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2. Technomad: Global Raving Countercultures (Studies in Popular Music)
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4. Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Frost Tip
- Reduces risk of hearing damage for many noisy occupations as well as noisy venues, such as airshows, parades, athletic events and motor sports
- Reduces sound levels evenly so that music and speech are clear and natural, not muffled as with other earplugs
- Enhances the music experience for audiences while protecting hearing
- Lets musicians hear their own instrument and their blend with others
- Ready-fit
- Reduces noise while preserving sound quality
- Speech is clear, not muffled
- Note: The Baby Blues are for smaller ear canals
- All sound is reduced evenly by 20 dB
- Helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss
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6. The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America
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9. Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip
- Includes: 1 pair standard fit ETY Plugs with blue tips, neck cord, and carrying case
- Replicates the natural response of the ear, so sound quality is the same as the original, only quieter. Music and speech are clear, not muffled.
- Reduces risk of hearing damage from loud noise such as concerts, theatres, airshows, parades, athletic and motorsports events.
- Enhances the music experience; Allows musicians to hear their own instrument and their blend with others.
- Not recommended for use with impulse noise, e.g., shooting sports. Not recommended for sleeping.
- Low cost, ready-fit hearing protection with cord and case
- Replicates the ear's natural response
- Sound quality is preserved
- Speech is clear, not muffled
- Reduces sound approximately 20 decibels at all frequencies
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- Premium Hearing Protection - EARasers High Fidelity Earplugs reduce damaging decibel levels to protect your ears in noisy areas without hurting sound quality. These are designed to block harmful noise while retaining sound quality; whether playing the guitar, drums or visiting a music festival musicians have to be able to focus on the different layers of instrumentation. Kill the noise hear the voice.
- 19 dB Peak Musicians Comfort Filter - The world's first flat frequency response best earplug that reduces up to 13 dB average -19 dB Peak filtering of dangerous sound. EARasers do an adequate job of bringing down the overall volume, blocking background noises, snoring at a comfortable level while preserving sound clarity and sharpness. Hearing protection that delivers the full spectrum of sound!
- Ear Fit Design - Earplugs soft silicone design is based on one of the market's most widely used hearing aid tips. The Smart Seal technology conforms to the shape of your ear canal for a more comfortable fit that you can wear all day. The open canal shape and filter placement are specifically designed to allow sound to travel closer to the eardrum before being filtered, creating a more natural and clear sound that keeps the musical layering intact. These are also reusable and virtually invisible.
- Tested & Certified - Made in the USA under rigorous quality control protocols for noise reduction you can rely on. Thoroughly tested and proven with US regulations. Manufactured by a 50-year-old hearing aid company and developed by their lead engineer, a musician for over 20 years. EARasers patented design filters out loud noise while still allowing you to hear at a safe, comfortable level.
- Only 1 For All - EARasers utilize a unique attenuation "V filter" to provide an overall 5dB EPA protection rating. These earplugs are for noise sensitivity conditions, concerts, musicians, drummers, Dentists, sporting events, Nightlife, and many other uses. It's great fun for the whole family and the bridge club. No sweat, tickle, or itch, made for all-day comfort at home or work. Won't muffle music or voices as foam plugs do.
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12. DownBeats Reusable High Fidelity Hearing Protection: Ear Plugs for Concerts, Music, and Musicians (Clear Ear Plugs, Black Case)
- High-Fidelity Sound Filters for Optimal Hearing Protection – Unlike regular ear plugs, DownBeats music ear plugs cut down background noise, by up to 18 decibels. They allow you to listen to music and speeches at a safe level without muffling.
- Helps Protect Your Ears from Long-term Damage – With these noise reduction ear plugs, you can enjoy loud live events with ease. These ear plugs for concerts reduce sounds moderately and deliver high quality music to your ears at a comfortable level.
- Filters Distracting Noises – Designed to reduce unwanted sounds, these high fidelity ear plugs are a necessity for your listening convenience. They diminish loud sounds. So, you can hear great music, conversations, and your favorite musicians safely and clearly!
- Sleek and Subtle – Whether you’re a performer or a part of the audience, you’ll find these invisible ear plugs very comfortable to wear. Made from clear silicon, they’re hardly noticeable when worn.
- Easy to Carry Around – Each pair of festival ear plugs comes with a durable compact aluminium case that you can clip on keys, belts, or bags for convenient access. The case also keeps the plugs from accumulating dirt and grime – you wouldn’t want those in your ears, right?
