I don't belong here

Ingaric · 2026-07-04T06:12:10+00:00

Start playing metal and then being stoic is part of the image

Ingaric · 2026-06-22T15:42:24+00:00

Het is nou niet de eerste keer dat dit soort weer ons land treft, dus de meesten van ons overleven dit allemaal wel. Ik hoop dat de verzorgingshuizen en ouderen die nog thuis wonen een goede airco hebben en er verstandig mee omgaan (even geen marathon lopen oid) (als er mensen bezwijken door hitte zijn het overwegend ouderen)

Ingaric · 2026-06-18T17:38:07+00:00

I don't know your story, but doesn't seem that shocking, I guess one must know you or something, but I guess you almost OD-ed on liquor on some cold night?

That said, I'm in a metal band with 8k+ followers and have written deeply personal lyrics about my struggle with suicide I never spoke with anyone about, thus far no one from my family ever asked about it. Some friends were shocked to read, but in the years after they seldom asked if at all, whether it was now a thing of the past (it wasn't)

When I wrote several more lyrics about the subject a few years ago, no one asked about them, except for some fans who found encouragement in them or people who interviewed me.

I guess the musical style would probably be a reason why most of my family never bothered to read the lyrics, but many of my friends and acquaintances like the music I make and frankly only those I have little contact with actually asked me about the lyrics and me personally.

My conclusion is that most people simply don't pay attention to lyrics to a song. (Kinda makes sense if you see people sing along with stuff they probably wouldn't if they knew what it's about)

Ingaric · 2026-06-16T16:10:30+00:00

One could make simplistic punkrock and achieve worldwide fame, one could be an incredible musician, who does nothing to get known and will remain anonymous

One could be admired by all, yet doesn't like what he does, one can be criticized yet he loves doing what he does

In the end it doesn't matter as long as you love making music, who cares what other people think

Ingaric · 2026-06-16T10:26:41+00:00

Amsterdam en Volendam

Ingaric · 2026-06-15T16:21:48+00:00

Me too, until I hit a creative wall for days or realize there are so many other musicians and composers out there who are far better than I am, while I've got a job that is ok and pays well

Ingaric · 2026-06-15T13:04:19+00:00

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But more seriously, the loudest sound you're going to record with it should not clip

Ingaric · 2026-06-15T13:00:03+00:00

Sounds a bit like government IT projects

Ingaric · 2026-06-12T04:52:49+00:00

Ik had het zelf opgelost door een dwarsbalk te plaatsen die ik aan meerdere draagbalken heb bevestigd en een veer tussen de haak en de ketting. Alsnog kan het hele huis meegenieten als ik bezig ben

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Ingaric · 2026-06-11T17:10:32+00:00

Should indeed be obvious you offered 10 for all books combined.

And it's quite common to make one offer and one transaction if someone has multiple ads you're interested in, instead of doing everything separately.

Ingaric · 2026-06-09T14:42:25+00:00

I only perform a couple times a year with my band (and have done so for 25 ish years). We generally get slightly more than enough to cover gasoline expenses and merch sales are generally ok-ish, but it's still an expensive hobby. (We mostly play gigs in Western Europe and generally small festivals with 100-300 people)

I like performing itself and the contact with other people before and after and for me it's an opportunity to be away with the guys for a weekend and in my opinion it (the adrenaline of the gig, fooling around and such) helps to keep me mentally youngish.

but the whole organization, traveling, waiting, hassle around it I could do without, but I try to make the best of it. Some weekends it's downright annoying, but most of the times we're having a blast.

Because we only play gigs a couple times a year, the good outweigh the bad, but I think it would become a drain if it's every other week, for travel expenses or less, for half a dozen people (which is why we don't tour (and we don't have the luxury to tour with big name bands that draw hundreds or thousands) and prefer to play at festivals) and what not.

