Why do you make music!? (Name -3- vital reasons)
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 730 posts since 11 Jun, 2015 from Sweden
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- KVRAF
- 5485 posts since 15 Dec, 2011 from Bucharest, Romania
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- KVRist
- 449 posts since 24 Jul, 2013 from Wisconsin
I know that typically this type of heart-felt post is often a thread killer here on KVR, but here goes, anyway.
I have only one reason: I am driven, on some molecular level, to learn how to create electronic music. I have no further explanation.
Backstory:
I am a beginner, though older than I care to say. A few years ago I stumbled across a Deadmau5 video on YouTube, the music spoke to me. Simply put, I was inspired.
Way back when, when I got my first PC, a brand new dual floppy off-brand thing, I bought a Casio midi keyboard and managed to get it attached to the computer. But, I couldn't figure out how to get a sound out of that computer. I didn't know I needed supporting software. The Internet did not exist as it does now. I didn't know anyone who was doing it, or where to go for more information. When I asked the music store guys about midi and computers their eyes got faraway and they just shrugged, same at the computer stores. I got discouraged and transitioned from console gaming to the PC with Bard's Tale, instead of music. While I had many incredibly time-wasting, fun experiences with gaming, the desire to make electronic music was still buried somewhere in my psyche. Anyway, Deadmau5' stuff just got right to that core and I said to myself: yeah, I think I can do this. And I have been trying to educate and equip myself to make that happen, ever since. I don't know where it will take me, or what if anything I ever create will be worth listening to, but I can't stop now.
I love this forum for being a place I can share that and learn. It feels good.
If you got this far, thanks for reading.
Ed.
I have only one reason: I am driven, on some molecular level, to learn how to create electronic music. I have no further explanation.
Backstory:
I am a beginner, though older than I care to say. A few years ago I stumbled across a Deadmau5 video on YouTube, the music spoke to me. Simply put, I was inspired.
Way back when, when I got my first PC, a brand new dual floppy off-brand thing, I bought a Casio midi keyboard and managed to get it attached to the computer. But, I couldn't figure out how to get a sound out of that computer. I didn't know I needed supporting software. The Internet did not exist as it does now. I didn't know anyone who was doing it, or where to go for more information. When I asked the music store guys about midi and computers their eyes got faraway and they just shrugged, same at the computer stores. I got discouraged and transitioned from console gaming to the PC with Bard's Tale, instead of music. While I had many incredibly time-wasting, fun experiences with gaming, the desire to make electronic music was still buried somewhere in my psyche. Anyway, Deadmau5' stuff just got right to that core and I said to myself: yeah, I think I can do this. And I have been trying to educate and equip myself to make that happen, ever since. I don't know where it will take me, or what if anything I ever create will be worth listening to, but I can't stop now.
I love this forum for being a place I can share that and learn. It feels good.
If you got this far, thanks for reading.
Ed.
Last edited by EdSevered on Tue May 24, 2016 3:29 am, edited 4 times in total.
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- KVRAF
- 2946 posts since 31 Jan, 2003 from Ghent, Belgium
- Because I like (certain) music
- Because I like making music
- Because I like messing with sounds
What I don't care about:
Popularity, fame, money, people
Am I a robot?
Does not compute.
- Because I like making music
- Because I like messing with sounds
What I don't care about:
Popularity, fame, money, people
Am I a robot?
Does not compute.
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- KVRAF
- 3186 posts since 18 Mar, 2008
This entire forum is wading through predictions, opinions, barely formed thoughts, drama, and whining. If you don't enjoy that, why are you here? 
ShawnG
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
Why do you?SpaceTraffic wrote:1,2,3 lets go!
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el-bo (formerly ebow) el-bo (formerly ebow) https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=208007 - KVRAF
- 16369 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
+1e@rs wrote:Music?What's that?
I just collect plugins...
+1e@rs wrote:Music?
I just collect plugins...
+1e@rs wrote:Music?
I just collect plugins...
There! 3 reasons
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 12 May, 2011
1) I have to.
2) Life not making music is unimaginable.
3) Not making music is not an option.
Started playing guitar in '69, still playing, (still crap
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2) Life not making music is unimaginable.
3) Not making music is not an option.
Started playing guitar in '69, still playing, (still crap
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 730 posts since 11 Jun, 2015 from Sweden
Nice story, thanks for sharing!EdSevered wrote:I know that typically this type of heart-felt post is often a thread killer here on KVR, but here goes, anyway.
I have only one reason: I am driven, on some molecular level, to learn how to create electronic music. I have no further explanation.
Backstory:
I am a beginner, though older than I care to say. A few years ago I stumbled across a Deadmau5 video on YouTube, the music spoke to me. Simply put, I was inspired.
Way back when, when I got my first PC, a brand new dual floppy off-brand thing, I bought a Casio midi keyboard and managed to get it attached to the computer. But, I couldn't figure out how to get a sound out of that computer. I didn't know I needed supporting software. The Internet did not exist as it does now. I didn't know anyone who was doing it, or where to go for more information. When I asked the music store guys about midi and computers their eyes got faraway and they just shrugged, same at the computer stores. I got discouraged and transitioned from console gaming to the PC with Bard's Tale, instead of music. While I had many incredibly time-wasting, fun experiences with gaming, the desire to make electronic music was still buried somewhere in my psyche. Anyway, Deadmau5' stuff just got right to that core and I said to myself: yeah, i can do this. And I have been trying to educate and equip myself to make that happen, ever since. I don't know where it will take me, or what if anything I ever create will be worth listening to, but I can't stop now.
I love this forum for being a place I can share that and learn. It feels good.
If you got this far, thanks for reading.
Ed.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 730 posts since 11 Jun, 2015 from Sweden
EscapismAyorinde wrote:Why do you?SpaceTraffic wrote:1,2,3 lets go!
Staying calm
Beating the -others-
Tomorrow I could feel otherwise...
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- KVRAF
- 25852 posts since 20 Jan, 2008 from a star near where you are
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- KVRAF
- 2461 posts since 26 Jul, 2004
I have been Beethoven in the past and until now I could't stopp wanting to make it most impressive and touching with music.
So....... Did not create the most touching music jet.....may be.
I am not lying.
So....... Did not create the most touching music jet.....may be.
I am not lying.
