Town square music too loud

[kenlynn426]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

[Barefoot]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud?
Lots of people are hearing-impaired in this retirement community.
I wear ear plugs in movies as I find them too loud.

[graciegirl]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

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HUH?????

[fred53]

Yes it's too loud. Having an audience where many are hearing impaired is no excuse. Make a formal complaint.

[Bogie Shooter]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

There was another thread sometime in the past, that the sound was not loud enough. Different strokes for different folks.

[graciegirl]

Yes it's too loud. Having an audience where many are hearing impaired is no excuse. Make a formal complaint.

It is a conspiracy. I heard from the bartender that this is happening in order to further damage people's hearing and it is paid for by all of the Hearing Aid vendors in TV.

My rumor. My rules. My bartender.

[kstew43]

I am not attempting to bash anyone....,but, I like it loud. I sound much better singing to loud music.

We go to the squares at night for dancing and singing.

Last night, and many other times, we sat behind a group of 6 who talked constantly. As the music got louder, so did they. Go talk somewhere else.....my opinion....they were rude.....front row seats holding conversations......I came to hear the music, not you.... (added.....I came to hear music....not your past cruise trip...or your grandkids vacation......)


If I need to to talk to someone, I whisper in there ear.....works for me....

[billethkid]

Sounds like some are just getting older faster than others.

[Dynsol]

Sounds like some are just getting older faster than others.

:smiley::smiley::smiley:

[dewilson58]

What???

[blueash]

I am not attempting to bash anyone....,but, I like it loud. I sound much better singing to loud music.

We go to the squares at night for dancing and singing.

Last night, and many other times, we sat behind a group of 6 who talked constantly. As the music got louder, so did they. Go talk somewhere else.....my opinion....they were rude.....front row seats holding conversations......I came to hear the music, not you....

If I need to to talk to someone, I whisper in there ear.....works for me....

I might gently point out the others at the square most certainly did not go there to hear YOU singing They came perhaps to hear the musicians not YOU. If you need to sing to someone perhaps you should whisper sing in there [sic] ear. Go sing somewhere else unless the actual musicians invite you to join in a sing-along. Perhaps the sound man is cranking it up to obscure your cacophonous intrusion.

Ok, maybe that wasn't gentle and if your post misleadingly lead me to a wrong conclusion that you are one of those people, I'll delete

[Chi-Town]

Sometimes there are so many side conversations going on during a performance that a higher volume is necessary.


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[ednetdl]

I sure hope you are not successful in getting it lowered. Classic Rock (which much of the entertainment is) is better loud. If you find it bothersome, I would suggest you not walk there.

[CowBubba]

Turn it up. Always quiet places out in the woods. Don't complain about music in The squares and stop complaining about people drinking in bars.

[Villagevip]

You know, people buy a house near an airport..then complain...Buy a house near a pickle ball court, then complain...At least you can walk away, avoid this irritation during loud music time,...and not not ruin it for the majority...

[sail33or]

They NEED to play it loud enough to hear over all the "TALKING" going on. Dang, is it really necessary to blab all the time. This time is for the music and dancing.

Go talk in your groups at home, in a restaurant, away from the square from 5-9.

I was in the business and the music must cancel out all the talking going on.

Then there is the "old" factor. I am retired, over 65 and my mother says the car radio is too loud, the TV is too loud, the dishwasher is too loud yet can't hear a word I say.

[daveczo]

Music is not that loud. The sound people stink and it is distorted, but not too loud.

[retiredguy123]

For me, it has nothing to do with age. I have always hated loud music. I have never gone to live concerts for that reason.

[JoMar]

Music is meant to be heard, and felt. The squares are designed for a party, not a conversation pit. If you go to the restuaraunts that provide music that is where they are too loud, I enjoy good conversation at dinner and prefer nice background musid....but not in the squares. As said, different strokes for different folks but keep the squares music going as it is.

[Bonny]

I have no problem with the music being loud. It's more fun, great for dancing and having a good time.

