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

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PJNB
PJNB Posts: 13,890
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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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  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 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.
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    edited May 2016
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    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
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,239
    Drink clearly Canadian soft drinks. Black cherry was the bomb.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • KC2917
    KC2917 Posts: 872
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:

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

    Fuck yeah it was
  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,851
    Just need to tap the brakes on yelling too loudly
  • ldent42
    ldent42 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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  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    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.
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Loquat syrup. find it in an Asian market...it's magical stuff.
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  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    :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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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    KC2917 said:

    RoleModelsinBlood31 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.
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  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,553
    Definitely recommend cough drops. My throat was sore for 2 days after Greenville but it was worth it!!
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  • Suziemay
    Suziemay Posts: 11,168
    Another one here who started bringing Halls or Ricola. I also try to have water with me during the show.
  • PJNB
    PJNB Posts: 13,890
    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.
  • Travelar
    Travelar Posts: 3,437
    Earplugs. They make your screams sound louder, so you can dial them back a bit.
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    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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  • pjalive21
    pjalive21 St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,818
    lip sync!
  • Pixeltender
    Pixeltender nyc Posts: 79
    wise advice in here. my throat is absolutely ripped to shreds
  • SarahMcNadia
    SarahMcNadia 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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  • SmallestOceans
    SmallestOceans 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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  • hihobibo
    hihobibo Tampa, FL Posts: 1,140
    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.

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