When I took an ASL class a few years ago, I met a deaf DJ. He had this whole system where he wore this thing on his body to feel the vibration of the beat. It was super cool and I think about that all the time
@@RosheenQuynhhow do you keep it constantly on? I have to turn it on every video even logged in and I find it incredibly annoying. Every video. At least they work these days though it felt like it took forever for them to develop automatic subtitles but this magic of constantly keeping them on how do you do it?
R: "It's a privilege to have a deaf boyfriend." Winks and points at the camera. 😄 glad to see he's got plenty of confidence, as he should. 😁 I had a sister who was severely hard of hearing. It was tough for her growing up in a mostly hearing world. It took a while for her to come out of her shell.
When a deaf person goes to another country, how do they communicate? Because even for countries with the same language, sign language usually changes 👀
Just like with spoken language, sign language in each country is different. If you could go to the Middle East, for example, and start using ASL, they’ll have no clue what you’re talking about. If that makes really any sense
In northern ireland (where I live) theres British Sign Language, and Irish Sign Language (which uses English words). A few people also use/know American Sign Language too. You'd think there would be just one sign language for all English based languages
@Gabriela Galindo Aristy Ok so I just searched how many sign languages there are in the world and it said between 138 and 300 different types of sign language. That's a lot xD
TENBIASED This is very complex because where I am in Quebec, Canada, we have english and french. It is the same with sign language, there is LSQ (Language des Signes Québécois) for french, and ASL (American Sign Language) for english. Some words can be similar but for the most part, it is very different. I mix them up in conversations constantly, very frustrating for me because i am not fluent in either signs.
Haha, that's a funny question. I have a 22 year old son who's profoundly deaf, he def does sign to himself. Also, he signs in his sleep n has since he was lil...which is still cute to me!
I'm severely deaf but I actually really enjoy music. My main genres are Pop, EDM, Hip hop, and Rock but there are exceptions. I also like dancing and I like trying to learn new choreos. Edit: Wow thank you so much for acknowledging my comment! I didn't think you guys would like it so much. Love you all and let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile!
Yo, I'm in the same boat as you! I love blasting edm in my car in the drive home from uni and feeling the vibrations surrounding me it's such a cool feeling!
Ryan mentioned there are fully Deaf people who love me- that is 100% me. I have to say my love of music came from the way I was raised. My dad sang around the house ALL the time so knowing music was super important to me. I also love the vibrations of good music. My husband also really loves music so I try to make that important to me, for him. I have headphones with awesome bass boost (which was important in my purchase) and we also have a subwoofer as part of the sound system connected to the TV in our house. This may sound complicated but it's not- I can connect my headphones to my laptop (watch the lyrics on the music video) then my laptop to the subwoofer, and feel the beat of the music.
I personally am not a part of the deaf community and I do not know anyone (personally) that is a part of it, but by watching their TH-cam channel, I have grown to really appreciate and respect their “culture”. I also love how open they are about topics and questions! They are extremely wholesome and so relaxing to watch, so thank you guys so much! 😊
Someimes I recall a date with Warren, one of the most handsome boys ever, I didn't expect a hearing impaired person to be a great dancer, was I surprised That was in the early 80's. Studying choreography, I look for an authenticity, I watch without sound. The movement will convey and evoke information, a message, a dancer's background aside, the essence will resonate. Dancing does not require external sound, the natural phenomena of energy compelled by breezes drifting between the leaves or someone's thoughts - my internal voice- dance and signing are physical methods of expression and communication. I hope as many non-hearing people as hearing people dance and enjoy themselves. I am really enjoying your videos, learning a lot, thanks
lol i loved that part when ryan said, its a priveledge to have a deaf boyfriend!!! that was so adorable!!! i hope you guys are doing well during the quarantine! and i know this was a while ago, but hope Ryan is doing a lot better from the surgery!!!
my boyfriend is hard of hearing and in elementary and middle school he participated in band. his hearing aids then didn’t have noise control like the ones he has now. like if a sound is too loud the hearing aids he has now wont register it. he said he was advised to take his hearing aids out at practice and shows to prevent further damage and he would know exactly what and when to play depending on the vibrations the other instruments gave off. he would take his shoes off and feel the vibrations through his feet coming from the stands. my mind was absolutely blown!
@@ifiwsaflowridbearose yeah a lot of people I've met assume that deaf people can't hear anything at all, which is a bit extreme. Most can hear sound (with hearing aids or cochlear implant at least). When they discover that, they don't know why I can't understand them with hearing aids, which is fine. So they amplify background noise (like cars driving, birds chirping) but don't actually improve clarity when listening to people. Their speech is still distorted so I have to lipread to make out the words. Kinda hard to do that with masks now lol
I’ve been watching you guys for yeaaaars. This just confirmed to me that you’re MADE for each other! The level of respect and empathy you show one another is beautiful. And Ryan (cause I know you read these) - the way you look at Ellen...like she’s the most precious and fascinating thing to you.. melts my heart 🥺🤍 LOVED this video and thank you for finallyyyy explaining this subject hahaha much love to both of you.
I worked at a live music menu for many many years and 1 of our regulars was a deaf man and he would always come to the drum and bass events Cause the bass was so heavy
I agree with Ryan, with that it depends on the person’s personality versus their hearing quality and so I think that Ryan just doesn’t like to listen to music as a person in general, not relating to his deafness. Whereas I grew up around music all the time, I have a song in my head 24/7, I listen to all different types of music and it can reflect my mood. Thank you for sharing your experiences ♥️
Two questions: 1) There are certain sounds that I don’t like hearing (people blowing their nose, nails on a chalkboard, etc lol) Are there any sounds that Ryan would love to or be curious to hear? 2) Are there any sounds that Ellen wish didn’t exist anymore? Lol
LOL, yes, the sound of someone blowing their nose is on my list of the most unpleasant sounds. The other one I think is kind of awful is the chirping a smoke alarm makes when the battery needs to be replaced.
I thought of an analogy for Ryan's indifference or dislike of music. It's like abstract art. Some people have a really strong emotional reaction connected to it (hearing people). They might have grown up with it or over time grew increasingly fascinated with it. Other people don't really care about abstract art (deaf/hoh people). They never really thought about it, didn't grow up with it and don't have too much of an emotional connection with it. Some of them might decide to study the meaning of abstract art or might even enjoy it by creating their own meaning by feeling the textures of the paint.
13:24 - Ryan was so prepared to hold high his deaf community and the benefits of having them in your life. He really shot my heart with that gun, no sound needed.
Listening to whatever you want, as loud as you want is definitely a benefit to a deaf partner! My ex would sleep in and I never had to worry about being loud :)
I’m amazed at how you keep eye contact throughout the conversation and still understand each other. I thought you’d have to look at each other’s hands even when one is spelling out a word, but I guess you can see the sign even without breaking eye contact.
There is this one girl who was a contestant on America's Got Talent. She was a hearing person, up until a disease that affected her ears, and her nerves deteriorated, and by the time she was 18, it had completely destroyed her hearing, so then she became deaf. BEFORE she was deaf, she remembered what music sounded like, and the judges asked her how she got back INTO music after becoming deaf, and she said, "Trusting my pitch and using muscle memory", so I imagine for HER, being a previously hearing person to a completely deaf person, was devastating to no longer be able to hear herself sing anymore. Mandy Harvey is her name. You should look her up and maybe Ellen would like her voice. The judges asked her why she had her shoes off, and she said, "I'm feeling the beat through the floor". I thought that was amazing. But, for someone like Ryan who has not really HEARD music besides what was blasting in high school, I feel like they miss out on the best thing in life there is, besides chocolate, sex, poetry, and animals. LOL But, as a musician myself, there's no way in hell I could ever deal with never being able to hear music again. I would puke. Music is everything to me.
