Serious question on how not to lose your voice after a concert.

PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,624
Title says it all. I plan on singing my ass off at the next show in Quebec and have to work the next day. Is there anything that I can do to prevent this from happening? I googled it and all I got was what to do after you get laryngitis.

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  • PJfanwillneverleave1PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    edited May 2016
    Too bad so sad. Ha.
    Good to feel the vibe that a refreshing Canadian date will have with Pearl Jam.
    They can't wait to get here.
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,624
    edited May 2016

    Too bad so sad. Ha.
    Good to feel the vibe that a refreshing Canadian date will have with Pearl Jam.
    They can't wait to get here.

    Ya I work out in the field and need to talk into a radio and communicate with others. They are not going to understand a word I am saying. LOL
  • RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,136
    Drink clearly Canadian soft drinks. Black cherry was the bomb.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • KC2917KC2917 Posts: 870

    Drink clearly Canadian soft drinks. Black cherry was the bomb.

    Fuck yeah it was
  • MayDay10MayDay10 Posts: 11,604
    Just need to tap the brakes on yelling too loudly
  • ldent42ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    Take a pack of cough drops with you and eat them during the show. The trick is to keep your throat well lubricated. :giggle: I get the halls that have 2.7% menthol (compared to the 7% or 9%) usually flavors are honey (NOT HONEY LEMON) strawberry or cucumber. There's watermelon flavor now too. Bags are about $2-3 at Duane Reade, security won't give you shit about it.

    I'm actually kicking myself at the moment cuz I forgot to bring them tonight. Again.
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,624
    MayDay10 said:

    Just need to tap the brakes on yelling too loudly

    Ya doubtful thats an option. First time and maybe only in GA and I am going to live it up.
    ldent42 said:

    Take a pack of cough drops with you and eat them during the show. The trick is to keep your throat well lubricated. :giggle: I get the halls that have 2.7% menthol (compared to the 7% or 9%) usually flavors are honey (NOT HONEY LEMON) strawberry or cucumber. There's watermelon flavor now too. Bags are about $2-3 at Duane Reade, security won't give you shit about it.

    I'm actually kicking myself at the moment cuz I forgot to bring them tonight. Again.

    This is what I was looking for. Seems so obvious too. Thanks for the advice.
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Seattle, WA Posts: 31,013
    Loquat syrup. find it in an Asian market...it's magical stuff.
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  • PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    :lightbulb: Record your screaming on your phone, then turn your phone up and play the screams between songs. Then just don't sing the songs too loud... :lol:
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  • HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,416
    KC2917 said:

    Drink clearly Canadian soft drinks. Black cherry was the bomb.

    Fuck yeah it was
    Holy shit I forgot about those! I used to pack them in my lunch when I was in school. Teachers always thought I had wine coolers.
  • JojoRiceJojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 3,873
    Definitely recommend cough drops. My throat was sore for 2 days after Greenville but it was worth it!!
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,164
    Another one here who started bringing Halls or Ricola. I also try to have water with me during the show.
  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,624
    It must be a sign. My wife brought Halls home from the grocery store and they are black cherry flavour. There already packed away. Thanks for the advice again.
  • TravelarTravelar Kalamazoo, USA Posts: 3,354
    Earplugs. They make your screams sound louder, so you can dial them back a bit.
  • PP193448PP193448 Here Posts: 4,281
    PJNB said:

    It must be a sign. My wife brought Halls home from the grocery store and they are black cherry flavour. There already packed away. Thanks for the advice again.

    Mmmmm. The black cherry ones are the best.
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  • pjalive21pjalive21 St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,818
    lip sync!
  • PixeltenderPixeltender nyc Posts: 73
    wise advice in here. my throat is absolutely ripped to shreds
  • SarahMcNadiaSarahMcNadia Ontario / Québec Posts: 195
    I too will be following the cough drop advice. What's worse than no voice for work? No voice for singing at the next show!
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  • SmallestOceansSmallestOceans Posts: 13,542
    It just happens once in a while. Nothing you can do. Got pretty into the MSG1 show and couldn't even sing last night.
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  • hihobibohihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,055
    Think about when you are in a loud bar, and how you yell to talk, and by the end of the night you are hoarse. Just sing/"yell in tune" like you do in the car. You lose your voice because you try to hear yourself over the rest of the crowd and the band. If you just belt it out like you would at home or in your car, you can last all 3 hours, and be able to have a good conversation on the ride home.

    The ear plug idea is also a good one.
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,473
    edited May 2016
    Chew strong minty gum. Keeps the throat lubricated and soothed. It helps.

    But I agree with the above. One can really sing without screaming at the top of their lungs. Good for your throat and everyone around you. ;)
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  • PJNBPJNB Posts: 12,624
    hihobibo said:

    Think about when you are in a loud bar, and how you yell to talk, and by the end of the night you are hoarse. Just sing/"yell in tune" like you do in the car. You lose your voice because you try to hear yourself over the rest of the crowd and the band. If you just belt it out like you would at home or in your car, you can last all 3 hours, and be able to have a good conversation on the ride home.

    The ear plug idea is also a good one.

    Good tips though I am unsure when certain songs come on how much I will be able to restrain myself. I am just going to do the gum/halls trick and see what happens and on the not so sing a long songs I will rest my voice. Thanks again everyone.
  • RKCNDY said:

    Loquat syrup. find it in an Asian market...it's magical stuff.

    This guy knows... Maybe a BHIC fan? Ben praises the stuff in "Pleasure & Pain".
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