APAD: "If music be the food of love, play on"

Source: William Shakespeare

"In his play Twelfth Night, Shakespeare wrote the line "if music be the food of love, play on" as a metaphor for the power of music to nourish and sustain romantic feelings. This statement is spoken by the character Duke Orsino, who is hopelessly in love with the Countess Olivia. He expresses his desire for music to continue playing, as it helps to keep his love for Olivia alive.

This line also suggests that music has the ability to intensify and amplify emotions, particularly those of love. It highlights the idea that music has a profound effect on the human heart and can evoke strong feelings and desires. Shakespeare's use of this metaphor highlights the importance of music in the realm of love and its ability to bring people together."

- Parker Parker (https://www.quora.com/profile/Parker-Parker-201)

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This reminded me of a "food of love" music event.  It was on Nov 30, 2010, we attended a beautiful and moving tour concert by Leonard Cohen, one of our favourite musicians. The next day, I wrote to an old friend in Ottawa who was an arts freelance journalist: "It was a packed and very very enjoyable three and half hours.  Although Cohen often joked that he made a better living after adding music to his poems, it really felt like a magical moment when he recited one of his poems before singing.  Once a poet, always a poet, especially with his golden voice - tres bon!"

So, my friends, I added here the song "Suzanne" from Leonard Cohen (with two moving comments below it) for you as the food of love to play on.  Wish you all a happy and relaxed weekend!

 

 

"In the early 60', I was in school in Charleston and met a German sailor. He took me to a music store and bought me this Album. 50 years later, we still write letters to each other. When I listen to this, I am 20 again."

- @susandurell9986

 

"I remember watching a documentary about a homeless man from Montreal who knew Leonard Cohen. This man ended up in Vancouver, and ultimately in a mental hospital. He needed cash for cigarettes or something, and told the nurses "please call my friend Leonard Cohen and ask him to send me some money". The nurses probably thought he was lying, but they called anyway. Leonard sent this guy some money! Not only was he (cohen) a millionaire songwriter, but he had a huge heart, befriending someone who most of us wouldn't give a minute to. Thank you Leonard Cohen. You were a beautiful soul."

- @zeusvalentine