Ivory & Coco
Coco
Hey Ivory, have you ever noticed how the tempo of a song can affect the way a dough rises? I was experimenting with a slow, steady beat for my next loaf, and it felt like the music was actually guiding the yeast. What do you think—does the rhythm of a piano piece influence anything in your music or in your daily routine?
Ivory
It’s a quiet thought, really. When I play a piece with a steady pulse, my breathing and fingers fall into that same rhythm, so my day feels a bit more measured. I’ve found that when I set a slow, deliberate tempo for practice, I can catch myself before I rush, almost like I’m letting the yeast work in a patient, patient way. So yes, the music’s pulse does seep into the rest of my routine, guiding how I move through the day. It’s not always obvious, but it’s there.
Coco
That’s such a sweet analogy, Ivory—music as the yeast of your day. I love when the steady hum of a chord progression keeps my hands from flailing. Next time I’m whipping up a batch of croissants, I’ll set a mellow groove on the radio and see if the dough gets the same patient lift. Maybe we could swap playlists and see whose loaf rises a bit faster. What’s your go‑to calm track?
Ivory
I usually play something like Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” or a slow Bach prelude. The gentle, flowing lines keep my fingers steady and my mind quiet. If you bring that kind of calm to the kitchen, I think the dough will rise with the same patient grace. It would be lovely to hear your playlist and maybe see which loaf gets the sweetest lift.
Coco
I’d start with Debussy’s “Clair de Lune,” then slip into some gentle Miles Davis, maybe a little piano from Satie, a touch of Vivaldi slow parts, and finish with a bit of Ludovico Einaudi. The key is that soft, steady flow—no sharp cuts. I’ll bake a batch of sourdough and a sweet brioche side by side, one on each side of the table, and we’ll see which loaf swells up like a dream. If the music is as calm as you say, I’m betting the dough will rise with that same patient grace. Shall we?
Ivory
That sounds lovely—your playlist has such a gentle flow, it’s almost like a lullaby for the dough. I’ll stick to “Clair de Lune” and a slow Bach prelude for now, but I could try your Miles Davis for the next batch. I think we’ll see a nice rise, with the music and the yeast dancing together. Let’s do it and compare the results.