I’m not sure why but this brought me to tears! You can tell how much he loves her and how long he has as well when he would look up the lyrics to songs she enjoyed and he really put in the time to get to know her! that’s so sweet i love them so much!
My ears ring really bad sometimes now( probably wont ever fully go away) cause I had a terrible ear infection this year. It's on and off but sometimes it really sucks. Whenever it gets bad, I normally watch your videos because I dont need to actually listen, I can just use cc. It's really disappointing how few youtubers caption their videos. Hearing people often dont realize how inaccessible TH-cam can be.
Is it just me? Or is she just the prettiest? And I can totally read it in his eyes everytime he looks at her, when she's not looking, how much he really really loves her.
There is a Broadway musical called Spring Awakening, and there was a revival of it that is known as "Deaf West Spring Awakening". In that musical, many of the cast and crews are deaf, so on stage they sign the lyrics and act while having another person sing it. I think it's cool how they tried their best to make their show accessible and if you (any random internet person reading this) are interested, go check it out! There are clips of their performances on TH-cam
Well, sometimes they don’t hear it but they feel the vibration of the song( the bass to be exact ) and I guess he doesn’t really like it. I’m not sure tho.
Since he specifically mentioned the car being the main place he doesn’t like it, I’m positive it has to do with the bass. You can feel the vibration of music, especially in cars. And like he explained, some deaf/HoH people really like the feel of music, but since he doesn’t personally have that connection to it, he is sometimes not in the mood for it.
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@@SignDuoChannel wait is this Ryan?! Omg Hi I’m a huge fan of yours I Started it because i felt so bad for you, that the students talked about the same video 😂🥵
I’m halfway through my ASL lessons on Skillshare thanks to you guys! I’m also teaching my kids and my 5 year old son just signed his name for the first time today! I am so proud of him! I have reverse slope hearing loss and it’s caused me to be a bit of a recluse. Most people aren’t very friendly when they have to repeat things and it’s just caused me to avoid communication when I can. It was a breath of fresh air watching how Ryan handled the drive-thru ordeal. I wish society as a whole was taught how to work with those of us that may have a bit of a disability. The world can be so cruel but it doesn’t mean that we have to be cruel back. I’m so thankful that I found your channel! I usually hate watching videos but I absolutely love watching the two of you!
I deal with it too sometimes as a visually impaired person. And it also doesn’t help that disrespect is one of my few triggers. I am a pretty patient person which is a good thing. My uncle has hearing loss and he is a lot less patient than I am dealing with a vision loss. One time he was watching my mothers house while she was out of the country. I know he gets frustrated with using the phone so we decided to talk by email.
I'm really glad Ryan brought up deaf people who use the vibrations to feel music. I have audio processing issues (not the same as deaf at all) and having grown up hearing and with a music loving family, when I found out you could boost a song and feel it and not have to focus with your ears my life was changed. So thank you ryan for sharing that piece as well, even though it isnt applicable to you.
Your relationship is truly inspiring, you two made me take sign language classes just from watching your videos, wish you the best, love from Mexico 🇲🇽♥️
I just wanted to share that the Elementary School I attended was also simultaneously a school for Gifted Children, and there was a class of deaf children with 10 or 15 students. Each year, we had a "Foundation Day" and we'd celebrate it by having each class/grade level perform. And every year, the deaf class would always always always dance hip-hop (insanely well choreographed routines for real!) Our teachers explained that they were able to choreograph to the beat of the music through the vibrations, and that is why whenever they performed, there'd be extra speakers for optimum vibrations. It was the most amazing thing and it was such an honor to witness it and be exposed to that at a young age, really opened my eyes to the complexity of deaf culture.
I'm HOH. When I was younger I listened to music at lot. I really enjoyed it. As I got older and my hearing got worst, I didn't enjoy music as much because I couldn't understand the lyrics. Now I mostly listen to instrumentals. If I hear an old song and remember the lyrics, I'll sing along like I used to.
You guys are so cute together. The fact that you guys put so much effort into your relationship and making eachother happy is so amazing. I keep finding myself coming back to your videos because of how cute you guys are and because of how informational your videos are. Keep up the good work guys, and don't stop being cute.
This question made me think of Deaf U, Netflix's new reality show. There were ppl who were really into music, like feeling the beats. I'd love both of your takes on some on the stuff involved, like maybe a reaction video!
Hey Sign Duo! I'm a high school senior that really loves music and theatre, but last year I took 2 semesters of ASL, and want to try and become an interpreter! I understand why Ryan might not feel a connection to music like so many hearing people have. I just watched a movie on Disney Plus called "Mr. Holland's Opus." It is about a composer who teaches at a high school and eventually gives birth to a deaf son. I think it's really interesting to see his character develop and learn how to relate to his child when all he knows is music. Anyway, I like the movie and recommend it. You guys are doing great! Loved the Starbucks drive thru vid, restored my faith in humanity!!! Love you guys 💓😊🤗
I just really enjoy seeing the interaction you guys have, not just with us as a community, but just in general. It helps me to keep in mind certain things when I do deal with our customers who are hard of hearing or deaf. I feel more confident communicating with them about their needs. I just want to say thank you.
I've seen people doing sign language on stage at music concerts, even hip hop shows. So great too see it.🙂. I just started subbing to your channel & it's fantastic to see that your bringing more awareness to people with hearing impairments. Your both setting a good example to breaking down unnecessary boundaries.❤️🇦🇺
Music is a HUGE part of my life and it was also the thing that alerted my parents to the fact that I was HH as a child because I was consistently and confidently belting out the wrong words to songs. Music has always been an integral part of my being and it's basically my therapy - I have played several instruments throughout my life (current love is flute) and I like to compose simple pieces of music. My hearing has worsened throughout my life to the point now where I'm profoundly deaf in my right ear and have a severe loss in my left. I relied on hearing aids to help get through a strictly mainstream upbringing and have had very little interaction with the Deaf community. Recently, my hearing aids have died and I'm really going through a period of grieving because I can't appreciate listening to and making music as I'm used to. This sudden thrust into near complete deafness has me seriously considering learning some form of sign language. I appreciate your videos because it bridges the hearing world and the deaf world together. Thanks!
I love signing the songs to help make a connection with some of the music. I'm so lucky that my husband can't hear me singing but he really enjoys watching me.
It was super interesting to hear your perspectives on this! My deaf coworker and I had a conversation about music, I really wish we didn't have to social distance and could experience together how she experiences music. I was a musician for 8+ years, wrote a musicology thesis for my bachelors, and a lot of my friendships/communities are connected to music, so that's where I'm coming from. Today I accidentally signed the word I was saying while we were working together ("multiples"- when she translated me and then checked if I said what I unintentionally signed while wearing my mask, I was so surprised lol). It's so funny that you would post on the same day as this experience. Well, I'm sad my coworker is retiring from the library on the 30th of this month, but I'm so glad this year brought her back into my life. She's also an author, so Ryan- what story representations of deaf people do you like (any format- book, movie, graphic novel, etc)? If you're interested- Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte Also, there's also a new netflix show, have you seen Deaf U?
