its so loud!

www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122114058

This article was actually really interesting. The main subject of the article is something called compression. This is used in a lot of music today and, according to the people who wrote this article, has made music today entirely too loud! They argue that bands would have a completely different sound if the music was not compressed and wonder if audiences are going to start demanding different versions of songs. I personally don't mind the louder music. Upbeat louder music actually makes up the majority of the music i listen to, to work out. I understand what they are saying about how the voices and vocal are lost in the loudness of the instruments, the guitar riffs, drum solos and base. However, when i am running, i need something that is going to take my mind off of my aching legs, not comforting lyrics. All i am saying is that sometimes, louder is better. In regards to audiences requesting different versions, i personally have several songs in my library that are in the original form and acoustic form. Some songs were just meant to be played loud, but some sound good acoustically as well.

The article also touches on digital compression. This is what they described as compressing a large digital music file into a file small enough to fit on an ipod. They talk about how digital compression takes away sounds of the music. When music is compressed, some sounds are virtually extinguished. I would say that i am willing to sacrifice sound quality for my ipod. The ability to carry around thousands of songs in my pocket is amazing and if it sounds good, then that's enough for me.