Comments on: On amateurism and flakiness

By: flerdle

flerdle — Thu, 24 May 2007 04:36:57 +0000

I don’t think it’s flaky (but then again, I’m doing it too, and I do lots of unusual things). Part of the problem is that, as an adult, I can much more fully appreciate *_exactly how crap I am at it_*. But then again, I can “feel” it more exquisitely when it actually does come together, even if it’s just a few notes out of many.

I’m willing to bet your composition isn’t crap, though. I’d like to hear it.

By: francis s.

francis s. — Wed, 23 May 2007 22:46:41 +0000

I don’t know what to say, Mig. I think this is nowhere near flakiness, not even close. I’m just in awe of you for doing this. It was really brave of you. But you’ve just got this drive to create, I think, irrepressible. I hope it’s decent enough that you can post the song here.

It’s funny though about the music being more concrete for you. For me, there’s little art that’s as abstract as music. But of course creating it is very different from experiencing it. Still.

By: David Weman

David Weman — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:21:19 +0000

Psst.

By: mig

mig — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:54:28 +0000

Thanks. I agree. I’m happier doing it this way than, you know, not trying at all. What could be better than doing something for love? Doing it for love *and* getting paid for it, maybe. Maybe. I hope it doesn’t sound as if I’m complaining, I’m having a nice ride here.

By: Guanaco

Guanaco — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:48:26 +0000

From one old flake to another: My sincere congratulations on your successes (and Gamma’s).

Why else are we here but to try? Even the greatest cellists among us strive to improve, to grow, to create something better.

It seems to me that door is wide open and inviting you in. Enjoy the ride.