Anyone make music?? musicians??

[Stormfront]

thats whats up..you play any instruments? Thats probably the best thing people can do, learn to play something, to make the best beats. Almost every real good producer out now plays a few instruments. Brian Mcknight plays like 12, and plays them good, thats crazy

Honestly, I used to play drums, and i was pretty good, then i found out i could make the drums on a drum machine....see avatar...and stop playing real drums.... i can play a lil guitar an a lil piano, nothing major, actually as far as reading and writing music i suck, but i have a good ear, i can pretty much listen to any song and replicate it, and when i make music i just sit around and play with a synth /guitar/drum machine til i like how it sounds, i know what i like doing, and what my vocals are good on. Even though my talents are far from "perfect Pitch" (as my singing is quite limited to solo....so-low nobody can hear), my musical abilities are decent for what i work with....

on the other hand i worked for 4 years as an audio engineer, and i've been messing around with Recording for about 10 years so at least i know something, even if it's not being a great composer lol.

 

[Lacy]

I sing also and play the piano.
I do read music but prefer to impro

Thanks impressive being an audio engineer. Thats cool. I'd like to one make my own cd a well as the many other things I want to do

Honestly, I used to play drums, and i was pretty good, then i found out i could make the drums on a drum machine....see avatar...and stop playing real drums.... i can play a lil guitar an a lil piano, nothing major, actually as far as reading and writing music i suck, but i have a good ear, i can pretty much listen to any song and replicate it, and when i make music i just sit around and play with a synth /guitar/drum machine til i like how it sounds, i know what i like doing, and what my vocals are good on. Even though my talents are far from "perfect Pitch" (as my singing is quite limited to solo....so-low nobody can hear), my musical abilities are decent for what i work with....

on the other hand i worked for 4 years as an audio engineer, and i've been messing around with Recording for about 10 years so at least i know something, even if it's not being a great composer lol.

 

[Stormfront]

I sing also and play the piano.
I do read music but prefer to impro

Thanks impressive being an audio engineer. Thats cool. I'd like to one make my own cd a well as the many other things I want to do

the greatest thing about music, is that it is available for anyone, if you wish to become an engineer, a producer, a composer, or an artist, YOU CAN!

right now i'm dabbling in the process of mastering, tryig to learn without a teacher is harder i think, but definitely more enjoyable, i took a clas to become an audio engineer, and after 6 months i got a shiny piece of paper that said i was certified, since then I've taught myself about 90% more than i ever learned in that class....

I say if you want to do anything at least try, not succeeding isn't failure, not trying is....

I wish you the best with your singing, hope to hear a song someday, though i probably wont know its you , but goodluck anyway!!!

 

[jbreeze]

mrs lacy visits the thread..welcome..i follow your journal. I'd like to hear some of your singing and piano playing. I've vowed to still learn to play the piano, I just been stuck on guitar for so long

 

[jbreeze]

the greatest thing about music, is that it is available for anyone, if you wish to become an engineer, a producer, a composer, or an artist, YOU CAN!

right now i'm dabbling in the process of mastering, tryig to learn without a teacher is harder i think, but definitely more enjoyable, i took a clas to become an audio engineer, and after 6 months i got a shiny piece of paper that said i was certified, since then I've taught myself about 90% more than i ever learned in that class....

I say if you want to do anything at least try, not succeeding isn't failure, not trying is....

I wish you the best with your singing, hope to hear a song someday, though i probably wont know its you , but goodluck anyway!!!

so much love in this thread..can you feel the positive vibes? ...b

 

[jbreeze]

Thanx,I am feeling like an old fart these days,went out last night to see a play directed by my best buddies son, it was his grad project for university. Only the other day, it seems, he was just a lad...
And I really miss playing too,it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!!!

I cant imagine. Im in my mid 20's and starting to feel old already..my kid starts school in a year..God be with me

 

[Stormfront]

eh mid 20's me too, i don't feel old, i wont feel old when im in my mid 80's, i'll probably still be bumping my music as a grandpa, and pissing off my kids when i turn on some warren G, it's gonna be great!

also...being positive when it comes to music is the only way to be, sure...I have a job, but music is my life, i hate my job, all the love i can give is put into music, and various other things....but music is number one i think, it's always there to cheer you up, it can always define how you feel...it's great!

 

[Lacy]

Thanks Storm.
I actually put my instruments away and haven't been doing it in a long while. Hubby often says it is a shame.

I do have the sources to do something like that. I just am so technically challenged and a lot involves the computer.

I think I might get back inot it again. It seems like the right time.

Thanks for the inspiration.