I know sign language so I can help me because I have a friend that is deaf so I have to talk for her. And I can put it on my TH-cam page if you would like so you can see or we can do it a deaf way
You mentioning "Dog music": My dog Prairie has developed a fear of thunderstorms and gun shooting. I live in the boonies and lots of hunting here. In my search to help her when she gets so fearful/anxious is she really responds to "dog music". She literally relaxes and falls asleep when I play music to help during thunderstorms. I give her essential oils, which help a tad, but music was the big game changer. Tight clothing simular to the thunder shirt she hates.
What I have learned from having some experience working with people in the deaf community is just what Ryan was saying. I actually got to watch a concert of a band made up of people in the deaf community. When we talked to them after they discussed how the instruments they played corresponded to the sounds they could hear. For example, the bass player liked the bass because it made lower sounds. I’ve also met deaf people who love going to concerts. They can feel the vibrations of the music because the speakers are so loud. If you ever get a chance to go to a deaf event (such as deaf night at Coffee Bean) you get to meet so many cool people!
I am deaf ( I was born deaf and i grew up oral and have a cochlear implant but learned sign language when i was 16 years old) and have been communicating through sign language since then. Back when i was in high school, i took ASL classes and learned so much about sign language, deaf culture, deaf community and everything else. sign language is a beautiful language. i even had sign language interpreters in high school and college. it helps me to understand whats going on in classes. I am proud to be deaf no matter what. I love watching your videos and you guys are a cute couple. By the way, theres a Netflix series called "Deaf U". Have you guys watched that? can you guys do a video about that? I havent watched the show as yet because im always busy with work but im planning to watch that on my day off from work.
I have just recently found your videos and love them. Not having been around someone who is deaf I never thought much of the obstacles you encounter. Watching your videos has definitely opened my eyes. Thanks for continuing to educate us in day to day experiences
I can completely relate, so I’m not deaf and neither is my SO. However we have a huge cultural difference between us, and living in his country I like to keep my connection to my country. Listening to music specifically and the music I grew up with allows that, however I enjoy it by myself. The music I like is mainly old fashioned and not always but sometimes the modern pop styles in my home language. Since my SO can’t understand and does not always care for the sound produced by the styles I like I’m very happy in the drive or just in the house listening and enjoying by myself. Would I have a deaf SO? Yes, I’m sure musical taste is but one privilege to experience. That being said I’m not on the market so I’ll just have to keep watching Sign Duo.
i was actually looking deep in your channel to find this vid and i'm happy you finally talked about it . i briefly dated a deaf guy a year ago , the only thing we could do is learn to communicate which was very interesting and intriguing for me ( i hope for him too) but, when it came to every day routine i had the hardest time finding activities for us both to enjoy or to be able to participate. I'm a musician, with a youtube channel that i review music , that's basically all i do/talk about all day. or watch series and movies. I'm just so sad that i can's share these magical moments of my life with him
It is so cute how much work Ryan put into understanding the music that Ellen listened to during high school. Hope both of you are doing well! It is interesting to see your guy’s relationship with music, especially since I am a performer and it is such a big part of my life. Thank you for another great and insightful video!
@signduo thank you so much for making these videos and showing and teaching us about deaf culture. I am a beginning ASL student and a mother of 3. The kids learn ASL including my 2 year old. I recommend all your videos to my ASL class.
If we were all a little bit more like Ryan and understood what he understands, the world would be a much better place! As always, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful and makes me be a better person. Thank you 😃
i genuinely love watching you guys videos!! i’m a big fan of your channel. my boyfriend is deaf and i’m hearing, so this channel really helps on legit perspectives of both. always wanted to sit down and talk about this with my boyfriend but didn’t know how, but thanks to you guys .. it shows how it’s okay to talk out our different lifestyles 💕 much love from Mississippi
You two are adorable and delightful! I'm really enjoying learning about your world. As a classical Musician (Bassoonist mostly) I think not being able to share music would be tough, but on the other hand, you two have a great attitude about it and it works for you. Thank you so much for sharing! Take care, stay healthy!
Music is a HUGE part of who I am and my family and almost my culture even. It is a balm to my soul and is so unique to experience. It was very interesting to me to see how you guys feel about music. I feel like I am able to understand people in general not liking music. Thank you for answering questions guys! This was a really neat video!
I have known you for 2 years but in quarantine I have seen all your videos and started learning the basics, i enjoy so much watching you videos, love from Ecuador 💕🇪🇨
I used to have a deaf boyfriend and we used to go to clubs and concerts together. He was only able to feel the results of the music and not hear any aspect of it - but he used to tell me he loved the confusion of the lights and vibrations on the dance floor. Also - having a conversation with your partner in a very loud club is a great reason to learn to sign: you don't have to shout over the music! This works great even for hearing folk. :P
Question: Does Ryan dream in ASL? Hoping I do not sound ignorant or offensive, I am a new viewer who doesn't know a lot about Ryan's history and if he ever was Hearing in the past.
I enjoy listening to music from time to time, but I play percussion in my highschool band and I enjoy that a lot more than simply listening to the radio. That's why I like percussion, because you aren't just hearing it, but you can really feel it as you play whether it's piano or crash cymbals
Sounds really nice actually. No arguments about what I listen to, Ellen can always just choose for herself. Music can help balance your mood, so if Ryan is working and Ellen needs to chill out, she can put on calming ambient and he doesn't feel sleepy! My roommate often complains about my ambient music, and I often can't stand her vintage pop music.
This is such an interesting thing to hear you two talk about! As a hearing person it's as if music is almost something that we can take for granted a lot of the time. It's there through so many parts of life - weddings, break ups, movies, downtime... Very interesting to hear Ryan's perspective as someone who did not develop those connections to music as they grew up. Also, I wonder if part of your dislike for music, Ryan, could potentially be because it muddles your other senses? Maybe like it feels uncomfortable having a subtle rhythmic noise at the edge of your hearing, or a beat rumbling through your body? I could relate that to something like feeling the vibrations of a motorcycle as you idle on one - a feeling I really dislike.
Hey guys! I know this is a somewhat random video to comment on about this but I just wanted to thank both of you for being so open and willing to teach hearing people about deaf culture. I was watching Deaf U on Netflix with my roommate and because of watching you for a few years I was able to pass on the knowledge I have learned through/from you guys and other deaf influencers about being hard of hearing and deaf and being able to speak and deaf people who choose not to speak. I don’t think I would have had the opportunity to learn as much as I have without your channel so thank you both so much for being here ❤️❤️❤️ I love watching your videos.
Hi, my name is Kayden, I'm 17. When I saw the notification for you video I couldn't stop smiling. When after watching it I will can't stop smiling. One of the things I want to do it learn more sign language. I learned a little when I was younger. My family practices it a little but not as much as I'd like. Anyway. I L💖VE your videos. Please never stop making them.
Great question and really enjoyed both of your answers. I've never been with a deaf partner, and music has been mostly a me thing when I've been in a relationship. Just like different hobbies and interests, your music style and taste doesn't have to be the same as your partner and it's okay. It's important to be respectful.
