In this melody world, everyone is a poet of their own life story, drawing the trajectory of emotions with singing. In the echo of the bathroom, in the laughter of friends, in front of the window of a lonely night, we express our joys, sorrows and sorrows with songs. At that moment, we are the singers in our hearts, and we feel that every note is dancing with a spark of soul, flawless. However, when these impromptu performances were objectively recorded by the tape recorder, again, the voice that once made us proud suddenly became unfamiliar and even unpleasant. Why is that?
In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this phenomenon, not only from a technical and physiological point of view, but also from a psychological and emotional perspective, to understand the complex relationship between us and our own voice. We will start with the difference between bone conduction and air conduction, the limitations of recording technology, and finally touch on the differences in psychological cognition, each part of which is the key to solving this mystery.
Sound Journey: Transitions from the Inner to the Outside
When we are immersed in the emotion of singing, the sound we hear is transmitted through both air and bones, which allows the sound to reverberate in our inner ears, fuller and deeper. This experience, so real and beautiful, but it is an illusion.
Distorted Mirroring: The Double-edged Sword of Recording Technology
When we try to capture this beauty with a recording device, the device captures the sound through air conduction, and inevitably loses the richness that bone conduction brings. Add to that the fact that the quality and setup of the recording equipment may not be as good as it could be, and it's like a distorted mirror that reflects a self that we don't want to accept.
"Echoes of the Heart: The Gap Between Expectation and Reality".
On a deeper level, our perceptions and expectations of our own voices conflict with the voices in the recordings. This gap is not only the difference in voice, but also touches on our perception and acceptance of self-image.
Through this series of explorations, it is not difficult to find that the reason why recording makes us feel uncomfortable is because there are multiple differences and gaps: from the physiological difference between bone conduction and air conduction, to the technical limitations of recording equipment, and then to the psychological collision between the expectation of self-sound and reality. All of this reminds us that sound is not just a combination of frequency and amplitude, it is a vehicle for emotions, memories and identity. Understanding the roots of these differences may help us to be more tolerant of ourselves in the recording, and it is also a process of self-discovery and acceptance. In this journey, every imperfect note is an imprint of our unique personality that we cherish and embrace.