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How often should you re-calibrate your ears?

I went to see a jazz quartet last night in an intimate setting. It had been waay too long since I've been out to experience live music. Sitting at home listening to music and critiquing the accuracy of the recording is really worthless if you don't periodically experience a true reference...... a live event.

The experience provided me with some sorely needed perspective. I am now of the belief that twice a year is the minimun those in this hobby should experienc a live musical event of the type of music you listen to on recordings.

I now know I have been far too dependent on recorded music for too long. Live is still where it's at.
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kinsekd
252 posts
 
As the father of a budding musician, my ears get recalibrated every day as my son practices. Of course, sometimes it's a bit TOO realistic (ouch).

But seriously, your point is well taken. We do need constant exposure to that reference. That's why I feel so fortunate to live in Nashville where they are building a new concert hall with world class acoustics designed right in. When completed, its acoustics are supposed to rival the best halls in all the world. And yes rcprince, I did contribute generously, within my means, towards its construction. I can't wait. :o)
rcprince
3,073 posts
 
Kinsekd: That's great--but watch out, they may come after you to be a trustee if you give too much!!! We're fortunate here in NJ to have the NJ Performing Arts Center in NY with a very fine hall. It really shouldn't, in theory, make that big a difference in my enjoyment of the music (after all, it is the same music I love and played well by the same musicians), but it really does, as there are many seats in Avery Fisher Hall, for example, that make the musical experience almost unpleasant. When are they supposed to finish the construction?
krellm7
163 posts
 
I go to at least twice a month to see various live shows, some times they are amped sometimes not. I also play the drums almost everyday, no speaker can reproduce those dynamics, or source for that matter.
oldpet
295 posts
 
To all above who have posted:

From a music teacher............Thank you.

Keep supporting the performing arts!

all my best

Paul
tarsando
578 posts
 
If live were still where it's at, we'd be accessing ticketron instead of audiogon.
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