My hearing loss is getting worse.

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  • @jamieklein8269
    @jamieklein8269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6722

    music is such a big part of my life; losing my hearing is one of my greatest fears... you handle all this pretty well. i commend you

    • @chroni3659
      @chroni3659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      On one hand, I agree with you. On the other, *M A L E C O R R I N*

    • @TorutheRedFox
      @TorutheRedFox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      losing my sight is one of mine
      like, I need to be able to see to be able to program shaders

    • @pangolinproductions576
      @pangolinproductions576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same.

    • @Dylan-we5dz
      @Dylan-we5dz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      There are deaf and blind musicians

    • @thecognacsipper
      @thecognacsipper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "....I comment you."

  • @darion1728
    @darion1728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +683

    Him talking about how he lost his hearing and not hearing bass frequencies is basically a horror story for us

  • @Dipsxi
    @Dipsxi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1731

    I think hearing loss is every music lovers worst fear.

  • @Jakobiplays
    @Jakobiplays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +592

    I was born totally deaf, yet I still manage to enjoy music because of my cochlear implants, I feel blessed because not many people get that chance in life.

    • @alexc9278
      @alexc9278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      God bless you bro!

    • @twinleaf3076
      @twinleaf3076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thats great!

    • @johnyang799
      @johnyang799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      That shits expensive. I am an Electrical engineer and was looking at that field.

    • @rayz1685
      @rayz1685 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      God bless you man

    • @yesno4065
      @yesno4065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Me too brother, I have bone conduction and I love to hear about other people with hearing loss you earned a sub

  • @ewancolvin1508
    @ewancolvin1508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1633

    This actually breaks my heart, losing hearing is one of my biggest fears

    • @Athletes_hub0
      @Athletes_hub0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ewan Colvin yea

    • @pyro7497
      @pyro7497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same here

    • @YungKit
      @YungKit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh we have the same name lol, that's my biggest fear too, hearing music, sounds, voices, is so important to me >

    • @S-CB-SL-Animations
      @S-CB-SL-Animations 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same.

    • @Fabelaz
      @Fabelaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      half a year after i got tinnitus was pretty rough... And I probably still hasn't recovered from the fact I have it now.
      Man, I wish medicine knew how to treat hearing stuff.

  • @pavelgusarov3249
    @pavelgusarov3249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4342

    Title: My hearing loss is getting worse
    Me: *turns down the volume*

    • @Chris_thebrit
      @Chris_thebrit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Pavel Gusarov I laughed well done 😂

    • @mydee1
      @mydee1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I did toooooo 😂

    • @Junkyguitar
      @Junkyguitar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      F

    • @Anon.G
      @Anon.G 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      If I turned the volume any lower the sound would be off

    • @AslanW
      @AslanW 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Me too. Instantly.

  • @Mindbreaker89x
    @Mindbreaker89x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +852

    I feel you... I thought my headphones were broken but it was just my left ear giving up on me. I discovered while panning some sounds.

    • @yesno4065
      @yesno4065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Damn, hope you don’t lose it

    • @dreamerlaurent8291
      @dreamerlaurent8291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      press f for pan disease

    • @sainturya
      @sainturya 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      same on here, I discovered it today and I'm scared for my future

    • @niemanddings9517
      @niemanddings9517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Im also really scared of this. Im still really young and and therefor theres stil a lot of time for it to happen...

    • @WillyJunior
      @WillyJunior 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@niemanddings9517 Just protect your ears and don't use headphones too loud, you'll be fine.

  • @Swukelz
    @Swukelz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3048

    Hey i mean like Beethoven was deaf and he still made some killer beats

    • @legoguy3299
      @legoguy3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

      True. But he wasn't always deaf. He knew what the song notes sounded like.

    • @user-hw4hf2zb3t
      @user-hw4hf2zb3t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

      nathan cabano so does andrew

    • @legoguy3299
      @legoguy3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@user-hw4hf2zb3t I stand corrected. :)

    • @amorfendi
      @amorfendi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Beethoven on the beat

    • @user-hd4wf5gq8r
      @user-hd4wf5gq8r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Assuming he’s ear trained he’ll be fine. Beethoven was (I believe), he knew what the melodic and harmonic intervals are supposed to sound like.

  • @pumello
    @pumello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +571

    When you can barely hear the bass, but you still make some of the sickest bass lines in music history.
    Love you Andrew!

    • @theinventiveidiot
      @theinventiveidiot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is your profile picture Pyro from TF2?

    • @pumello
      @pumello 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theinventiveidiot Yes indeed

    • @PassionPno
      @PassionPno 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can always make it in a higher pitch and transpose it down.

  • @Furock265
    @Furock265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2206

    "I wonder if it's different now, watching a nerd in an expensive studio, with employees and sponsors"
    No! It's really, really not! I can't really explain it well, but Andrew, all the stuff you do on this channel, you always do with some sort of genuine passion and love, that radiates from all of your work.
    And I don't really think that having people work for you and having a studio, where your creativity is unbound changes this passion, because in the end it's you who directs the process, it's you who picks directions, it's you who hires people, and I'm sure it's you who inspires and fills them with energy, the same way you inspire us, your audience.
    Stay awesome :^]

    • @icehot900
      @icehot900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      No replies ! Really ? This is so heartwarming to see a genuine fan 😊

    • @pietervanbaekel226
      @pietervanbaekel226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This are exactly the thoughts I had when i was watching this video. Don't worry, a big part of your channel os who you are, not what you do. I enjoy you talking about some weird instrument, or music theory as much as I like the music. You inspire people by who you are as much as what you do. ♥️

    • @Crunkmaster
      @Crunkmaster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      you should write a book my dude, that was good

    • @randomripoff123
      @randomripoff123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wholeheartedly agree! really well put.

    • @MCherkashin
      @MCherkashin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kereng has put it really well, I also agree.
      Andrew, your passion translates, and this is fire! Sorry to know that the problem gets more disturbing, keep my fingers crossed it is due to you're getting it all back.

