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Earplugs - yes or no?
Reply from: -- messaggio eliminato --
Date: 05 May 2008, 20:31
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Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
> Meaning she isn't to your taste? She reminds me of a somewhat more
> substantial Audrey Hepburn, but to each his own. If you're more the
> tattooed bleach-blonde waitress with stretch-marks kind of guy, cool,
> whatever floats yer boat. ;~)
If, in your mind, those are the only two options for "gorgeous women,"
well, DG, I guess we differ on that too. :-)
> Meaning she isn't to your taste? She reminds me of a somewhat more
> substantial Audrey Hepburn, but to each his own. If you're more the
> tattooed bleach-blonde waitress with stretch-marks kind of guy, cool,
> whatever floats yer boat. ;~)
If, in your mind, those are the only two options for "gorgeous women,"
well, DG, I guess we differ on that too. :-)
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
Brian Running wrote:
>> Meaning she isn't to your taste? She reminds me of a somewhat more
>> substantial Audrey Hepburn, but to each his own. If you're more the
>> tattooed bleach-blonde waitress with stretch-marks kind of guy, cool,
>> whatever floats yer boat. ;~)
>
> If, in your mind, those are the only two options for "gorgeous women,"
> well, DG, I guess we differ on that too. :-)
Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
Brian Running wrote:
>> Meaning she isn't to your taste? She reminds me of a somewhat more
>> substantial Audrey Hepburn, but to each his own. If you're more the
>> tattooed bleach-blonde waitress with stretch-marks kind of guy, cool,
>> whatever floats yer boat. ;~)
>
> If, in your mind, those are the only two options for "gorgeous women,"
> well, DG, I guess we differ on that too. :-)
Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
> Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
Hey, I never know what to expect. I didn't see any gorgeous women at
that site, but there was a picture of a pretty good-lookin' woman with
her grandfather. Is that who you were talking about?
> Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
Hey, I never know what to expect. I didn't see any gorgeous women at
that site, but there was a picture of a pretty good-lookin' woman with
her grandfather. Is that who you were talking about?
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
Brian Running wrote:
>> Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
>
> Hey, I never know what to expect. I didn't see any gorgeous women at
> that site, but there was a picture of a pretty good-lookin' woman with
> her grandfather. Is that who you were talking about?
Heh, yeah, it's startling to see the icons of the 60s looking like old
farts, funny too, until I look in the mirror. Pete doesn't look all that
grandfatherly when he's onstage however, he still moves and plays like he's
an angry twenty-something. It's kind of encouraging for those of us rapidly
approaching a similar vintage.
Brian Running wrote:
>> Ah, no, it wasn't meant to be taken seriously, as I'm sure you knew.
>
> Hey, I never know what to expect. I didn't see any gorgeous women at
> that site, but there was a picture of a pretty good-lookin' woman with
> her grandfather. Is that who you were talking about?
Heh, yeah, it's startling to see the icons of the 60s looking like old
farts, funny too, until I look in the mirror. Pete doesn't look all that
grandfatherly when he's onstage however, he still moves and plays like he's
an angry twenty-something. It's kind of encouraging for those of us rapidly
approaching a similar vintage.
Reply from: -- messaggio eliminato --
Date: 05 May 2008, 20:29
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Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> Listen to the lyrics of "And I Moved", from the Empty Glass album.
> Great bass part, but I wonder if the song is autobiographical.
That and "Rough Boys," both raised eyebrows at the time. On the other hand
"Tommy" is about a deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a cult leader, so
maybe it's possible to read too much into some of this stuff in assuming
it's all about Pete unless we *want* to believe "The Ferryman" has a meaning
other than a guy who runs a boat across a river.
JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> Listen to the lyrics of "And I Moved", from the Empty Glass album.
> Great bass part, but I wonder if the song is autobiographical.
That and "Rough Boys," both raised eyebrows at the time. On the other hand
"Tommy" is about a deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a cult leader, so
maybe it's possible to read too much into some of this stuff in assuming
it's all about Pete unless we *want* to believe "The Ferryman" has a meaning
other than a guy who runs a boat across a river.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
I'm not gonna be your mother as to weather to use them or not.
Personally, I hate them - it's like wearing a rubber on your ears. But just
like a rubber, the unprotected alternative is scary enough for me to put up
with the loss of sensation...
My drummer buddy has a pair of those custom molded dealies that he swears
by. He wears them even on quiet jazz gigs. I guess they're notched at like
350 Hz to take out all the mud, or something. Might be worh a shot.
"Steen Jensen" <isteen@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:1iggguj.39e6srxlgc6gN%isteen@gmail,com ...
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
I'm not gonna be your mother as to weather to use them or not.
Personally, I hate them - it's like wearing a rubber on your ears. But just
like a rubber, the unprotected alternative is scary enough for me to put up
with the loss of sensation...
My drummer buddy has a pair of those custom molded dealies that he swears
by. He wears them even on quiet jazz gigs. I guess they're notched at like
350 Hz to take out all the mud, or something. Might be worh a shot.
"Steen Jensen" <isteen@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:1iggguj.39e6srxlgc6gN%isteen@gmail,com ...
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
Steen Jensen wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to
> use them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days
> after every rehearsal
http :// www .etymotic,com /
http :// www .northsafety,com /
Both of these companies make good earplugs. North Safety's Sonic IIs are
nice because they don't cut the level so much that everything gets muffled
and mushy. Etymotic's plugs are so good a couple of other companies make
exact copies of them. They also do custom plugs if you're really serious.
Of course maybe you aren't serious, maybe music isn't that important to you
and not being seen as a pussy counts for more than avoiding permanent,
cumulative hearing damage. Your choice.
