Posted by Does being able to play music help men in the pursuit of women? We at Highest 5 decided to consult our expert panel and have them hash it out in an intellectual battle royale to finally resolve this age old question.
Tom States:
I argue that music was invented for the sole purpose of bedding women. Historically, musicians have been some of the most prolific lovers and it stands to reason that music has a particular affect on women. What is it that women find so attractive about men who play music? Well I postulate the following: Firstly, women appreciate the dedication and time it takes to learn how to play an instrument. Playing an instrument properly may not be the hardest thing in the world, but to someone who is musically challenged playing guitar is tantamount to rocket science. This will garner quite a bit of respect. Secondly, being musical implies a sense of rhythm which, in my opinion, subconsciously translates sexually in some way to women. Finally, it exhibits creativity and sensitivity. These are great qualities to pretend to have as women seem to like them.
Dan Says:
Women are creatures of emotion, and nothing plays the emotional heart strings of these fascinating creatures like a musician’s fingers playing the strings of an acoustic guitar. As men we tend to hide our emotions under several layers of ego and cheese, so any outward signs that we feel anything at all, any manifestations that we are not in fact robots seems to magically melt hearts and remove clothing. Women are nurturing by nature, so when a man exposes his inner soul through music women feel compelled to mend his broken wing. This technique is so effective that you don’t even have to be the one creating the music. After a glass of wine or two, a candle, or if not a candle at the very least a dimmer switch, simply whisper the words “This is how you make me feel,” hit play on the stereo, and let the wing mending begin.
Simon Adds:
Whoever’s playing the music is immediately the most important person in the room, and in most cases, whoever’s singing is the most important person in the band. With all the evolutionary value attributed to music as a source of joy, comfort, solidarity and much more (must read Daniel J. Levitin’s The World in Six Songs for fascinating depth on this and more), a cloud of biological fitness surrounds the musician, leaving the rest of the room’s guys jealous and angry. That’s why I took up the guitar! I’ve played live only a few times, and badly at that, but the effects on the opposite sex were shocking, undeniable, most encouraging. Note: in most cases, the more of an impression of an arrogant cock you give off, the greater the response. Sad but true. Forget buying a diamond bracelet – just play music!
While I’d disagree with Tom to say that music serves a lot more than bedding women, all the other conferred benefits can technically apply to romantic pursuit as well, I suppose.
I’d also add to Dan’s point about the emotional effects of a musician’s playing fingers that overt displayed dexterity can go a long way in a woman’s imagination, too. So not just emotional thinking, but rational conclusions, too.
Mary Concludes:
That which is unknown is often most desirable, so yes, the person playing the music in a setting where no one else can, will certainly have more sex appeal, and even lead to some girls getting their panties in a twist, as was the case for Simon. However, being a musically inclined woman, who has grown up playing different instruments, I have become quite a tough critic and judge of these often transparent attempts to be wooed through song. You really do have to know how to play your instrument and you can’t be as obvious as to break out in Dave Matthews “Crash”. But I would have to agree with Dan’s point that the very fact that men do tend to hide their emotions under, quite rightly, “several layers of ego and cheese” a well played instrument will definitely give you some head way toward the sack. As for Tom’s postulation about music being invented for the sole purpose of bedding women, well, that just discounts so many important characteristics of the pure pleasures of music, which I often find better enjoyed alone anyway.