  • @darude
    @darude 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1452

    Andrew, I feel for you man! Similar thing, though different frequency area loss, happened to me in early 2000s. I was in a car, no music on, nothing, regular road noise and convo and suddenly I felt my left ear closing, similarly to a high cut filter would do. No biggie for a second, as I'd had, and I think everyone does have sudden pops and similar stuff here and there for a second or a minute, due to pressure change, due to hydration levels and so on. My "filter" never opened back up, though. My left ear is "normal" up to 1k, then at 4k -30dB, 8k -60dB. First weeks all the sounds were distorted really bad, there was flanging or phasing, loud hiss etc and I was dizzy and disoriented. I heard everything from the right, like, even if I saw someone's mouth move in front of me knowing the sound comes from there, I heard them of the right, which was freaky. Slowly my brain adapted and I started hearing centered again. My ears are about 50 cents different pitch separately listened, but together not clashing, which is super strange, but the brain (luckily) connects them correctly I guess. My left one is 3-6dB louder than the good right ear, which I'm guessing is due to having such a narrow working band that the brain has boosted it? Works well for phone convos in loud places! :D Also, keeping with the good ear on the pillow gives me blissful sleep in noisy hotel rooms... ;) I have a constant hiss, like really high low cut white noise in the left ear, but it doesn't bother me, I don't hear it unless I think about it, and sometimes when I'm sick or really physically and mentally tired. I can make music, DJ and mix relatively normally, though the left side highs I do confirm with meters and by turning my right ear that direction occasionally. I saw two top doctors, one in Finland and one in Miami and nothing could be done about it. Both gave the same diagnosis; either a blood clot or viral infection messed up my inner ear. I'm happy I have to hearing ears, I do hear stereo, though limitedly so, and I can continue in my profession. I had already before been very strict about wearing plugs and after I got over the worst and could work again, I've been even more so. I preach about protection, as I'd give anything to get my left ear fully back, yet some people "can't be bothered", "can't afford", "can't enjoy music" and don't plug their ears going out clubbing or at concerts. :/

    • @olisonic6577
      @olisonic6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Protip: sandstorms can indeed give you worse hearing (if you are unlucky).

    • @dancollinsandapiano
      @dancollinsandapiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Hey it’s a guy!

    • @pentachronic
      @pentachronic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I've always worn earplugs at live gigs. I knew so many older guys during the led zeppelin and who era who'd lost their hearing. They warned me about the metal music scene and I'm glad I listened. 30+ years later my hearing is excellent. WEAR EAR PROTECTION GUYS.

    • @maiak.3588
      @maiak.3588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Okay one thing to say. I'm not being mean, but it took me like a quarter of the video to read this.

    • @PersonMan1
      @PersonMan1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      damn its darude

  • @chitaozinhodoextrativismo4108
    @chitaozinhodoextrativismo4108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1522

    His hearing loss is getting worse right after he listened to his subscribers music, is that a coincidence?

  • @AnymMusic
    @AnymMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1394

    andrew: my hearing loss is getting worse
    also andrew: edits in loud WHEW as transition

    • @milkweedreflections
      @milkweedreflections 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Lol

    • @MatrixEvolution17
      @MatrixEvolution17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +102

      "if i'm going down i'm takin the rest of you with me"

    • @taua12345
      @taua12345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      0:05 “why is this so loud”

    • @BreemanAMV
      @BreemanAMV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@taua12345 I hear "the noise is so loud"

    • @user-yv3fl1zp9t
      @user-yv3fl1zp9t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wOO

  • @justasleebylilguylittlesle1496
    @justasleebylilguylittlesle1496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1167

    I've been following you for at least a few years now and while I can't say I've tuned in that much recently, I love a lot of your stuff, and this is really unfortunate. I really wish you the best of luck.

  • @earthmandann
    @earthmandann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    as someone who suffers from tinnitus, i know how scary hearing loss/damage can be :( take care of your ears y'all! if you're a frequent concert goer wear hearing protection!

  • @Vurrrtt
    @Vurrrtt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    You know he is serious when he doesn’t clap

  • @dreadlordbeats
    @dreadlordbeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Thank you so much for sharing this ! My hearing got worse these last fast five years from touring and loud music, and my tinnitus got to the point where I can't stand loud environments anymore, despite always having ear-plugs on while playing or going to a show. This issue is a strong taboo in the music industry, not a lot of people are talking about it.
    The worst part is not even related to music but to relationships, hearing loss tends to isolate you from the others. People get quickly frustrated when you make them repeat things twice, thrice, etc, and eventually that leads to depression.
    If you're a musician, I beg you, protect your ears in loud environments, take rests (short ones, even long ones), don't take unnecessary risks. Hearing loss and damage is irreversible, it can only go for the worse when it starts and if you don't take care of yourself.
    It's been six years since I haven't heard silence, and trust me, I miss it everyday, you can't imagine how precious it is until you lose it.
    Take care of your ears, nobody else can do it for you !

  • @radghost16
    @radghost16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +826

    One of my worst fears is losing my ability to hear, i can't imagine my life without being able to listen to music

    • @jamieklein8269
      @jamieklein8269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NAV nice stolen comment

    • @radghost16
      @radghost16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jamieklein8269 excuse me? What stolen comment? I just commented whatever was in my mind

    • @jamieklein8269
      @jamieklein8269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NAV fair, i have no reason to accuse you

    • @radghost16
      @radghost16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@jamieklein8269 right, i, a human being can have similar opinions or thoughts as others

    • @emadeathmetal1264
      @emadeathmetal1264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

  • @yakkocmn
    @yakkocmn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    watching your journey since the beginning has been a constant source of inspiration for me and i still love what you create. i don't think i've ever seen someone as passionate about music as you are and it continues to show just as much as it did when you were more "independent." as long as you continue making great music and giving high fives toward the camera, i'll keep watching :)

    • @roboterror6366
      @roboterror6366 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didnt expect to find ya here bro, huge props

  • @DionMcVey
    @DionMcVey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I can relate to this video a lot on a personal level
    I’m 70% deaf in my left ear and 80% deaf in my right ear
    I was born severely hearing impaired and I wear hearing aids in both ears.
    Despite my troubles I have always been musical. I started my TH-cam channel over 10 years ago and I’ve been releasing music ever since.
    I rarely speak on this topic because i try not to worry too much about it.
    However I would be lying if I didn’t get frustrated every time I make a song because I don’t have anyone to give me feedback or help me mix and that usually leads to a lot of “hiss” in my tracks that go unnoticed to me, I also deal with not ever achieving a “full” sound.
    I understand what you are going though and I just want to let you know that you are never alone.
    Don’t ever give up

