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VariKusBrainZ · Post by **VariKusBrainZ** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:46 am

One - its fun to create something you personally think is cool and, Two - theres no better buzz than having created something and thinking its cool. The fact that other people might like it is a ego boosting bonus, thats why I keep my tunes to myself

kevvvvv · Post by **kevvvvv** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:49 am

I'm a do-er

If I hear some music, I want to do it myself. Like NOW

Listening is too passive

Playing is active, achieving

As for purpose?

There's a million but I used to like the free drugs backstage

But these days it's often to get away from the kids and the endless boring telly

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:57 am

Landphil quoth

What about Billy Joel?

Just because he made a tape or was in a band? Or just because he was already wealthy and famous?

VMan88 · Post by **VMan88** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:04 am

Ok, my first post here at KVR.

I think your reasons change over the years. I am 39 and have been playing in bands since I was 12. Back then, it was for the thirst of learning songs I wanted to play and, of course, the friendly competition between other bands in the neighborhood. Then as I got older, the stars and visions of tour buses got into my head and I strove for that. World tour was my goal. Then I go so sick of trying to "make it" that I joined a cover band just to PLAY. Now that was pure selfish indulgence. Groupies, drugs, booze, divorce, hospitals, you see where this ended. Then I said F**k it all, I quit and did nothing musically for years.

Then about 9 months ago, I discovered soft synths and was right back into writing. I did this out of that interest but found that because I was doing it purely for fun, it was much more fulfilling. Now, of course, as I am sending stuff to interested friends and family, they say "you should release a cd", and have even had interest from some industry types and I find myself questioning my motives. Do I want to be LOCKED into this, where I have no choice but to do it? Or have I matured enough that I could control myself and enjoy it for what it is, a great privilege. Or is it my EGO wanting to be fed... And yes, I think anyone here who says they don't fish for compliments when posting their music is lying to themselves, especially when they know it is good. I am guilty of that as well. We have a need for other people to validate our music. And anyone who says no, tell me you don't feel a twinge when someone tears apart one of your tunes... In all, I think I do it now for fulfullment although that could change any day...(sorry for such a long first post!!)

Landphil · Post by **Landphil** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:08 am

whyterabbyt wrote:Or just because he was already wealthy and famous?

Good point!

kevvvvv · Post by **kevvvvv** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:08 am

VMan88

Then about 9 months ago, I discovered soft synths and was right back into writing.

This is cool. Amazing what a break from music can do for you, eh

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:09 am

Amberience wrote:Damn... I needn't of wrote so much - I thought we were going to have a serious thread.

fool

no i just think we all do it because its possible these days.i disagree with the girls thing because once you get into computer music you only leave the house occassionally for cigs

VariKusBrainZ · Post by **VariKusBrainZ** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:19 am

vurt wrote:
Amberience wrote:Damn... I needn't of wrote so much - I thought we were going to have a serious thread.

fool

no i just think we all do it because its possible these days.i disagree with the girls thing because once you get into computer music you only leave the house occassionally for cigs

Hey, dont forget the six pack and frozen pizza

Amberience · Post by **Amberience** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:20 am

Are you of the Busted variety then???

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:20 am

CreepJoint wrote:
vurt wrote:
Amberience wrote:Damn... I needn't of wrote so much - I thought we were going to have a serious thread.

fool

no i just think we all do it because its possible these days.i disagree with the girls thing because once you get into computer music you only leave the house occassionally for cigs
Hey, dont forget the six pack and frozen pizza

you take time out to eat

VMan88 · Post by **VMan88** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:37 am

kevvvvv wrote:VMan88
Then about 9 months ago, I discovered soft synths and was right back into writing.
This is cool. Amazing what a break from music can do for you, eh

Yeah, it was really cool. I had taken about 5 years off and everything was so fresh. My guitar playing (I am a guitarist first and foremost) was a bit rusty but that came back quickly. I was so out of the loop that I didn't know anything about DAW's, vsti's, etc. Luckily, I was into Pc gaming and had a pretty killer rig so I was ready for it. I just had to invest in the softs. All I can say is that is a different world from 1991, which was the last time before recently that I had been recording and writing...

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:43 am

look forward to hearin wwhat you make with your new found wealth

Landphil · Post by **Landphil** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:48 am

VMan88 wrote:We have a need for other people to validate our music. And anyone who says no, tell me you don't feel a twinge when someone tears apart one of your tunes...

Guilty, as charged.

And welcome to KVR, VMan88!

chagzuki · Post by **chagzuki** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:50 am

Fibble, blahble bopple skwib.

VMan88 · Post by **VMan88** » Mon Sep 06, 2004 11:56 am

Landphil wrote:
VMan88 wrote:We have a need for other people to validate our music. And anyone who says no, tell me you don't feel a twinge when someone tears apart one of your tunes...
Guilty, as charged.

And welcome to KVR, VMan88!

Thank you for the welcome and vurt, I will post up something as soon as I find a suitable hosting place for my stuff. Any suggestions for a host would be cool. Hard to put up my stuff after what I wrote, hehe. It's all your fault vurt, you asked

My ego has nothing to do with this...

what's the purpose