Gop Cast 127 - Ponkan by Gop Tun

The ability that fruits hold to become allegories for pretty much anything humans do seems to be endless. Probably because their inherent qualities invite almost all of our sensory devices to experience what they have to offer, hence serving as rich metaphors for what we strive to do best with our innermost energies. Sources of both nourishment and pleasure, they are nearly ubiquitous in how we experience the world around us and mobilise a gamut of our faculties in order to be perceived. However, while we can smell, taste, touch and see the qualities of any pome, the very sense that provides the leitmotif for the artform we elevate through this series plays a minor role in our enjoyment of these gifts from nature. We all can certainly agree that 'hearing produce' is an outlandish notion as much as it is a rather unattainable proposition, but one that comes to fruition when we listen to the wonderful palette of sounds created by this aptly named artist we are honoured to guest. A gifted producer and careful selector, Ponkan is part of the extended family we keep and has contributed with his many talents to the aural abundance we boast. And what we have in this episode is a feast for each of our senses: a juicy mix filled with delicious textures that exudes a festive aroma aimed at pleasing our ears as much as our bodies. Still, one could ask where sight plays a part in this whole affair, sadly ignoring the wonderfully fitting layout and this accompanying text. We can only hope it all comes together and the latter doesn't get in the way of anyone's enjoyment of such a delightful offering.