Yes .... definitely !

Soft music...a dim candle lit room all add to the experience...free beer is always appreciated as well..LOL.  As far as type of music...really makes little difference to me. It seems however, the music should reflect the lady's taste and style.   Maybe avoid Christian  Contempoary or Gosple [ another LOL].

Re: Music during dates?

Definitely! I've always enjoyed learning and discovering the music that my companions enjoy. Get's me away from all my old hippie era tunes and the 80's music that take up most of my Ipod. LOL

I like Electronic/World like Sneaker Pimps, Mysteria, etc. Buddha Lounge kind of stuff. I have some cool mixes on my iPhone but I find most ladies don't have docking stations.

I have experienced both, with and without music. Now, let me say that with music is so much better and I think it is part of the GF experience. As far as what type of music, I leave this up to the lady. I want her to feel as comfortable as possible listening to her favourite type of music.

I bring my own

I have different playlists...for different activities  

I bring along a nice collection of Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern music, all instrumental. Some is great for massage, while some other pieces are extremely sensual, and can actually act as a driver for the action.

Delerium, Enigma, etc...

Re: Music during dates?

Yes, typically I prefer to use my own Itunes on the Mac, very eclectic, got some great responses from providers on the selection.  Makes it more fun and the total experience.

Re: Music during dates?

Absolutely!  When I have an outcall to a hotel with video jukebox I will always purchase it and play "The Doors Greatest Hits" album while a provider visits.  Wierd?  Maybe, but it adds an aura for me.  Especially if she does a slow striptease to it.  Whenever I hear "Come on Baby Light My Fire" I get instant wood.

I Fall in Love Too Easily - Shirley Horn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DapDCR9p0Fw

Abandoned Masquerade - Diana Krall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss668Ow8WtY

Shirley Horn Love For Sale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OeQ4HBtEug

April Barrows ~ Someone Else's Arms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cy86R30mXU

Charene Dawn - Petals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCPq-PRVICI

Of music as I have an eclectic taste in music and have know way of knowing what their idea of romantic music would be.  The age ranges make it impossible to know for sure.  Like, do you think a 50'ish dude would love Pantera as a 20'ish?  Or would a 20-30ish guy would dig some Robert Johnson blues?  Doubtful-you never know, which, is fun; but, for lackluster background TOTALLY female noises is the best music in my playlist

XXX-Giselle

We all have different tastes in music but for me a blathering announcer is a turnoff.  So, for me, any genre of uninterrupted music is better than my favorite radio station.