The fine line between MUSIC and NOISE!

Subject: RE: The fine line between MUSIC and NOISE!
From: Mr Red
Date: 19 Apr 19 - 02:38 AM

UK legislation has been invoked and gone to appeal. Currently in the news.

A viola player lost hearing acuity because he was sited in front of the horn section at a rendition of Wagner's thunderous opera Die Walkure.
His case was brought because he was an employee of the Royal Opera House.
Curiously the ROH defence was that musicians must expect some hearing damage if you play in an orchestra. Tinnitus is not damage it is loss.

BBC article

some types of music absolutely must be played at max volume - caveat dico !

Anyone walk close to modern day buskers - or on the other side of the road?

Subject: RE: The fine line between MUSIC and NOISE!
From: punkfolkrocker
Date: 19 Apr 19 - 07:22 AM

Mr Red - this seems more an employment rather than noise issue...

Bad bosses who don't care about worker's health and safety conditions...

Subject: RE: The fine line between MUSIC and NOISE!
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 Apr 19 - 05:59 AM

Well! 130 dB is not a noise issue? And the OP asks about the fine line between Noise and Music. The ROH claimed some music has to be that loud!

It does still leave out the legal requirement visa vis audience. And if there wan't a nonsensical issue occupying politicians tiny little minds right now - maybe this would have triggered more debate.

FWIW there are those who do the statistics who are telling us that the incidents of hearing impairment are now more numerous, and the average age involved is coming down. One has to compare this with employers duty and compliance in modern times. And the increase in volume at music concerts, or on our streets.

Ever hear a car full of Yoof going past?