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Squelchy · 19-05-2012, 13:08

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Originally Posted by tattykitty

I've seen a few comments on here about earplugs. Are they significantly louder than most?I've only ever seen them play at festivals, no enclosed spaces...

Alwyn Walker · 19-05-2012, 13:58

ALWAYS TAKE EARPLUGS TO GIGS.

Eardrum cells do not grow back when damaged.
Ringing ears? damage being done.

see that tiny pocket in your jeans on the right hand side? that's for earplugs.

Plus, you can usually make out the music better with them IN, while still enjoying being thumped by the music.

Alwyn

Magaa · 19-05-2012, 16:55

Cant wait for this. Any of ye heading back to fibbers afterwards? they have an after show.

soyawhatsup · 19-05-2012, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Magaa

Cant wait for this. Any of ye heading back to fibbers afterwards? they have an after show.

Never been to one of these, any good?

Magaa · 19-05-2012, 17:19

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Originally Posted by soyawhatsup

Never been to one of these, any good?

Never been in fibbers before!
http://www.facebook.com/events/320414114678567/

Machine head went to fibbers after their gig in 2007

Passenger · 20-05-2012, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Magaa

Never been in fibbers before!
http://www.facebook.com/events/320414114678567/

Machine head went to fibbers after their gig in 2007

The after party is in Fibbers Ormond Quay btw. Not Fibber Magees on Parnell St.

tattykitty · 21-05-2012, 07:30

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Originally Posted by Alwyn Walker

ALWAYS TAKE EARPLUGS TO GIGS.

Eardrum cells do not grow back when damaged.
Ringing ears? damage being done.

see that tiny pocket in your jeans on the right hand side? that's for earplugs.

Alwyn

Funny, I thought that little pocket was for a condom or a guitar pick.

Genuinely, I see your point. But my question was relating specifically to Machine Head, since I saw a few comments about how loud they were. I was at My Bloody Valentine in Manchester a few years ago and they were so loud that the bar handed out earplugs beforehand. All seems rather unnecessary to me (the volume, not the earplugs), but I guess my question was also about whether the noise was due to the band or the nature of the venue/sound set-up. I've never seen a metal gig in the Olympia, only weedy indie bands and comedians, so not sure what to expect.

Looking forward to the gig, regardless!

**Motley Crue** · 22-05-2012, 08:33

Machine Head are a live band, a great band, a powerful band....but also a loud band

The last time I saw them I was very careful not to stray too near the speakers (even with earplugs) and it's the only time in recent memory I can remember going to a gig and later complaining of the loss of hearing in both ears for a considerable period afterwards

For me, their soundman is to blame, because the audio is just clipping and can't go any higher - it makes no difference to bring down the audio and have a quieter and more peaceful gig for everyone (and that means afterwards you'll be able to talk to your friends about how great it was instead of wondering if you just developed tinnitus)

tattykitty · 22-05-2012, 23:33

Well, I'm sorted for the tinnitus already, but wouldn't be super keen on making it worse. Hope my earplugs work!

Anyone know if the bar stays open during the gig? (In case my poor feeble ears need a break.) As far as I can remember whenever I've been to the Olympia in the past, they've bolted the doors during showtime...

Magaa · 24-05-2012, 17:55

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Originally Posted by tattykitty

Well, I'm sorted for the tinnitus already, but wouldn't be super keen on making it worse. Hope my earplugs work!

Anyone know if the bar stays open during the gig? (In case my poor feeble ears need a break.) As far as I can remember whenever I've been to the Olympia in the past, they've bolted the doors during showtime...

Yeah id like to know this too

Alwyn Walker · 25-05-2012, 15:12

The volume of a gig can be affected by
-the surrounding area (residents complaining etc)
-the management of the venue (for the ears and working conditions of their staff) and how much they bow to the pressure from residents. They can limit the amps.
-the soundman himself

So bottom line is that you never know how loud a gig is gonna be.

