Music for Deaf people, is this possible???

Well, this is quite interesting. German designer Frederik Podzuweit invented a device that  "promises to make hearing music a reality for the deaf community based on synesthesia — a type of sensory stimulus evokes the perception of an entirely different sense." In other words, it will allow the Deaf community to experience the same emotions as Hearing people do when listening to music. You simply place the device around your neck like a scarf and the device will do the rest.

 Music for Deaf people

Music for Deaf people

This really does lead to many questions. For example, are Deaf people really capable of understanding and feeling the true meaning of music? Or is it like trying to teach a fish how to walk? (ergo: it's impossible?)

Another question to consider is how can we prove that Deaf people will experience the same sensations as a Hearing person might while listening to music? Or is it synthetic like in the example of cochlear implants... We already know it is not the same as a Hearing person.

Overall, this seems like an interesting experiment, as the creator states, to allow the Deaf community to experience a "different sense".

21st Century Deaf Beethoven

Looks like I spoke too soon again!

 "He's being hailed as a modern-day Beethoven - a performer and composer of exquisite classical music and an accomplished conductor, too."

(courtesy of Mail Online)

A native of South Wales in United Kingdom (England), Lloyd Coleman,  is taking the world of classical music by storm. His gift was discovered when he was only 5 years old. "He had perfectly drawn five stave lines, and then added notes to make his very first musical composition." He always carried paper in his pocket and continued to scribble whatever appeared in his head.

Currently a member of the National Youth Orchestra, he was offered a coveted place to study music at Oxford University. He is only 17 years old. "It comes as no surprise to learn that this extraordinary young man, blessed with a steely determination, has fulfilled his childhood dream by playing in the Royal Albert Hall. His mother says proudly, 'Lloyd now has a new ambition  -  to return there and conduct an orchestra during the Proms.' She pauses and adds, 'Knowing Lloyd, it is a case of when  -  not if  -  he will make it happen.'"

One more thing. He is not only Deaf, but he's also Blind!

So again, let me ask you, does music truly touch everyone's heart regardless?

World-renowned and Deaf mime

Continuing my thoughts about "Can Deaf "see/hear/feel/smell/taste" music?", I remembered of another video that I saw a while ago.

I'll tell you something. That guy is good.... His name is Max Fomitchev. He currently lives in Vancouver, Canada, but he's originally from Moscow in Russia. He started performing mime at age 13. You name it, he has done it. He did film, tv shows, tv commercials, theater, festivals, and many more. You can contact him to appear at your location. Check out his website, Max-i-mime.

Now, his next project is possibly the biggest project of his life.

http://www.seewhatimsayingmovie.com/

Sprint Relay Promo

Best of luck to him and all the entertainers in the project.

Does anyone else know of any other Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing musician / entertainer ? 

Can Deaf "see/hear/feel/smell/taste" music?

A friend told me about a video clip that I had to watch.

After watching this, it brought up a classic question that has befuddled everyone, 

"Does music touch everyone's heart regardless?" 

Is everyone capable of experiencing the thrill of music? When Deaf people go to music clubs to dance, are they really 'dancing" to the music? When Deaf people crank up the music in their cars, are they really "enjoying" it?

Most people have told me:

• Yes I do "feel" music and I love it!
• I feel absolutely nothing and I don't care for it.
• Music gives me nausea.
• It depends on the situation. I can't hear it, but I like feel the vibrations when I am in a movie theater or something.

What about you?