bob540, +1 *G* Nothing beats 'live', although my main issue is the audience. The 'white noises' of cheering, screams, whistles, and the sheer volume play hell with my ears....
Which is why I go to most 'contemporary' concerts with ear plugs...;)
When engrossed in the performance, most venues fair reasonably well. Worse was a Dave Matthews in a basketball arena; the reflections made it hard to enjoy. Some things should not be done....
Like real estate, location, location, etc.
I can 'play loud', but at that point I've opted for 'roadie' ear plugs. Also over the head ear protection when running tests for room eq....
Do we ask too much? Oh, sure...the more $ spent, the more expected. It becomes a socially acceptable addiction of sorts. *L* 'Nirvana' remains just out of reach but one still yearns to hit the porch....
Not having the disposable treasure for the quest, I've resorted to amuse my muse within my means. Not 'perfect', but 'acceptable'; a way to enjoy what I like to listen to without frying the budget.
Spouse support has grown over the years by this approach as well.
There's a pleasant aspect to that, so I'll continue 'doing what I do'. ;)
BTW...geoffkait, " Music soothes the savage breast."
Breast?! Sounds exciting...please expand on that....intriguing....;)
Which is why I go to most 'contemporary' concerts with ear plugs...;)
When engrossed in the performance, most venues fair reasonably well. Worse was a Dave Matthews in a basketball arena; the reflections made it hard to enjoy. Some things should not be done....
Like real estate, location, location, etc.
I can 'play loud', but at that point I've opted for 'roadie' ear plugs. Also over the head ear protection when running tests for room eq....
Do we ask too much? Oh, sure...the more $ spent, the more expected. It becomes a socially acceptable addiction of sorts. *L* 'Nirvana' remains just out of reach but one still yearns to hit the porch....
Not having the disposable treasure for the quest, I've resorted to amuse my muse within my means. Not 'perfect', but 'acceptable'; a way to enjoy what I like to listen to without frying the budget.
Spouse support has grown over the years by this approach as well.
There's a pleasant aspect to that, so I'll continue 'doing what I do'. ;)
BTW...geoffkait, " Music soothes the savage breast."
Breast?! Sounds exciting...please expand on that....intriguing....;)