[bbbbbb]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

Comment: Yes, that is the norm so it seems. Loud means Quality?
We do not do the Squares for that reason. While in the theater, Dunkirk was so loud, the movie, we had Kleenex in our ears. On a recent Cruise, we could not enjoy the night shows or lay by the pool during the day. It is really something to have to endure. Yep, there are those who love it loud. Hearing aids should be a booming business soon, this NOISE at 105 db is not for us. We probably need to be well loaded in order to endure the noise.
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[blueeagle65]

Crank it up to 11 !!!!:clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2::clap2:

[Cobh521]

I can't hear you

[fw102807]

I find most of the restaurants and country clubs could use some sound absorbing panels also. It is very difficult to have a conversation without having to yell.

[Vladimir]

I have no problem with the music being loud. It's more fun, great for dancing and having a good time.

I agree.

On another note...The first time I heard Johnny Dee and the Starlights (or whatever their new name is) I thought they were good but their next performances they sounded bad, not sure if it was the sound mix/volume where you could not even hear their backup singers or they are not as good as I thought.

[crash]

I am not attempting to bash anyone....,but, I like it loud. I sound much better singing to loud music.

We go to the squares at night for dancing and singing.

Last night, and many other times, we sat behind a group of 6 who talked constantly. As the music got louder, so did they. Go talk somewhere else.....my opinion....they were rude.....front row seats holding conversations......I came to hear the music, not you....

If I need to to talk to someone, I whisper in there ear.....works for me....

I agree the music is not too loud. We are there to listen and dance to the music and should not expect to carry on a normal conversation while the music is playing.

[fred53]

I am not attempting to bash anyone....,but, I like it loud. I sound much better singing to loud music.

We go to the squares at night for dancing and singing.

Last night, and many other times, we sat behind a group of 6 who talked constantly. As the music got louder, so did they. Go talk somewhere else.....my opinion....they were rude.....front row seats holding conversations......I came to hear the music, not you....

If I need to to talk to someone, I whisper in there ear.....works for me....

but it becomes painfully obvious that there are quite a few folks who take no one into consideration but themselves....the label I think is "selfish"...yup...that fits.

[PennBF]

The music must/should be loud enough for the line dancers, etc. And although we don't dance we enjoy the music and the entertainment and fun. I will say I really don't like the music someone brings to the pool and plays it on a radio, etc. were others must listen. That's right up there on the "entitlement meter" :bowdown:

[Barefoot]

Yes it's too loud. Having an audience where many are hearing impaired is no excuse. Make a formal complaint.

Fred53, you are overwhelmingly outnumbered. I don't agree that the OP should make a formal complaint.
Most people enjoy the music as it is.

[Fred R]

Why would anyone who goes to an outside music venue where bands are playing complain about the music being too loud? Some of the complaints on this site border on the bizarre. People go there for music, not musak.

[CWGUY]

Yes it's too loud. Having an audience where many are hearing impaired is no excuse. Make a formal complaint.

:icon_wink: No! Complain right here! :undecided: I think that's what this site is for. Your other choice would be to go into the sound booth and set the volume where you want it.... and then rip the knobs off the equipment. :rolleyes:

[Barefoot]

Your other choice would be to go into the sound booth and set the volume where you want it.... and then rip the knobs off the equipment. :rolleyes::eclipsee_gold_cup: Great post, made me laugh out loud.

[Mrs. Robinson]

The loudness of the music at the squares has never bothered me.

I never go! Who wants to fight with people who save seats??!?

[graciegirl]

:eclipsee_gold_cup: Great post, made me laugh out loud.

I love his humor too.

[CowBubba]

I am happy to see the vast majority says turn it up even louder. I seriously can't imagine the music in any od the squares being lowered.

[CowBubba]

:eclipsee_gold_cup: Great post, made me laugh out loud.

Good one? LOL.

[jsw14]

It is a conspiracy. I heard from the bartender that this is happening in order to further damage people's hearing and it is paid for by all of the Hearing Aid vendors in TV.

My rumor. My rules. My bartender.

Hmmm, Rumor, Rules, My Bartender, Music too LOUD? It go's ON 7 Night's a Week. Let's see, it's about 4:55 right now, time for some MORE......:pepper2:

[redwitch]

Some things in life are not meant to be low in volume -- a squalling baby, a fighting couple, a jet taking off, a sonic boom, rock music, a happy toddler, a cheering football fan. To complain about those sounds is not just an act of futility but is this side of curmudgeonly. Kick back, relax and go with the flow.

