In todays Guardian, Alexis Petridis wrote an article concerning fostering music taste in his young daughter, Esme. He explains that he used to believe moulding musical tastes by forcing ones own tastes on that of their children was not only arrogant but also stifling. His philosophy changed, though, when Esme began listening to music and requesting (screaming for) her CDs be played (constantly) in the car. In Petridis words: Continue reading
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Inner and Outer Noises
I recently read some interesting stuff on sound. We tend to think about sound in terms of music, voices, sounds in nature and so forth. Sound is very important. Its how we communicate and it can be a great form of entertainment. At the same time, it can be annoying or even menacing if it disturbs our sleep.
Protecting your hearing with noise-reducing earplugs or musicians earplugs can ensure a lifetime of hearing sweet sounds. You can also use earplugs such as sleeping earplugs to block the types of sound that cause distress. But what about the sound you hear in your own head? Do you need to protect yourself from sounds that have nothing to do with your ears? Continue reading
What Else Does Noise Affect?
American speaker manufacturer, Bose Corporation, outlined a number of factors affected by noisy environments other than potential hearing loss or damage. We are in noisy environments constantly, whether youre waiting for the tube on the platform or trying to think clearly in the office amidst other conversations and the rustling of papers. Though hearing loss may not occur from noisy offices, it may be affecting quite a few other things. Lets see what Bose found out. Continue reading