Greetings! I am not Space Ghost! I do, however, remember that show like it was yesterday. But I didn't come here to tell you that. Today, I come to you with some things to get off my chest. Most of these things have to do with music. Agree, dissagree, love it, or hate it. I leave it up to you.
This may not apply to you but one misconception that too many people have is that just because I work in a hotel means I gave up on music altogether. I'll be as blunt as possible. THIS IS NOT TRUE! To be an up and coming musician with social networking, YouTube, open mic nights, etc. is common nowadays. A guy like me, however, needs money for certain resources (equipment, software, and studio time). Then there's my soon-to-be expenses which include a car and apartment I will be sharing with my two best friends. What else am I forgetting? Oh yeah! My $40,000+ in student debt! All of these things cost money and as much as I would love to make my career a 24/7 lifestyle, I can't move forward without keeping all of this in mind.
What style am I? What do I write about? Who do I sound like? All good questions but only one sums it up. Who am I as a musican? I didn't have that answer before. I can now give you several answers. I am not now nor will I ever be the best there ever was. I merely listen to the best. All things considered, I suck at guitar and would much rather have it be me and a microphone. I'm the kind of songwriter who tells a story. I tell stories that people can relate to. You'd be surprised at how moving a story told in four chords can be.
More importantly, while I don't believe I am the best, I do believe that I am way goddamn better than a lot of acts that are currently getting attention. One name comes to mind. You all know her. It's the eigth grade elephant in the living room that made Friday absolutely suck. Forgive me if I sound cruel, but the fact that she got tens of millions of views for having no talent makes me worried for this industry. What has music become if all the fame, press, and attention. goes to a girl who literally sounds like a dying cat? It's not just her either. I'm still trying to figure out that bullshit about Adele winning ZERO awards at the VMAs!!!
I know I'm not the best but I sure as hell have the heart. It may not seem that way given what I do for a profession but trust me, music will be a huge part of me for a very long time. How much success I have with it is entirely up to you. All you have to do is go here (www.youtube.com/november7video). Watch the vids. Comment them. Subscribe to the channel. Share the links on your facebook walls. I wouldn't have been this confident in my work if it wasn't for your feedback. All I need now is that little extra push. You want to make Friday awesome again? Let the world know who I am and what I do!
Wednesdays Are Better,
Doug
PS: 13 year olds can't drive convertables. I don't care what state it is.
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