Why are you making music? maybe you should step back and think about that, and follow your gut on the answer. might be a while until you find an answer tho

this track sounds pretty well made btw! would be cool to hear what you can make when you find a good "why" and more passion for it! valid reflections btw, thanks for sharing!

Why are you making music? maybe you should step back and think about that, and follow your gut on the answer. might be a while until you find an answer tho this track sounds pretty well made btw! would be cool to hear what you can make when you find a good "why" and more passion for it! valid reflections btw, thanks for sharing!

The intro is particularly well done. Love the tension.

The intro is particularly well done. Love the tension.

Super cool reflexion to have.

I am super fortunate that I work a "real" day job that pays enough so bills are paid and I have enough left to be able to buy a couple cool toys...

Plus my day job is related to my music interests so very nice, and people I work with are cool. So I don't need any incomes from my musical playing-performances. I really just do it as a hobby.

It is very cool that you were able to live the music from the inside (I didn't), looks there were good and not so good elements about that.

"being an artist" - I don't really care. I do a bit of art of my own, as mentionned on the discord, I don't feel my voice has to be heard that much. I don't really have things to say that hasn't been said by more influencial or intelligent people then me so...

Being a musician - I love to play. I don't like to put the effort to become a great player . I try to play as good as I can when I pick up an instrument. I am better now then I was 10 years ago, and I feel I am still getting better. I don't think I'll ever be mastering an instrument but I am in peace with this. I am good enough to have loads of fun when playing with my friends.

Choosing what tracks to finish. - Yeah, I suck at closing musical projects. Thanks to weekly beats, I was able to finish some tracks and be happy with it.

It is never finish, really, but if something is good enough that I'd like it to be available to everybody on all the platforms, I can get to a close enough stage where I'll just let it go.

Making music aimlessly (not as a negative) - this is awesome. Just having fun trying to find ideas is a very nice creative process. Sometimes you need to fix deadlines - goals tho, cause it is easy to procrastinate on little bits...

Making music with a goal, deadline or brief in mind. - it helps to make descisions. 

Super cool reflexion to have. I am super fortunate that I work a "real" day job that pays enough so bills are paid and I have enough left to be able to buy a couple cool toys... Plus my day job is related to my music interests so very nice, and people I work with are cool. So I don't need any incomes from my musical playing-performances. I really just do it as a hobby. It is very cool that you were able to live the music from the inside (I didn't), looks there were good and not so good elements about that. "being an artist" - I don't really care. I do a bit of art of my own, as mentionned on the discord, I don't feel my voice has to be heard that much. I don't really have things to say that hasn't been said by more influencial or intelligent people then me so... Being a musician - I love to play. I don't like to put the effort to become a great player :( . I try to play as good as I can when I pick up an instrument. I am better now then I was 10 years ago, and I feel I am still getting better. I don't think I'll ever be mastering an instrument but I am in peace with this. I am good enough to have loads of fun when playing with my friends. Choosing what tracks to finish. - Yeah, I suck at closing musical projects. Thanks to weekly beats, I was able to finish some tracks and be happy with it. It is never finish, really, but if something is good enough that I'd like it to be available to everybody on all the platforms, I can get to a close enough stage where I'll just let it go. Making music aimlessly (not as a negative) - this is awesome. Just having fun trying to find ideas is a very nice creative process. Sometimes you need to fix deadlines - goals tho, cause it is easy to procrastinate on little bits... Making music with a goal, deadline or brief in mind. - it helps to make descisions.

I'm glad you have stayed in love with music. Or at least never burned that bridge with it. I've always thought that if I made music for a living, I may not like it as much. Maybe I'm just lazy, too.

I used to write and record things here and there, but I sang mostly in a cappella groups. I got out of it because the music was always the same garbage I didn't want to sing. WB gave me a push and reason to get a little song out.

But I like short songs. I like my songs imperfect with some human error. A day or two editing if I want. The music I make is probably only ever going to be shared on WB or other like-minded sites. Maybe to friends or family if I think they would like it.

That's my release party. Sending it to people.

I'm glad you have stayed in love with music. Or at least never burned that bridge with it. I've always thought that if I made music for a living, I may not like it as much. Maybe I'm just lazy, too. I used to write and record things here and there, but I sang mostly in a cappella groups. I got out of it because the music was always the same garbage I didn't want to sing. WB gave me a push and reason to get a little song out. But I like short songs. I like my songs imperfect with some human error. A day or two editing if I want. The music I make is probably only ever going to be shared on WB or other like-minded sites. Maybe to friends or family if I think they would like it. That's my release party. Sending it to people.

Great track.

I feel like if I make something I want to put in the world. I don't care so much if it fits in with a specific genre etc. If I made it then it's a representation of me.

Also what a brilliant name for a tune.

I'm going to check out the streets of rage soundtrack now. The bass on this has real Mega Drive vibes so I can see where you were coming from.

Great track. I feel like if I make something I want to put in the world. I don't care so much if it fits in with a specific genre etc. If I made it then it's a representation of me. Also what a brilliant name for a tune. I'm going to check out the streets of rage soundtrack now. The bass on this has real Mega Drive vibes so I can see where you were coming from.