    • @VdrienC
      @VdrienC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Damn man that's inspiring. Keep going after what you love and good luck 👍

    • @MrDjaremko1982
      @MrDjaremko1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you kinda just accept what you can hear, I am also partial hearing which I am born with and live with I just don't obsess with detailing and just create

    • @Hawallanxx
      @Hawallanxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm serous i woul've killed myself if i was you. I am an audiophile suffering from tinnitus and other hearing problems in my life although not as servere as yours. I almost killed myself at least 5 times already in my life. I conisidered high speed car crashes at 180 kmp/h but did not have the balls to do it. I got drunk and drove towards a bridge go killl myself by jumping from height but didn't have the guts to do it. S0 I'm stuck living my life. But i swear the moment i get a hold of a firearm i won't guarantee for anything. My worst nightmare has come true so i either start accepting what is left and dealing with everything or i one day get so drunk i won't mind smashing my remapped 1.9 tdi into a tree at almost 200 kp/h.

    • @ForTheForsaken
      @ForTheForsaken 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's like a natural slap delay in your hearing

    • @DionMcVey
      @DionMcVey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ashborne haha I’m 29 years old and I’ve never thought about it like that haha
      My issue is everything sounds quiet, so even if that delay was there, I wouldn’t be able to hear the bounce back

  • @mr_wessumz
    @mr_wessumz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +490

    Man I just wanna give you a hug. You’ve always been upfront with all of us, even from the very beginning and I think we can all thank you for that. There’s a reason your growth has been so organic, because of how genuine you’ve always been, how kind, and odd, and goofy. You’ve worked so damn hard for everything you have, and it’s rightfully deserved with how hard you work. You’ve been a constant source of inspiration since the day I discovered your music, and I’ll forever be pumped about whatever you make. Thank you so much for just being you.

    • @benji9220
      @benji9220 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      you said it best!

  • @Pilolp
    @Pilolp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    mans made a graph of how bad his hearing loss is with an abelton eq take that doctors

    • @johnlime1469
      @johnlime1469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I mean, hes an expert in sound. He probably has enough equipment, probably more than doctors, to do some simple experiments on himself.

    • @Pilolp
      @Pilolp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnlime1469 ik that but just think about it. he could figure out what was wrong with his hearing than someone who has multiple phds

    • @IamSly409
      @IamSly409 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Pilolp today I found out that doctors have multiple PhDs and not just an MD

  • @TheInternetIsDeadToMe
    @TheInternetIsDeadToMe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just want to say I wish you all the best with your hearing. You’re a super talented guy and the work you do with sound is amazing. All the best.

  • @phoebebaker1575
    @phoebebaker1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. Beautiful in the cinematography, but more so beautiful in the story and the shared human connection.

  • @BoomBoyBooms
    @BoomBoyBooms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    This is probably the most honest and genuine video I've ever seen from an artist. I don't usually even comment on videos but you're one of my all time favourite artists and I totally respect what you do as it's helped many people, myself included, carry on creating; I feel like saying from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
    You didn't say it in such words but you shouldn't feel any guilt or any obligation regarding hiring someone or not being capable of mixing your own music any more because you've developed and changed as a person. Times change, situations change, problems occur, but you're still as upfront and truly brilliant as you were on day one. Keep creating Andrew, because you're appreciated.

    • @noah568ify
      @noah568ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👆👆

    • @fxandmeow
      @fxandmeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Honesty rules! I'm so touched and wish him to heal fast.

  • @4191zm
    @4191zm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I'm so sorry that you've had to deal with this. Hearing loss for musicians is terrifying.
    I had a wicked double ear infection that result in pitch perception differences between my ears for around a year and I had to have my brother's help me out.
    Your perspective on this is genuinely uplifting and shows me that other musicians that I look up to have had similar struggles.
    Thank you for all that you do.

    • @ZebraRecordsOfficial
      @ZebraRecordsOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello! Have you solved the problem with your infections? I have a similar problem, i hear different pitches between Left and right ear. I am dealing with a maxillary sinousite affection on left side. I am a Singer and that affects, my performances. Thank you very much!

  • @mattkaz9604
    @mattkaz9604 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sorry about your hearing. I've enjoyed your videos - in the early ones you were excitable and less direct, but over the years you've relaxed more and you come across as a really direct and lovely guy. Thanks.

  • @CarlyonProduction
    @CarlyonProduction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super brave of you to talk about this dude. I had problems with my hearing for a while, which have gotten a bit better, but it made me realise that this stuff is coming for all of us in time.
    It’s good to talk about it with other people who are music mad - as this is one of our worst nightmare.
    I for one, really appreciated this.

  • @MisterManDuck
    @MisterManDuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +414

    You know, I accidentally muted my computer without realizing. I thought for like a full minute I was supposed to read your lips and the closed-captions as some kind of learning experience.
    Regardless, I hope the hearing loss is mitigated to the point that you don't ever have to stop doing the thing you're best at.

  • @smokeyrobots
    @smokeyrobots 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    If its any consolation at all, I'm partially deaf in my left ear. One of your videos regarding an app that rebalances audio for people with hearing impairments actually helped me a lot. But more to the point, I discovered you at a time when I was barely starting to make music again, and any time I start to doubt myself or feel burnt out you come out with something new that would inspire me to continue pushing myself in learning. Even as far back as a couple of years ago, I listen to Old tracks I have on my SoundCloud page and compare them against the new ones with great pride in my growth. As corny as it may sound, I couldn't have done it without you dude. Keep doing what you do. And thank you.

    • @fxandmeow
      @fxandmeow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Blessing

    • @officialdinodoestuff
      @officialdinodoestuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Smokey Robots what was the video with the rebalancing app if you remember?

    • @KeltonWagley
      @KeltonWagley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah what was the video? I have slight hearing loss in my right ear and I need to rebalance my audio lol

    • @kira7741
      @kira7741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What was the video?

    • @benji9220
      @benji9220 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      so much love!!!!

