MorayM Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 There's a really fascinating interview with Bryan Beller (bassist with The Aristocrats, Joe Satriani, Dweezil and more) by Anil Prasad on Innerviews. There are lots of great things on running a band, publicity and some very good stuff on the "music business" vs. the "entertainment business". My favourite bit though are his final thoughts: If something isnt working or isnt being well-received, try something else. If that doesnt work, try something else. And again. And again. And again. Dont get hung up on whether or not Spotify is ruining your chances of being a professional musician or if Facebook is tipping the scales of its news feed to this or that, or if your YouTube hits arent as numerous as the next persons, or any particular macro trend of the day. Thats a way of transferring the cause in the matter to something outside your immediate ability to affect it. Make the best music you can, put it out there, and take what you get. The rest is noise. Might get that framed. Cephid - Progressive Electro Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorayM Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 I should also say if you're not familiar with Anil's work, I thoroughly recommend browsing his archive. All his interviews are wonderfully deep, and with lots of big name musos particularly in the jazz/prog world. Be prepared to spend a lot of time! Cephid - Progressive Electro Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Excellent point. A good way to say, "quit yer whining, and get to work!" "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorayM Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Excellent point. A good way to say, "quit yer whining, and get to work!" Might get that framed too Cephid - Progressive Electro Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 "quit yer whining, and get to work!" Yes, dad. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmammal Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Right. And don't confuse effort with results. Bob Hammond SK1, Mojo 61, Kurzweil PC3, Korg Pa3x, Roland FA06, Band in a Box, Real Band, Studio One, too much stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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