New World of Sound

I entered a whole new world of sound yesterday when I was fitted for my new hearing aid.  The device I got was an Oticon miniBTE (see photo below).  Although it is small in size, it makes a huge difference in my ability to hear what is going on around me.  As I was walking out of the VA Medical Center after my fitting, I was amazed at the things I was hearing that I did not hear on the way in.  Then when I got in the car to come home, I noticed that I did not have to play the music as loudly as before, yet I was hearing the subtle nuances found in the musical performances that I had not heard before.  I was hearing more detail with less volume. 

As you can see from the photo, it is miniscule compared to my standard size mouse and it is unobtrusive when worn.  I spent the whole day discovering the sounds I have been missing.  I did not have to ask people to repeat themselves because I could not hear them, not even once.  I think I will like having a near normal listening experience on a regular basis.  It is amazing the things I did not know I was missing until I heard them for the first time.  And I was missing a great deal with out even knowing it.  Each day will bring new sound experiences for me which excites me to no end.  Isn't technology wonderful when it works for you? 

For your listening pleasure and mine, today's Musical Moment features Symphony Number 2 in D Major, Opus 43 by Jean Sibelius.  The performance is a 1985 recording at the Tanglewood Music Festival by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Leonard Bernstein.  Tanglewood is the summer home of the BSO.  Over on my tumblr, you may also hear Sibelius' Violin Concerto in D Major featuring Isaac Stern as the Soloist. 

On display below the play list is a comely collection of lithesome lads who are your Tuesday's Temptations for you to cruise and peruse.  You may also find further inspiring beauty in the Hottie of the Day! over on my tumblr.  Thanks for sharing part of your Tuesday with me, see you again tomorrow.  Until next time as always, Enjoy!