[CowBubba]

Some things in life are not meant to be low in volume -- a squalling baby, a fighting couple, a jet taking off, a sonic boom, rock music, a happy toddler, a cheering football fan. To complain about those sounds is not just an act of futility but is this side of curmudgeonly. Kick back, relax and go with the flow.

:beer3::bowdown::crap2::coolsmiley::a040::BigAppla use:

[Chi33]

So, people move close to Town Squares so they can be around the excitement and the noise is too loud?

[CowBubba]

So, people move close to Town Squares so they can be around the excitement and the noise is too loud?

So, they move their for the excitement then decide the exciting music is too loud.

[Chi33]

So, they move their for the excitement then decide the exciting music is too loud.

okay

[mollyb]

Lots of people are hearing-impaired in this retirement community.
I wear ear plugs in movies as I find them too loud.
Earplugs also utilized by me at most movies here. Most recently, even with earplugs used, my ears were ringing after viewing "Dunkirk. " Those disturbing decibels can be damaging.

[bbbbbb]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

Well, after all, every one has a right to destroy their hearing and/or turnoff the hearing aid, Right?
:pepper2: :pepper2:

[kstew43]

I might gently point out the others at the square most certainly did not go there to hear YOU singing They came perhaps to hear the musicians not YOU. If you need to sing to someone perhaps you should whisper sing in there [sic] ear. Go sing somewhere else unless the actual musicians invite you to join in a sing-along. Perhaps the sound man is cranking it up to obscure your cacophonous intrusion.

Ok, maybe that wasn't gentle and if your post misleadingly lead me to a wrong conclusion that you are one of those people, I'll delete

If thats your feeling about the nightly music , you might want to stay at home, because, I AM NOT the only one out there singing along with the band......there's 100's of us...singing, dancing and having the time of our lives.......
I sing everywhere.....shower, car and the squares..... and I love my cacophonous intrusions......

and might I add.....very harsh reply to a generally passive comment.....

[spuds51]

I sure hope you are not successful in getting it lowered. Classic Rock (which much of the entertainment is) is better loud. If you find it bothersome, I would suggest you not walk there.

I sometimes wish it was louder myself.

[Polar Bear]

...Classic Rock (which much of the entertainment is) is better loud...
Absolutely!
I sometimes wish it was louder myself.
Me too. Rock on!!

[manaboutown]

It is too loud, no question about it. Quantity over quality.

[graciegirl]

Hyperacusis?

[Polar Bear]

It is too loud, no question about it...
BIG question about it!

[NYGUY]

Sounds like some are just getting older faster than others.

:pepper2:

[manaboutown]

Music played too loud is simply noise, frequently to cover lack of talent.

[Wiotte]

I don't think it's too loud. The squares after five are alive !


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[manaboutown]

If one's ears are ringing upon leaving a "music" venue, one has lost some hearing due to the high decibels experienced whether it was a pleasurable experience or not. Was it worth it?

[Wiotte]

If one's ears are ringing upon leaving a "music" venue, one has lost some hearing due to the high decibels experienced whether it was a pleasurable experience or not. Was it worth it?



I've worked around heavy machinery my entire working life, it bothers me not.


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[Topspinmo]

Does anyone else feel the music in the town squares is too loud? Louder is not better! My husband and I were walking around Sumter Landing last night (and this has occurred at ALL of the town squares) and the music was so loud we had to leave. My husband approached the man in the sound booth and asked why the music was so loud and the man said "I'm sorry, I can't hear you"....my husband said "precisely the issue". We used to enjoy going to the town squares each night, but even when we sit across the street, it's so loud we can't even talk to each other.

I agree, I rarely go. Only have one ear and the one I don't have has tendinitis, the louder the crowd or music the louder the buzzzzzzzing and I can't hear Shyt! Don't want to ruin my good ear:pray:

[Topspinmo]

I've worked around heavy machinery my entire working life, it bothers me not.


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Want some real noise? compared to F111 in zone 5 afterburner, B1 in afterburner, B52D all 8 in MRT with water injection, or F105 afterburner screech on trim pad. . But that not what got my ear?