I do have a strong belief system but somehow when it comes to my own dreams I fall short of ever realizing them.
I have done a lot of concerts and performances but unfortunately never recorded them.

the greatest thing about music, is that it is available for anyone, if you wish to become an engineer, a producer, a composer, or an artist, YOU CAN!

right now i'm dabbling in the process of mastering, tryig to learn without a teacher is harder i think, but definitely more enjoyable, i took a clas to become an audio engineer, and after 6 months i got a shiny piece of paper that said i was certified, since then I've taught myself about 90% more than i ever learned in that class....

I say if you want to do anything at least try, not succeeding isn't failure, not trying is....

I wish you the best with your singing, hope to hear a song someday, though i probably wont know its you , but goodluck anyway!!!

 

[Lacy]

Thanks Jbreeze.
I doubt you ever will. I usually keep my musical talents to myself now but thanks all the same.
The easiest way to learn any instrument is to learn all your major and minor chords first.
Especially playing either guitar and piano. thatw ay you can basically play anything in any key.

mrs lacy visits the thread..welcome..i follow your journal. I'd like to hear some of your singing and piano playing. I've vowed to still learn to play the piano, I just been stuck on guitar for so long

 

[Lacy]

I'm 42 and doing feel old at all. I think I have too much childishness in me to ever feel old. It annoys people at times but I can't help it. Its just me.
And I hope that I appreciate music throughout my entire life.

eh mid 20's me too, i don't feel old, i wont feel old when im in my mid 80's, i'll probably still be bumping my music as a grandpa, and pissing off my kids when i turn on some warren G, it's gonna be great!

also...being positive when it comes to music is the only way to be, sure...I have a job, but music is my life, i hate my job, all the love i can give is put into music, and various other things....but music is number one i think, it's always there to cheer you up, it can always define how you feel...it's great!

 

[Stormfront]

I'm 42 and doing feel old at all. I think I have too much childishness in me to ever feel old. It annoys people at times but I can't help it. Its just me.
And I hope that I appreciate music throughout my entire life.

That's the spirit, i want to die with headphones on (but the music still blasting thru speakers to piss off my kids), and a grin on my face

 

[cream8]

thats what its all about. doing it for the love. ive played music since i was 8 yrs old. i couldnt imagine where i would be without that release

 

[Lacy]

Since I found this thread I have decided to get my keyboard out and start practicing again. I had tucked it away for a number of years but it is OUT!!!!
So thanks to all you people here for the inspiration.
Plus hubby wants me to teach him how to read music and play chords.
It will be something enjoyable we can do together.

 

[jimmyspaz]

Good stuff Lacy!!!

 

[Thebot]

finally got this shit setup. Been mad lazy about it for the last couple years. Lemme know what you think. Enjoy

MySpace.com - TheBot - Hip Hop / Indie / Psychedelic - www.myspace.com/thebotbeatsback

 

[Lacy]

I got my keyboard out today and set it up.

 

[Stormfront]

finally got this shit setup. Been mad lazy about it for the last couple years. Lemme know what you think. Enjoy

MySpace.com - TheBot - Hip Hop / Indie / Psychedelic - www.myspace.com/thebotbeatsback

dope music man i'd send you my link but got my name an pics all in it, feelin that style though. Are you using reason for production?


EDIT: fuck it here's the link lol no more faces or names MySpace.com - Storm (Emcee) Sector XII Hip Hop / Hip Hop / Hip Hop - www.myspace.com/scideways

 

[Thebot]

dope music man i'd send you my link but got my name an pics all in it, feelin that style though. Are you using reason for production?


EDIT: fuck it here's the link lol no more faces or names MySpace.com - Storm (Emcee) Sector XII Hip Hop / Hip Hop / Hip Hop - www.myspace.com/scideways

i like your flow man. sounds good. i only use reason for the drum sequencing. i use a korg tr workstation for all the bass and other keys, and a fender strat run through a boss gt-6 for all the guitar and trippy effects. i run protools LE for tracking/mixing/editing. the only midi i use is on the drums, everything is i track straight in live. i was trying to add you but your page trips up like half way through loading. still played the music though.
peace.

 

[jbreeze]

Since I found this thread I have decided to get my keyboard out and start practicing again. I had tucked it away for a number of years but it is OUT!!!!
So thanks to all you people here for the inspiration.
Plus hubby wants me to teach him how to read music and play chords.
It will be something enjoyable we can do together.

that put a smile on my face..as the author of this amazingly inspirational thread i will accept you smokin me up in return if im ever in your neck of the woods lol

 

[jbreeze]

finally got this shit setup. Been mad lazy about it for the last couple years. Lemme know what you think. Enjoy

MySpace.com - TheBot - Hip Hop / Indie / Psychedelic - MySpace.com - TheBot - Virginia Beach, Virginia - Hip Hop / Indie / Psychedelic - www.myspace.com/thebotbeatsback

probably my favorite thing ive heard so far on here..similar to what i do. nice