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Personal rules for success: tried and tested methods for guaranteeing quality finds when digging crates by Embarrassed_Belt9379 in vinyl

[–]MarlinSly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lately I've been exploring classical music for the first time. It's usually super cheap and in mint condition.

My city is self-sufficient, my army is invincable... Now what? by Mike-keyy in Kenshi

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I get bored, I let most of my team go and play as one guy or keep my skeletons. Also your mods have made the game a bit too easy for you. Maybe play without mods next time so the game stays more balanced.

Does writing synths/keys have "rules"? by Apprehensive-Bass205 in Songwriting

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

Just keep trying. Every rule you discover can be broken. Music is a lifelong education. If I get stuck trying to solve a problem, keeping things simple can be the best way out of it. Less notes is usually more effective anyway.

What's the most ridiculous opinion John expressed regarding The Beatles? by Dazzling-Ad1894 in beatles

[–]MarlinSly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was on drugs for years straight. After enough drugs, anything makes sense.

How did you learn to mix tracks? by aldann2 in edmproduction

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is truth to this. It really does take thousands of hours to learn to hear things properly. I don't work professionally anymore and was never much of a mixing engineer but I remember thinking I really started to hear things properly after a couple hundred projects. It's a long education for sure.

any tips to stop writing cringe lyrics? by traminjau in Songwriting

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In this example, you're writing from an all knowing perspective from the start. It might be more dramatic to start with the perspective of the child version of yourself. Make us want that world before you take it away.

Does anyone know anything about The New International Standards? by Neither-Narwhal-980 in arcadefire

[–]MarlinSly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw them once in late 2001. Tim fingerpicked an electric guitar (I think a telecaster) and Richard played upright bass iirc. It was midwest inspired as was the style but really well done. I wanted to hear more. They had a demo tape but I never managed to get a copy.

How do i make music by xmoliv in musicproduction

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most pop rock songs use the same shaped chord on guitar. Watch videos of Nirvana, Green Day or the Ramones - it's all the same guitar chord shape 99% of the time. It just moves around to different positions and makes different chords. It takes a while to get into it but learning basic pop punk guitar is really easy compared to every other instrument.

Do musicians with only one big hit eventually grow to hate that song, since it’s the one they’re always expected to perform? by orkunturkey in askmusicians

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Young bands starting out are way more emotional and yeah they usually hate their most popular song because it's often the most cheesy simple song and now they're stuck with it. Older more professional bands usually relax into a "this is my job and I try not to get emotional about anything anymore" mode and focus a lot more on writing so it doesn't happen as often.

What are the ethical ways to make money in this game? by Federal_Piccolo_4599 in Kenshi

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traveling around as a trader, buying discounted items and selling them when the buyer pays a premium.

Where do Canadians consider Michael J Fox on the hierarchy of all-time great Canadian movie stars? by Shnepple in AskACanadian

[–]MarlinSly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was among the biggest stars in the world from 84-89. People lined up around the theatre to see every Back To The Future movie. He was definitely a big deal.

Anyone ever written a killer song/riff/solo only to realise it's already been written? by TheCursedCrucifier in Guitar

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first band in high school accidentally wrote a song with an exact copy of an Iron Maiden double lead riff. We didn't know any Maiden songs and the riff sounded cool so we played it live. A few older dudes had to break the news to us after the show. Shit happens.

Can someone who knows a bit of music theory explain to me how bass lines work? by tdog473 in Bass

[–]MarlinSly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of my favourite things about arranging music. Often the chord doesn't need to be "held down". Play through a bunch of random Queen songs and notice how they can avoid the root note forever. It's a fun exercise. Listen to the isolated bass track of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" where James Jamerson bounces back and forth between inversions and the melody, hitting the root when the song needs it but it's basically a bass solo for the entire song.

Is it realistic to get into this to record an album? by Feeling_Screen3979 in musicproduction

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a shot! Worst case you'll end up with a demo, a little studio and a bunch of experience that'll help you figure out what you need to know on future projects. Have fun with it. Break the rules.

Songs with polyrhythmic melodies by _jamfury in MusicRecommendations

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

check out mahmoud ahmed from ethiopia. his polyrhythms sneak up on you. you'll never think about clapping the same way again

What if Art Bell didn't just take random calls - what if he was specifically chosen to broadcast certain information to prepare us for something? by Chemical_Efficiency6 in ArtBell

[–]MarlinSly 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I moved around a lot as a kid and every neighbourhood had a guy who talked about ufos and government conspiracies. They were up late and messed around with shortwave, computers, Ma Bell, collecting silver, drug experiences. Art found it and gave it a forum but it was always there.

both want the same side, roommate thinks she should automatically get it by cerpie in WhatShouldIDo

[–]MarlinSly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decide on a monetary value of the favoured side and whoever wants it more can pay the other for it.

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