nausea and volume

[richard chartier <chartier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Well some of this music's probably better played at low volumes anyway.
> Taylor D., no offense...I love your recordings, but man some of those ultra
> high frequencies give me a headache!  Gotta be careful with that volume
> knob.  I wonder if there's any truth to the legend that particular sonic
> frequencies at high volumes cause disorientation or nausea?
>
> Gunnar


very true.

prolonged exposure to extremely low frequencies can vibrate an 
organism at a cellular level.. making cells separate from one 
another...   below 3Hz has some nasty effects...

motorcyclists are advised not to ride for long durations as the low 
frequencies/vibrations can also be damaging too.


on my new CD "series" i use a number of soft high frequency elements, 
hushed pops that should be played at low volumes or through a good 
set of headphones for correct playback otherwise they become 
distorted on many speakers. pitches that only appear to be quiet.

so all parents tell them to keep it down : )

anyway,
richard

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