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Post by baz on Dec 10, 2014 9:30:27 GMT
Doing a gig last night (1 hr 40 Mins) and although I only do about 40% of the vocals, with 3 numbers to go I lost my voice  I'm at the back end of a heavy head cold but was not prepared for this. Problem is I've got another gig on this Saterday (13th)........Anybody got a wonder cure they've used in the past.  Baz |
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Post by mojolomjl on Dec 10, 2014 10:02:08 GMT
Hi Baz,
Can't guarantee anything but I have always found a hot honey drink helps.
Best regards,
Maurice.
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Post by Stu's Dad on Dec 10, 2014 11:57:53 GMT
I saw Glen Campbell some years ago, and he told us he was just getting over a cold, but that he's found these amazing lozenges in England and asked to be excused for continually sucking them on stage. His singing was just as good as always so they must have worked for him.
They were Fisherman's Friend.
Good luck with your gig Baz,
Len
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Post by baz on Dec 10, 2014 12:13:06 GMT
Thanks guys ..will try anything right now....was hoping someone would suggest a remedy based on Brandy  Baz |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 10, 2014 16:15:49 GMT
Baz..We use manuka honey,tho it can be seriously expensive depending on the content(£35 roughly) We also gargle daily with Sanderson's throat mixture..and swallow the last bit.Absolutely disgusting taste but god its good.Not that common in shops or chemists hence why we buy it on line.Also steaming helps the throat immensely when hoarse or suffering from loss of voice. One of the worst things you can do for a bad condition voice, believe it or not is whisper..and constantly clear the voice from phlem.The lead singer in my duo has had two major nodule operations and we have spoke to many highly rated specialists regarding looking after his voice. PS. If you have already had a nodule/polyps op...forget the Sanderson's....by a steamer,and use it three times a day.If you haven't...try the lot  Cheers.....Steve |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 10, 2014 16:18:51 GMT
ps..Yes............ Brandy and lovage believe it or not....Steve
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Post by sixchannel on Dec 10, 2014 16:50:33 GMT
Baz..We use manuka honey,tho it can be seriously expensive depending on the content(£35 roughly) We also gargle daily with Sanderson's throat mixture..and swallow the last bit.Absolutely disgusting taste but god its good.Not that common in shops or chemists hence why we buy it on line.Also steaming helps the throat immensely when hoarse or suffering from loss of voice. One of the worst things you can do for a bad condition voice, believe it or not is whisper..and constantly clear the voice from phlem.The lead singer in my duo has had two major nodule operations and we have spoke to many highly rated specialists regarding looking after his voice. PS. If you have already had a nodule/polyps op...forget the Sanderson's....by a steamer,and use it three times a day.If you haven't...try the lot Cheers.....Steve Manuka Honey - try your nearest Aldi - 10x strength 250g pot for £4.29!! We buy it. Some stores even have the 15x strength one too. |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 10, 2014 16:59:29 GMT
Its the 25 plus that gets expensive.Also tax deductable ...Steve |
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Post by specky on Dec 10, 2014 18:24:55 GMT
Baz -sipping beer helps A guy years ago I was in a band with used to stick a finger full of Vick down his throat- you could smell it all over the place -- he was never bothered by vampires tho' = It's like an A&E here at the moment  regards Tommy |
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Post by Charlie Hall on Dec 10, 2014 18:59:08 GMT
It's like an A&E here at the moment  Except you are seen a lot quicker here! |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 10, 2014 19:30:54 GMT
I'll second that charlie lol
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Post by baz on Dec 10, 2014 20:19:55 GMT
Hi guys  for the sometimes conflicting advice.............at the moment I think Ill try steaming....whilst sucking a fisherman's friend. .............I quite like steamed fish . regards Baz |
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Post by philc on Dec 10, 2014 20:59:42 GMT
Baz -sipping beer helps Or brandy, or whiskey or vodka, or gin, or...... Phil |
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Post by baz on Dec 11, 2014 10:09:02 GMT
Hi All.....just found a website for vocalists that recommends gargling with dilute apple cider vinegar....they say its a wonder cure for removing catarrh from the vocal chords...........coupled with rest of the voice and warm up exercises before letting rip.  Baz |
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Post by mojolomjl on Dec 11, 2014 11:40:45 GMT
Hi guys for the sometimes conflicting advice.............at the moment I think Ill try steaming....whilst sucking a fisherman's friend. .............I quite like steamed fish . regards Baz Hi Baz, I take it you and Len have not heard the joke about the judge and the fishermans friend Best regards, Maurice. |
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Post by baz on Dec 11, 2014 16:11:01 GMT
Oh yeah...........I know all about sucking a fisherman's friend.  Baz |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 11, 2014 16:18:49 GMT
Baz....The vinegar gargle is true. Just dont kiss your groupies after ok ...Steve |
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Post by baz on Dec 11, 2014 17:15:27 GMT
Thanks Len.............. my groupies are well past the snogging stage...........merry xmas
Baz
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Post by andyj47 on Dec 11, 2014 17:23:41 GMT
could always stick a few more shads numbers in the set baz andyj47
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Post by mojolomjl on Dec 11, 2014 19:25:18 GMT
Oh yeah...........I know all about sucking a fisherman's friend. Baz Really !!!!  |
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Post by baz on Dec 14, 2014 11:55:03 GMT
Higuys.........just to record that my gig last night went well and with the Fishermans Friends, gargling cider vinegar and the odd brandy , I got thr (rofl)u it. First time I've done two gigs in a week for about 25 years ... and this morning its all too apparent that I'm getting too b....y old for this malarkey (71 by end of month)  .It's humping all the gear around that's the killer.....and the wife was fine as a groupie but hopeless as a roadie I'll stick to studio work from now on  Baz |
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Post by fender7 on Dec 14, 2014 12:03:43 GMT
Hi Baz..Glad the show went well.Its surprising what you can pull out the bag when your on stage eh.Somehow we seem to get through a show, regardless of obstacles that we would assume would stop us getting through our set...Cheers.....Steve
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.It's humping all the gear around that's the killer.....and the wife was fine as a groupie but hopeless as a roadie