  • @davieblues58
    @davieblues58 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm sure many will agree; You've been an absolute blessing to the music community throughout your ENTIRE journey. Every step of the way, through opening doors, hard work, dedication, PASSION, creativity, networking, learning, sharing; EVERY bit of the evolution of your journey has been completely organic and genuine. It's been such an inspiration to watch you grow and change over the years and I have learned so much from you and continue to. Though your production dynamic has morphed, and will continue to, the quality and integrity of your work has always been (and I'm sure will continue to be) top notch. It's almost humorously refreshing to witness moments of humbly great people such as yourself questioning where they stand

  • @OfficialFront
    @OfficialFront 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hey Andrew! Have a look at that guy called Accurate beats. He went through a surgery and lost hearing on one ear completely. His attitude dealing with it may help you with the whole situation. And even if it doesn't, then you still checked out a guy who genuinely loves music and is great at it.

  • @spurioustransients
    @spurioustransients 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Hi Andrew, I'm sorry to hear of your hearing loss. I also suffer from hearing loss and tinnitus, which is part of the reason I decided to quit playing live shows with bands. It was also a concern when I was trying to make up my mind whether or not to enrol on your monthly Music Production class in October, as I really didn't think my ears would be up to the job when it came to the mixing and mastering aspects of the class. In the end I did sign up and I am so glad I did so as I learnt so much. Since the class finished, I've completed a couple of pieces for a record label here in the UK which will see release on an LP (on vinyl no less) next year and about which I am really excited. It's still relatively small fry but for me is a huge achievement, and I don't think I could have done it without you, so thank you!

    • @robertmyers6518
      @robertmyers6518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi, G L --
      I realize that I'm just a stranger passing by, but I wanted to take a moment to say "Congratulations!" about your upcoming release. That's gotta feel really great!

  • @siccodewilt1
    @siccodewilt1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    ""Marty does all my mixing now." This situation sucks, but on the bright side Marty got a job and I like Marty :) that video was great.

  • @soyandoat4106
    @soyandoat4106 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad respect to your honesty! I just recently follow your Sample series but I really love your attitude and love towards music. I hope everything gets better for you and finally there will be an explanation for your hearing loss

  • @igo9481
    @igo9481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only seeing this now. Love you so much dude. Taking your course currently. Its helping me progress so much. First time ever I finished a track that I'm happy with and its all due to the pace and structure you laid out. I feel now I've turned a chapter in my life in which music production is going to play a major role and your channel and inspiration have so much to do with that. I hope your success continues. you're a really awesome down to earth humble and kind human and you deserve it so much

  • @TheOneVictor
    @TheOneVictor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    The positivity in this video and just Andrew being wholesome and someone I want to be like in terms of attitude and views is just... Great. Honestly fantastic. I started watching this video with a sense of dread but that was all soon swept away. Your community loves you because you're someone worth looking up to and following. Magnificent job!

  • @BroMordekai
    @BroMordekai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1366

    This whole time I had no idea he was married...

    • @anon_acc
      @anon_acc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Wut

    • @currykingwurst6393
      @currykingwurst6393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      How long have you been subscribed? Because he talks about it often.

    • @jonoc5
      @jonoc5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      CurryKingWurst I mean I’ve been watching him off and on for years and haven’t heard it mentioned.

    • @currykingwurst6393
      @currykingwurst6393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jonoc5 Well, that happens when you watch someone off and on. You miss important stuff.

    • @BgJimy
      @BgJimy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What ?

  • @Bati_
    @Bati_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I hope one day hearing loss can be reversible and the underlying neural mechanism behind it can be understood more in-depth and lots of incredible musicians such as you can regain their abilities in no time. As far as I know some pioneer researchers such as neuroscientist A. James Hudspeth and his group have made such progress in understanding all this so my wish is to see you regaining your health very soon. All the best to you and thank you so much for everything you did for the music community worldwide! 😊

  • @tonguefungus4911
    @tonguefungus4911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew I admire you. You have inspired me creatively. I suffer from degenerate hearing loss . It runs in my family. I can hear speach, but there are certain pitches that I can not hear. That makes it difficult to understand what someone is trying to say sometimes. It started when I was thirteen and just came out of nowhere. music is my way of escape and to vent. I first learned how to play by ear. And now like you I need help with my music. This is my biggest fear is to not be able to hear music anymore, not be able to create. But if you can accomplish what you have accomplished. Dealing with this situation this whole time. That gives me hope. So thank you so much for tireless work. Oh and I really love first of October. Looking forward to next year's album.

  • @Chest3rTheSquirrel
    @Chest3rTheSquirrel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    I've had tinnitus as long as I could remember (sometimes people are just born with it, apparently) and realizing that not everyone constantly hears an eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sound was huge news to me and really lead to me taking care of my ears better. No more than 85dB for listening or mixing, headphones turned down, no more q-tips, always wear earplugs when playing with a drummer or live in general. Thanks for making a video that might bring more awareness to something as important yet so often not discussed as ear health is.

    • @TheApostleofRock
      @TheApostleofRock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      damn dude. I think I am also this..I don't remember ever not having a subtle ringing

    • @joshhoover1202
      @joshhoover1202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As far as I can remember (since early elementary school) I've had tinnitus.

    • @Chest3rTheSquirrel
      @Chest3rTheSquirrel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@joshhoover1202 Yep, I've got a vivid memory sitting in a quiet car and just hearing the ringing and thinking that it was perfectly normal

    • @bellad3568
      @bellad3568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is literally me! I vividly remember this time when I was about 3-4 and I just realised that I had a constant ring in my ears. I had so much trouble getting to sleep after that, because I would always worry about my ears being broken or something

    • @benjaminfeddersen7937
      @benjaminfeddersen7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheApostleofRock Very subtle "noise" in a quiet environment can be normal...for example, you can hear the bloodflow in your eardrums if things are very quiet around you. If it's causing problems get it checked out but it's not necessarily a disease.

