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Re: Singing: The key to a long life (2008)

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Post by tomcam » Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 5:00 PM UTC

> I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness and a better sense of humor.

Opera singer here.

> a good figure

I'm doing it wrong.

Re: Singing: The key to a long life (2008)

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Post by tomcam » Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 5:03 PM UTC

tastysandwich wrote: post #2

I have a habit of singing publicly. I did not realise this was socially abnormal until I was about 21. I suppose it helps that I have a pretty decent singing voice (baritone), but I'm also quite loud and my voice really projects (so I'm told). I can't stop though. I made a compromise - I won't sing in public places (eg train, walking through the city), as people will think I'm mad. But I will whistle. And I'll sing a…

> At home we just walk around singing, sometimes not even the same song.

Your life is either an upcoming Pixar movie or a living nightmare

Re: Singing: The key to a long life (2008)

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Post by iakov » Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 9:22 PM UTC

wodenokoto wrote: post #40

iakov wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I am sorry people don’t like it. However it is my home and I will do whatever I please in it - while staying in the boundaries of common sense and local laws regarding quiet times. Don’t like it? Deal with it.

So how do you suggest you deal with a loud neighbour? Apparently, pleading to them politely is not something you consider a valid option.

I think that pleading politely is a good start. However, original poster wrote "Please make sure to sing/play instruments from within an insulated location!". Adding "please" doesn't make it polite, really. Neither it is a reasonable request.

Re: Singing: The key to a long life (2008)

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Post by musicale » Fri, Aug 19, 2022, 2:30 AM UTC

iakov wrote: post #28

worldshit wrote: post #26

Singing might be good for yourself, but is very nasty for those who live around you and don't want to listen... Please make sure to sing/play instruments from within an insulated location!

I am sorry people don’t like it. However it is my home and I will do whatever I please in it - while staying in the boundaries of common sense and local laws regarding quiet times. Don’t like it? Deal with it.

It is probably nice as a musician to not live in an apartment or any other shared living situation with nearby neighbors.

Occasionally I hear bands and/or people practicing on amplified instruments, drums, or brass, and I can't imagine how anyone on the same block can stand it.

Though apparently people across SF were mostly OK with hearing Green Day play in Golden Gate Park.

But all of these sound annoyances pale when compared to the horrible scourge of loud videos played on smartphones.