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yarb commented on the word wrathful crackup
This music Wagner, the auto club execs allege, can pique a motorist's anger, increasing the likelihood of a "wrathful crackup."
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October 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word wrathful crackup
Works for heli pilots too.
October 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word wrathful crackup
Interesting. When I worked in bookstores, we were told never to play opera or hard rock, since those types of music tended to drive customers away. :-)
October 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word wrathful crackup
Last time I visited my father they were playing Pavarotti 24/7 at the local train station. Apparently stopped the youth gangs congregating as they couldn't stand it.
October 29, 2008
frindley commented on the word wrathful crackup
When you're browsing in an environment that is all about words, singing generally, and especially operatic singing, can be very off-putting – even to classical music lovers.
I personally prefer shops and restaurants with no music at all. And I'll avoid going into any shop that has music playing above the level of a musical "whisper", regardless of the style.
I was recently in a record shop where some very grand-sounding music from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition was being played at high volume. I basically couldn't concentrate and just wanted to get out of there – a shame since they were having a closing down sale and there was lots more I probably would have bought if I'd been able to concentrate sufficiently to decide to buy it!
October 29, 2008
bilby commented on the word wrathful crackup
I might have to join the queue behind Prolagus.
October 29, 2008
reesetee commented on the word wrathful crackup
I agree with you, frindley, on at least the volume. I'd prefer no background music at all, but when it drowns out your own thoughts....
October 29, 2008