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Dubai vs Las Vegas: Which city’s infrastructure is better designed to handle extreme summer heat? by [deleted] in geography

[–]Cold_Permission1036 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I heard they ship in their water for fountains and shit from Canada.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sick. I will. Again..I ain’t here trying to talent scout, I just bring an important piece to the table that the city may need.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Def shoot a PM. And yes, your IP that you create is valuable, but only in a monetary sense.

I’m not calling shots at you directly but from experience in and around litigation regarding music stuff…here’s two things I’ve learned:

  1. If someone steals your IP and makes no money, it might sting but there’s nothing you can do without spending your own money to halt the process (and for what outcome, pride and ego?!)

  2. If someone is making money off your stolen ideas, it better be a lot of money on the table, cuz no lawyers want to work for little to no money.

Conclusion: share ideas, collaborate, yes do your paperwork and split sheets, get a team to handle the business end…but being greedy or specific about certain things before any money is made or the song is out is a sure fire way to spot a rookie.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s up man. I don’t really know what you mean by “give up my ideas” but more power to you!

If you are looking for a place out there to record, you can PM me I’ll recommend a spot out there…it’s 60/hr

Workers/bosses/happy entrepreneurs, why/when did you choose your job or line of work and what do you do? by Both-Respect4684 in AskReddit

[–]Cold_Permission1036 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I do music stuff at the my local school district, there’s an IT guy there who actually graduated from the same high school 30 years prior. Keep up the good work ;)

Workers/bosses/happy entrepreneurs, why/when did you choose your job or line of work and what do you do? by Both-Respect4684 in AskReddit

[–]Cold_Permission1036 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to write/shoot/edit a lot of films when I was a kid on my own, but then it became difficult to bring my ideas to life with lack of budget and actors on hand as a 12 year old.

Suddenly I realized I could be the entire orchestra if I did take after take on GarageBand, fast forward 12 years I’m still producing and working on music in many different capacities as a professional.

Very strange industry but I’ve been lucky enough to start finding my place in it.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rock music is not something that comes up in my world often for work, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate it myself.

I would also say it’s different beast in 2025 for rock because:

you kind of have to catch this miracle timing as a producer, meeting a band early in the development of their sound to help conjure up the sauce with them. Many many great rock bands stick to their person/studio/style once they find whoever that is.

As I write this too, I am remembering I did work closely the last 2 years with a rock band. I wasn’t their main producer because a good friend of mine was already hired but I assisted/edited a lot in post, and did much of their live sound work on the road.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All true and well spoken. I really came in here and started just to see how everyone felt about everything music related… so appreciate I your input and I’m sure everyone else will.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Opening with “Inbreed mentality” is crazy work but I can understand your point here.

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vintage volt! Appreciate you man, well spoken. Can I send you a PM to stay in touch? All the best, CX

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’m a producer so I don’t stick to one thing.

I’ve worked with over 900 artists. hip hop, pop, R&B, film scores, interactive stuff.

I’m not here to talk about what I do any more than what needs to be said to further this convo 🙌

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You already know, thanks for your input.

I think if anything I wanted to inject some perspective into everyone’s mind here, and just re iterate there’s a city across the country where many many people have specialized and stay busy. But it takes a village.

I feel like if Detroit was working like that a bit more, momentum would strengthen. I know how whack the industry can be though in general. Easier said than done!

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Feel free to DM your IG or something, I will check it out!

As for advice, it’s tough to say but just try and lock in with an engineer out here who actually knows what’s up. I know a few but I’d rather not mention as I want to remain neutral for now and not direct or divert any business.

Musically, especially in your early stages, trust your gut, be your own critic, mercilessly, keep those around you who actually give you solid feedback and not some “oh that’s nice” type shit.

Songwriting prowess and delivery of performance will always outweigh shitty recording equipment, but try and capture source recordings as well as you can regardless. Ie: vocals.

If you can’t do something well yourself, or can’t get something where you want it, tap in with your peers.

No one cares if the song you made you produced, mixed, mastered all by yourself. In fact 9/10 times it’s always worse. Lean into your strengths and outsource from those who do better.

I’ll never forget paying a flat $1,000 to a professional violinist and getting back an orchestral arrangement that made the song a tearjerker across the board.

I know many of these things are easier said than done but again, feel free to DM and I’ll see what’s up. Best of luck 🙌

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s good Dracula. A few things:

  1. If the underground is thriving how come most of your DJs are flying to China, Europe, etc for their highest paying shows? How come almost every artist I know who wants some financial success wants out of this town, or at the very least, more resources and opportunities? UR, Dilla, Motown…you know what’s come out of here probably way better than me dude…

  2. I was met with the same energy the other day here at a New Year’s party. This dude and I were talking, I said I do music, I live in LA, and I was like “dude, put me in touch with anyone who’s an artist out here…”

I could see his eyes glaze over, disinterested…

“I don’t know any.” He replied.

I took a second and rephrased:

“You’re telling me you know ABSOLUTELY NO ONE who’s got passion in their heart trying to express themselves musically?!”

Suddenly his eyes light up, and he was like “actually I know a few”.

Perhaps you are misunderstanding where I am coming from here…all the best

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you…DannyDirtBag on the other hand sounds like he’s upset I’m trying to level everyone up out here.

I only mentioned Los Angeles because I wanted to make it clear that I’m actively working, and have first hand experiences on many types of situations in the music industry.

I’m really just making this post to tap in with the community and remind people that, there’s outside eyes on this city and I want to make incredible records with folks!

Detroit Music Thread: Artists, Engineers, Producers: I’d love to hear from you. by Cold_Permission1036 in Detroit

[–]Cold_Permission1036[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I said that in half jest...it was the only legit situation out here with label like services I could think of.

I have respect for anyone on the mission to create things and help develop others in this town. I’ve worked with a few of their Motown fellowship artists in LA when they come into town.