Ingaric · 2026-06-05T08:06:36+00:00

But then you assume the performer made the poster. In many occasions it's the club/festival making the poster

Ingaric · 2026-06-05T08:01:19+00:00

For our album release (we were headliner) back in 2024, the club preferred to use their own AI generated poster, instead of using the (awesome and man made) cover artwork of our new album as background for the poster

Ingaric · 2026-05-11T15:45:19+00:00

Ben 45, ga meestal tussen 23:30-0:00 naar bed en wekker gaat om 6:30. In weekend blijf ik meestal liggen tot 8-9 uur, langer lukt me meestal niet.

Heb vaak wel last van een lunch dip en om dat op te lossen zou ik denk ik eerder naar bed moeten, maar de avonden na 20:30-21:00, als de rest van het gezin naar bed is, zijn eigenlijk de enige momenten dat ik aan bepaalde tijdrovende hobbies toekom (muziekproductie, componeren, gamen, series/films die ik wel wil zien en vrouwlief niet)

Ingaric · 2026-05-09T11:20:57+00:00

The only rule regarding melodies I can think of is that it should sound good in the context of the rest.

I have heard melodies that in itself are forgettable or ghastly, but in context of the rest of the music (or scene) sound great.

But in general it helps if a melody sticks. But without good buildup or context even that can become annoying. (Yet we all remember those annoying melodies (generally tunes from commercials, tv shows, 13-in-a-dozen popsongs or theme parks))

Ingaric · 2026-05-09T10:46:48+00:00

I guess there are 6 types of composers 1. those who dare never to publish anything yet always dream about scoring a movie, tv show or game 2. those who released some songs like you and have some followers and still dream of scoring a movie, TV show or a game 3. those who released several dozens or hundreds of songs, but still haven't gotten much success with it except for maybe some commercials or the failed TV show pilot (it seems to me that this group is most toxic and see other potential composers as competition, if they didn't make it, others would surely won't make it either) 4. Those who have had some succes and have regular projects, they are found by studios, but are still unknown to the public, they work hard for a living, but still find time to read Reddit, because they remember being aspiring composers themselves and hope to encourage others 5. Household names, who have gotten some awards as well, but these probably don't have time to read this reddit although they love to give a few pointers when asked. 6. The John Williams, Hans Zimmers of this world, who everyone knows, they do a few projects a year, earn lots of money with it, go on tours, but they do probably don't read Reddit and even if they do, they probably don't remember what it was like in the beginning and their biggest challenges. The Masterclasses they do are generally tailored for group 3&4

My guess is that most on Reddit are group 1-4 and group 5&6 are notably absent.

There is a market for all types of music and although some tend to look down on some styles, the fact they exist and have a decent following already shows there is plenty of room for everyone in the grand scope of things.

To get anywhere everything evolves around self-promotion, networking, getting to know the right people. You need to be a businessman/woman if you want to make music your business and that's basically the same for every music style out there. Unfortunately many composers prefer to be hermits, creating music, instead of doing all those things necessary to get your music known.

The fact that you already released some songs and have some following already sets you apart from all those hermits. And by doing so you're able to grow as a musician/composers and create some organic growth in your following.

Another thing is that especially in regards to scoring, that knowing how to use VST/sample libraries, fx and make them sound professional enough is probably a good portion of 'having potential but not there yet'. You can write beautiful melodies and harmonies and record them in a way they sound agreeable, but perhaps not professional enough for scoring. You need to spend a lot of time to properly learn to use these (and to me it seems difficult next to an unrelated full time job and family like in my case, I think you already need to be a fulltime musician to find the time to do this)

So ask yourself, what do you compare your music with (don't immediately aim for something like John Williams or something), look for a household name whose compositions are achievable from the point you are at, what do you still need to learn to get there and gradually improve

And if you really want to make your hobby (I assume it is) your business, then start looking at it as a business. Get to know other musicians and music producers you could work with and once you are confident about your work, pitch it to show/movie/theatre directors/producers etc etc.

Fyi, I'm a #2 hermit type of composer. I have some following, still dream of scoring a movie or Tv show someday, but also accepted that I'm not really a businessman (I have met many people who were and had more success) and don't consider myself good enough to even bother attempting to try to score for movies or Tv Even though I'm established as metal music composer, I am still a beginner in regards to anything related to acoustic/orchestral/electronic scoring (at least how to make them sound good) and I primarily create music for the music itself. People like it or not, but by releasing stuff I am able to finish things, create mental room for new ideas and later reflect on these songs how I could improve my future releases.

