Lessons Learned

Welcome, awesome people! I finally got around to making one of these. Had to talk you guys somehow right? I wanted to do it through video but I look like a big enough fool singing on video. I'd like to think that some of you disagree.

OH! Before I forget! Anyone who can't stand "bad" language, READ ANOTHER BLOG! Thank you. =)

Today was a learning experience for me. Just when I think I know everything about music, I find out I have no damn clue. While [trying] to record today, I found out two new things. Two very important lessons that I'll keep for years to come.

First lesson. There are some songs that NO ONE can do justice to. Just because it sounds amazing in your bedroom or in the shower does not mean that's guaranteed to sound good in a performance setting. I found this out through Rollin' In The Deep by Adele. Fantastic song by a great artist. Shower? Amazing. Bedroom? Rockin'! In front of my camera? I SOUND TERRIBLE! Long story short, songs like that are great to entertain people with at parties for the shits and giggles. Posting it on YouTube, however, might put you in the same category as Rebecca Black.

Speaking of talent-less 8th graders, this brings me to the second and maybe most important lesson. Making YouTube videos strictly for views IS NOT a good idea. I'm not gonna lie. The fact the Ms. Black is at least 49 million views ahead of me still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Maybe if I just sucked at stuff I could be famous too. Since I wasn't willing to do that, I decided to record songs that are popular. Again, I found out the hard way that some of them shouldn't be done. From here on in, I'm gonna do the ones that I can do justice. As far as how many people watch, Just Close Your Eyes is taking care of that for me.

It took over a year and 3,800 views to figure all that out. Expect more originals and a few surprises. Hope you guys continue to watch and read. Thanks to those who already do so!

Love and Peace,

Doug