06-10-2006, 05:55 AM
I have often felt that loudness has perhaps become a part of our national character. Most of us play music loudly, we keep the volume of the TV high, our youngsters play music in their cars loudly so that the entire bazaar can hear. Most members of our orchestras play their pieces at a steadily high volume and avoid soft modulations fearing that the sound of their particular instruments will be lost in the collective presentation.
And, of course, the recordists justify keeping the volume of the speakers high with the excuse that people sitting at the back would not be able to hear the performers. I am writing this because I sincerely feel this predilection should be controlled, for music is a delicate thing and human sensitivity demands that it should have a soothing effect on the listener rather than agitate their already agitated mind.
And, of course, the recordists justify keeping the volume of the speakers high with the excuse that people sitting at the back would not be able to hear the performers. I am writing this because I sincerely feel this predilection should be controlled, for music is a delicate thing and human sensitivity demands that it should have a soothing effect on the listener rather than agitate their already agitated mind.