed me to all types of music from womb, to birth and so on. I am doing the same thing for Roman. I think because I played music for him since before he was born and play it when he goes to sleep, in the  car etc.  is why he relates to it so well. He will hear the bass, or the repetitive lyrics and begin singing and dancing. I don’t think he necessarily  knows what the song is saying, but its something he remembers from when he’s asleep.