SO TAKE EARPLUGS!!!

Alwyn

Sugarlumps · 29-05-2012, 10:44

Caught them last time out they played Dublin, we were up in the balcony and they were stupidly loud. By far the loudest gig I’ve ever witnessed and I’ve been to a few hundred.

Fair enough if your near the front you ears are going to suffer regardless who you see. They take it to extremes, couldn’t make anything out bar horrid noise.

creativedrinker · 29-05-2012, 20:16

Ticket check, ear plugs check.. now to wait....

tattykitty · 29-05-2012, 22:12

Anyone know when the band are likely to hit the stage? I'm meeting a mate first and we'll probably miss the support - don't want to risk missing MH! (Though if they're as loud as everyone's saying they are, we'll hear them from the pub anyway!

)

**lord lucan** · 30-05-2012, 18:55

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Originally Posted by tattykitty

Anyone know when the band are likely to hit the stage? I'm meeting a mate first and we'll probably miss the support - don't want to risk missing MH! (Though if they're as loud as everyone's saying they are, we'll hear them from the pub anyway!

)

MH due on around 21.30.

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19-05-2012, 13:58	#32
Alwyn Walker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: co.dublin /co.down Posts: 44 Adverts \| Friends	ALWAYS TAKE EARPLUGS TO GIGS. Eardrum cells do not grow back when damaged. Ringing ears? damage being done. see that tiny pocket in your jeans on the right hand side? that's for earplugs. Plus, you can usually make out the music better with them IN, while still enjoying being thumped by the music. Alwyn

19-05-2012, 16:55	#33
Magaa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 260 Adverts \| Friends	Cant wait for this. Any of ye heading back to fibbers afterwards? they have an after show.

22-05-2012, 08:33	#38
Motley Crue Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 5,965 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Metal Gear Solid	Machine Head are a live band, a great band, a powerful band....but also a loud band The last time I saw them I was very careful not to stray too near the speakers (even with earplugs) and it's the only time in recent memory I can remember going to a gig and later complaining of the loss of hearing in both ears for a considerable period afterwards For me, their soundman is to blame, because the audio is just clipping and can't go any higher - it makes no difference to bring down the audio and have a quieter and more peaceful gig for everyone (and that means afterwards you'll be able to talk to your friends about how great it was instead of wondering if you just developed tinnitus)

22-05-2012, 23:33	#39
tattykitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 225 Adverts \| Friends	Well, I'm sorted for the tinnitus already, but wouldn't be super keen on making it worse. Hope my earplugs work! Anyone know if the bar stays open during the gig? (In case my poor feeble ears need a break.) As far as I can remember whenever I've been to the Olympia in the past, they've bolted the doors during showtime...

25-05-2012, 15:12	#41
Alwyn Walker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: co.dublin /co.down Posts: 44 Adverts \| Friends	The volume of a gig can be affected by -the surrounding area (residents complaining etc) -the management of the venue (for the ears and working conditions of their staff) and how much they bow to the pressure from residents. They can limit the amps. -the soundman himself So bottom line is that you never know how loud a gig is gonna be. SO TAKE EARPLUGS!!! Alwyn

29-05-2012, 10:44	#42
Sugarlumps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,191 Adverts \| Friends	Caught them last time out they played Dublin, we were up in the balcony and they were stupidly loud. By far the loudest gig I’ve ever witnessed and I’ve been to a few hundred. Fair enough if your near the front you ears are going to suffer regardless who you see. They take it to extremes, couldn’t make anything out bar horrid noise.

29-05-2012, 20:16	#43
creativedrinker Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 409 Adverts \| Friends	Ticket check, ear plugs check.. now to wait....

29-05-2012, 22:12	#44
tattykitty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 225 Adverts \| Friends	Anyone know when the band are likely to hit the stage? I'm meeting a mate first and we'll probably miss the support - don't want to risk missing MH! (Though if they're as loud as everyone's saying they are, we'll hear them from the pub anyway! )