You guys are awesome and so much fun to watch. My three year old (hearing) daughter and I watch you and try to learn new signs. Love that you are bringing awareness and sharing your lives!!!
When Ellen was talkin' about meditation music and enjoyin' it by herself,I'm on same way with that. I also do meditations (sometimes with music on,but mostly without music) but there are some moments,when I like 2 be alone and enjoy it by myself (it's also because I'm introvert).
I found a really cool study about how different types of music actually shape objects. I believe they took water and flash froze it when music was playing and the shapes of the ice were so different when comparing happy type songs to angry or sad songs. I always found it interesting that music may shape how you feel or your mood even if you don't hear the music in any way.
Okay but it’s really cute that he said he remembers the music that you two danced to and associates music with you cuz you liked it. Reading up on songs you like and such 😍
Question: Someone asked if Ryan signs to himself, like we talk to ourselves (in our heads and in general) But, I also want to ask, when Ryan reads to he read it back in sign language? Like when I am reading or typing or something, I hear in my head what I see.
Quote "Like when I am reading or typing or something, I hear in my head what I see." Q.end. > When I hear an english or german speaker I often see the text evolving or I see notes while hearing music (i dont have pitch so it is just babbeling along. lol) ... I have to mentally stop it bc it is destracting sometimes. It is a synergy effect and I think it´s not common at all. So , - no. I dont think everybody does it automaticly. Hearing or not hearing . What do you think , yáll? please comment!
I have been meaning to watch this for a while. I'm a musician myself, music is pretty much my entire life and I've never thought about not being able to share it with others.
Music is everywhere. The first thing I did was cry about not hearing music anymore. I have a dead ear and my other ear wasn't great. Then I lost a lot of my good ear all at once, in my "good ear". I had to greive then move on. My life is better for it. I still miss music, but I love my new language. So a fair trade!!
Music is my life.. it’s crazy.. but i guess if you’ve grown up without it you can’t even miss it, right? Anyway.. i hope you three have a wonderful week! Love from Germany ❤️✨
I wonder how not being able to hear music in movies/TV affects how you experience them? In horror, music is such a big part of the tension and scares. Same with movies that make you cry. Wish you would make a part 2!
Hey Ryan and Ellen! My ex-husband's cousin in Israel was born profoundly deaf. He was in a ballet dance troupe that integrated both hearing and deaf dancers. He has been doing this for many years. Fast forward, he had married a hearing woman, they perform together. They had performed for George H.W. Bush at the White House. He would feel the vibrations of the music in the floor. Today he is a choreographer. You can watch his performance on You Tube - Amnon Damti - Two Worlds
This was really interesting. I've seen a lot of deaf people that love music, never one that didn't. I have wondered for those that don't like music, if there's something about it that makes you not like it, like... You know how they say that when you lose a sense that your other senses are heightened? So, maybe the feel of the vibrations is over stimulating or something. Maybe I'm looking too deep into it, but it's a thought. 🤩 Love your videos!
Not trying to come off rude but, how do can deaf people love it if they can't hear it. Is it because of the vibrations? Or they kind of read the lyrics and make it up there own s Way a little? Sorry If you can't answer my question and if it sounds rude
I just noticed the sounds and clicks in the video are coming from Ryan, always thought it was his movements or something. It's actually so interesting and unique.
Hey guys, I am deaf but I do wear cochlear. I used to hear until I totally lost my hearing back in 1993. It's was hard not to listen to all my favorite music. My ex bought a stereo for me to fill the music. Around 1997 when I got my cochlear my ex play my most favorite song Every Rose Has It Thorn. Then another song I was super excited about. "One" by Metallica. Today I am still listing to music. But only stuck in the 80's music. Lol. Yes I do catched up listening today music. Between classical to country.
Every time I see Ryan sign I am so amazed by the differences in different sign languages around the world. I'm used to seeing BSL, French and Swedish Language and in normal conversation they use their hands, facial expression, gestures, head movements but also sounds like "aaah" or oooh" or "iiiih" for emphasis or clarifying which sign they mean out of two similar signs. I see almost none of that in ASL. I also saw the first two episodes of Deaf U on Netflix and was confused when the Gallatin students said that sounding the words out while you sign is a no-no. That really surprised me.
Thanks for this perspective! I’ve wondered about how music affects those who are deaf. One of my favorite movies is “Mr. Holland’s Opus” which features a music teacher’s deaf son. I am currently studying music ed in college, so I live, sleep, and breathe music on all levels. Its interesting for me to think about how to best share music with the deaf community!
I have no idea how I found your videos on TH-cam. It was a total accident, but I'm so glad I did. I'm an educator and work a lot with kiddos that have autism, i have learned I. The past few years a few signs because some of my kiddos are not verbal. After watching a few of your videos I realize I don't know enough and I vow to learn more. Thanks for opening my eyes to your strife and promise to be part of the solution (that being learning more ASL) from now on.
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When I took an ASL class a few years ago, I met a deaf DJ. He had this whole system where he wore this thing on his body to feel the vibration of the beat. It was super cool and I think about that all the time
That warms my heart as a grateful hearing person who loves music :')
do you keep in touch with him?
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Reminds of the amazing deaf dancers from China!
The beautiful 'Thousand Hands Guan Yin' dance!
Ellen's heart was melting as Ryan talked about listening to music for her, so adorable :3
Am I the only one who forgets to turn on the closed captions and for the first 10 seconds just watches Ryan sign in confusion??
Every time 😂
I constantly have it on for every video so no haha
I even walked around with headphones as always... and listened to one of their videos... took me a while to check why am I sort of beeing confused. 😂
@@RosheenQuynhhow do you keep it constantly on? I have to turn it on every video even logged in and I find it incredibly annoying. Every video. At least they work these days though it felt like it took forever for them to develop automatic subtitles but this magic of constantly keeping them on how do you do it?
@@UFOFU Apologies for the misunderstanding. Most times, I have to turn it back on with new videos. But occasionally, it'll stay on.
"Mostly from dancing with her, that music I remember" so sweet :,)
R: "It's a privilege to have a deaf boyfriend." Winks and points at the camera. 😄 glad to see he's got plenty of confidence, as he should. 😁 I had a sister who was severely hard of hearing. It was tough for her growing up in a mostly hearing world. It took a while for her to come out of her shell.
Have you ever been to a concert together? Would Ryan enjoy an experience like that? How about musical theater or movies?
As hoh I don’t like concerts that much because how LOUD it is and the bass is too strong for me 😅
He already answered a video about that. Said don't assume deaf people don't enjoy those things. He does.
There are usually interpreters to interpret the songs in musicals/concerts...
Movies: Subtitles dude... dude..
Who cares about a concert I’m not even death to know its a waste of money
@@CalmnessHeartsease Deaf
When a deaf person goes to another country, how do they communicate? Because even for countries with the same language, sign language usually changes 👀
Just like with spoken language, sign language in each country is different. If you could go to the Middle East, for example, and start using ASL, they’ll have no clue what you’re talking about. If that makes really any sense
In northern ireland (where I live) theres British Sign Language, and Irish Sign Language (which uses English words). A few people also use/know American Sign Language too.
