jaggedsky17
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Post by jaggedsky17 on Jun 14, 2011 19:16:12 GMT -6
you get stuck. I'm always trying to think up OCs but I can never seem to stick with one long enough to stand upon. (note my dead youtube channel  ) I may lose interest, lose focus, or just look at other people's vids online and think my work is obsolete. Any tips from pros to a rookie like me to get out of this rut?
Thanks for reading ~Jaggedsky17 *EDIT* I'm fine now that I got another song out, thanks for the support |
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Post by That One User on Jun 15, 2011 9:30:56 GMT -6
I had a year and a half long rut once. Then I went back to it, started making some simple stuff, and it was fun again. Honestly, the best advice I can give to you is to wait it out.
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Post by gudtavosky on Jun 15, 2011 19:50:53 GMT -6
there are composers that dont post anything for months... its very common. And i know its hard to finish something on MPC, mostly for OCs. The tip i can give you is: you dont need to finish your songs. As long as you use MPC with frequency and do it for fun, at some time you will be finishing lots of songs  |
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Post by Gallahaut on Jun 22, 2011 21:43:32 GMT -6
Don't let yourself over think your skills and abilities. Just start pumpin' out some compositions if that's what you dig. Don't expect yourself to make timeless masterpieces; know that the more you do something the better you will get at it and the easier it will be. If you enjoy something, just do it and enjoy the fact that you're doing it. Don't let the quality of another's music destroy your perception of your own music (if everyone did this, we wouldn't really have good composers anywhere!)
But yeah, my suggestion is start with something short and simple and allow yourself to build your skill from that.
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jaggedsky17
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Post by jaggedsky17 on Jun 30, 2011 9:15:06 GMT -6
thanks guys... thats just what i needed to hear. (:
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Post by RehdBlob on Jun 30, 2011 11:39:16 GMT -6
I have a very large list of unfinished comps, but I've never let it stop me...
Just keep on truckin'
Funny/bad analogy: Think of it as a torrent: As you do more, there's a higher chance of all the pieces fitting together to make complete files.
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Post by Gallahaut on Jul 7, 2011 18:03:47 GMT -6
I have a story:
My teacher is from Columbia and is kind of notoriously labeled as a "difficult" teacher. He's a very strict and very honest teacher; he's the type of person who will let you know in front of the class if you're doing poorly. Don't get me wrong, though, he's a really nice guy and a good instructor, but because of his non-American method of teaching, many students find his classes to be overwhelming and difficult (especially sight-singing because they use a totally different system than America).
One of the things he would constantly say is "erase from your mind that this is difficult." I never really conceptualized the meaning of this until a friend of mine was talking about a psychological article he read. Basically, he summarized the reading as follows:
If one puts forth an idea that something is difficult, suffering will be the default sign of progress. If it is presented as a fascinating long term interest, the sign will be of appealing natural development.
Basically, to me this was an epiphany hitting me like a metaphorical brick. I never realized how such a change in perspective can drastically shape the result. So anyway, if you ever find yourself stuck on something, rather than concerning yourself with the difficulty of a task, search for the aspects that interest you, and your interest will be your natural inspiration.
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jaggedsky17
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Post by jaggedsky17 on Jul 19, 2011 11:46:53 GMT -6
I have a story: My teacher is from Columbia and is kind of notoriously labeled as a "difficult" teacher. He's a very strict and very honest teacher; he's the type of person who will let you know in front of the class if you're doing poorly. Don't get me wrong, though, he's a really nice guy and a good instructor, but because of his non-American method of teaching, many students find his classes to be overwhelming and difficult (especially sight-singing because they use a totally different system than America). One of the things he would constantly say is "erase from your mind that this is difficult." I never really conceptualized the meaning of this until a friend of mine was talking about a psychological article he read. Basically, he summarized the reading as follows: If one puts forth an idea that something is difficult, suffering will be the default sign of progress. If it is presented as a fascinating long term interest, the sign will be of appealing natural development.Basically, to me this was an epiphany hitting me like a metaphorical brick. I never realized how such a change in perspective can drastically shape the result. So anyway, if you ever find yourself stuck on something, rather than concerning yourself with the difficulty of a task, search for the aspects that interest you, and your interest will be your natural inspiration. You know that makes so much sense... especially now. thanks, I now realize that that was my problem all along. Honestly, im only venting stressed feelings on you guys to make myself feel better and have self pity. But that's a low move. I'm sorry for the trouble, All i needed was a good break. |
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Post by Meldan on Jul 21, 2011 5:35:14 GMT -6
Everyone hates it when...
You have a cool new mario paint composition that is better then all of your compositions but doesnt get that much attention then one of yours that was just very simple.
AKA Me and my 5th OC who is better but doesn't get much more attention then All world map themes from smb3.
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Post by That One User on Jul 21, 2011 13:24:15 GMT -6
Fair warning, original compositions are highly unpopular because people don't look for them. They're more likely to look for a re-creation of a popular song. (see TessituraToni who has 339 subs and 400k+ views for 2 uploads)
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Post by Meldan on Jul 21, 2011 13:31:45 GMT -6
Yeah... I know Tessi, but that's the sis of Banjario, she doesn't count.
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Post by Volcan on Jul 22, 2011 9:32:47 GMT -6
Yeah... I know Tessi, but that's the sis of Banjario, she doesn't count. She does too. Just cuz she's the sis of Banjario doesn't mean anything. Do you think that everybody subbed and/or viewed her were only there cuz she's related to Banjario? Highly doubtful... |
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Post by Meldan on Jul 22, 2011 10:02:43 GMT -6
...that was sarcasm.
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Post by Volcan on Jul 23, 2011 0:28:09 GMT -6
Note to Self: Sarcasm doesn't work on the internet, lol. Sorry man, I just didn't know,  |
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Post by TheBatdorTrogman on Aug 8, 2011 23:40:33 GMT -6
If you're having composer's block, my suggestion is to just have fun. That's what will really motivate you to keep going. Just write what you enjoy writing, at a pace that's comfortable for you.
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jaggedsky17
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Post by jaggedsky17 on Aug 15, 2011 16:11:56 GMT -6
My real question is why people are still posting here? I'm good now.
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) I may lose interest, lose focus, or just look at other people's vids online and think my work is obsolete. Any tips from pros to a rookie like me to get out of this rut? 
