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I produce drum & bass music among other genres, it's radically different than other genres of music because it historically pays attention to deep sub bass and

I produce drum & bass music among other genres, it's radically different than other genres of music because it historically pays attention to deep sub bass and massive sound systems. We (and many others) used to run events in nightclubs and we built sound systems that reverberated everything in the room. It was impossible to not feel the rhythm as drinks shook off the bar if you didn't hang onto them. Everyone loved the vibe, but the coolest thing I noticed was that I made a lot of good friends from nearby Gallaudet University, who I didn't know were deaf until we spoke outside of the club... We slowly realized that Gallaudet students represented a rapidly increasing audience within events at the time as well because of the favorable party experience of deeper sound systems in comparison to other nightclubs, and specifically because of Drum & Bass Music's rhythmic depth. They were able to read my lips flawlessly within the club at peak volume, and to differentiate songs literally based on the rhythmic patterns and bass reverberations they felt from the air pressure the sound system created on their skin... The connection is that hearing people actually went to the events for the same feeling, they just never realized the experience wasn't primarily about using our ears... It was truly an amazing time. Many of the people I met and work with from that era are still good friends years later, and we always talk about how that vibe is missing from life now. Music is life. Reference clips (NOTE: You may not experience the deep bass well on mobile phones or small sound systems) - Dillinja Live in New Delhi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWOD2uw9TXA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWOD2uw9TXA Our Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vR3toZUThc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vR3toZUThc

AdammadA 4y ago
Very interesting to read this. I am a DnB DJ and eventhough I'm hearing impaired, I can still beat match because the snappy snare hits and sub bassline flows through me. It is also the optimal range of my hearing. Everything above 1Khz is practically gone. I also found it easier to communicate in clubs because everybody was on the same level of not hearing because of how loud the sound systems are. It put us on an even playing field, with one advantage. We have more practice to lip read others and pick up on body language.
- egberts1 4y ago
  as one who has actually experience the full range of hearing and having lost it in varied decreasing frequency range and reducing decibel level … TWICE over my lifespan, you would be wise to investigate Cochlear Implant as soon as economically feasible. Most US health plan insurance companies will defray the cost of CI surgery (starts at $33,000 total) by knocking 80% off; 90% off, if having a premium health plan). I’ve actually gained something that I never had before: higher frequency (8Khz+) so now I can distinguish between similar IPA inflections like e, v, b, t, p, Z, and d; and that is the greatest feeling in the world. You may also pick up strange things like staircase creaking, distant flatulent, different insect buzz, and best of all, distinguishes bird song. The only downside is that if you were musically-inclined, pitch-perfect, or a musical-savant, then you WILL be disappointed because instead of an average human being able to discriminate some 1000 different audible frequency, you will be limited to around 32 narrow bands. Behind the ear processor will fully capture the full hearing spectrum and spread that across those 32 bands. This is where CI-specialized audiologist will spend a couple of months doing the “map” those hearing frequency span into your limited number of bands. But hey, it is far better to hear further and recapture your missing frequency range just to be able to interact with society verbally, assuming you have had that trained experience. Also another factor is your prior childhood auditorial exposure and the extent of your speech and language development then; all are easily recaptured through CI-specialized speech therapists depending on your willingness to relearn; Most do. Of course, it goes without saying, you can alternatively learn how the Deaf culture functions with Federal assistance of making phone calls for you, adding signaler throughout your house (think SmartHome), and pick up a new language called American Sign Language. I’ve done all that as well. So, CI may be your best option. Contact your local audiologist to get started. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants IPA chart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabe...
  - AdammadA 4y ago
    Thanks for the advice. I've had hearing impairment for about 22 years. My life now is somewhat reclusive simply because of hearing loss. I used to go to clubs but not anymore, I got old. I still own a pair of technics 1210s and working on my own virtual reality turntables (video) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvtDoKJKO0xzIs08g0e_HMDMAna25A01/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvtDoKJKO0xzIs08g0e_HMDMAna.... I've taught myself to code and create video graphics etc. Allowing me to still be creative. I don't know if i would go the route of cochlear implants, the thought of surgery scares the hell out of me to be honest. I'm used to living the way i do now. I wouldn't wish a lonely life on anybody but you do get used to it. Thanks again for the advice though, i appreciate your effort. thank you!

AdammadA 4y ago

Very interesting to read this. I am a DnB DJ and eventhough I'm hearing impaired, I can still beat match because the snappy snare hits and sub bassline flows through me. It is also the optimal range of my hearing. Everything above 1Khz is practically gone. I also found it easier to communicate in clubs because everybody was on the same level of not hearing because of how loud the sound systems are. It put us on an even playing field, with one advantage. We have more practice to lip read others and pick up on body language.

egberts1 4y ago
as one who has actually experience the full range of hearing and having lost it in varied decreasing frequency range and reducing decibel level … TWICE over my lifespan, you would be wise to investigate Cochlear Implant as soon as economically feasible. Most US health plan insurance companies will defray the cost of CI surgery (starts at $33,000 total) by knocking 80% off; 90% off, if having a premium health plan). I’ve actually gained something that I never had before: higher frequency (8Khz+) so now I can distinguish between similar IPA inflections like e, v, b, t, p, Z, and d; and that is the greatest feeling in the world. You may also pick up strange things like staircase creaking, distant flatulent, different insect buzz, and best of all, distinguishes bird song. The only downside is that if you were musically-inclined, pitch-perfect, or a musical-savant, then you WILL be disappointed because instead of an average human being able to discriminate some 1000 different audible frequency, you will be limited to around 32 narrow bands. Behind the ear processor will fully capture the full hearing spectrum and spread that across those 32 bands. This is where CI-specialized audiologist will spend a couple of months doing the “map” those hearing frequency span into your limited number of bands. But hey, it is far better to hear further and recapture your missing frequency range just to be able to interact with society verbally, assuming you have had that trained experience. Also another factor is your prior childhood auditorial exposure and the extent of your speech and language development then; all are easily recaptured through CI-specialized speech therapists depending on your willingness to relearn; Most do. Of course, it goes without saying, you can alternatively learn how the Deaf culture functions with Federal assistance of making phone calls for you, adding signaler throughout your house (think SmartHome), and pick up a new language called American Sign Language. I’ve done all that as well. So, CI may be your best option. Contact your local audiologist to get started. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants IPA chart: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Phonetic_Alphabe...
- AdammadA 4y ago
  Thanks for the advice. I've had hearing impairment for about 22 years. My life now is somewhat reclusive simply because of hearing loss. I used to go to clubs but not anymore, I got old. I still own a pair of technics 1210s and working on my own virtual reality turntables (video) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvtDoKJKO0xzIs08g0e_HMDMAna25A01/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uvtDoKJKO0xzIs08g0e_HMDMAna.... I've taught myself to code and create video graphics etc. Allowing me to still be creative. I don't know if i would go the route of cochlear implants, the thought of surgery scares the hell out of me to be honest. I'm used to living the way i do now. I wouldn't wish a lonely life on anybody but you do get used to it. Thanks again for the advice though, i appreciate your effort. thank you!