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as a musician and music listener i dismiss and dislike anything that gets in the way of the full frequency spectrum output of an instrument or band or orchestra
that being said i value my hearing.
so i weigh the consequences and comeout on the no plugs side.
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i guess it depends on how much live/loud music you listen to … but if you want to enjoy listening to music into your old age, i’d advise anyone to use earplugs!!
"Annastefka" wrote:"fasteddyclarke" wrote:Everything louder than everything else!Now if we are going by the last time I saw J and what others have said, this show may not be about "loud" Oh, it will be loud….. just not "I need to see a doctor tomorrow" loud. Just like condoms, I think ear plugs are stupid. They make me feel as if I have already lost my hearing. I wonder if others feel the same way about earplugs. I keep them in my pocket just in case, however they always end up in the dryer.
Whoa, off topic or what!
Last time I saw Motorhead I wore earplugs and was still stone deaf for two days afterwards. Without them, there probably would’ve been permanent damage (for instance, my ears haven’t stopped ringing from a Motorhead show back in ’99). So I wouldn’t poo-poo the notion of wearing earplugs in *every* case. Just don’t waste your time with those crappy foam ones — a good pair of rubber ones with built-in decibel filters protect your ears (except from Motorhead) and leave everything sounding nice and clear, even better sometimes if the sound is a bit ropey. You can find them at a good music shop, as they’re designed for musicians.
Yes, those rubber ear plugs you find in your local club’s bubble gum machine ain’t gonna help. That will make the music fuzzy.
You can invest in a good pair of ear plugs though for $10 and then the sound won’t be so muddy and you can hear all the music you want to.
This, of course, being hypocritical since I don’t wear ear plugs.
here is the site for the best in ear protection:
http://www.hearnet.comthere’s alot of people from georgia on this board… do you guys remember the dino/my bloody valentine show at the masquerade… uhh… i think it was ’91? i never wear plugs and that was the only time i sorta wished i had. i couldnt really hear for 2 or 3 days after that and i was actually sorta of in pain a little bit. the best show i think ive ever been to, maybe…
I remember that show and the one the next day at the 40 watt. MBV was just about as loud as Dinosaur
"Jayne" wrote:. That will make the music fuzzy.Maybe this has been my problem all along, the sound sounds fuzzy or blured or as if you are hard of hearing. I have only tried little cheap things. hummm.
At my age and with so many children I think that not hearing everything as well might just be a blessing.
Okay, I lied. $12, not $10.
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.asp”>http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.asp
And because I am too lazy to look for a more approriate topic thread, I will post this here. Just read in our local rag:
http://www.flagpole.com/articles.php?fp=5236″>http://www.flagpole.com/articles.php?fp=5236
Getting’ A Job: Considering that everyone and their older brothers have been freaking out about the limited reunion of Dinosaur Jr., I figured you’d like to know some backstage local connection info. If you think Murph’s drums sound particularly tight or Lou Barlow’s guitar sounds just right on their tour (which hits Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse on July
, you can thank Athens musicians/ technical godheads Kyle Spence (The Tom Collins) and Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, Acetate) who will be touring with the band as drum and guitar technicians, respectively. Kick-ass, dudes!If you’re in Athens Ga. (jayne, sloan, annastephka) you can get good earplugs for $10 at Nuci’s space. They only cut off the high end, making the music clearer but quiter.
Of course it would be to my advantage if annastephka lost some hearing before our fight in Atlanta….
"Jayne" wrote:If you think Murph’s drums sound particularly tight or Lou Barlow’s guitar sounds just right on their tour (which hits Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse on July 8 ), you can thank Athens musicians/ technical godheads Kyle Spence (The Tom Collins) and Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, Acetate) who will be touring with the band as drum and guitar technicians, respectively. Kick-ass, dudes!So they’re going to force J and Lou to swap instruments ?
Musicians/technical godheads indeed.here’s an old topic about earplugs/concert volumes and the like …
and george berz (aka johnbonhamisgod) puts his two cents worth in as well …
http://forum.freakscene.net/viewtopic.php?t=3917&start=0″>http://forum.freakscene.net/viewtopic.p … 17&start=0
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Posted: 4th March 2003, 12:40 pm Post subject:
Hey folks,
Just a quick word on the earplugs issue. We all wear them. If we didn’t, I’m sure that our hearing would be even more toasted as the result of nightly pummelings for weeks at a time. It is important to keep in mind that earplugs don’t eliminate hearing damage, but certainly go along way towards reducing permanent impairment. J and Matt prefer the thick foam earplugs. I personally prefer the "fancy" plugs that you get from a doctor. They pour a mold of your ears, and you can choose the decibel cut that you want. I obviously went for a larger reduction, but even so, the sound quality was remarkably good. Unlike the foam plugs, these provide an even decibel cut across the sonic spectrum. They cost around $110 per pair, and you should be able to get them at any ear doctor. Here in NYC I refer people to the NY Eye and Ear Infirmary, on E. 14th St. I know that they’re pricey, but I’m sure that most folks, as I have, have spent money on more foolish things.So they’re going to force J and Lou to swap instruments ?
Musicians/technical godheads indeed.[/quote]What, that makes no sense. But back on topic, so Kyle Spence will be there in Chicago and Dave Schools. Whats up why no fog? Lou’s doing his own shows in the meantime. Just a couple more fog shows.
I wonder what mgreenia thinks of all of this. He is a smart guy, he is a musician, likes J Mascis and such, HEY MGREENIA, Are you into earplugs?
What do you think about the reunion? Did you buy the early tickets or are you waiting until Friday? I heard you will be in Athens this weekend.
:I am going to see if he answers and then adopt that as my official opinion.
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