How important is music to you? And do you think you experience music differently than sighted people?
"Music is incredibly important to me. I can completely lose myself in it. When I listen to music, I imagine that I’m playing the instrument myself. I listen to different music genres. For example, I love Rock, Metal, Singer-songwriter music, Jazz, and Progressive Rock. Depending on my mood, I adjust my music choices.
Music is important to many people, so I don't think blind and visually impaired people experience music differently. But perhaps we have a better ear for detail because our most dominant sense is absent."
Hans, you also have a radio show, how do you approach that?
"That's right, I have my own radio show at Omroep Berg en Dal. Here, I play my favorite music and artists, and I also share some information about them with the listeners.
Every week, I dive into different music styles and select an artist or album. I build a whole show around it, using the album or related music to enhance the experience.
During the show, I use my computer screen with a magnifying glass to look up information about the artist, so I can share interesting facts during the broadcast.
What I like is that when I make the show, I listen to the music through my headphones, which makes it feel even more intense than through speakers."