  • @Lucas73899
    @Lucas73899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    Have you had an MRI? I have hearing loss from working around aircraft in the military, and tinnitus. I was in a car wreck, and sustained a brain injury, which amplified my tinnitus. It might be worth ruling out something in your brain causing your hearing problems. Best of luck to you, my friend. Your creativity and ear for music is unique, and I'd hate for you to lose your hearing.
    edit: PS - You're my favorite nerd. :-)

    • @Lucas73899
      @Lucas73899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@kevinsoney9739 No, it doesn't help with anything in particular, except maybe triggering anxiety if you're claustrophobic. But it could be a symptom stemming from something going on with the brain. The brain is mostly mystery still, unfortunately. You break your arm, they put it in the right position and put a cast on it, and it heals, like it never happened, usually. If you hurt your brain, be it physically, chemically, some disease, stroke, whatever, the symptoms can be weird and unpredictable like Andrew described, because we don't know what each part does, exactly. We know this such and such part is related to these types of functions, but nothing more specific, like this exact group of cells controls how Andrew hears bass. Luckily, a specialist will know just what to do, and he's not left to the comments section for his healthcare! Haha! :)

    • @Lucas73899
      @Lucas73899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kevinsoney9739 Take care of your hearing!

    • @Maschinestorm
      @Maschinestorm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have had an eustachian tube placed in my ear drum to help with my ear but it did not help. Very expensive procedure.

    • @glenn1975
      @glenn1975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andrew, look up Dr. Thayer with So Cal Chiropractic on TH-cam. Search his channel for "hearing". Something to think about.

    • @ellzrandom2392
      @ellzrandom2392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MRI helped doctors understand the exact cause of my hearing loss and informed me, despite how in the past I've been told otherwise, that I can get hearing aids.

  • @Flutterbyby
    @Flutterbyby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m surprised I didn’t lose my hearing permanently after my crazy but short lived raving/clubbing life 20 years ago . I sat on those big speakers when they were playing very loudly - Couldn’t hear for days afterwards but then it came back. I think my tinnitus is from that, which didn’t notice it appearing until 10 years ago. I can hear things my mum can’t. Still Very sensitive hearing. Can’t go to Concerts anymore, even with ear plugs. Please look after your ears everyone, don’t be silly like me.

  • @alaeddinabugrara3309
    @alaeddinabugrara3309 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    as a musician and bass player the only idea of loosing the 200hz and below make me feel like fainting, I literally tried not to get emotional and cry, and your relaxed and calm way gave me the strength to finish the video!
    you're our Beethoven

  • @Tom-kn3mg
    @Tom-kn3mg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    My hearing fluctuates too as did my tinnitus and for years I thought it was a problem with my ears but it was actually a jaw disorder called TMJ that was causing my issues and I'm getting better. Really hope you find some answers, I know it sucks and it's scary. Wishing you the best!

    • @Tom-kn3mg
      @Tom-kn3mg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @ANNSQ It really is down to the specialist unfortunately. Spend some time doing your research and find a dental surgeon who specializes in the TMJ joint. Mouth guards can make it worse but they can create a splint which you wear at night that relaxes the jaw muscles. Orthodontic treatment may be needed too if your bite is misaligned due to a malocclusion. Anti-inflammatory drugs can work as can physiotherapy / chiropractic adjustment. It's usually a mix of all the above but for now try to reduce any anxiety and stress, meditate, stretch to improve posture and tightness and it may make a difference. Hope that helps.

    • @allgoodisdead
      @allgoodisdead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's comforting to see other people suffer from this and found a way to make it better. I thought it was something uncommon. Besides the snapping and crackling, tension and occasional pain I also have some tmj related tinnitus. My tinnitus fluctuates in frequency and between being non existent and being quite loud (when in a silent room). It's loud especially when I wake up in the morning. Fortunately I've done an audiogram and 2 other test at the doctor and my hearing is perfectly fine in the normal hearing range . However I've lost already most of the hearing in the very high frequencies - above 16khz which I guess might be a pretty standard loss for a 30 yo.
      I'll be having an appointment with a tmj specialist next week, I hope I'll be able to improve the condition.

    • @mdmajunge
      @mdmajunge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      allgoodisdead good luck!

    • @Ps1ClassicGameplay
      @Ps1ClassicGameplay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hold up ive been thinking for years if my tinnitus is because of my jaw since sometimes when i relaxed it or messaged it. It would ease up and not be insanely loud but i didnt think it was actually possible for that to be the cause of it

  • @noesunyoutuber7680
    @noesunyoutuber7680 4 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    As someone obsessed with music, hearing loss is one of my biggest anxieties. The thought of going deaf before I die has paralyzed me with anxiety before because I truly don't know what I would do if I couldn't hear music anymore. Even though I do my best to keep my hearing protected, I have no idea what could happen in the future. Keep making music, Andrew, no matter what.

    • @noouch
      @noouch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's easy to let those thoughts dominate, and it is very important that you not let them. They will ruin your everyday enjoyment of life more than any loss of hearing ever could. No matter what happens, in all likelihood you'll enjoy music just as much, just relax and let it work its magic.

    • @mountos7594
      @mountos7594 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@noouch underrated comment

  • @mohamedhany9640
    @mohamedhany9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro mad respect hope it fluctuates all the way back to normal and stays there! Keep up the great work!

  • @NevTheDeranged
    @NevTheDeranged 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your music has been helping me keep my pants on for over a decade. Hearing loss is terrifying even if music isn't the focus of one's life, and I'm impressed by your fortitude. There's no shame in needing help, and it's great you recognize your good fortune in being able to afford that help. I continue to look forward to the next jam from you (and your team!), and even if you never produced another song, you've already added far more than your share of joy to the universe. (but plz don't stop making songs I need them). You're amazing and we love you!

  • @HyperPotions
    @HyperPotions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Ah thanks for sharing this, I didn't actually know about your hearing loss and sorry you're dealing with that. That's something I think we all fear of as producers. I really hope you come to peace with it, it's so easy to feel hopeless with health decline man, but you seem to have a good stable ground under you for mental health right now. Proud of you.

    • @supersmily5811
      @supersmily5811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh hi Hyper Potions, I didn't know you were a fan. Of course, that IMMEDIATELY makes me wonder what your group would sound like in a collab with Andrew.

  • @teachmehowtodougie.mp3997
    @teachmehowtodougie.mp3997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    we’re here for u andrew 🥺🥺🥺

    • @suspect2344
      @suspect2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      duckleberry finn don’t you mean “hear” for you
      jk don’t flame me

    • @nerdcouch8192
      @nerdcouch8192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @tututuims ieijebdo I mean, We can still pray for him. So there is not nothing we can do...

