Dear Residents of Fichtenweg 21,

As someone who also owns speakers with a mini-subwoofer, I can understand your excitement. I really can.

However, I would be much obliged if you would refrain from playing your music at this particular volume at 1:45am. I know it may seem difficult to believe, but there are some of us that actually prefer to sleep when it's dark outside. As I'm sure you're all aware, our rooms are fairly soundproof. The fact that my windows are shut, you all reside in the building next door, and I can hear the music emanating from your 1st floor kitchen as clearly as if it was in the room next to me is disturbing -- not only because of the distance separating us, but more so because I can't imagine what the volume must sound like for those of you situated directly next to the speakers. However, I suppose you all must have been recently informed of the advances science has made in the area of cochlear implants and thus are not worried about any damage.

I would also like to respectfully request -- if you're going to insist on keeping half the student village up at this hour of the night -- that you do it with something tasteful. Your current selection of Prince does not fall into this particular category. I believe I speak for most of the student population of the surrounding buildings when I say that we have no intention to give Mr. Prince the "extra time" and "kisses" he is repeatedly requesting from us.

While I've got you here, I would also greatly appreciate it if you would please share with the rest of the students here what your secret is. Most of us, after a day of classes and productivity, cannot even fathom the idea of music playing that loud at 1:45am. You obviously have discovered some secret source of nocturnal energy which could be of great benefit to the rest of the population here in Waldhäuser-Ost, especially considering finals will be upon us in just under 2 months. Please do enlighten us.

Sincerely,Matthew, the American Living In Fichtenweg 19 With Infinitely Better Taste In Music And Whose Parents Actually Taught Him The Meaning Of The Word "Consideration."