[Topspinmo]

I've worked around heavy machinery my entire working life, it bothers me not.


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So said the deaf guy:o

[Topspinmo]

I don't think it's too loud. The squares after five are alive !


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:wine::wine:

[Barefoot]

I sing everywhere.....shower, car and the squares..... and I love my cacophonous intrusions......

Singing generally means happiness. Who can argue with that?

[Carl in Tampa]

If one's ears are ringing upon leaving a "music" venue, one has lost some hearing due to the high decibels experienced whether it was a pleasurable experience or not. Was it worth it?

I damaged my hearing while doing a lot of shooting when I was young, in the days before they realized that shooting without ear protection permanently damaged your hearing.

At my advanced age, and with my diminished hearing ability, I still hear better than my son who attended Rock Concerts when he was younger.

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Several years ago I operated the sound board in a 5,000 seat church. One day I was approached by a church member who complemented me on the sound. He said that he could hear everything only on days when I ran the board. That's when I realized that this elderly hard-of-hearing member heard things well because I was running the board too loudly so that I could hear everything.

[Polar Bear]

If one's ears are ringing upon leaving a "music" venue, one has lost some hearing due to the high decibels experienced whether it was a pleasurable experience or not. Was it worth it?
No.

Now where are you talking about because it certainly can't be TV squares.

[CowBubba]

What? LOL.

[Lovey2]

I agree that the music is now too loud. The volume seems t o have been raised. I enjoy loud music, but not to the point where you can't hear people around you. I disagree that the square is for just dancing and music. It is a place to socialize and enjoy neighbor's and friends company also. Last few times at Sumter, in particular, the music was overly loud and screechy for some reason.

[sail33or]

It is funny watching people scream at each other while the music is playing. Yea, this is the place to have conversations. Actually, it is rude behavior. Do you also talk at a concert. (Try that and someone will correct you quickly.)Many of these musicians are giving a performance and to see the back of peoples heads blabbing to others is not right.

Play it louder so I can't hear the blabbing. :blahblahblah:

[kstew43]

it is funny watching people scream at each other while the music is playing. Yea, this is the place to have conversations. Actually, it is rude behavior. Do you also talk at a concert. (try that and someone will correct you quickly.)many of these musicians are giving a performance and to see the back of peoples heads blabbing to others is not right.

Play it louder so i can't hear the blabbing. :blahblahblah:

amen.......

[bluedivergirl]

It is funny watching people scream at each other while the music is playing. Yea, this is the place to have conversations. Actually, it is rude behavior. Do you also talk at a concert. (Try that and someone will correct you quickly.)Many of these musicians are giving a performance and to see the back of peoples heads blabbing to others is not right.

Play it louder so I can't hear the blabbing. :blahblahblah:

I agree, it is quite rude, especially those who feel compelled to shout across two or three people. Go to the edge of the square if you have to blab.

I do wish the would turn down the volume during the canned intermission music. Let people talk during intermission.

[crash]

amen.......

Two thumbs up from me Amen

[Bonny]

Reading this thread reminds me of people who complain about the airplane noise when they move close to an airport.
Or they buy a house in The Villages near the pickleball court and now want play times adjusted because it's too loud for them. :ohdear:
Been here over 17 years. They have always played loud music. When people move here, that's one of the first things they find out.

[Fraugoofy]

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[Fredster]

If one's ears are ringing upon leaving a "music" venue, one has lost some hearing due to the high decibels experienced whether it was a pleasurable experience or not. Was it worth it?

You can do whatever you like, but I,
and a whole lot of people feel it is worth it!

[Fredster]

I agree that the music is now too loud. The volume seems t o have been raised. I enjoy loud music, but not to the point where you can't hear people around you. I disagree that the square is for just dancing and music. It is a place to socialize and enjoy neighbor's and friends company also. Last few times at Sumter, in particular, the music was overly loud and screechy for some reason.

But, it's an outdoor concert venue with amplified music.
And therefore you can either not go,
or move further away from the speakers.
You want to gab with a bunch of friends pick a quieter place!

[Barefoot]

It is a place to socialize and enjoy neighbor's and friends company also.