    • @manuelpadilla1891
      @manuelpadilla1891 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RewindOfficialDoesMusic lmao you can be racist either way but ok

    • @nerdcouch8192
      @nerdcouch8192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @tututuims ieijebdo wow XD

    • @RewindOfficialDoesMusic
      @RewindOfficialDoesMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Manolo Padilla that doesn’t make sense to what he was saying.

  • @warp9988
    @warp9988 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the honesty about where you're at. You are awesome sir. Cheers.

  • @slikdikrickman2425
    @slikdikrickman2425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love what you do and i love your music and all that you do for us viewers. Im always rewatching your videos. You’re so insperational and so motivating. I appreciate all you do and all the work you put into your content. Keep it up!

  • @williamo6461
    @williamo6461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3037

    The new Beethoven?

    • @geometry1249
      @geometry1249 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Andrew Huang Beethoven

    • @kiisanalt
      @kiisanalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +167

      Beathoven

    • @user-se8nh3yu1e
      @user-se8nh3yu1e 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Watch the whole video my guy, he ain’t deaf....

    • @TheTakag
      @TheTakag 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      JackAmator Beat Oven

    • @freshpressedify
      @freshpressedify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Let's hope not because Beethoven went completely deaf.

  • @friiiz4907
    @friiiz4907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I'm so sorry for something like that happening to such a great musician like you! Hopefully you will still be able to make music and content for us in the future.

  • @liezacarroll7787
    @liezacarroll7787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing, positive, and a great teacher. You're loved prayers to you!

  • @dougbutton9352
    @dougbutton9352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing, Andrew. This is SUCH an important topic. You handle it with grace. I recently discovered your channel and am addicted to your videos. Your transparency and honest approach to everything you do is fantastic. Look forward to seeing where you go from here.

  • @musiccentral8537
    @musiccentral8537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Me tryna watch this quietly at night :
    Andrews transitions waking up my family : 2:19

  • @tomatte127
    @tomatte127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Andrew, your content will always be a massive inspiration to me whether you're doing it solo or with a team. Your extreme positive attitude is the biggest thing that kind of threw me out of the funk I was in musically, and you inspired me to start trying to work more on my own skills. I've got a really long way to go but I'll always credit you as one of the reasons I finally kicked my own butt and got back into music after 20 years.
    I'm really looking forward to your class next month, and I wish you all the best from here in Dallas. You're the best.

  • @hugohart
    @hugohart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love how you make the music that is in your videos, and it is new everyday.

  • @JHMJams
    @JHMJams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrew, man. Sending much love and support your direction dude! I've enjoyed watching and hearing your content over the years and looking forward to many more! Stay strong :)

  • @casualintrovert207
    @casualintrovert207 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Hearing loss is probably the one thing i'm most afraid of, next to going blind.

    • @clover4597
      @clover4597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Going blind is pretty fucking scary, but thankfully if you do take care of your health and stay active it is very very rare. I've never seen a proffesional athelte with major hearing or sight loss.

    • @user-hw4hf2zb3t
      @user-hw4hf2zb3t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Clover you can be born with genetics that are predisposed to blindness or deafness though

    • @clover4597
      @clover4597 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-hw4hf2zb3t Yes but that is very rare

    • @PengyDraws
      @PengyDraws 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@clover4597
      So are professional athletes. Jokes aside, my biggest fear would probably be losing my right hand or my vision.

    • @f3rrrmi
      @f3rrrmi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      loss of sight can happend to anyone if you get hurt in your eye...sadly
      and hearing loss is one of my scariest fears, I have rhinitis and chronical sinusitis and I suffer like hell with this, I always wonder if I have 50% audition or 70% some days I heard better than others, I don't know...good luck for you!

  • @shaquillestoutamire6853
    @shaquillestoutamire6853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We love you and are extremely excited to support you regardless of growth, assistance, etc. Your transparency is exactly what makes me love your videos so much. Good luck with the specialist ✊🏽

  • @Megamec
    @Megamec 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing Andrew. Love all the stuff you’re doing - you are a true inspiration!

  • @jammadamma
    @jammadamma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope your hearing is better, or at least stable. Thanks for all the fun and inspiration :)

  • @truecuckoo
    @truecuckoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Keep it up Andrew. You have come such a long way, and I'm absolutely sure that you have a long active career in front of you. I think the majority of music creators would love to work with skilled mixing and mastering engineers, but the cost involved hiring other professionals requires that you're in good financial shape. I'm really happy for you that you are at that point. It can only mean good things! Sending over whatever strength I have 🌀

  • @addicuscohen
    @addicuscohen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I totally understand the frustration with hearing loss. I had a cyst removed in my right ear when I was 8 and have another now in my left. I am tone deaf to different ranges because of this. Being a musician and producing multiple large concerts doesn't help either lol. Keep your head up brother! It does get better!

  • @ineur8780
    @ineur8780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    everyone here's biggest fear is hearing loss but my fear is losing sight

    • @Fli-s2h
      @Fli-s2h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Helen Keller

    • @hiimjustin000
      @hiimjustin000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'd be glad to lose my sight, I wouldn't be traumatized by looking at r/NoahGetTheBoat

    • @justinkeefe3456
      @justinkeefe3456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      As long as there’s a program that’ll read TH-cam comments I’m good. lol. Nah I’m scared to death to lose either. Sight yeah we’re screwed. Sound damn are we alone... let’s be glad we all (most ) have both. (Very unlikely dead people like this channel).
      Don’t poke an eye out!
      Turn that music down.
      Cheers ;)

    • @corrygotjokes
      @corrygotjokes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeetus fetus facts 💯

    • @Someone__x
      @Someone__x 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeetus fetus tbh I would be scared of loosing hearing, eye site and being mute....
      If I had to pick one... I couldn’t, I would rather die -.-

  • @MaxxD17
    @MaxxD17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have been going through one of my biggest fears and I am incredibly inspired by this video. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this with us.

