What's the future for talented musicians?

Congress said:It’s funny—you’ve got this jazz guy practicing guitar twelve hours a day, yet he still struggles to wrap his head around Hendrixian technique... meanwhile, back home, anyone who's picked up an instrument for five years is somehow twice as good as Jimi himself.

well, obviously, when you're an American !!!! 🙂

Congress said:It’s fascinating to consider that even one of today's premier fusion guitarists, Nguyen Le, released the album "Purple" back in 2002, featuring his takes on Hendrix standards. In an interview, he mentioned that Hendrix's playing style remains a profound mystery to him, and this album was just the first step in trying to solve it: "Music Has its Gods , and Jimi Hendrix is One of them". Isn't it interesting how a jazz musician who practices guitar twelve hours a day still struggles to define Hendrix's technique? Meanwhile, here in the States, everyone who has picked up a guitar for five years suddenly thinks they're twice as good as Hendrix himself.

Total nerd, haha. 🙂

Give me two days and I’ll be playing drums better than any jazz musician out there... except for our local legends, obviously. ^_~

Just give me some drums, a set of long, high stairs, and I’ll be ready to play free jazz😁

Nicholas Perez33 said:just give me some drums, a set of long high steps, and I'll be playing free jazz in no time😁

The band's gonna be called Schlosser and the Stairs😁

Nicholas Perez33 said:Give me some drums, a set of long, high stairs, and I’ll show you how to play free jazz. 😁

There’s really only one fatal flaw standing between you and a wildly successful career in free jazz... nobody is ever going to hand you a drum kit. 👎

rustymaker60 said:to be fair, I don't know any artists who actually make a decent living from their work. what a tragedy.

Actually, I do. I know several. It’s funny, though—it seems like the ones making it are usually the ones putting in the actual hours, rather than people spending all day wallowing in self-pity for an audience.

I also know plenty of folks who aren't exactly rolling in cash, but they’re pretty happy just being able to live off what they love doing. And honestly? People like that are pretty rare in the general population.

not to mention how much capital you need to sink into any kind of "business" when there isn't a patron backing you up😢

Then how do you explain the fact that Pips are still around, and still releasing albums?😲 😲 😁

Maybe they should try making a move out there, you know? Places like New York City always have plenty of room and actual respect for musicians who actually have talent.

np echo & The Bunnymen - in The Margins

rustymaker60 said:A few days ago I went to see this incredibly talented musician. Mr. XY.
Honestly, I'm still reeling from how good his stuff is... he isn't famous (yet), and who knows if he ever will be
....

how on earth did mistypanther manage to get produced by you? 😁 😂

shadowgardener12 said:How on earth did mistypanther manage to pull that off right in front of you? 😁 😂

😲 Do you honestly think my social life is limited to people on this forum?! 😬
🤣
I think you've got it all wrong.

Michelle Johnson16 said:I know. More than a few. It’s interesting how those who actually put in the work manage to make a living from art, unlike those who spend all day wallowing in self-pity while fishing for sympathy from an audience.

For my part, I also know plenty of people who aren't exactly rolling in cash, yet they are incredibly happy just being able to earn a living doing what they love. And honestly, there aren't many people like that in the general population either.

So, how do you explain the fact that Pips are still around and even releasing albums? 😲 😲 😁

Pips? 🤣 Which albums?

You really learn a lot of unexpected things scrolling through these forums... until now, I didn't even realize they were actually a decent band. Silly me. 😛

shadowgardener12 said:How on earth did mistypanther manage to pull that stunt right in front of you?😁 😂

What is this comment even supposed to be? Do you actually think you're being funny, or are you just desperate for attention?☕

mistypanther said:What's with this comment? Do you actually think you're being funny, or are you just acting like a total loser?☕

Let him bluff all he wants;
I'll be right there to poke fun at him too.😬

mistypanther said:What’s even the point of this comment? You think you’re actually funny, or are you just some pathetic troll?☕

Whatever, man. Clearly, you weren't raised with much class... I guess being able to quote someone immediately is the peak of your existence.

So, did you get your fix? 😁 😂

shadowgardener12 said:Thanks for that. Wow... someone clearly had a great upbringing! I guess your biggest life achievement is just quoting people the second they mention you.

So, did you actually listen to it? 😁 😂

Just ignore him... he’s basically campaigning for "Most Annoying Person on the Internet" this year.😬
The annual awards ceremony is coming up soon anyway...

Ha... please. A barking dog doesn't bite... you can see the guy is just bluffing...😁 He’s got a massive hole in his argument, and that’s that.

As I’ve already said, most of you music-obsessed morons belong in some kind of chamber where you can be honored with a dose of napalm.
Look, if my name gets brought up, I’ll quote you and answer back, but that’s it. For instance, I don't mention you at all—I couldn't care less about you. Who even are you? I have no clue. Yet, you're pretentious and stupid enough to try and drop my name when you don't even know me, let alone anyone who knows me. You don't just lack acquaintance; you lack basic awareness. It’s pathetic, and honestly, I’m going to call you out and kick you to the curb because it’s just sad. Is it really that hard to actually have a life? Must it be this extreme that you spend your time mentioning strangers? Why don't you go start a gossip thread on some random subreddit instead? You could probably be a moderator there. 🤣

What a loser. ☕

So, what happened to the Christmas spirit? Where’s all the holiday cheer? VROOM VROOM!!

Peter Foster93 said:And what about Christmas and the holiday spirit? Where's the joy? WOO-HOO!!

much ado about nothing

Let's all just settle down and take it easy
Happy holidays to everyone 😍

Looks like my thread is heading straight to the trash bin