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15. New Street Law: Season 2
Set amid Manchester's legal community, New Street Law follows the exploits of two rival barristers' chambers with very different attitudes of justice. Accused of fabricating a defense for his client, Jack Roper (John Hannah) throws his life and the lives of his legal team into turmoil after his sing...
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17. Sony MDR-XB90EX in-Ear Extra Bass Headphones (Japanese Import)
The Advanced Direct Vibe Structure forms an acoustically-tight seal around your ears, maximizing sound isolation to directly deliver pure bass power.With the angled-duct, you can hear clear high-range sound that complements your extra bass.Enjoy maximum comfort while also keeping the ear buds from f...
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2. Technomad: Global Raving Countercultures (Studies in Popular Music)
- Used Book in Good Condition
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▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Frost Tip
- Reduces risk of hearing damage for many noisy occupations as well as noisy venues, such as airshows, parades, athletic events and motor sports
- Reduces sound levels evenly so that music and speech are clear and natural, not muffled as with other earplugs
- Enhances the music experience for audiences while protecting hearing
- Lets musicians hear their own instrument and their blend with others
- Ready-fit
- Reduces noise while preserving sound quality
- Speech is clear, not muffled
- Note: The Baby Blues are for smaller ear canals
- All sound is reduced evenly by 20 dB
- Helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions6. The Underground Is Massive: How Electronic Dance Music Conquered America
Dey Street Books
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip
- Includes: 1 pair standard fit ETY Plugs with blue tips, neck cord, and carrying case
- Replicates the natural response of the ear, so sound quality is the same as the original, only quieter. Music and speech are clear, not muffled.
- Reduces risk of hearing damage from loud noise such as concerts, theatres, airshows, parades, athletic and motorsports events.
- Enhances the music experience; Allows musicians to hear their own instrument and their blend with others.
- Not recommended for use with impulse noise, e.g., shooting sports. Not recommended for sleeping.
- Low cost, ready-fit hearing protection with cord and case
- Replicates the ear's natural response
- Sound quality is preserved
- Speech is clear, not muffled
- Reduces sound approximately 20 decibels at all frequencies
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Earasers Musicians Plugs Medium
- Premium Hearing Protection - EARasers High Fidelity Earplugs reduce damaging decibel levels to protect your ears in noisy areas without hurting sound quality. These are designed to block harmful noise while retaining sound quality; whether playing the guitar, drums or visiting a music festival musicians have to be able to focus on the different layers of instrumentation. Kill the noise hear the voice.
- 19 dB Peak Musicians Comfort Filter - The world's first flat frequency response best earplug that reduces up to 13 dB average -19 dB Peak filtering of dangerous sound. EARasers do an adequate job of bringing down the overall volume, blocking background noises, snoring at a comfortable level while preserving sound clarity and sharpness. Hearing protection that delivers the full spectrum of sound!
- Ear Fit Design - Earplugs soft silicone design is based on one of the market's most widely used hearing aid tips. The Smart Seal technology conforms to the shape of your ear canal for a more comfortable fit that you can wear all day. The open canal shape and filter placement are specifically designed to allow sound to travel closer to the eardrum before being filtered, creating a more natural and clear sound that keeps the musical layering intact. These are also reusable and virtually invisible.
- Tested & Certified - Made in the USA under rigorous quality control protocols for noise reduction you can rely on. Thoroughly tested and proven with US regulations. Manufactured by a 50-year-old hearing aid company and developed by their lead engineer, a musician for over 20 years. EARasers patented design filters out loud noise while still allowing you to hear at a safe, comfortable level.
- Only 1 For All - EARasers utilize a unique attenuation "V filter" to provide an overall 5dB EPA protection rating. These earplugs are for noise sensitivity conditions, concerts, musicians, drummers, Dentists, sporting events, Nightlife, and many other uses. It's great fun for the whole family and the bridge club. No sweat, tickle, or itch, made for all-day comfort at home or work. Won't muffle music or voices as foam plugs do.
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions12. DownBeats Reusable High Fidelity Hearing Protection: Ear Plugs for Concerts, Music, and Musicians (Clear Ear Plugs, Black Case)
- High-Fidelity Sound Filters for Optimal Hearing Protection – Unlike regular ear plugs, DownBeats music ear plugs cut down background noise, by up to 18 decibels. They allow you to listen to music and speeches at a safe level without muffling.
- Helps Protect Your Ears from Long-term Damage – With these noise reduction ear plugs, you can enjoy loud live events with ease. These ear plugs for concerts reduce sounds moderately and deliver high quality music to your ears at a comfortable level.