You'd think there would be just one sign language for all English based languages
@Gabriela Galindo Aristy I think they will have to learn some sign language from the country that they're visiting
@Gabriela Galindo Aristy Ok so I just searched how many sign languages there are in the world and it said between 138 and 300 different types of sign language. That's a lot xD
TENBIASED This is very complex because where I am in Quebec, Canada, we have english and french. It is the same with sign language, there is LSQ (Language des Signes Québécois) for french, and ASL (American Sign Language) for english. Some words can be similar but for the most part, it is very different. I mix them up in conversations constantly, very frustrating for me because i am not fluent in either signs.
I have a question.. I know that some hearing people talk to themselves, like thinking outloud. Does Ryan ever sign to himself?
Haha, that's a funny question. I have a 22 year old son who's profoundly deaf, he def does sign to himself. Also, he signs in his sleep n has since he was lil...which is still cute to me!
I would also like to know this.
Good question
I don't know if Ryan does it but me, I always sign to myself lol
Great question!
I'm severely deaf but I actually really enjoy music. My main genres are Pop, EDM, Hip hop, and Rock but there are exceptions. I also like dancing and I like trying to learn new choreos.
Edit: Wow thank you so much for acknowledging my comment! I didn't think you guys would like it so much. Love you all and let your smile change the world but don't let the world change your smile!
That's awesome! I could never dance if my life depended on it 😂
@@SignDuoChannel I couldn't either
Yo, I'm in the same boat as you! I love blasting edm in my car in the drive home from uni and feeling the vibrations surrounding me it's such a cool feeling!
Can i ask you sth please? How do you enjoy music if you can't hear? Or fo you hear a little bit?
@@mija1570 Well just because I’m deaf doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy music 😏
Ellen: *throws phone in the air*
Ryan: *doesn't hear the impact*
Phone: *"Why have you forsaken me?"*
GTA 5 Background on phone: WASTED
Lol
Ryan mentioned there are fully Deaf people who love me- that is 100% me. I have to say my love of music came from the way I was raised. My dad sang around the house ALL the time so knowing music was super important to me. I also love the vibrations of good music. My husband also really loves music so I try to make that important to me, for him. I have headphones with awesome bass boost (which was important in my purchase) and we also have a subwoofer as part of the sound system connected to the TV in our house. This may sound complicated but it's not- I can connect my headphones to my laptop (watch the lyrics on the music video) then my laptop to the subwoofer, and feel the beat of the music.
I personally am not a part of the deaf community and I do not know anyone (personally) that is a part of it, but by watching their TH-cam channel, I have grown to really appreciate and respect their “culture”. I also love how open they are about topics and questions! They are extremely wholesome and so relaxing to watch, so thank you guys so much! 😊
Someimes I recall a date with Warren, one of the most handsome boys ever, I didn't expect a hearing impaired person to be a great dancer, was I surprised That was in the early 80's. Studying choreography, I look for an authenticity, I watch without sound. The movement will convey and evoke information, a message, a dancer's background aside, the essence will resonate. Dancing does not require external sound, the natural phenomena of energy compelled by breezes drifting between the leaves or someone's thoughts - my internal voice- dance and signing are physical methods of expression and communication. I hope as many non-hearing people as hearing people dance and enjoy themselves. I am really enjoying your videos, learning a lot, thanks
lol i loved that part when ryan said, its a priveledge to have a deaf boyfriend!!! that was so adorable!!! i hope you guys are doing well during the quarantine! and i know this was a while ago, but hope Ryan is doing a lot better from the surgery!!!
my boyfriend is hard of hearing and in elementary and middle school he participated in band. his hearing aids then didn’t have noise control like the ones he has now. like if a sound is too loud the hearing aids he has now wont register it. he said he was advised to take his hearing aids out at practice and shows to prevent further damage and he would know exactly what and when to play depending on the vibrations the other instruments gave off. he would take his shoes off and feel the vibrations through his feet coming from the stands. my mind was absolutely blown!
Hey SignDuo! I would love to know your guys’ thoughts on the Netflix series DEAF U!
Omg my sister is begging me to watch it!! I’ll be watching it soon for sure like next week
Yes!! This one !!!
The Java commentary will never get old 🤣 she’s adorable!!!
i wonder does ryan wonder what her voice sounds like?!
That makes me wonder now...
what about vibration from her voice
He has heard her voice I’ve read it in one of the comments under their videos
Reminder, deaf does not necessarily mean 100% deaf. Some individuals still can gain hearing after surgeries or hearing aids of some kind.
@@ifiwsaflowridbearose yeah a lot of people I've met assume that deaf people can't hear anything at all, which is a bit extreme.
Most can hear sound (with hearing aids or cochlear implant at least).
When they discover that, they don't know why I can't understand them with hearing aids, which is fine.
So they amplify background noise (like cars driving, birds chirping) but don't actually improve clarity when listening to people.
Their speech is still distorted so I have to lipread to make out the words. Kinda hard to do that with masks now lol
I’ve been watching you guys for yeaaaars. This just confirmed to me that you’re MADE for each other! The level of respect and empathy you show one another is beautiful. And Ryan (cause I know you read these) - the way you look at Ellen...like she’s the most precious and fascinating thing to you.. melts my heart 🥺🤍 LOVED this video and thank you for finallyyyy explaining this subject hahaha much love to both of you.
I worked at a live music menu for many many years and 1 of our regulars was a deaf man and he would always come to the drum and bass events Cause the bass was so heavy
I agree with Ryan, with that it depends on the person’s personality versus their hearing quality and so I think that Ryan just doesn’t like to listen to music as a person in general, not relating to his deafness. Whereas I grew up around music all the time, I have a song in my head 24/7, I listen to all different types of music and it can reflect my mood. Thank you for sharing your experiences ♥️
Two questions:
1) There are certain sounds that I don’t like hearing (people blowing their nose, nails on a chalkboard, etc lol)
Are there any sounds that Ryan would love to or be curious to hear?
2) Are there any sounds that Ellen wish didn’t exist anymore? Lol
LOL, yes, the sound of someone blowing their nose is on my list of the most unpleasant sounds. The other one I think is kind of awful is the chirping a smoke alarm makes when the battery needs to be replaced.
I thought of an analogy for Ryan's indifference or dislike of music. It's like abstract art. Some people have a really strong emotional reaction connected to it (hearing people). They might have grown up with it or over time grew increasingly fascinated with it. Other people don't really care about abstract art (deaf/hoh people). They never really thought about it, didn't grow up with it and don't have too much of an emotional connection with it. Some of them might decide to study the meaning of abstract art or might even enjoy it by creating their own meaning by feeling the textures of the paint.
My boyfriend and I literally met in college when we were both music majors so it's really interesting to see this experience!
13:24 - Ryan was so prepared to hold high his deaf community and the benefits of having them in your life. He really shot my heart with that gun, no sound needed.
Listening to whatever you want, as loud as you want is definitely a benefit to a deaf partner! My ex would sleep in and I never had to worry about being loud :)
I love watching you guys before I go to sleep. Something about Ryan’s mouth sounds are almost like asmr and are really calming. Love your channel!
I’m amazed at how you keep eye contact throughout the conversation and still understand each other. I thought you’d have to look at each other’s hands even when one is spelling out a word, but I guess you can see the sign even without breaking eye contact.