Go to the edge of the square if you have to blab.
Loud music in the squares isn't much of a problem, really. :popcorn:

[ednetdl]

I'm heading back to TV in early October, and can't wait to get to the squares in the evenings. Loudness has never even been a concern of mine, and fortunately it drowns out my singing also (fortunately for everyone else also). Squares in the evenings and golf during the days (hopefully the courses will all be opened by then) is the reason I bought in TV. Just about every night I can find a good band at one of the squares that I can dance and enjoy. Uncle Bob's Rock Shop at the top of the list, but there are plenty of others.
Keep on Rocking in TV!

[Miles42]

Old community. majority have hearing issues. I am one

[kstew43]

I'm heading back to TV in early October, and can't wait to get to the squares in the evenings. Loudness has never even been a concern of mine, and fortunately it drowns out my singing also (fortunately for everyone else also). Squares in the evenings and golf during the days (hopefully the courses will all be opened by then) is the reason I bought in TV. Just about every night I can find a good band at one of the squares that I can dance and enjoy. Uncle Bob's Rock Shop at the top of the list, but there are plenty of others.
Keep on Rocking in TV!

I'm with you........rock on...

[dadspet]

The Music is great and not at all too loud. It's entertainment!

[bbbbbb]

Lots of people are hearing-impaired in this retirement community.
I wear ear plugs in movies as I find them too loud.

We tried watching Dunkirk. NOISE, and the movie editing was really poorly done. Anyone with Ship Smarts would see the total discrepancies in the movie. I asked a lady manager, why the noise? She said? "Because of the dialog?
What? We tried Kleenex in our ears. Left early and surely will not be back to that theater. In another town, with the same situation, we talked to the manager and he gave us a refund. What is it with noise these days? Ugh. Note: Your ears have a limit folks!!
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[VApeople]

What is it with noise these days?

I don't know why everything is so loud these days but I refuse to put up with it. For example, I walked out of our son's wedding reception because the band was too loud. I also walked out of the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation for the same reason.

At Toojays last week, members of the wait staff were talking too loud right behind my seat, so I got up and moved to another table. On several occasions, I have told the manager of a restaurant that their music is too loud and I have walked out if they do not lower it enough.

We were invited to join a few other couples at Evans Prairie one evening but I found the Rocking Relics were playing and they were too loud. I dropped off my wife and went back home to get the ear protectors I use when I mow our lawn. Then I came back, enjoyed my dinner, and even enjoyed the music wearing my ear protectors.

My favorite Jesus quote is, "If they eye offend thee, pluck it out." In other words, if something irritates you, remove it from your life. Being retired is great.

[jsw14]

The Music is great and not at all too loud. It's entertainment!

WoW, U have it Right dadspet :wave: OOp's, did I Say that too LOUD?

[Polar Bear]

I don't know why everything is so loud these days but I refuse to put up with it. For example, I walked out of our son's wedding reception because the band was too loud. I also walked out of the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation for the same reason.

At Toojays last week, members of the wait staff were talking too loud right behind my seat, so I got up and moved to another table. On several occasions, I have told the manager of a restaurant that their music is too loud and I have walked out if they do not lower it enough.

We were invited to join a few other couples at Evans Prairie one evening but I found the Rocking Relics were playing and they were too loud...
To each his/her own.

[manaboutown]

I don't know why everything is so loud these days but I refuse to put up with it. For example, I walked out of our son's wedding reception because the band was too loud. I also walked out of the 50th anniversary of my high school graduation for the same reason.

At Toojays last week, members of the wait staff were talking too loud right behind my seat, so I got up and moved to another table. On several occasions, I have told the manager of a restaurant that their music is too loud and I have walked out if they do not lower it enough.

We were invited to join a few other couples at Evans Prairie one evening but I found the Rocking Relics were playing and they were too loud. I dropped off my wife and went back home to get the ear protectors I use when I mow our lawn. Then I came back, enjoyed my dinner, and even enjoyed the music wearing my ear protectors.

My favorite Jesus quote is, "If they eye offend thee, pluck it out." In other words, if something irritates you, remove it from your life. Being retired is great.

:agree:

I want to preserve the hearing I have left. For years I played drums professionally, flew general aviation planes and shot some very loud rifles, shotguns and handguns all at some cost to my hearing. No thanks, no more.