We need to talk about protection.
Hearing protection that is.
You're inexperienced, going to a lot of a concerts thinking,
hey, I'm young and virile, why would I need to wear hearing protection?
Well, if you've ever had ringing in your ears after a show, you may not realize it now but your ears have been damaged. It only takes one night without protection to do some harm.
I know earplugs are not, as you kids say, 'hip' or 'cool' to wear, but they really are important. And they're really not too bad, you just need to give them a chance.
I wore Hearos earplugs to a few concerts. They were ok but the sound was a little muffled; also, they were too big and would sometimes slip out of my ear canal. When you're at a concert you don't want your protection slipping in the heat of the moment.
Recently a friend suggested these Etymotic earplugs to me:
The sound quality is much better and I plan on testing them out at the next concert I go to. Any person who uses these earplugs certainly values both protection and pleasure.
Before your next music outing it would probably be a good idea to put them on just once, you know, for practice. Also, buy another pair and give them to a special friend. I'm sure they'll thank you for it.
See, that conversation wasn't too awkward was it? I think we've all learned a little bit about each other. I just want you to be safe.
Below are a few bands I saw live and were a bit too loud. I wish I had worn protection back then.
Ringo Deathstarr - "Sweet Girl"
Ghostland Observatory - 'The Band Marches On'
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