- Filters Distracting Noises – Designed to reduce unwanted sounds, these high fidelity ear plugs are a necessity for your listening convenience. They diminish loud sounds. So, you can hear great music, conversations, and your favorite musicians safely and clearly!
- Sleek and Subtle – Whether you’re a performer or a part of the audience, you’ll find these invisible ear plugs very comfortable to wear. Made from clear silicon, they’re hardly noticeable when worn.
- Easy to Carry Around – Each pair of festival ear plugs comes with a durable compact aluminium case that you can clip on keys, belts, or bags for convenient access. The case also keeps the plugs from accumulating dirt and grime – you wouldn’t want those in your ears, right?
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions13. Altered State: The Story of Ecstasy Culture and Acid House
Used Book in Good Condition
▼ Read Reddit mentions15. New Street Law: Season 2
Set amid Manchester's legal community, New Street Law follows the exploits of two rival barristers' chambers with very different attitudes of justice. Accused of fabricating a defense for his client, Jack Roper (John Hannah) throws his life and the lives of his legal team into turmoil after his sing...
▼ Read Reddit mentions17. Sony MDR-XB90EX in-Ear Extra Bass Headphones (Japanese Import)
The Advanced Direct Vibe Structure forms an acoustically-tight seal around your ears, maximizing sound isolation to directly deliver pure bass power.With the angled-duct, you can hear clear high-range sound that complements your extra bass.Enjoy maximum comfort while also keeping the ear buds from f...
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Adding to this, you don't have to sacrifice sound quality for lower volume!
There exists what is known as "Musician's Earplugs" and they are AMAZING and a great investment ($20 fuck yeah!). Essentially they are earplugs that lower the "volume" of all sound around you, but without muffling anything and keeping everything sounding clear still. Imagine a real-life volume control.
You DON'T have to break the bank to get awesome hearing protection. I HIGHLY recommend these (and so do thousands of others who have done any research at all): Etymotic ER-20 Universal Musician's Earplugs which you can get for extremely cheap.
They will stick out of your ears a LITTLE bit, but no one has ever mentioned it to me yet because no one really focuses on ears in a club/loud event. I used these before I got my custom-made ones and they do the job perfectly. Trust me, find the loose change to get a pair of these and you won't have to worry about hearing damage after that night out clubbing. They are re-usable, and you don't have to wash em (your earwax is clean!). Maybe just a quick wipe with a tissue/cloth to remove excess earwax build up but that's it.
You can get them for under $25 from Amazon, or your local musical instruments or DJ store. They will reduce the sound around you by around 20 dB, which is the difference between ringing in your ears when you're in bed after a night of clubbing (a sign of your ears being exposed to too loud sound!), and no pain at all and no permanent hearing damage in the future (tinnitus is the worst thing ever!). If anything, music and conversations actually sound clearer and better when you wear these in a loud event because it lowers the volume of noise around you.
Just to show you how much I value my ears, I recently purchased a pair of $250 (yup, no typo!) custom-made musician's earplugs. They fit pretty much perfectly in my ears because I had a mold of both my ear canals made by an audiologist, and sent off to an earplugs manufacturer to get them custom made. The result is a very comfortable, unnoticeable pair of earplugs, which is one of the best investments I've made in my DJ/music lover life. I have never been into a club/loud event/festival without a pair of earplugs before.
tl;dr BUY THESE IF YOU WANT CHEAP, AWESOME MUSICIAN'S EARPLUGS: http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Plugs-Protection-Earplugs/dp/B0044DEESS
some film
Modulations
Pump up the Volume
24 Hour Party People
If you are interested in rave/electronic dance music culture, this is a pretty decent list of documentaries/movies
As far as books go, I would recommend Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music, Altered State, The Underground is Massive, Technomad
Dancecult has been writing about electronic music culture for many years now
IMO a formal history of electronic music starts with the beginning of sound recording technology, and maybe beyond that, musique concrete would be another launchpoint
But if you want something more silly, put a donk on it
There's a lot of neat music from the 60s and 70s with creative recording techniques (the Beatles, Beach Boys), and the rise of progressive rock synthesizer madness from bands like Yes and Genesis (they sounded rather different before the 80s if you're expecting "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "I Can't Dance"), ELP, Can, etc. I'd even throw Pink Floyd in the mix
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|name|Galantis|
|about artist|Featuring Christian Karlsson of Miike Snow and Linus Eklöw from Style of Eye, Galantis are a Swedish superduo who represent the place where EDM and pop meet. Karlsson (the man behind hits like Britney Spears' "Toxic") met Eklöw (the man behind hits like Icona Pop's "I Love It") at the Robotberget studio in Stockholm. Their mutual admiration society turned into a project once they began discussing a more poignant style of EDM that retained pop's passion. (more on last.fm)|
|album|You, released Feb 2014|
|track|You|
|images|album image, artist image|
|links|track on amazon|
|tags|house, electro|
|similar|Kaasi, Vindata, Tove Lo, Wave Racer, Peking Duk|
|metrics|lastfm listeners: 10,689, lastfm plays: 48,934, youtube plays: 5,781, radd.it score: 4.75|
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Cheap foam ones if nothing else, but i find they muddle the sound and make it difficult to talk to people
You can get decently comfy hi fidelity ones for 15-20 bucks, I liked these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GX1TOFM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But I upgraded and splurged and got a pair of $40 Earasers and they are AMAZING. Totally invisible, no ringing ears, I can hear the music, talk to people, and wear them for 8 hours at a festival with little to no discomfort. Even sometimes forgetting I have them in. I don't leave home without them. I got the small size and they fit me perfectly.
