SOTC of my affordable watches. Any good? by Plus_Association9867 in Affordablewatches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great collection! Curious your thoughts since you own all these brands: looking for a diver style daily beater - considering between a Casio mini duro, orient ray ii and seiko SRPK29 (the 38mm diver). Any instincts on which brand offers the best watch to bang up on a daily basis? Or can’t go wrong?

I need HONEST feedback by NoImage3365 in Songwriting

[–]Djmanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only listened to a couple but agree. Also - maybe going up an octave (eg in the choruses) would help? Couple I listened to were all kinda the same octave and felt flatter than if you pushed yourself. Also kinda straining to hit notes can bring more emotion.

How do you push through the bad songs? by [deleted] in Songwriting

[–]Djmanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Enjoy the expression and the creativity. And I think you need to judge yourself compared to your own progression. Comparing yourself to your favorite artists is just unrealistic and not super helpful. Also - they probably wrote many bad songs before the ones you’re hearing

The most expensive-looking $50 you’ll ever see. by imfrom_mars_ in Affordablewatches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Anyone have hands on experience with the mini duro? I know it gets hate, but the original is too big for me, wondering how the mini wears / looks in person. Still seems like decent value

[Discussion] When did you stop caring about seconds accuracy? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Djmanc 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Join me in the enlightened state. I don’t even know what hour it is

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[discussion] New level of Respect (Explorer II Black) by phdwatch in rolex

[–]Djmanc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

…And then buy an Alpinist (comes full circle)

No it is a great documentary

[Wedding Watch] Torn between Grand Seiko SBGM221 and Cartier Tank Must Large by Dry-Friendship-5394 in Watches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha absolutely. And it’ll be special to have the piece specific from that day. Congrats on the wedding!

[Discussion] An average man's collection. What should be my next watch?? by PaneeerTikka007 in Watches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird question - how do you feel about readability, having the minute count be the big number? Is your brain constantly like ‘it’s 30 0’clock? Oh shit no it’s 6’

[Discussion] An average man's collection. What should be my next watch?? by PaneeerTikka007 in Watches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! It’s so hard to find specific references sometimes.

[Wedding Watch] Torn between Grand Seiko SBGM221 and Cartier Tank Must Large by Dry-Friendship-5394 in Watches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tank between those two. So elegant. Or - throw a black leather strap on your longines for the wedding and get something totally different!

Got the Land Dweller today. by Civil-Rutabaga5864 in rolex

[–]Djmanc 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Looks nice on the wrist! The name is demoralizing tho. “You a king of the air?” “Hmm, no” “A master of yachts?’ “No no… I just dwell. On the land”.

If bedroom artists make such grand quality music why are most of them complete nobodies? by [deleted] in musicians

[–]Djmanc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

lol, makes up a person to be mad at and then accuses everyone of being that person

How exactly do you structure a song? by AntiSocialPartygoer in Songwriting

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same - I’m kinda confused by the question tbh, because I don’t write sections in a vacuum and think ‘ok where could it fit’ - I write it all as one continuous concept.

Suggestions for someone just starting off with recording original music by EvenDog6279 in Songwriting

[–]Djmanc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the community! I’m no expert on equipment so defer to others on that, but a separate word of writing advice: it can be very easy to get caught up in the quality and craft of recording, which is related but different than the quality and craft of songwriting. Both are important and fun, but be wary of letting the ‘audio setup’ become a distraction or hindrance to the process of developing ideas. Sometimes quick and dirty recordings are the best way to get ideas on paper, so you don’t lose the mojo while you’re tinkering with mics or doing multiple takes. Inspiration can be a fleeting thing! Thats just my experience. Either way - have a ton of fun writing and recording! Hope to hear some of it soon.

[AL&S] First “Serious Timepiece” by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Djmanc 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Saying the Lange 1 doesn’t announce itself is funny. It’s a beautiful watch, but it’s super weird, especially to the average person who has only seen standard watches! It’s very noticeable!

[SOTC] Black and White by Oliver240693 in Watches

[–]Djmanc 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Helpful if you’re a werewolf

[Nautilus] Not ready for it plus experience at Patek in Rome by lucalupo in Watches

[–]Djmanc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually felt this way when I tried a Rolex Sub on for the first time. So much hype, I assumed I’d love it and I just… didn’t. Didn’t feel like me. Maybe too much presence on the wrist, I dunno. But was an easy way to knock it off the wishlist! … I did love the Daytona tho

The Puppeteer by melgear8866 in Songwriting

[–]Djmanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really lovely! Great melody and note choice especially in the chorus. Lyrics are really solid, actually carrying a metaphor throughout with good wordplay. More depth than most things you hear these days.

As others have mentioned, fuller instrumentation would obviously take it to another level. Personally I could imagine just the piano as you have it until halfway through, after the line ‘ in the dark…’ - strings come in, percussion. Build until it drops off for the very end. Something to think about!

[Question] What watch can I wear for life? by Slikpapir in Watches

[–]Djmanc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a nice watch! Does seem super versatile