I forgot to comment on your actual song instead of just taking about myself. I loved reading your story. The song progression and sound choices make it edgy but soothing. Like a beacon guiding me through the midst.

I'd say release it all. You don't know what a song might mean to someone. At the very least it meant something to you.

I forgot to comment on your actual song instead of just taking about myself. I loved reading your story. The song progression and sound choices make it edgy but soothing. Like a beacon guiding me through the midst. I'd say release it all. You don't know what a song might mean to someone. At the very least it meant something to you.

I'm quickly discovering your impeccable knack for excellent track titles.
I dig the groove in this tune. Really great work!

I'm quickly discovering your impeccable knack for excellent track titles. :D I dig the groove in this tune. Really great work!

Haha! Thanks. I try. I spend a decent amount of time stream of consciousness splurging till I find something I like.

[quote=levelcapybara]I'm quickly discovering your impeccable knack for excellent track titles. :D I dig the groove in this tune. Really great work![/quote] Haha! Thanks. I try. I spend a decent amount of time stream of consciousness splurging till I find something I like.

Thanks for taking the time and being positive and encouraging.

[quote=MoJoe]I forgot to comment on your actual song instead of just taking about myself. I loved reading your story. The song progression and sound choices make it edgy but soothing. Like a beacon guiding me through the midst. I'd say release it all. You don't know what a song might mean to someone. At the very least it meant something to you.[/quote] Thanks for taking the time and being positive and encouraging.

Thank you. I high recommend the streets of rage 2 soundtrack.

[quote=NickLong]Great track. I feel like if I make something I want to put in the world. I don't care so much if it fits in with a specific genre etc. If I made it then it's a representation of me. Also what a brilliant name for a tune. I'm going to check out the streets of rage soundtrack now. The bass on this has real Mega Drive vibes so I can see where you were coming from.[/quote] Thank you. I high recommend the streets of rage 2 soundtrack. [youtube]kN_CLwXGD4M[/youtube]

Do you get a good response from those close to you.
I'm always concerned that people will feel obliged to say it's good regardless. hehe

[quote=MoJoe]I'm glad you have stayed in love with music. Or at least never burned that bridge with it. I've always thought that if I made music for a living, I may not like it as much. Maybe I'm just lazy, too. I used to write and record things here and there, but I sang mostly in a cappella groups. I got out of it because the music was always the same garbage I didn't want to sing. WB gave me a push and reason to get a little song out. But I like short songs. I like my songs imperfect with some human error. A day or two editing if I want. The music I make is probably only ever going to be shared on WB or other like-minded sites. Maybe to friends or family if I think they would like it. That's my release party. Sending it to people.[/quote] Do you get a good response from those close to you. I'm always concerned that people will feel obliged to say it's good regardless. hehe

A lot of wisdom here I feel. Thanks.
Also, great that you have a job that is aligned with your interests!

[quote=djippy]Super cool reflexion to have. I am super fortunate that I work a "real" day job that pays enough so bills are paid and I have enough left to be able to buy a couple cool toys... Plus my day job is related to my music interests so very nice, and people I work with are cool. So I don't need any incomes from my musical playing-performances. I really just do it as a hobby. It is very cool that you were able to live the music from the inside (I didn't), looks there were good and not so good elements about that. "being an artist" - I don't really care. I do a bit of art of my own, as mentionned on the discord, I don't feel my voice has to be heard that much. I don't really have things to say that hasn't been said by more influencial or intelligent people then me so... Being a musician - I love to play. I don't like to put the effort to become a great player :( . I try to play as good as I can when I pick up an instrument. I am better now then I was 10 years ago, and I feel I am still getting better. I don't think I'll ever be mastering an instrument but I am in peace with this. I am good enough to have loads of fun when playing with my friends. Choosing what tracks to finish. - Yeah, I suck at closing musical projects. Thanks to weekly beats, I was able to finish some tracks and be happy with it. It is never finish, really, but if something is good enough that I'd like it to be available to everybody on all the platforms, I can get to a close enough stage where I'll just let it go. Making music aimlessly (not as a negative) - this is awesome. Just having fun trying to find ideas is a very nice creative process. Sometimes you need to fix deadlines - goals tho, cause it is easy to procrastinate on little bits... Making music with a goal, deadline or brief in mind. - it helps to make descisions. [/quote] A lot of wisdom here I feel. Thanks. Also, great that you have a job that is aligned with your interests!

Thanks for listening and commenting. Appreciate it.

[quote=jimmac]The intro is particularly well done. Love the tension.[/quote] Thanks for listening and commenting. Appreciate it.

Good question. Let me get back to you on that. hmmm Why?...

[quote=horatiuromantic]Why are you making music? maybe you should step back and think about that, and follow your gut on the answer. might be a while until you find an answer tho this track sounds pretty well made btw! would be cool to hear what you can make when you find a good "why" and more passion for it! valid reflections btw, thanks for sharing![/quote] Good question. Let me get back to you on that. hmmm Why?...

I think it's hard for someone to get as hype about our music as we might be. I think people react accordingly to their personalities. The comments on here are from people who "get" how much time you have put in it, and appreciate the little things.