  • @Sehrandom
    @Sehrandom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm a musician and I too have hearing issues. I watched your last video about your hearing loss. Seeing you has really driven me to continue on my path of music despite this. You're a true inspiration. 🙂

  • @davec8473
    @davec8473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    I was jamming with friends and playing bass
    At the end I was like "that was weird I couldn't hear it"
    They said WE COULD.
    That's when I knew my ears were fudged.
    Also because I couldn't hear it I was playing random notes completely out of key

    • @camerontetz2011
      @camerontetz2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      To be fair, bass notes can be hard to identify, especially in a noisy jam scenario.

    • @joelwilliam624
      @joelwilliam624 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe you speakers are out of range?

  • @smithsonian2464
    @smithsonian2464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Me being a percussionist, I really have to pay mind to my aural health. I dread the day where my hearing goes away completely, so I'm doing everything I can to slow it down. EAR PROTECTION IS YOUR FRIEND GUYS!

  • @solarnights4931
    @solarnights4931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always have loved your videos dude, been watching them for years and the jokes, music, and editing chops are dope!

  • @MattOlsen294
    @MattOlsen294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    4:52 - 5:06.
    That right there is why Andrew is such an inspiration to me.
    I’m not even a music guy, but the constant delivery of such polished work with virtually no prior experience from within the industry is impressive.

  • @Buhzerka
    @Buhzerka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    My heart literally shattered reading the title

    • @Nalopotato
      @Nalopotato 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      are you sure it didnt figuratively shatter?

    • @CeleryCarrots
      @CeleryCarrots 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Literally figuratively

    • @cylexx
      @cylexx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine too :( As soon as I saw that notification pop up my heart exploded

    • @MUNRO13
      @MUNRO13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP

    • @zeph5800
      @zeph5800 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same for me, hear loss is one of my biggest fear

  • @VintiqueSound
    @VintiqueSound 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay AEMCON! It was great meeting you at the silent disco :). Also, really enjoyed your panels!

  • @djceddy6945
    @djceddy6945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrew meister! You have been an awesome inspiriation found this year! You get to play with all the coolest gear and show us what the experiences are! I just loved your 4 producer samples videos that make life so much fun! Seeing different views on working on the same sample. Lets hope you get better. Keep hosting the coolest audio show on earth currently!

  • @SuperHonkyPodcast
    @SuperHonkyPodcast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    Bro I'm a Audio Producer/Rapper and I've had issues with my hearing for almost the same time frame.
    I'm 36 now, but I lost a good amount of treble sounds in my left ear around my Senior year of Highschool.
    I actually know the reason though in my case. My friend at the time took a small water balloon and filled
    many of them up with air. We used to think it was hilarious to scare one another by walking up behind and
    then popping the balloon with our hands right behind the person. These little balloons popped REALLY loud.
    Needless to say one time my friend held the damn balloon legit UP against my ear and popped it and ever
    since I can't hear hardly anything treble wise in my left ear. It sucks so bad too! Especially as someone who
    does music and works on mixing vocals/music etc. I 100% feel your pain Andrew 😥
    Look on the bright side though, at least you have super nice teeth. I have fucking DENTURES for fucks sakes!
    Also, at least you have good vision right? I've been damn near blind my entire life! Glass half full buddy! 👌

    • @thugasaurusrex6004
      @thugasaurusrex6004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Damn bro you got it rough. Keep on keeping on

    • @danji9485
      @danji9485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you still friends with that guy

    • @iamspitch
      @iamspitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danji9485 lmfao 😂😂shut up

    • @SuperHonkyPodcast
      @SuperHonkyPodcast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@danji9485 Nope. He actually slept with a girlfriend of mine a few years out of Highschool and we haven't spoke in over 10+ years.

    • @danji9485
      @danji9485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperHonkyPodcast oh my, I'm sorry man

  • @datboiwacky
    @datboiwacky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Noooo! Hope you’re hearing is going to get better! ❤️

  • @emancebo13
    @emancebo13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck. Your're not alone. Thanks for creating and inspiring!

  • @richclips
    @richclips 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're great, driven, interesting, great music, great fun to watch and to listen to, keep up the good work and best of luck with the hearing issues.... Love from London 😘

  • @aliciaowens9544
    @aliciaowens9544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    andrew! thank you for sharing this so openly! i know sight and hearing aren't the same, but i lost a lot of my vision a few years ago and i really resonated with what you said about asking for help, and i just wanna say that it does get easier. it took me a looooong time to accept the fact that i am blind and i do need help with certain things, but the more you do it the more comfortable you'll be. it gets to be second nature and the new standard for how you go about what you do, and it sounds like you're well on the way to that, but i just want you to know it does get easier! having people around you that are willing to help is a big plus too, so it seems like you're in good hands. thank you so much for doing what you do!

  • @BinaryBlonde
    @BinaryBlonde 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve been a fan for many, many years and watched as you “branded” yourself. Through all of your growth, I’ve only ever been happy for your success and still feel that same warmth (and geekiness) from you, your music, and your videos. Honestly, good for you for finding a way to continue to do what you love while dealing with the hearing loss! I hope to watch your growth for many, many more years to come!🙌🏻

  • @arbitrarychemistry
    @arbitrarychemistry 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grateful is the right word you used. So much to be thankful for despite the hearing loss.

  • @vaspers
    @vaspers 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You bring much joy and insights into my lfe. Praying for your ears to be completely healed.

  • @Naumachia
    @Naumachia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video Andrew! I've too noticed a significant change in my hearing but tests just doesn't show what I'm experiencing. All the tests come out normal and no one can explain it. I'm not as far gone as you but I feel you man! I still enjoy all of your videos and to me it feels like you care even more now than ever about your fans and staying connected!
    Much love!

  • @Horiyoscastle
    @Horiyoscastle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    Just starting watching dude but we're on the same page and I'm so sorry bro, I dont even do shows ofte or listen to my music crazy loud but my right ear is practically half death, I havent been tested but its like listening to headphones with one broken earpod, ive bought so many earpods before over time I knew it was my hearing. and its the bass frequencies here too
    I feel man! same boat, plenty respect! also im doing a 100 song album challenge!!

