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I'm starting to believe the existential crisis of our time (and music's) is a lack of self awareness. Not everyone will be a great or even good songwriter and indeed most won't be either. It takes an innate ability to be one, you either have it or you don't. It's like trying to be a pro athlete...

I get more done on my own. No waiting for someone else to do what I can do myself. Too many times I was disappointed by what others thought were good ideas. I used to write with others but over time I learned to do it all myself. I really enjoy the time on my own creating whatever I feel like at...

Yep, got 4 new ones to sing once the family stays out of the house for a few hours.

Geez, now I have to go find a new musical voice!!!!!!! LOL Seems we all write stuff "outside" of the genre silos. Those crutches/patterns show up regardless of genre. They're part of what makes up "our musical voice". I write in the same manner as you. Just mess around and see what happens...

I too grew up in a house full of music. As a kid I would hear Stravinsky, Bach, Coltrane, Ellington, Miles, The Beatles, Robert Johnson........... all at the same time coming from different rooms!!!!! This had a huge influence on me. Especially the variety of music that the Beatles produced as...

When we learn to play an instrument we play things over and over again. Eventually what we practice becomes part of who we are musically. I believe we all experience to some degree what you describe when writing. I notice it in my melodies, recurring phrases or feel. I'm aware of the patterns...

This seems like another tool that just gets you playing in the weeds with it. Which is fine if you like playing in the weeds. Each day that I step up to a mic to sing, I'm so thankful and grateful that I'm lucky enough to be able to. If I couldn't, perhaps I might look at this differently. So...

I care what the song says. Many of my songs have very profound meaning and lyrics. But the source of that insight is the inspiration the music provides.

Holy overthinking guys!!!! Have you seen the part in the movie " Get Back" where Paul is creating the song Get Back on his bass? He just lets it flow out. The song lyrics fit so well because they were written with the song, not imposed upon it. That's how you can come up with a song with...

I think the tech has A LOT to do with it. The invention of electric guitars, amps, pedals etc changed everything. Going from acoustic guitar to electric changed my "vision and drive" a great deal.

Couldn't agree more!!!!! I've been from sound on sound ( 2 cassette decks), through Notator with an Atara 1040 1/4" 8 track and a room full of outboard gear, to the DAW. An entire room full of gear now in my Mac Mini. I SO wish we had DAW's 30 years ago!!! Would have saved me days/months of...

I find musicians that say they prefer the old tech, tend to make music that sounds like it's from the same era as the old tech they like. So it's actually hurting their creativity as they've closed their mind to new sonic possibilities. They're just trying to copy old sounds, not create new ones.

I did all my thinking about how to write songs 50 years ago (just kidding, it was 40). If I have any thoughts at all now it's I don't want to sound like anyone else, I gotta be me. And, don't repeat myself. Create something new and different each time. I'm just the conduit for whatever the...

In the 20th century business found a way to make money off of recorded music. So they did what most businesses do and ran it into the ground trying to squeeze out ever more profit. Prior to this most music was made in the home as a hobby and as a way to entertain each other. Now with DAW...

You can learn something new everyday. Interesting stuff.

Good post. Unfortunately, even the live venues are closing.

I look forward to hearing your album when it comes out.

The way forward is to just walk away from the entire business. There's nothing left to fight for or worth saving. Continue to create the best music you can. We have to accept that the music world we knew is gone. Maybe one day there will be organic music websites where we can put our music...

Hey Louie, THANKS for the listen and purchase. I'm so glad you like it!!! I walk my own musical paths and never know if where I'm going will be interesting to others. Thanks for letting me know this was a good one to take. Tim

Hey folks, my new album is now published on Bandcamp. 9 new organic songs for your listening pleasure!!!!! timnash.bandcamp.com