Author Topic: Bass for deaf ears, again (Read 303 times)

richbass939 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2005, 08:07:26 AM »

This is my sister-in-law, Joyce, and I enjoying a little music last weekend.
A little while back I did a thread about her. She has been deaf for quite a few years. She has an implant that lets her hear some sounds but music doesn't really sound like music. She kind of remembers some of the songs she used to listen to. Several times I've played the bass along with her songs. I turn it up really loud so she can feel it.
This time her daughter sang so she could lip read and follow the songs. She was able to recognize and remember them. There were some that she had forgotten but remembered again after feeling the rhythm and seeing the words.
She always has loved music, missed it a lot, and is able to enjoy it again.
Rich

bassfingers · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2005, 09:29:23 AM »

Rich,

That's wonderful,the photo is very touching as is the story.Reading it has made me think about how we should make time to appreciate the things we take for granted.Our senses,our health,our family and friends.

The picture shows an Alembic being used to deliver something way more important than it's awesome tone.Thanks.

Best Wishes for the New Year.

Simon.

jlpicard · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2005, 05:19:41 PM »

Rich, it's great to see an Alembic being used with such love. Hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. Mike

richbass939 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2005, 05:32:29 PM »

Thank you for the comments. I e-mailed Joyce with links to this thread and the one from last January. She replied that this time was the most fun she's had doing the bass thing. She and her daughter were enjoying the music so much they were actually crying. I've played many times for people with varing degrees of appreciation. Playing for someone who appreciates it that much is extremely gratifying. I think I'm enjoying it more than any of them.
Mike, I read your post on the FTC area. I bet you are jumping out of your skin waiting .
Happy holidays to all.
Rich

jlpicard · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2005, 01:02:18 AM »

Rich, In all honesty I'm trying to remain calm by telling myself that the sooner I get it, the sooner I'll have to start paying it off!

David Houck · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2005, 11:35:40 AM »

Nice story Rich, thanks!!

rklisme · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2005, 12:50:46 PM »

Rich

Very touching and heartfelt. What a wonderful idea and thing to do.

Rory

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2006, 06:22:08 AM »

Music is the one thing that all of GOD'S creations not only can HEAR, but can feel it as-well.....God Bless!!!

palembic · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2006, 06:57:45 AM »

I repeat myself but the time that I practiced upright a friend of ours was pregnant. The baby became very quite and peaceful in the womb when she listend to the playing!
Ask brother Paul the fake one (the artist formerly known as Dino) and he will tell the same story when his youngest daughter was born about 2 years ago (hey brother ...where are you know??? Everything OK and happily on tour??)
More: in Belgium we have this famous Rock-concert Rock Werchter. The hearing impaired people can sit/lay down on a podium (before/side of the mainpodium) and UNDER that podium are special speakers installed pointed UPWARDS.
That same podium is also used for public in wheel-chairs so they can see easily above the crowd.

Paul the bad one

richbass939 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2006, 04:09:43 PM »

Paul, tbo, there is a story in the other thread
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/15849.html?1111855162
about Dead concerts where they had a special section for the hearing impaired. Glad to hear about everyone being accommodated.
Rich

richbass939 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2006, 05:48:27 PM »

My sister-in-law sent me an e-mail about people and organizations who try to make music more enjoyable for cochlear implant recipients. There is even a story about a professional musician who has one.
If anyone knows someone with an implant that would like the info, send me an e-mail and I'll forward it to you. Please put Alembic in the subject so I won't overlook it. I get lots of junk.
Rich

edwin · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2006, 10:03:52 PM »

Alright, everyone here has to rent the DVD Touch The Sound. It's about Evelyn Glennie, a spectacular percussionist who has been deaf since she was 8 years old. You will not believe how awesome she is, not just because she is deaf, but just how great a musician (note, I did not say drummer) she is. After seeing it, I am a huge fan! Plus, anyone who plays with Fred Frith is cool in my book. Even if you never listen to anything I say, please listen to this!

Edwin

wayne · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2006, 09:53:40 AM »

I had the pleasure of seeing Ms. Glennie perform live. It truly was incredible.

C-Ya.........wayne