There is this one girl who was a contestant on America's Got Talent. She was a hearing person, up until a disease that affected her ears, and her nerves deteriorated, and by the time she was 18, it had completely destroyed her hearing, so then she became deaf. BEFORE she was deaf, she remembered what music sounded like, and the judges asked her how she got back INTO music after becoming deaf, and she said, "Trusting my pitch and using muscle memory", so I imagine for HER, being a previously hearing person to a completely deaf person, was devastating to no longer be able to hear herself sing anymore. Mandy Harvey is her name. You should look her up and maybe Ellen would like her voice. The judges asked her why she had her shoes off, and she said, "I'm feeling the beat through the floor". I thought that was amazing. But, for someone like Ryan who has not really HEARD music besides what was blasting in high school, I feel like they miss out on the best thing in life there is, besides chocolate, sex, poetry, and animals. LOL But, as a musician myself, there's no way in hell I could ever deal with never being able to hear music again. I would puke. Music is everything to me.
I’m not sure why but this brought me to tears! You can tell how much he loves her and how long he has as well when he would look up the lyrics to songs she enjoyed and he really put in the time to get to know her! that’s so sweet i love them so much!
My ears ring really bad sometimes now( probably wont ever fully go away) cause I had a terrible ear infection this year. It's on and off but sometimes it really sucks. Whenever it gets bad, I normally watch your videos because I dont need to actually listen, I can just use cc. It's really disappointing how few youtubers caption their videos. Hearing people often dont realize how inaccessible TH-cam can be.
Is it just me? Or is she just the prettiest? And I can totally read it in his eyes everytime he looks at her, when she's not looking, how much he really really loves her.
There is a Broadway musical called Spring Awakening, and there was a revival of it that is known as "Deaf West Spring Awakening". In that musical, many of the cast and crews are deaf, so on stage they sign the lyrics and act while having another person sing it. I think it's cool how they tried their best to make their show accessible and if you (any random internet person reading this) are interested, go check it out! There are clips of their performances on TH-cam
(11:22) One thing I wish he had explained is, why he asks her to turn off her music, if he can't hear it. I realize it's too late for the answer.
I'm also very curious!!
Well, sometimes they don’t hear it but they feel the vibration of the song( the bass to be exact ) and I guess he doesn’t really like it. I’m not sure tho.
I was going to comment that too
Since he specifically mentioned the car being the main place he doesn’t like it, I’m positive it has to do with the bass. You can feel the vibration of music, especially in cars. And like he explained, some deaf/HoH people really like the feel of music, but since he doesn’t personally have that connection to it, he is sometimes not in the mood for it.
@@sidiot That's seems logical. Could be a possibility. Ty. 👍🏼
So I have something to tell y’all, the group went off the charts, the students are learning quickly, thank y’all for your support it meant a lot! ❤️❤️❤️
That's amazing Roberto! stoked for your ASL club!
@@SignDuoChannel wait is this Ryan?! Omg Hi I’m a huge fan of yours I Started it because i felt so bad for you, that the students talked about the same video 😂🥵
@@SignDuoChannel 😂🥺*
I love how considerate and loving you two are towards each other! You both inspire me so much to be a more loving person. 🥰
PS forgot to mention - more vlogs please. ♥
That’s so sweet how even though Ryan didn’t like music that much, he would still experience with Ellen cause she loved music. :)
I’m halfway through my ASL lessons on Skillshare thanks to you guys! I’m also teaching my kids and my 5 year old son just signed his name for the first time today! I am so proud of him! I have reverse slope hearing loss and it’s caused me to be a bit of a recluse. Most people aren’t very friendly when they have to repeat things and it’s just caused me to avoid communication when I can. It was a breath of fresh air watching how Ryan handled the drive-thru ordeal. I wish society as a whole was taught how to work with those of us that may have a bit of a disability. The world can be so cruel but it doesn’t mean that we have to be cruel back. I’m so thankful that I found your channel! I usually hate watching videos but I absolutely love watching the two of you!
I deal with it too sometimes as a visually impaired person. And it also doesn’t help that disrespect is one of my few triggers. I am a pretty patient person which is a good thing. My uncle has hearing loss and he is a lot less patient than I am dealing with a vision loss. One time he was watching my mothers house while she was out of the country. I know he gets frustrated with using the phone so we decided to talk by email.
I'm really glad Ryan brought up deaf people who use the vibrations to feel music. I have audio processing issues (not the same as deaf at all) and having grown up hearing and with a music loving family, when I found out you could boost a song and feel it and not have to focus with your ears my life was changed.
So thank you ryan for sharing that piece as well, even though it isnt applicable to you.
Your relationship is truly inspiring, you two made me take sign language classes just from watching your videos, wish you the best, love from Mexico 🇲🇽♥️
Love from 🇧🇷, y'all inspired me to start learning "LIBRAS" my country's sign language.
I just wanted to share that the Elementary School I attended was also simultaneously a school for Gifted Children, and there was a class of deaf children with 10 or 15 students. Each year, we had a "Foundation Day" and we'd celebrate it by having each class/grade level perform. And every year, the deaf class would always always always dance hip-hop (insanely well choreographed routines for real!)
Our teachers explained that they were able to choreograph to the beat of the music through the vibrations, and that is why whenever they performed, there'd be extra speakers for optimum vibrations. It was the most amazing thing and it was such an honor to witness it and be exposed to that at a young age, really opened my eyes to the complexity of deaf culture.
Finally a new video! Java is so cute sleeping behind you. Love her bandana.. too cute ❤️
This couple is sooo cuteee!!! 🥰♥️♥️
I'm gonna learn sing language soon, wish me luck! 🥰💖💖
good luck Idelis!
I do too!
Yeah... There're my favourite... you won't believe I watch them daily... there are soo addicting ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
Good luck 😁
Thanks to my wonderful old kindergarten teacher, she was the one to teach me asl and got me to start life that way then eventually I learned to speak
I'm HOH. When I was younger I listened to music at lot. I really enjoyed it. As I got older and my hearing got worst, I didn't enjoy music as much because I couldn't understand the lyrics. Now I mostly listen to instrumentals. If I hear an old song and remember the lyrics, I'll sing along like I used to.
You guys are so cute together. The fact that you guys put so much effort into your relationship and making eachother happy is so amazing. I keep finding myself coming back to your videos because of how cute you guys are and because of how informational your videos are. Keep up the good work guys, and don't stop being cute.
This question made me think of Deaf U, Netflix's new reality show. There were ppl who were really into music, like feeling the beats.
I'd love both of your takes on some on the stuff involved, like maybe a reaction video!
Hey Sign Duo! I'm a high school senior that really loves music and theatre, but last year I took 2 semesters of ASL, and want to try and become an interpreter! I understand why Ryan might not feel a connection to music like so many hearing people have. I just watched a movie on Disney Plus called "Mr. Holland's Opus." It is about a composer who teaches at a high school and eventually gives birth to a deaf son. I think it's really interesting to see his character develop and learn how to relate to his child when all he knows is music. Anyway, I like the movie and recommend it. You guys are doing great! Loved the Starbucks drive thru vid, restored my faith in humanity!!! Love you guys 💓😊🤗
I just really enjoy seeing the interaction you guys have, not just with us as a community, but just in general. It helps me to keep in mind certain things when I do deal with our customers who are hard of hearing or deaf. I feel more confident communicating with them about their needs. I just want to say thank you.
