10 years ago, I was in a band. We called ourselves Patchwork Soul. This was back in Lexington, KY. When the band broke up, I quit playing music. Don’t know why, I just didn’t have the confidence anymore, I guess. A year ago, I decided to start up again. And ever since I started writing and recording, I have been busy. Music has been pouring out of me. I think it’s unique. And now, I’m ready to start getting it out there so I can find other musicians who can help me finish with my new vision.
Music is security. It gives me warmth and comfort. Allows me to feel and connect. To tell a story about myself without having to be too verbal. Music is the fundamental reality that always exist around me. Everything else is simply not real.
To make a career in the music industry. Anything in the industry would make me happy. Writing, playing, recording, promoting...I want to be a part of the very thing I love the most. For too long I’ve worked jobs I don’t fit in well with, only to eventually end up leaving the jobs (either amicably or negatively). It’s time to find my true career and true purpose.
Well, I believe you’d have to start with people’s need to do better than others. By viewing yourself as a better person, more deserving, etc., you forget to take care of those around us. We are all struggling and failing and trying. Some do better, and some know better, but that doesn’t mean that some ARE better. Circumstances create life experiences. Most of the time. We all could do better to keep that in mind. Circumstances can always change dramatically.
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So many. But, top three inspiring bands, 1) The Beatles, 2) Led Zeppelin, 3) My Morning Jacket. Those bands just helped me fall in love with music. However, people in music who have influenced me... Conner Oberst, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Ray Charles to name a few.
Hard to say. I just pick up the guitar and usually something will start writing itself. But, usually, I’d say it’s the pain or suffering I’m experiencing. Art turns such things into beautiful sounds.
We all suffer, but we all have beauty to combat it.
Scared. Euphoric. Happy.
Perfection is not real. Image is just an angle. Words are easily misunderstood. Just make music. Be happy to do something you love. A large population of the world does not get to do what they love. So, don’t take it for granted. Give back.
Not sure yet, just getting started with it. Sure does ask a lot of questions though, I’ll say that.
Trying to find like minded people to make music with. Everyone is so focused on their own potential, they forget to enjoy someone else potential once in a while.
By going out and watching local bands.
I don’t know. I barely get heard myself. I guess confidence. And good tunes.
I’ll get back to you on that.