HELP!!/what keeps you going?????

[semantik]

Originally Posted by Rafferty

you know what, that's SO true. I don't know why it is, maybe public school grinds it outta people, but most people think that artists and creative types are magicians. I really believe that. And so you know how some people probably distrust magic, because they don't understand it, and other people think magic is the best thing ever (because they don't understand it). There's nothing magic about making music, or art in general. It's labour. It takes hellah work. And you have to prioritize where you're gonna spend your hard work, be it attaining a certain level of expertise or technical proficiency at your chosen art, or making skrilla on the stock market, or being a good cook, etc.

It's amazing how true this is... magician is probably the perfect word for it. I personally think it's a psychological ego exercise to allow them feel better about following the crowd rather than chasing their dreams for real.

[semantik]

Originally Posted by panamacanal

so in short(too late), i wanna know what you think on this opinion & keeps you inspired to make music.

Another thing too... I know it sounds corny, but listening to motivational material certainly doesn't hurt. Whenever my goals seem too far away or a little lofty, I pullout inspirational speeches and movie clips.

I think you just inspired the next blog post! LOL.

[panamacanal]

well within the last few days i have been in total deep thought about the whole thing and thanx to real people that inspired me recently like:

Semantik
figment
Mr.Floyd
R.Jay
CHI-STEY
Rafferty
DJ Stone 613
Kick Rocks
and my grandfather.

ive decided to keep my records and not sell my mixer and turntable,and while im
gonna put more focus on a building my life im not gonna stop doing what i love.this was a really important question in my life and without yall telling a nigga to keep at it, i probably would've been miserable my whole life.thanx all yall.

damn, now i wanna post my drum kit and some gems for yall!

sono per sempre amici riconoscenti (I am forever grateful friends)

[mrfloyd]

Originally Posted by panamacanal

well within the last few days i have been in total deep thought about the whole thing and thanx to real people that inspired me recently like:

Semantik
figment
Mr.Floyd
R.Jay
CHI-STEY
Rafferty
DJ Stone 613
Kick Rocks
and my grandfather.

ive decided to keep my records and not sell my mixer and turntable,and while im
gonna put more focus on a building my life im not gonna stop doing what i love.this was a really important question in my life and without yall telling a nigga to keep at it, i probably would've been miserable my whole life.thanx all yall.

damn, now i wanna post my drum kit and some gems for yall!

sono per sempre amici riconoscenti (I am forever grateful friends)

Yes. However...If you do decide to sell your records; I think I should get 1st dibs.
All for 5cents a piece.
Its only fair, eh?

[Producer_Gal]

awww!! you guys answered this kid very nicely. I completly agree with yall. Continue to do "you". In the long run maybe the music biz will be more open to new and different genres. Right now, sampling cost just too much. It'S depressing.

PG

[semantik]

Originally Posted by panamacanal

ive decided to keep my records and not sell my mixer and turntable,and while im
gonna put more focus on a building my life im not gonna stop doing what i love.this was a really important question in my life and without yall telling a nigga to keep at it, i probably would've been miserable my whole life.thanx all yall.

Good choice bro... glad I was able help. Keep doing what you're doing... everything will fall into place eventually.

In the long run maybe the music biz will be more open to new and different genres. Right now, sampling cost just too much. It'S depressing.

You said it... very depressing. I truly believe there's a really big change on the horizon though. More liberal use of the Creative Commons, alternate copyrights, etc. Things HAVE to change soon.

[Blovedchild]

I think Sem said it perfect homie... Continue to go to school so you can have somthing to fall back on... So you can have a steady income... But don't give up on your dream life is never easy... What inspires me is when people say I can't do it... Continue to master your craft and you'll get to were you want to be... Peace Life and Blessings


Beloved