I've seen people doing sign language on stage at music concerts, even hip hop shows. So great too see it.🙂. I just started subbing to your channel & it's fantastic to see that your bringing more awareness to people with hearing impairments. Your both setting a good example to breaking down unnecessary boundaries.❤️🇦🇺
Music is a HUGE part of my life and it was also the thing that alerted my parents to the fact that I was HH as a child because I was consistently and confidently belting out the wrong words to songs. Music has always been an integral part of my being and it's basically my therapy - I have played several instruments throughout my life (current love is flute) and I like to compose simple pieces of music. My hearing has worsened throughout my life to the point now where I'm profoundly deaf in my right ear and have a severe loss in my left. I relied on hearing aids to help get through a strictly mainstream upbringing and have had very little interaction with the Deaf community. Recently, my hearing aids have died and I'm really going through a period of grieving because I can't appreciate listening to and making music as I'm used to. This sudden thrust into near complete deafness has me seriously considering learning some form of sign language. I appreciate your videos because it bridges the hearing world and the deaf world together. Thanks!
You two are so kind to each other. It's very special to witness ❤️
I love signing the songs to help make a connection with some of the music. I'm so lucky that my husband can't hear me singing but he really enjoys watching me.
It was super interesting to hear your perspectives on this! My deaf coworker and I had a conversation about music, I really wish we didn't have to social distance and could experience together how she experiences music. I was a musician for 8+ years, wrote a musicology thesis for my bachelors, and a lot of my friendships/communities are connected to music, so that's where I'm coming from. Today I accidentally signed the word I was saying while we were working together ("multiples"- when she translated me and then checked if I said what I unintentionally signed while wearing my mask, I was so surprised lol). It's so funny that you would post on the same day as this experience. Well, I'm sad my coworker is retiring from the library on the 30th of this month, but I'm so glad this year brought her back into my life. She's also an author, so Ryan- what story representations of deaf people do you like (any format- book, movie, graphic novel, etc)? If you're interested- Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte Also, there's also a new netflix show, have you seen Deaf U?
I know sign language so I can help me because I have a friend that is deaf so I have to talk for her. And I can put it on my TH-cam page if you would like so you can see or we can do it a deaf way
You mentioning "Dog music": My dog Prairie has developed a fear of thunderstorms and gun shooting. I live in the boonies and lots of hunting here. In my search to help her when she gets so fearful/anxious is she really responds to "dog music". She literally relaxes and falls asleep when I play music to help during thunderstorms. I give her essential oils, which help a tad, but music was the big game changer. Tight clothing simular to the thunder shirt she hates.
What I have learned from having some experience working with people in the deaf community is just what Ryan was saying. I actually got to watch a concert of a band made up of people in the deaf community. When we talked to them after they discussed how the instruments they played corresponded to the sounds they could hear. For example, the bass player liked the bass because it made lower sounds. I’ve also met deaf people who love going to concerts. They can feel the vibrations of the music because the speakers are so loud. If you ever get a chance to go to a deaf event (such as deaf night at Coffee Bean) you get to meet so many cool people!
I am deaf ( I was born deaf and i grew up oral and have a cochlear implant but learned sign language when i was 16 years old) and have been communicating through sign language since then. Back when i was in high school, i took ASL classes and learned so much about sign language, deaf culture, deaf community and everything else. sign language is a beautiful language. i even had sign language interpreters in high school and college. it helps me to understand whats going on in classes. I am proud to be deaf no matter what. I love watching your videos and you guys are a cute couple. By the way, theres a Netflix series called "Deaf U". Have you guys watched that? can you guys do a video about that? I havent watched the show as yet because im always busy with work but im planning to watch that on my day off from work.
I have just recently found your videos and love them. Not having been around someone who is deaf I never thought much of the obstacles you encounter. Watching your videos has definitely opened my eyes. Thanks for continuing to educate us in day to day experiences
I can completely relate, so I’m not deaf and neither is my SO. However we have a huge cultural difference between us, and living in his country I like to keep my connection to my country. Listening to music specifically and the music I grew up with allows that, however I enjoy it by myself. The music I like is mainly old fashioned and not always but sometimes the modern pop styles in my home language. Since my SO can’t understand and does not always care for the sound produced by the styles I like I’m very happy in the drive or just in the house listening and enjoying by myself. Would I have a deaf SO? Yes, I’m sure musical taste is but one privilege to experience. That being said I’m not on the market so I’ll just have to keep watching Sign Duo.
i was actually looking deep in your channel to find this vid and i'm happy you finally talked about it . i briefly dated a deaf guy a year ago , the only thing we could do is learn to communicate which was very interesting and intriguing for me ( i hope for him too) but, when it came to every day routine i had the hardest time finding activities for us both to enjoy or to be able to participate.
I'm a musician, with a youtube channel that i review music , that's basically all i do/talk about all day. or watch series and movies.
I'm just so sad that i can's share these magical moments of my life with him
It is so cute how much work Ryan put into understanding the music that Ellen listened to during high school. Hope both of you are doing well! It is interesting to see your guy’s relationship with music, especially since I am a performer and it is such a big part of my life. Thank you for another great and insightful video!
@signduo thank you so much for making these videos and showing and teaching us about deaf culture. I am a beginning ASL student and a mother of 3. The kids learn ASL including my 2 year old. I recommend all your videos to my ASL class.
If we were all a little bit more like Ryan and understood what he understands, the world would be a much better place! As always, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful and makes me be a better person. Thank you 😃
i genuinely love watching you guys videos!! i’m a big fan of your channel. my boyfriend is deaf and i’m hearing, so this channel really helps on legit perspectives of both. always wanted to sit down and talk about this with my boyfriend but didn’t know how, but thanks to you guys .. it shows how it’s okay to talk out our different lifestyles 💕 much love from Mississippi
You two are adorable and delightful! I'm really enjoying learning about your world. As a classical Musician (Bassoonist mostly) I think not being able to share music would be tough, but on the other hand, you two have a great attitude about it and it works for you. Thank you so much for sharing! Take care, stay healthy!
Music is a HUGE part of who I am and my family and almost my culture even. It is a balm to my soul and is so unique to experience. It was very interesting to me to see how you guys feel about music. I feel like I am able to understand people in general not liking music. Thank you for answering questions guys! This was a really neat video!
I'm so much older than you two but feel like I learn so much from the way you communicate with us and each other!! Thanks for another wonderful video!
I have known you for 2 years but in quarantine I have seen all your videos and started learning the basics, i enjoy so much watching you videos, love from Ecuador 💕🇪🇨
I used to have a deaf boyfriend and we used to go to clubs and concerts together. He was only able to feel the results of the music and not hear any aspect of it - but he used to tell me he loved the confusion of the lights and vibrations on the dance floor. Also - having a conversation with your partner in a very loud club is a great reason to learn to sign: you don't have to shout over the music! This works great even for hearing folk. :P
Question: Does Ryan dream in ASL?
Hoping I do not sound ignorant or offensive, I am a new viewer who doesn't know a lot about Ryan's history and if he ever was Hearing in the past.
@Cari That's amazing thanks for sharing!
I enjoy listening to music from time to time, but I play percussion in my highschool band and I enjoy that a lot more than simply listening to the radio. That's why I like percussion, because you aren't just hearing it, but you can really feel it as you play whether it's piano or crash cymbals
Sounds really nice actually. No arguments about what I listen to, Ellen can always just choose for herself. Music can help balance your mood, so if Ryan is working and Ellen needs to chill out, she can put on calming ambient and he doesn't feel sleepy! My roommate often complains about my ambient music, and I often can't stand her vintage pop music.
