This isn’t a new thing, of course. Classical music has been similarly employed for some time around the country, including in Dayton. Officials say they see crime complaints drop when Vivaldi is in the air. As someone who likes and listens to all kinds of music, from Snoop to Scarlatti, it strikes me as a little sad that something that I associate with intelligence and joy can be such a caustic scourge to someone else.
Ah, well. No accounting for taste, as they say. And I think I do know what Mozart would say.
So, whichever tunes or genres you enjoy, here’s hoping you have a splendid day cranking them up. Maestro!
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