Devin
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DanTravis62
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VBF is correct, unless you are gonna tour your record it is a complete waste of time
In fact sometimes its a waste of time even IF you tour your record
In fact sometimes its a waste of time even IF you tour your record
DrewJD82
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It’s daunting, man.
When I quit my last band in 2015 I had about 6 songs ready to record and I was going to write 4-5 more to round out an album then put that out so I could finally have something to hold onto and say “After 20-something years I finally have a fucking album”….well, it’s been 11 years and I still don’t have a fucking album.
The problems I ran into were due to learning as I was going; every few months I’d have some big improvements in recording/mixing and then I’d want to re-record the stuff I did previously to benefit from the new education. That in itself used up a couple years of time. Demo-itis all over the place, re-writes, distractions, etc.
If I were to actually pull off an album of songs I’d probably have to put up a mass amount of limitations to keep me on track, or I’d need someone around to reign me in from going down rabbit holes. I still want to do it, I still want to press a few CD’s even if they’re just going to sit in my closet. I’m not really doing it for anyone else but myself, but I still appreciate the idea of a collection of songs having some familiarity between them and being on an album together makes the most sense to me.
When I quit my last band in 2015 I had about 6 songs ready to record and I was going to write 4-5 more to round out an album then put that out so I could finally have something to hold onto and say “After 20-something years I finally have a fucking album”….well, it’s been 11 years and I still don’t have a fucking album.
The problems I ran into were due to learning as I was going; every few months I’d have some big improvements in recording/mixing and then I’d want to re-record the stuff I did previously to benefit from the new education. That in itself used up a couple years of time. Demo-itis all over the place, re-writes, distractions, etc.
If I were to actually pull off an album of songs I’d probably have to put up a mass amount of limitations to keep me on track, or I’d need someone around to reign me in from going down rabbit holes. I still want to do it, I still want to press a few CD’s even if they’re just going to sit in my closet. I’m not really doing it for anyone else but myself, but I still appreciate the idea of a collection of songs having some familiarity between them and being on an album together makes the most sense to me.
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VonBonfire
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Pretty tough to get 20-30 year old dudes to live in van, never mind 50-60 year old dudes. There is less money in it than ever unless you have an industry insider connecting you with better paying gigs, and even some of the higher profile opening gigs don't pay jack. And even if you manage to create a little buzz all it leads to is needing to release another record within a year or two to capitalize on it.
I've concluded the whole thing is a labor of love. Who can grind the longest and go broke the slowest, enabling them to keep the skids greased. There is a reason the biggest name artists in just about every genre are either trust fund babies, have rich parents, or have parents already in the industry. The downside to this is that most of the music being made is by people who have no life or people skills because they weren't required in the alternative existence they've led. Out of touch.
DanTravis62
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This is the key. They are all nepo babies because only nepo babies can afford to do it.
griff10672
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I was thinking if he could do blow for 2 months straight ..... he was pretty all set for money
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VonBonfire
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How to make a small fortune in the music business: start with a large one.
I love that saying.
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VonBonfire
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I know a dude who funded his music career selling blow. He hasn't gone anywhere except to the doctor.
stephen sawall
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I only did blow once.
For about a decade.
Having worked in the funeral industry I highly recommend never doing pills or powder of any kind. I saw 2 or 3 fetty deaths every week for years. If you want to change your awareness use plants.
As Alice Cooper said to me once - I did not come here to preach.
I thinks it's a great idea. Even if you make no money it's great for attitude and cheaper than therapy. The music - not the drug.
For about a decade.
Having worked in the funeral industry I highly recommend never doing pills or powder of any kind. I saw 2 or 3 fetty deaths every week for years. If you want to change your awareness use plants.
As Alice Cooper said to me once - I did not come here to preach.
I thinks it's a great idea. Even if you make no money it's great for attitude and cheaper than therapy. The music - not the drug.
shredi knight
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inyarak74
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Do it
PDC
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I managed to avoid all drug use throughout HS and into college. I have smoked weed less than a dozen times in my life. My reaction was either outstanding / time of my life good or near debilitating anxiety bad. I figured why spin the big wheel every time when I knew exactly how good old fashioned alcohol would hit me every single time. As I have gotten older, I have stepped away from drinking. Not from any moral standpoint or anything like that. It just makes me SO drowsy / groggy that it saps 100% of my motivation to do anything at the end of the day - like put a guitar across my lap in front of the TV to at least try to keep my chops half-way within reach. One generous glass of wine, and I'm like 'nope - fuck that ... I'd rather channel surf'
I have heard some folks report that cocaine provides the ultimate euphoria and endless energy. I get the attraction. I have heard other say that it just rachets their anxiety and nerves through the roof. No thank you. Not sure if that has to do with the source and purity of the product or biological facors of the user. But at my age, I am too dam old for my 'maiden voyage' on that particular ride.
To the business at hand - dam. I wish I had forced myself to keep up with the computer based home recording software and equipment. If I had a nice recording set up and lots of material in my head, that would be such a great creative outlet. I am blown away at the recording quality that many on this forum achieve at home in front of a computer screen plugging in direct. Old School 'Recording Studios' have become practically obsolete - except for the magic sauce that a genuinely good producer can contribute to a talented but maybe slightly unfocused artist or group.
I have heard some folks report that cocaine provides the ultimate euphoria and endless energy. I get the attraction. I have heard other say that it just rachets their anxiety and nerves through the roof. No thank you. Not sure if that has to do with the source and purity of the product or biological facors of the user. But at my age, I am too dam old for my 'maiden voyage' on that particular ride.
To the business at hand - dam. I wish I had forced myself to keep up with the computer based home recording software and equipment. If I had a nice recording set up and lots of material in my head, that would be such a great creative outlet. I am blown away at the recording quality that many on this forum achieve at home in front of a computer screen plugging in direct. Old School 'Recording Studios' have become practically obsolete - except for the magic sauce that a genuinely good producer can contribute to a talented but maybe slightly unfocused artist or group.
Bxlxaxkxe
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Will this coke be made right here in the good old United States? High quality US made straws? Bills?
Wasting your fucking time if not
Wasting your fucking time if not
skoora
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RaceU4her
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romanianreaper
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I'm one of those rare musicians who never did a drug and never even tried pot. I was on the military though, so alcohol was like having a dinner roll with your meal, lol. I did get to Germany at age 14 too so could drink early.
I'm 56 and love craft beer but I know what you mean about it being draining.
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