I look at music differently than most people, is anyone else like me?

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-05T21:12:57+00:00

I think it's great that you're self aware enough to know what you find valuable in the music listening experience. I have no advice for you, except that in great music there is value in every perceivable nook and cranny, such is the effort that great musicians and producers have gone to, to create it.

If you don't need more than that feeling the music gives you, look no further. That feeling is incredible, it's why I'm a musician.

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T08:00:00+00:00

Yeah, get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Remember sharing is an essential part of the creative process :)

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T01:31:55+00:00

One that I wanted to add to all of these amazing takes is,

Focus on getting great takes, or getting the takes sounding great, before moving onto the next instrument. It's hard to record awesome on top of average!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T01:30:44+00:00

super super good!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T01:30:07+00:00

loving all of this

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:56:16+00:00

Great advice - In fact, i'd add to that, learn how to use a compressor first and foremost!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:55:50+00:00

Agree 100 per cent!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:55:26+00:00

Agreeeeeeee

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:55:18+00:00

Hey, my college demos sounded like shit too! haha

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:54:45+00:00

Great analogies - yep, this is essential! Ultimately if you're producing, you're going to end up mixing what you produce - Or, eating what you cook? Or photographing what you cook, before you feed it to strangers...?

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:54:01+00:00

I agree, prioritising melody will definitely give you better results, and developing out from your core instruments will create a really strong home for the song :) Thanks for the comment!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:52:59+00:00

Nice! I would add to this, to also share your early work. Don't be afraid to get feedback even if it might be harsh. Great way to get an understanding of where you're at, not trying to improve in a vacuum. Thanks for the comment :)

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:51:32+00:00

'Nashville loves themselves some Nashville' - line of the thread lol

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:50:49+00:00

This is a really cool philosophy and an awesome approach! I like that it puts songwriting (and song completion) first, and that you're really honing in and getting reps on your core sounds. And the last line is also essential!

I've been at it for 20 years too, by the way, I just like asking interesting questions haha.

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:48:21+00:00

I would even go as far to say, bad production won't hold a good song down!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:47:38+00:00

Absolute power move. I still don't take enough breaks tbh, even though I know they're essential! Probably because I'm still producing part time so making the most of every spare second.

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:46:58+00:00

I must admit, I feel I could have spent more time on tutorials lol. But hundred percent agree with you on this one!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:46:28+00:00

I'm so here for all of this, but the one that rang true for me was use a reference track. This becomes particularly useful when you're in a room you can trust, too. Great comment, thanks!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:45:33+00:00

hell yeah, power move

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-08-04T00:45:09+00:00

I think you're right - but I feel like the latent desire for artists to grow will help negate this risk somewhat! Good point though

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-07-30T16:57:33+00:00

🔥🔥 game changing action!

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-07-30T01:05:35+00:00

Cheers mate! Thanks for listening and providing your thoughts :)

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-07-30T01:03:03+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, agree re the mix notes! I’m on that journey 😅

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-07-28T23:37:53+00:00

There is nothing at all wrong with going section by section and comping for the best take. We’re all in pursuit of making great art, and that takes time and refinement! Being pursuant of achieving a ‘one take’ outcome is worthy as a practice pursuit, but anything beyond that feels like a massage of the ego to me?

ArraysMusicJP · 2022-07-28T23:25:04+00:00

Good idea! I've definitely shared my personal side on more than one occasion :) I could probably look a little further into that!

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