Ety plugs are a great bang for your buck. Relatively comfy and they do little to degrade the higher frequencies (as compared to foam plugs).
But if you really enjoy going to shows and appreciating music, I can't recommend a pair of custom molded plugs from an audiologist more strongly.
I did this about 7 years ago and still appreciate them every time that I go to a show. Also, I motorcycle, so they get quite a bit of use outside of clubs as well!
Daily reminder that these will save your hearing at the same time as making loud concerts sound better
Edit: You know how if you're close to the speakers at a really loud concert, the music sounds distorted like a blown speaker? That's your hearing being damaged. These protect your ears and clear up the distortion, so the concert sounds way better and you can enjoy music for your whole life.
If you're still not convinced that protection is worth it, spend a couple minutes on /r/tinnitus
Can anyone recommend a good pair of earplugs? I'm planning on attending my first concert (Madeon) and I'd like a some input. My two current options are the Etymotic Er20 and the Downbeats Ear Plugs. Anyone have any experience with either/both? Id like to keep it less than $15. Thanks!
I just bought Earasers but I haven't had a chance to try them out yet. Any comparisons out there? They seem pretty well received and I read a lot of good reviews, but as reasonably priced as those are I might consider them as a second/backup pair.
And I got them on massdrop for much less than the listed retail here btw
I have a few pairs of headphones (Sennheiser HD 280, some KRK model). I use them for mixing and for listening to non-electronic music.
However for every day electronic listening on the go, these little guys are my go-to (Sony MDR-XB90EX). They're a Japanese model and the bass on them is incredible. Crisp, clear, and deep. Better than IEMs at much higher price points that I've tried. The tips they come with suck but get some nice foam comply tips and they will serve you well.
These are the cheapest best quality ones IMHO, I own like 10 pairs and leave em everywhere.
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Plugs-Protection-Earplugs/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1408550968&sr=8-4&keywords=ear+plugs
I can't justify spending the $40, seeing I've lost like 4 of these already I go for the basic ER-20s
http://smile.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Plugs-Protection-Earplugs/dp/B0015WJQ7A/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1416329151&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=er+20+etymotic
I love em and I'll pay the premium to have them if I forget them or before a nectar show.
I believe the standard. Here is the Amazon link for the one I believe I purchased (don't have them with me at the moment) [Etymotic Ear Plugs]
I hadn't been to a big show in a while, but I brought my Etymotics to a major festival a couple weeks ago, and it's just so much better. I take them out for two minutes and the sound is harsh, undiscernable, etc. Put 'em back in and the mix is insanely tight, the volume isn't overwhelming, and you can still feel all the sound waves in your body.
Really, it's a no-brainer.
http://www.amazon.ca/Etymotic-Research-ER20-SMB-C-ETY-Plugs-Protection/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1408570210&sr=8-3&keywords=earplugs
http://amzn.com/B0044DEESS
Buy them. Now.
Did a lot of reading through similar threads and settled on these from amazon.
Great quality for the price and your ears will thank you. They'll block out a lot of the heavy lows that would normally leave your ears ringing afterwards. The sound feels balanced and I don't feel like I'm missing any detail in the sound when they're in.
If you go to a show where the sound sucks (bad speakers, balance is shitty), you might feel like you're not getting the best experience... but that is on the venue and not you. Best to keep them in and be safe rather than sorry.
I've done plenty of damage in between DJing and going to tons of shows.
2 thumbs up from me