Hello, you two have inspired me to take an ASL course in school and I love it!
This is such an interesting thing to hear you two talk about! As a hearing person it's as if music is almost something that we can take for granted a lot of the time. It's there through so many parts of life - weddings, break ups, movies, downtime... Very interesting to hear Ryan's perspective as someone who did not develop those connections to music as they grew up. Also, I wonder if part of your dislike for music, Ryan, could potentially be because it muddles your other senses? Maybe like it feels uncomfortable having a subtle rhythmic noise at the edge of your hearing, or a beat rumbling through your body? I could relate that to something like feeling the vibrations of a motorcycle as you idle on one - a feeling I really dislike.
Hey guys! I know this is a somewhat random video to comment on about this but I just wanted to thank both of you for being so open and willing to teach hearing people about deaf culture.
I was watching Deaf U on Netflix with my roommate and because of watching you for a few years I was able to pass on the knowledge I have learned through/from you guys and other deaf influencers about being hard of hearing and deaf and being able to speak and deaf people who choose not to speak. I don’t think I would have had the opportunity to learn as much as I have without your channel so thank you both so much for being here ❤️❤️❤️ I love watching your videos.
Hi, my name is Kayden, I'm 17. When I saw the notification for you video I couldn't stop smiling. When after watching it I will can't stop smiling.
One of the things I want to do it learn more sign language. I learned a little when I was younger. My family practices it a little but not as much as I'd like.
Anyway. I L💖VE your videos. Please never stop making them.
Great question and really enjoyed both of your answers. I've never been with a deaf partner, and music has been mostly a me thing when I've been in a relationship. Just like different hobbies and interests, your music style and taste doesn't have to be the same as your partner and it's okay. It's important to be respectful.
You guys are awesome and so much fun to watch. My three year old (hearing) daughter and I watch you and try to learn new signs. Love that you are bringing awareness and sharing your lives!!!
When Ellen was talkin' about meditation music and enjoyin' it by herself,I'm on same way with that. I also do meditations (sometimes with music on,but mostly without music) but there are some moments,when I like 2 be alone and enjoy it by myself (it's also because I'm introvert).
I found a really cool study about how different types of music actually shape objects. I believe they took water and flash froze it when music was playing and the shapes of the ice were so different when comparing happy type songs to angry or sad songs. I always found it interesting that music may shape how you feel or your mood even if you don't hear the music in any way.
Okay but it’s really cute that he said he remembers the music that you two danced to and associates music with you cuz you liked it. Reading up on songs you like and such 😍
Question: Someone asked if Ryan signs to himself, like we talk to ourselves (in our heads and in general) But, I also want to ask, when Ryan reads to he read it back in sign language? Like when I am reading or typing or something, I hear in my head what I see.
Quote "Like when I am reading or typing or something, I hear in my head what I see." Q.end.
> When I hear an english or german speaker I often see the text evolving or I see notes while hearing music (i dont have pitch so it is just babbeling along. lol) ... I have to mentally stop it bc it is destracting sometimes.
It is a synergy effect and I think it´s not common at all. So , - no. I dont think everybody does it automaticly. Hearing or not hearing . What do you think , yáll? please comment!
I got soooooo happy when I got this notification ❤️ 😁
same!!
Same!!!
They’re actually my favorite ASL TH-camrs
Same I love their channel and it makes me so happy
I have been meaning to watch this for a while. I'm a musician myself, music is pretty much my entire life and I've never thought about not being able to share it with others.
Music is everywhere. The first thing I did was cry about not hearing music anymore. I have a dead ear and my other ear wasn't great. Then I lost a lot of my good ear all at once, in my "good ear". I had to greive then move on. My life is better for it. I still miss music, but I love my new language. So a fair trade!!
You look so GORGEOUS Ellen and Ryan u look SO good too!!! ♡
Love you guys so so so much♡
Music is my life.. it’s crazy.. but i guess if you’ve grown up without it you can’t even miss it, right? Anyway.. i hope you three have a wonderful week! Love from Germany ❤️✨
I wonder how not being able to hear music in movies/TV affects how you experience them? In horror, music is such a big part of the tension and scares. Same with movies that make you cry. Wish you would make a part 2!
Hey Ryan and Ellen! My ex-husband's cousin in Israel was born profoundly deaf. He was in a ballet dance troupe that integrated both hearing and deaf dancers. He has been doing this for many years. Fast forward, he had married a hearing woman, they perform together. They had performed for George H.W. Bush at the White House. He would feel the vibrations of the music in the floor. Today he is a choreographer. You can watch his performance on You Tube - Amnon Damti - Two Worlds
Can't imagine living without music
Ryan's T-shirt is amazing. Where is it from?
This was really interesting. I've seen a lot of deaf people that love music, never one that didn't.
I have wondered for those that don't like music, if there's something about it that makes you not like it, like... You know how they say that when you lose a sense that your other senses are heightened? So, maybe the feel of the vibrations is over stimulating or something. Maybe I'm looking too deep into it, but it's a thought. 🤩
Love your videos!
Not trying to come off rude but, how do can deaf people love it if they can't hear it. Is it because of the vibrations? Or they kind of read the lyrics and make it up there own s
Way a little? Sorry If you can't answer my question and if it sounds rude
I just noticed the sounds and clicks in the video are coming from Ryan, always thought it was his movements or something. It's actually so interesting and unique.
Hey guys, I am deaf but I do wear cochlear. I used to hear until I totally lost my hearing back in 1993. It's was hard not to listen to all my favorite music. My ex bought a stereo for me to fill the music. Around 1997 when I got my cochlear my ex play my most favorite song Every Rose Has It Thorn. Then another song I was super excited about. "One" by Metallica. Today I am still listing to music. But only stuck in the 80's music. Lol. Yes I do catched up listening today music. Between classical to country.
Every time I see Ryan sign I am so amazed by the differences in different sign languages around the world. I'm used to seeing BSL, French and Swedish Language and in normal conversation they use their hands, facial expression, gestures, head movements but also sounds like "aaah" or oooh" or "iiiih" for emphasis or clarifying which sign they mean out of two similar signs. I see almost none of that in ASL.
I also saw the first two episodes of Deaf U on Netflix and was confused when the Gallatin students said that sounding the words out while you sign is a no-no. That really surprised me.
Thanks for this perspective! I’ve wondered about how music affects those who are deaf. One of my favorite movies is “Mr. Holland’s Opus” which features a music teacher’s deaf son. I am currently studying music ed in college, so I live, sleep, and breathe music on all levels. Its interesting for me to think about how to best share music with the deaf community!
I have no idea how I found your videos on TH-cam. It was a total accident, but I'm so glad I did. I'm an educator and work a lot with kiddos that have autism, i have learned I. The past few years a few signs because some of my kiddos are not verbal. After watching a few of your videos I realize I don't know enough and I vow to learn more. Thanks for opening my eyes to your strife and promise to be part of the solution (that being learning more ASL) from now on.
Such a blessing to have these two beautiful individual share insights to often misunderstood dynamics of hearing and Deaf!🤟
You guys are awesome and I get really excited when you answer a new question in a new video. 😁