Weekend Experiences

Hellish cacophony

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The live band started playing and probably would have been ok...if one could actually hear anything distinctly. Instead, it sounded like a cacophony of noise, super-loud noise, that sort of jumbled into one loud and uncomforting hellish fucken sound that would be better used as psychological torture music in a Guantanamo Bay torture chamber.

We were out with a group of friends, had been to a small event prior, and hit the pub for a meal and to kick on.

It was a legit meal, (I had oysters kilpatrick to start then a super-legit 300g yoder-smoked scotch fillet steak served with chips, onion rings and a side salad as well.) Added to that awesomeness was a Willow Point Cabernet Merlot (or two) and a whole lot of excellent conversation between the twenty or so of us. Were we loud? Yep. Was everyone else in the place loud? Yep. But when that ~~music~~ hellish cacophony began, conversation was impossible...it was almost like the chaos of the battlefield, just noise...although there's no Hootie and the Blowfish lyrics on the battlefield.

Some may say my age (yeah, I'm not 21 anymore) might be the reason behind my distaste for it however I'd digress and say that the fact it was far too fucken loud was behind my distaste.

We ended up moving into the lounge bar away from the onslaught of that hellish cacophony, (it was quite amazing how quickly the restaurant section cleared out when that music started, empty in about five minutes), and those nutbags were playing their hellish cacophony to an empty room. Dumbasses.

We kicked on until way too late, way, way too late, and the pub ended up having to kick us out (even the cacophony-makers had long gone) and we ended the night after agreeing that it was indeed an awesome night, spent with great people - except for the hellish cacophony.

I'm the sort of fellow who prefers the sounds found in nature far more than those made by human beings: Rolling thunder, birds, the Breese in the trees, rainfall on leaves and dropping into puddles, the ocean, grasses rubbing together, buzzing of bees and so on but, of course, I live in a society made up of humans and that means I have to tolerate their noise. I wonder at the logic of whomever set that band up, the volume of speakers and so on, because rather than create atmosphere and engage with their audience they cleared the room which was probably quite demoralising for the band itself.

Anyway, what do you think? Are you happy to sit in a restaurant with a hellish cacophony of noise and enjoy it? I don't mean at a concert, I mean eating dinner and socialising with friends. Are you into Guantanamo Bay-style psychological torture music during your meal and conversations with friends? Have you got any similar stories? Feel free to make a comment if you'd like to.

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@hive-lu(65)· 729d
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@krazzytrukker(70)· 736d
Nope... No hellish noise.

You would have been in a foot race with me to vacate to a safe haven where an inner ear bleed was not a possible side effect.
@avdesing(80)· 737d
Cacophony! I loved that word to describe when they destroy my ears and bleed from the terrible noise I can't stand hahaha.

I love going out with friends, with people I appreciate, with whom I feel comfortable, but I don't like those bands at all.... if they put violins maybe... or birds to sing around me, or waterfalls... but those bands I can't handle it.

When I was a child, very young, family gatherings were numerous and the music and noises made me isolate myself. Recently I went to an event, last Sunday, and I can assure you, that besides the fact that I don't like that music, my ears and head started to hurt, I had to run away hahaha.

PS: I love silence and the sounds of nature... I'm a freak haha.
@jenajean(62)· 738d
The flowers was so pretty
@urrirru(65)· 738d
Sometimes my friends and I go to a pub to have a beer after a hot day. We sit down at a table on the street, where the music of our youth, 20-30 years ago, is always playing. Only once the sound was too loud and I asked to turn it down. I like this music as background.
@albuslucimus(69)· 738d
I love it! The pure disdain, and rightly deserved 🤣

My wife and I got hit with a reggae DJ duo at a restaurant that did that. They sucked the fuckin life outta that place. WAY WAY WAY to fucken loud, it was two white guys (not that it matters, but…whatever I added that detail and I choose to own it without justification), one was maybe mid 20’s, the other was probably in his 60’s. Both completed getted up in Rasta colors, complete with dreadlock wigs and big stupid hats.

The old guy has this like, super lame-ass soundboard with like, slippery noises and slide whistle sounds. The young guy seems to be in charge of scratching the records, because that’s what we’d all prefer over conversation.

…but then these ass clowns start competing with each other, like one dumbass cacophony is better than another - and I’m the guy who values crows speaking as harmonious and beautiful by the way.

We were there when the manager came and told them to kick rocks - would you believe they actually argued with him? Like, we all want you gone man, you’re doing the exact opposite of attracting customers 🖕

…lol anyway, that’s some frustrating business there…but that food man, tbh at sounded like heaven in a dish!
@outwars(72)· 738d
Were your seats close to the band? I don't really like loud noises, so when there's a live band, I try my best to stay away from the stage, and from the speakers. I think it can be good to set the mood/atmosphere, but if I'm with my friends, my priority is to hear/talk to them.
@melody1999(50)· 738d
I believe that the responsibility for this band to make a whole place completely empty lies with the owner of the place, since every owner should look after his interests to provide pleasant and quality services to the customers who visit him. The music that should exist in these places where people go to relax with their friends or family should be harmonious in order to caress the ear of each person while tasting their dinner.
@prydefoltz(75)· 738d
You had me with the oysters, steak, and wine ... but the Hootie brought it home.

Loud music has its place but maybe not with steak and Cab-Merle. Maybe some sleek jazz would have been better. Still ...the Dolphins make me cry. I hope they at least had a dance floor. If you can't beat them ...
@latinowinner(58)· 738d
let's be just mindful of the messages that music gives, many popular tunes are filled with calls to death, tragedy, illness, violence and super negative topics that only bring that to the listeners at the end
@bozz(83)· 738d
I have trouble focusing on one thing even in the best of circumstances, so when you get me in a crowded bar with everyone being loud, it's just a nightmare for me. My brain goes into overload. I'd much rather sit around a campfire and have some great conversation there. Though we have gotten a bit loud at times and the park rangers had to ask us to quiet down!
@lanzjoseg(78)· 738d
Many of us share the idea that music in establishments like restaurants or bars should create a pleasant atmosphere, and I don't think it's because of age either. I'm 50 years old and recently went to a nightclub, but that's different. In a nightclub, it's okay to listen to whatever they want to play in that place, that's what it's for. But when you go with a group of friends to a place to hang out and where live bands might be playing, or the place simply plays a certain style of music, they should understand that not everyone is going to tolerate that, and besides, how can we talk to our friends if the blaring music doesn't let us? That has also happened to me. But in my case, I left the place, not without complaining about the blaring music, and in fact, I've never been back to that place.
@tamaralovelace(70)· 738d
Oh no, it sounds like it would have been a near perfect night, if only they had toned it down some. I do love live music, but only when I am dancing or attending a concert specifically to listen to music. When dining out, I don't want to listen to loud music, conversation is more than enough.

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