Hey Guys,
This is not just my problem but a problem which is faced by many in this particular industry, i have always felt that thinking yourself as a start before someone actually listens to your songs is bad for your career,
We’re only interested in the exceptional, It’s kind of like the Olympics, if you don’t medal, we don’t know your name. In the old days, with a limited universe, mediocre, with exposure and promotion, could make it. Today, you’ve got to be positively A-team. Or, the beneficiary of A-team marketing and promotion. But if your music doesn’t sell itself, your career will be very brief.
there might be someone who might be thinking of entering in this industry, how can he prevent such mistakes or what guidance must be given for excelling in such case?
Hey David, I completely agree upon the reality of the music industry you’ve stated but also considering the aspect of creativity and energy involved in an artist won’t come out to be a piece of a art if that’s not of something worthy, by worthy I mean what it deserves but not some designation the artist has misbelieved himself to be. To prevent the traces of narcissism, ego, self-sabotage as which is very common here there’s only one way that is to believe you can never learn everything about music because it’s the living example of infinity metaphorically speaking. It’s a gift to mankind from god but some people defame it to be a curse rather because of the excess which is demanded by the audience and the record labels that exist which puts an artist in so much pressure which is clearly unhealthy for music.First, no pressure, let your art flow in any shape you want it to be retaining it’s originality, secondly being confident and assertive about your creation as if you don’t believe in it yourself then how the world would? And Finally, Third, smooth promotion and publicity starting amongst short circles and being patient till your music is heard over the right ears where it actually belongs, never stop working and be self motivated cause you’re creating energy that won’t let the world down cause it should. Thanks, hope it helps!