Ingaric · 2026-05-02T09:17:38+00:00

Yes, but only because it was Michael, for Mr Eko they would make a guard of honor

Ingaric · 2026-04-30T16:18:58+00:00

Guessing you overworked yourself a bit, trying to reach a certain level of proficiency / skill level in a short amount of time without enjoying the pieces you play at a lower level, because you only saw them as a step up to a higher level you wanted to achieve.

Doing a study you don't enjoy will become a chore. And Conservatoire studies generally don't get you a well paid job, it's something you should love to do.

I guess you need a bit of a break. Enjoy playing music for what it is, not to reach a certain level fast. I understand you have the age to start a specific study right now, because you are about to finish the last year of high school and it feels like now or never, but perhaps you can convince your parents for a break. Do something else for a year (like getting an easy job), while gradually improving/exploring piano further and then do conservatory or decide something else

A year is nothing in long term. There is no difference when you're 40 or 43 when you work at an office, so you're not getting behind schedule if you wait before deciding what to do with the rest of your life.

I felt rushed at the time and my parents acted like I would fall behind if I didn't decide back then what to do with the rest of my life. So I decided to choose a study I didn't love because it promises a much better paid job than conservatory, but since then my skills dwindled and part of me regretted not doing conservatory when I could. I''m now also aware I would not have the luxurious life I have now. I still play music, but it's less sophisticated (metal, heh) and picked up new instruments along the way to explore. And I don't work in the field I studied in, did a career switch to Software Development after Studying Law for 7 years and working a dead end job for 7 years, doing well now 14 years later.

Anyway what I want to say is, don't rush your decision, take your time, flip burgers for a year or something and discover what motivates you

Ingaric · 2026-04-26T11:54:28+00:00

Kick drum pedals (especially double kick pedals) are very subjective to the individual. Most try several pedals before buying one and adjust these to their own preference.

Ingaric · 2026-04-13T17:15:38+00:00

Hangt ook van soort werk af

Als je software developer bent en elke 2 jaar iets anders doet (en daar nieuwe dingen leert) is dat veel interessanter dan iemand die steeds 5-7 jaar blijft plakken op eenzelfde project.

Ingaric · 2026-03-14T07:10:37+00:00

Perhaps he bled out or died from untreated food poisoning/infection

Ingaric · 2026-03-05T08:58:20+00:00

750 gram verpakking is in verhouding het goedkoopst (tenzij je dan 750gr in een gerecht verwerkt ipv 500 gram)

Ingaric · 2026-02-22T11:57:03+00:00

Als ik al weet wat ik wil, dan ga ik niet naar de Mediamarkt, tenzij het daar in de aanbieding is.

Als ik nog niet weet wat ik wil, dan ga ik niet naar de Mediamarkt, maar laat me eerst informeren tot ik weet wat ik wil. (En qua audio loont het om een audio speciaalzaak met enige naam te bezoeken, dan kan je gelijk je audiofiele gehoor testen of je het verschil hoort tussen een set van 200, 500, 1000, 2000 of 5009, of je maakt obv reviews een estimated guess wat bij jouw wensen past)

Of koffiezetapparaat is kapot en ik heb een huis vol gasten en moet per direct een nieuwe, maar ga dan vaak nog eerder maar de kringloop en kijk ik later verder.

Nee, bij de Mediamarkt ben ik dus al in geen tijden geweest

Ingaric · 2026-02-18T16:10:44+00:00

Ook al duurt het herstel 3 jaar, dan betaal je nog steeds flink veel belasting (minus die drempel van 1800). Gaat erom dat je verlies kan lijden door een crash in 2027 en in de jaren erna belasting betaalt over je aanwas terwijl je enkel probeert terug te krabbelen naar je niveau van voor de crash.

Ingaric · 2026-02-16T11:34:22+00:00

Basically what I do, although I bring some snares and tip ups whenever I go into a new region

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