The *Taste* of Music

[ApolloFC]

Thought this would be interesting to share.

From the science section of The Guardian:

Have you ever wondered what music tastes like? If you had a case of musical synaesthesia then you might know. But for those unlucky enough not to have this rare neurological condition, Professor Funk demonstrates just what the "Imperial March" from Star Wars might taste like.

Synaesthesia, which is an unusual neurological link between two distinct sensory or cognitive pathways, has a variety of forms. The most common form is where letters or numbers have an inherent colour. The musical form is very rare, but as Professor Funk mentioned, there is at least one person who does enjoy this altered perception of the world. You are invited to read a little more about the musical synaesthete mentioned in the video.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/punctuated-equilibrium/2011/mar/02/1

 

[OrbWeaver]

I know a couple people who have auditory/visual synaesthesia. They enjoy it. Of course, seeing music as color is probably less traumatizing than experiencing music as taste.

 

[Corsair]

Any time synesthesia comes up on youtube, tons of people will then pretend to possess the condition.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

I knew someone with this who said they saw colors when they heard anything. Even when someone was speaking.

 

[AngraRULES]

I knew someone with this who said they saw colors when they heard anything. Even when someone was speaking.

Sure that wasn't acid?