Sometimes I'll try to listen to my songs without "listening to that one part that took me 45 minutes" really intently. Not just being critical, but not to have horse blinders on with my own music. I have to actively try to listen to the song as a whole sometimes.

Thinking more on it, there's really not many times I've been like HOLY CRAP this artist is awesome and just gush to people. I think letting your music ring here is a great place to have excited interactions with people (like me), who love every sound. My mom is going to like anything I do, but also genuinely describes things and likes to point out little details she likes.

It's just about being warm in general. I can be excited for someone's passion without understanding it or partaking in it. That's the best thing about other humans.

[quote=sandyMclandy] Do you get a good response from those close to you. I'm always concerned that people will feel obliged to say it's good regardless. hehe[/quote] I think it's hard for someone to get as hype about our music as we might be. I think people react accordingly to their personalities. The comments on here are from people who "get" how much time you have put in it, and appreciate the little things. Sometimes I'll try to listen to my songs without "listening to that one part that took me 45 minutes" really intently. Not just being critical, but not to have horse blinders on with my own music. I have to actively try to listen to the song as a whole sometimes. Thinking more on it, there's really not many times I've been like HOLY CRAP this artist is awesome and just gush to people. I think letting your music ring here is a great place to have excited interactions with people (like me), who love every sound. My mom is going to like anything I do, but also genuinely describes things and likes to point out little details she likes. It's just about being warm in general. I can be excited for someone's passion without understanding it or partaking in it. That's the best thing about other humans.

As someone that jumps through genres too I had thought about a lot of similar things.

Like grouping music styles to make it more palatable to the listener and being able to commodify it.

But I think something that Ive really honed in on is how much people want to be heard through others art of any kind. YouTube essays, music, literature etc. It’s kind of ironic but having someone else express something you have felt or thought can really cut through loneliness in a somewhat progressively isolating time. We all to be validated and sometimes sharing how lost you are gives purpose to someone else’s journey. Like no one has it figured out but I’ve suffered on this particular path and knowing you have to makes this journey bearable.

In this regard I try to be as vulnerable as possible. If I can share what I’ve struggled with in any capacity I 1. Will have hopefully gotten closer to someone or made them feel less alone. 2. Contributed to honing my medium. 3. And hopefully developed more emotional literacy to be able to communicate these beautiful feelings we have.

In sum I create to not be alone, to help others not feel alone, and to be a better more emotionally intelligent person.  And to share any of my music in any format helps me achieve that. So I’m very lucky and happy to be posting here and chatting with all you wonderful creators too

As someone that jumps through genres too I had thought about a lot of similar things. Like grouping music styles to make it more palatable to the listener and being able to commodify it. But I think something that Ive really honed in on is how much people want to be heard through others art of any kind. YouTube essays, music, literature etc. It’s kind of ironic but having someone else express something you have felt or thought can really cut through loneliness in a somewhat progressively isolating time. We all to be validated and sometimes sharing how lost you are gives purpose to someone else’s journey. Like no one has it figured out but I’ve suffered on this particular path and knowing you have to makes this journey bearable. In this regard I try to be as vulnerable as possible. If I can share what I’ve struggled with in any capacity I 1. Will have hopefully gotten closer to someone or made them feel less alone. 2. Contributed to honing my medium. 3. And hopefully developed more emotional literacy to be able to communicate these beautiful feelings we have. In sum I create to not be alone, to help others not feel alone, and to be a better more emotionally intelligent person. And to share any of my music in any format helps me achieve that. So I’m very lucky and happy to be posting here and chatting with all you wonderful creators too <3

Also listening back to your folio while writing I really appreciate the sounds you draw from and your arrangements. I can get stuck in a verse chorus or build drop cycle but it seems you genuinely add what you want to add in the next moment and it makes it feel more alive. Appreciate you and your music

[quote=sugar.export]As someone that jumps through genres too I had thought about a lot of similar things. Like grouping music styles to make it more palatable to the listener and being able to commodify it. But I think something that Ive really honed in on is how much people want to be heard through others art of any kind. YouTube essays, music, literature etc. It’s kind of ironic but having someone else express something you have felt or thought can really cut through loneliness in a somewhat progressively isolating time. We all to be validated and sometimes sharing how lost you are gives purpose to someone else’s journey. Like no one has it figured out but I’ve suffered on this particular path and knowing you have to makes this journey bearable. In this regard I try to be as vulnerable as possible. If I can share what I’ve struggled with in any capacity I 1. Will have hopefully gotten closer to someone or made them feel less alone. 2. Contributed to honing my medium. 3. And hopefully developed more emotional literacy to be able to communicate these beautiful feelings we have. In sum I create to not be alone, to help others not feel alone, and to be a better more emotionally intelligent person. And to share any of my music in any format helps me achieve that. So I’m very lucky and happy to be posting here and chatting with all you wonderful creators too <3[/quote] Also listening back to your folio while writing I really appreciate the sounds you draw from and your arrangements. I can get stuck in a verse chorus or build drop cycle but it seems you genuinely add what you want to add in the next moment and it makes it feel more alive. Appreciate you and your music :)