Steen Jensen wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to
> use them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days
> after every rehearsal
http :// www .etymotic,com /
http :// www .northsafety,com /
Both of these companies make good earplugs. North Safety's Sonic IIs are
nice because they don't cut the level so much that everything gets muffled
and mushy. Etymotic's plugs are so good a couple of other companies make
exact copies of them. They also do custom plugs if you're really serious.
Of course maybe you aren't serious, maybe music isn't that important to you
and not being seen as a pussy counts for more than avoiding permanent,
cumulative hearing damage. Your choice.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
Steen Jensen wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
Get 'em, but more importantly, get the volume level down at rehearsal.
Seriously. If you've got anything besides the vocals and maybe the kick
going through the PA, you're nuts. If you the vocals are not distinct
and clear, everything else is too loud.
Fight this battle and win. If you still prefer ear plugs, go for it.
Steen Jensen wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
Get 'em, but more importantly, get the volume level down at rehearsal.
Seriously. If you've got anything besides the vocals and maybe the kick
going through the PA, you're nuts. If you the vocals are not distinct
and clear, everything else is too loud.
Fight this battle and win. If you still prefer ear plugs, go for it.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
"Jim Carr" <newsgroups@azwebpages,com > wrote in message
news:6hyTj.663$kQ3.40@newsfe11.phx...
> Steen Jensen wrote:
>> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
>> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Get 'em, but more importantly, get the volume level down at rehearsal.
My band rehearses in the livingroom, bass and guitar through
small amps, piano player on unmic'd acoustic piano, drummer
on snare only with brushes. Of course this probably won't
work for death metal (we play blues/swing/R&B/gospel).
- Gary Rosen
"Jim Carr" <newsgroups@azwebpages,com > wrote in message
news:6hyTj.663$kQ3.40@newsfe11.phx...
> Steen Jensen wrote:
>> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
>> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Get 'em, but more importantly, get the volume level down at rehearsal.
My band rehearses in the livingroom, bass and guitar through
small amps, piano player on unmic'd acoustic piano, drummer
on snare only with brushes. Of course this probably won't
work for death metal (we play blues/swing/R&B/gospel).
- Gary Rosen
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
On May 5, 1:04 pm, ist...@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
I have a friend who has had tinitus (ringing of the ears) for the last
30 years due to playing loud music. If that's what you want, go ahead.
On May 5, 1:04 pm, ist...@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) wrote:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
I have a friend who has had tinitus (ringing of the ears) for the last
30 years due to playing loud music. If that's what you want, go ahead.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
<patmpowers@gmail,com > wrote:
> On May 5, 1:04 pm, ist...@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) wrote:
> > The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> > thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
> >
> > Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
> >
> > The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> > them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> > every rehearsal
>
> I have a friend who has had tinitus (ringing of the ears) for the last
> 30 years due to playing loud music. If that's what you want, go ahead.
Actually, I almost had my mind made up when I posted the original
question - just wanted to hear what other bass players thought about ear
plugs.
Got mine today - so crank it up :-)
<patmpowers@gmail,com > wrote:
> On May 5, 1:04 pm, ist...@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) wrote:
> > The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> > thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
> >
> > Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
> >
> > The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> > them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> > every rehearsal
>
> I have a friend who has had tinitus (ringing of the ears) for the last
> 30 years due to playing loud music. If that's what you want, go ahead.
Actually, I almost had my mind made up when I posted the original
question - just wanted to hear what other bass players thought about ear
plugs.
Got mine today - so crank it up :-)
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
"Steen Jensen" <isteen@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:1iggguj.39e6srxlgc6gN%isteen@gmail,com ...
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
In the past 3 months, I've spoken to a half dozen musicians who own these
and like them a lot:
http :// www .etymotic,com /ephp/erme.aspx
My guitarist uses the ER15s in practice (because we're not terribly loud).
Everyone's pretty soft spoken, and yet he has no problem with normal
conversational levels between songs. He has a set of ER25s for louder
situations. I just called for a fitting appointment. They cost about $140.
"Steen Jensen" <isteen@gmail,com > wrote in message
news:1iggguj.39e6srxlgc6gN%isteen@gmail,com ...
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
>
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
In the past 3 months, I've spoken to a half dozen musicians who own these
and like them a lot:
http :// www .etymotic,com /ephp/erme.aspx
My guitarist uses the ER15s in practice (because we're not terribly loud).
Everyone's pretty soft spoken, and yet he has no problem with normal
conversational levels between songs. He has a set of ER25s for louder
situations. I just called for a fitting appointment. They cost about $140.
Re: Earplugs - yes or no?
isteen@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) writes:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
Yes, and no, respectively. I have a page just for you
http :// toddh,net /music/ear/
They make it a lot more enjoyable in fact.
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
Earplugs aren't for pussies. They're for the rock musicians in the
band who can still hear.
--
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isteen@gmail,com (Steen Jensen) writes:
> The volume in my rehearsal room has reached a certain level, where I'm
> thinking of getting a set of earplugs.
>
> Do you use them - and do they take the fun out of playing?
Yes, and no, respectively. I have a page just for you
http :// toddh,net /music/ear/
They make it a lot more enjoyable in fact.
> The cliche is that earplugs might be for pussies, but it's better to use
> them - and not having to deal with a ringing in the ears days after
> every rehearsal
Earplugs aren't for pussies. They're for the rock musicians in the
band who can still hear.
--
/"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign | Todd H
\ / | http :// www .toddh,net /
X Promoting good netiquette |
/ \ http :// www .toddh,net /netiquette/ | http :// myspace,com /bmiawmb
