Written by Aqil Nasri
Tell me, who hates music? I’m sure every single person living on this planet right now listens to music, in any way shape or form. Even your grumpy aunt (who I’m pretty sure hates you) who keeps on nagging at you on when will you be getting married has, at some point in her life, listened and fell in love with the beauty of music. Music has the ability to transcend space and time, to reconnect lost souls and form new bonds with people who may not have anything in common at first meet. Everlasting bonds were built because of music, and as such, there’s no denying the absolute power that music has on people.
So, because of that, I’ve listed several items that can help reinvigorate tired souls who love music or help newcomers get better acquainted with the world of music. These are just some of many examples of gifts that you can get for your friends or families, and I hope that it can give you guys some idea what to get those music lovers for this year’s Christmas.
For The Concert/Gig Goer
Vibes High Fidelity Concert Earplugs (RM111.00)
Live music is amazing. Seeing your favourite artist perform live is a goal in itself sometimes, and the feel of being in the same atmosphere surrounded by thumping speakers is a surreal feeling.
However, for someone who regularly attends these shows, your ears can get pretty damaged if you don’t take care of them properly during live shows. The extremely loud and thumping speakers may chip away at your eardrums, causing potential hearing problems for you in the future. So, getting these earplugs might be the best idea.
The Vibes High Fidelity Concert Earplugs help reduce noise levels up to 22 decibels, but it won’t cancel noise out completely, as it basically just filters out certain frequencies that might damage hearing after prolonged exposure. Because it’s no fun when everyone has to shout at you when they’re talking and for you to completely mishear whatever they’re saying.
Ear safety, is the best safety.
Someone who loves Vinyl
ION Audio Max LP Turntable (RM570.00)
You can never go wrong with listening to music the the analog way, and with the age of streaming in full peak, sometimes it’s just nice to be able to physically hold your music. Putting down the record on the turntable, dropping the needle, and being amazed at how music is able to come out from just the tiny little grooves present on the vinyl. You just can’t get the same experience digitally.
I recommend getting your friends or family members who absolutely love listening on vinyl the ION Audio Max LP Turntable. Pricewise, it’s one that’s bang for your buck, as the tons of features and great built-in speakers that come with it are second-to-none. This vinyl player features USB connectivity that converts the physical records that you have into digital files. So, this means that you can even save your records on your digital devices if you want to.
For The Audiophile
Etymotic ER4 XR (RM 1528.00)
These are the ones who consistently treat their ears with the upmost amounts of love and care. They won’t let their ears touch products of any less quality then they demand. They love to enjoy their music as it’s the most important in their lives. With that, you’ll need to be sure that they get the best that they deserve.
The Etymotic ER4 XR is probably one of the best in-ear earphones that you can get for yourse– I mean for your friends or relatives who is an audiophile. This astounding marvel of technology is something that does not come every day. With accurate mids and highs, that’s perfectly combined with the deep bass response, it doesn’t get any better than this. The cable included is also fully detachable and high-quality as well. However, there’s no mic present for these earphones, but for true audiophiles, I’m sure they won’t mind as much as earphones are primarily used for listening instead of talking. If price point is no issue, this is as close to accuracy as you can get.
For The One Who Needs To Take The Music Everywhere
JBL GO 2 (RM180.00)
These are the types of people who like to move around a lot but hate carrying large speakers. They prefer portability but still want to enjoy their music loudly for the world to hear.
The JBL GO 2 is probably the most perfect portable speaker for them. The wireless Bluetooth streaming that’s built-in will stream high-quality sound from your smartphone, tablet, computer, or any Bluetooth devices that have audio connections capabilities. 5 hours playtime on a single charge is reasonable, with the batteries being built-in and completely rechargeable (Cables included as well). Apart from that, the speaker is waterproof, hence sea and pool worries are a thing of the past.
For The One Who Wants To Improve their Craft
Subscription to Masterclass online film scoring class by Hans Zimmer (RM373.00)
Has your friend ever wanted to improve in music but they never actually wanted to take the initiative and go for it? Do they always just complain to you?
Well, gifting your friend a subscription to Hans Zimmer Film Scoring class might just get their asses off the couch. With lessons on tempo, sound palettes, and more, the legendary film composer from famous movies such as “Inception” sure has a lot to teach your friend on the basis of film scoring. Now, some might say, “Why do I need to know about film scoring if I don’t have any intention of entering the film industry?”. Well, his lesson doesn’t only apply to films, they also apply to music composing in general.
I hope that this list will give you some notion of what to buy if you have a friend who loves music.
