Grew up with Prog Rock of the 70's. Still love it!
Music is sharing something more than words. It gives release of negativity and gives insight into someones soul.
What anyone else dreams about...a large audience that enjoys the sounds you create.
Remove American Idol and the voice.
Kansas Icarus (born on wings of steel)
Kansas, Genesis 74-78, Pink Floyd, Symphony X, Vivaldi, Yngwie, Vinnie Moore, Satriani.
The great Classical composers past and present.
Through music you can explore emotions you never knew you had.
Nervous, anxious, and then powerful.
The reality is that money has infected the quality of talent.
Give me a few days to figure that out.
Large crowds of people clamoring for more mediocrity.
NO. My local music scene has about as much quality as the worst pawn shop or used car lot.
Learn how to play a real instrument and not pads. Learn how to record something using a microphone and not just place samples randomly and call it creativity. Music is not an Xbox remote control and certainly not a paint by numbers kit.
I'll get back to you guys on that, as I haven't heard any lately.