    • @NickShillitoMusic
      @NickShillitoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mellow Vocals have you had a doctor look at your eardrum? You could have a perforation. I have the same symptoms as you (half deaf, no bass) and in the same ear and mine is due to a large perforation. If you find that that is the case, you can get a tympanoplasty (surgery to patch up the hole) and that can really help to restore your hearing :) I’ve been considering the surgery but I’ve had sinus problems to sort out before I tackle my ears!! I’m an ENT doctor’s perfect patient lol

    • @Horiyoscastle
      @Horiyoscastle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NickShillitoMusic I havent looked into it yet but I will thank you so much!

    • @derkman127
      @derkman127 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had the same, but it was clogged with ear wax. they flush it out with water and then it's fine again.

    • @NickShillitoMusic
      @NickShillitoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mellow Vocals no worries buddy, hope you manage to get it sorted! If you want more info feel free to drop me a pm :)

    • @NickShillitoMusic
      @NickShillitoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      derkman127 that’s defo something to look into. My dad had that, they sucked all the earwax out of his ears and he could hear again. I don’t think wax clogging would affect low frequency hearing, though. Either way, a doctor looking inside the ear will be able to tell what’s caused it!

  • @melter_rob
    @melter_rob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck on your continued success Andrew and I hope you find ways to correct some of your hearing loss.

  • @israldebruin
    @israldebruin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your authenticity and humility are admirable. Thanks for being who you are, and doing what you do.

  • @duchi882
    @duchi882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    *This is truly sad*
    This made me remember the time wherein I thought I won't be able to walk anymore
    Stay strong brother

  • @SSquirrel1976
    @SSquirrel1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I only started watching your stuff over Thanksgiving, but I’ve been really enjoying it. I’ve had tinnitus for years from being young and stupid, but I’ve been lucky that it hasn’t impacted my actual hearing much.
    I have a cousin who has been basically stone deaf since birth. In the late 90s his favorite band was Korn. Why? Bc he could crank it up and feel the music more easily than a lot of other bands.
    Being able to have a byline like Prince (Composed, arranged, performed and recorded by) is badass and shows the depth of your talents, but no one is going to think less of you for having parts done by other people. Just think of it as being in a band and they are your other members.
    The current studio is definitely something very impressive and yeah there might be some who decide it’s too far from what they have. I’ve never had anything to actually record with and at tax time a couple new synths and an interface are on my list.
    Keep up the great work and best of luck w the specialist

  • @TheDabberSupreme
    @TheDabberSupreme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your work Andrew. Best of luck to you.

  • @brendank5413
    @brendank5413 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You seem really down to Earth, and you just seem like you have the need to share your joy with others. So upping your production seems like it's for everyone's benefit. I too love sharing my joy for music. We've all been there when we're lying in bed at 2am, not able to sleep because we're rocking out listening to a track we found or made, and we just want the sun to rise so that others can hear it and rock out with us. I see that in you and it's pretty cool.

  • @NickShillitoMusic
    @NickShillitoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I have hearing loss in my right ear due to a large perforation that’s too big to heal... I have a lower db level, low frequency loss and pretty bad tinnitus as a result. It sucks not to be able to hear bass in my right ear and to have generally one-sided hearing... so I can’t imagine how much it sucks for you, Andrew. Hope you get better soon buddy hang in there, keep making music you inspiration xoxox

    • @northside5398
      @northside5398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What’s tinnitus like?

    • @antfactor
      @antfactor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@northside5398 Hmmm. It varies form person to person, and it's a VERY complex issue that can involve a number of parts of the brain. Mine is like this: Have you been to a club venue, concert, or loud bar where you're kind of YELLING so people can here yuo - for an extended period of time... Or right by the speakers? Then you go to a quieter place and NOW a VERY thin, VERY high frequency test-tone pervades - and there's no way to shake it...Perhaps you get some rest, and wake up and forgot about it? GOOD. That's what happens if one DOESNT' have it. Now... Imagine... it's a day or four later, and you're STILL hearing it... and it doesn't stop(!). Perhaps days, months, years... or NEVER. Well - that's tinnitus. For a musician, especially ... IT SUCKS!!!!! However, it can also be brought on by other factors aside from audio: strong emotions, anxiety, lack of rest, certain drugs and chemicals, one's head being knocked too hard, etc.

    • @NickShillitoMusic
      @NickShillitoMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Julian Bustos basically what antfactor said. It depends massively on one’s specific condition. For most it’ll probably be a high pitched tone (that’s what I have mildly in both ears from loud music exposure. But I also have white noise and a low frequency tone in my right ear which is caused by my perforation. It’s just quiet enough that I don’t notice it while out and about and doing things, but when it’s quiet I can hear it 24/7. In terms of how it affects quality of life, again that’s down to the severity of the tinnitus and the individual. I would say mine only moderately affects my quality of life. I’m lucky in that respect. It gets worse when I’m anxious or stressed or focussing on it, but most of the time I can just deal with it. For some, however, it can be so loud that it overpowers everything else and there is no relief from it. That’s when people start having severe anxiety and depression from tinnitus. Unfortunately, people have been known to take their own lives due to severe tinnitus. So the moral of the story is protect your ears!

  • @danflak6363
    @danflak6363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Ludwid Van Beethoven lost his hearing entirely during his 40’s and it didn’t stop him becoming a legend.
    You’ve accomplished some amazing things for music Andrew, I’m sure you’ll keep contributing no matter what the future brings.

  • @shay16norris
    @shay16norris 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing so much of yourself with us. Definitely wish you the best.

  • @official_abieks
    @official_abieks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for being so honest with us about your journey!

  • @SE4GY7
    @SE4GY7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "Confronting the widening gap between my experiences and resources and those of the average viewer"
    No sweat dude. Awesome videos. Awesome music. Keep it up. I love it. You are relatable and inspiring because you are true to yourself, no amount of resources or experiences or whatever can spoil that, you've proven that already

  • @krys1854
    @krys1854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was extremely comforting, knowing someone who is successful is experiencing the same thing as I am! Super inspiring, you got this!

  • @sixeladadon
    @sixeladadon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow thats insane dudes helps people get into a real workflow thx bro. I couldn't imagine losing my hearing I hope the best for you bro.

  • @ralitsa-ost
    @ralitsa-ost 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Andrew i was just listening to your tracks, i love everything, THANK YOU SO MUCH