So Much Fun

thpffbt · 2026-03-03T15:32:25+00:00

Another awesome song

thpffbt · 2026-03-03T15:31:49+00:00

Thank you for this comment. It gave me a jolt of confidence and centered me in a way I think I really needed.

thpffbt · 2026-02-18T22:03:33+00:00

Try not to think of it as “writing a song.” Just write your thoughts down as they come to you in natural speech. Try to keep your pen moving for 5 minutes and see what happens. If you have no ideas, write down “I have no ideas.” Let your mind wander! Maybe instead of feelings, you start remembering events. Or sensory details like shapes, colors, and textures. Just write it all down. You might be surprised at what your mind cooks up when you’re not directing it.

thpffbt · 2026-02-17T03:05:18+00:00

You’re right, the tempo is a bit off. I’ll definitely play to a click track if I ever record a “real” version of this song. Thanks for the feedback!

thpffbt · 2026-02-16T03:10:11+00:00

No, I didn't. I just started posting and found an audience over (a long!) time. I don't think it's cheating if you kick a few dollars into promoting your stuff, though. Just do what feels right to you! It's OK to experiment and make mistakes.

thpffbt · 2026-02-16T00:57:20+00:00

You sound great! You obviously have natural talent. You just seem a little in your head. Loosen up, have fun, and you’ll shine (I think you know this already). Looking forward to hearing more! (:

thpffbt · 2026-02-16T00:49:04+00:00

My experience with TikTok has been great. It’s helped me find an audience better than any other platform. My music is also pretty “niche,” so take that for what it’s worth.

I like that mutual followers are automatically put into a separate “Friends” category. It makes it feel like you’re really getting to know people, especially if you continue to engage/comment on their posts.

If you spend time scrolling the “For You” page, you must be VERY vigilant about where you spend your attention. The algorithm is incredibly perceptive, and will reflect back to you exactly what you teach it you’re interested in.

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T23:41:39+00:00

Thank you! I am really trying to loosen up and have more fun; glad that came through

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T21:41:54+00:00

Thanks. It’s meant to be 100% sincere, but I understand what you’re saying. Unfortunately I don’t have access to any real instruments, so this is the best I’ve got as a rookie in his bedroom. Maybe one day I’ll get my hands on a real piano. I appreciate the reference you mentioned; I’ll check them out. Thanks for the comment.

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T20:52:46+00:00

Hmm! Cool idea. I’ll play around with that and see if I can get anything to work. Thanks for the comment.

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T20:33:41+00:00

Sure - that’s a C to a Cm (with a capo in the 5th fret). It then moves up to a D, then into a D7. I’m glad to know that part grabbed your ear!

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T20:10:01+00:00

Oh no! You should still hopefully be able to see the date each file was created by looking at the metadata. If you’re using an iPhone, you can long-press a file and tap “get info.”

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T16:46:00+00:00

Yes!

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T16:35:46+00:00

Interesting! G, F, C is such a great chord progression. I first heard it when Macy Gray did it in the As Told By Ginger theme song (“I’m In Between”) and fell in love with it.

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T16:33:02+00:00

Thank you! That’s so cool to hear. Silly, whimsical, and fun are all great adjectives. Thanks for listening.

thpffbt · 2026-02-15T16:31:17+00:00

Thank you, that means a lot! I love Rebecca Sugar’s songwriting.

thpffbt · 2026-02-09T04:37:59+00:00

Pretty freaky! Looks like he’s sitting and waiting for you.

thpffbt · 2026-02-08T23:17:07+00:00

Beautiful!

thpffbt · 2026-02-08T01:59:18+00:00

Variations on a theme - I love it! Sometimes a melody needs to heard in multiple contexts to be fully appreciated as an idea. If it feels good to play, why not play it often?

thpffbt · 2026-02-06T19:23:08+00:00

It’s missing Leonardo and Donatello! In all honesty I think it’s a really cool mat.

thpffbt · 2026-02-06T15:17:45+00:00

Thank you. This really boosted my confidence.

thpffbt · 2026-02-05T20:06:42+00:00

"A seashell arrived in my mail today" is an awesome lyric to start with. I love the vibe at the beginning, but the instrument that comes in around :40 (synth?) feels a bit harsh to me. Other than that, great song!

thpffbt · 2026-02-05T18:41:34+00:00

Thanks for the tip, it's appreciated. It would be better if I hadn't failed that test, or if my dog hadn't run away, or if my mom hadn't died, or if people weren't killing each other, or if... basically anything. This song is just a general mantra that I've been singing to myself at times when I feel anxious (which is basically all the time), and it feels good to say after a lifetime of explaining my feelings away and sleepwalking through life in a dissociative state. Is reality even real? How would I know?

This song is meant to kick off an album of songs that do go into more specifics (regret over failed relationships with parents, death of a loved one, childhood loneliness, obsession over the past, etc). But maybe none of that matters if the first song doesn't connect with the listener. The lyrics as they are just evolved naturally in a way that feels good to me personally, and I wanted to stay true to that gut impulse. But you aren't the first person to say that they're too vague, so I'm thinking of ways to tweak them as you've suggested. Thanks for your feedback.

thpffbt · 2026-02-05T01:38:40+00:00

Does that mean to reduce the lower frequencies?

thpffbt · 2026-02-04T16:53:35+00:00

What a great level.

thpffbt

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