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Silent Disco in Seoul

 
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AnsanAnswers



Joined: 16 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:08 pm    Post subject: Silent Disco in Seoul Reply with quote

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Want to experience a new way to listen to music? Check out the 2 Silent Discos in Seoul this weekend.

The first is tomorrow night at 7pm in Hongdae.

Then there is another one on Sunday in Gwanghwamun Square for the Korean Grand Prix at 3:30pm. (update)

You can find more details at:
www.silentdisco.co.kr

You need to register for the event ahead of time. Click here for the registration form:
https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE9OZWxSQjhOcEE5NnMwTFlfT2lFNVE6MQ


If you're looking for more activities this weekend check out my FaceBook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ansan-Answers/138331699512923?ref=ts

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sulperman



Joined: 14 Oct 2008

PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not that old, but the retarded shit that young people do these days is getting to be a bit much. "Flash mobs", "silent discos".... Jesus. It's worse than sock hops, hula hoops, and trying to stuff ten people into a phone booth.

That said, enjoy this, and have fun freaking out the squares, daddy-o.
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AsiaESLbound



Joined: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Truck Stop Missouri

PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So this is where you bring your own music and headphones? Seems wierd, but is a way to party where noise level could be a concern. I could easily see it being just a social function over a drink. And loud it would actually be when you get a bunch of people in a room all trying to talk at the same time. I listen to all my music and movies with headphones since you really don't have space to jam out with such thin walls in high population density. The most noise I make is cooking dinner and the clink of a bottle touching my glass as I pour another drink.
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AnsanAnswers



Joined: 16 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AsiaESLbound wrote:
So this is where you bring your own music and headphones? Seems wierd, but is a way to party where noise level could be a concern. I could easily see it being just a social function over a drink. And loud it would actually be when you get a bunch of people in a room all trying to talk at the same time. I listen to all my music and movies with headphones since you really don't have space to jam out with such thin walls in high population density. The most noise I make is cooking dinner and the clink of a bottle touching my glass as I pour another drink.


They actually have a DJ and provide headphones for you. You give them an ID as collateral and they let you borrow their headphones. This way everyone can experience the same music without disrupting everyone around them. It's definitely a weird thing to see, but it's something you should try if you love music.
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Nilu265



Joined: 12 Sep 2010

PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 11:56 pm    Post subject: silent disco Reply with quote

Can anyone give some info on when these will happen next and how to sign up? I've been to the website and the facebook page but there's no info in english.

Thanks.
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BigBuds



Joined: 15 Sep 2005
Location: Changwon

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 1:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This has got to one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of.
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northway



Joined: 05 Jul 2010

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

God forbid we socialize.
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rainism



Joined: 13 Apr 2011

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

idiotic.

not even because it makes socializing so difficult (perfect thing for Koreans outside their group) but there's no way any headphone can reproduce the sounds and feeling a quality high end sound system does in a top notch club.

I can do this at home.. why the hell would I make a trip anywhere to experience the same thing (perhaps even worse than the home experience?)
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cj1976



Joined: 26 Oct 2005

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It sounds like a novel idea dreamed up by some art students somewhere. Enjoy it while it lasts - which probably won't be that long because I'm already working on my blindfolded karaoke event.
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Mix1



Joined: 08 May 2007

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BigBuds wrote:
This has got to one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of.


Ditto. So pretentious and insular - could see many Koreans and hipsters liking it a lot though. You could also bring all your little techy tablet gadgets and not interact with anyone; basically like the subway except less comfortable.

Has that retarded flashmob feel to it as well. Not that there's anything wrong with a bunch of actual retarded people starting a flashmob, though I guess others would have to organize it for them.

Up next: the virtual flashmob!
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nukeday



Joined: 13 May 2010

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

funniest part of the silent disco: a couple of korean girls standing at the edge of the crowd and not dancing. wall flowers!

they've been doing this for months. i guess it attracts enough new people each time willing to give a novelty a go.
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isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010

PostPosted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BigBuds wrote:
This has got to one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard of.


yeah, it's definitely up there with flashmobs and planking.

god i feel old.
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