I know this rant is out of the blue (publicly speaking of course), but I just had nothing better to do hehehe.
I’ve always had to debate with myself the proper way to “interpret” music for performance/recording. While I understand the need to be in a “comfort-zone” because of time constraints (and oftentimes simple narrow-mindedness), I can’t help but be frustrated with how some people deal with their “music.” – especially if its something I’m a part of.
Sometimes you want to contribute your ideas, but know beyond a doubt (in fact it was already proven once or twice) that they are too “aged” to listen to your input… I guess the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” (unless the dog is a “hip” and “updated” fellow)
I would just want to set my mind at ease – by claiming that I definitely can make things better… if allowed to. And all my friends who really know me [musically] had constantly been on my case saying “why don’t you exert yourself?,” or “you’re right… why don’t you speak up?”
While I do appreciate their sentiments and support, I just can’t because I’m not the type who’d “force the issue.” For something to work, everyone must agree with it. If I do something better, but people don’t appreciate the methods I used to achieve them (if it gets political for example) – I consider that a waste of time. What’s important for me is growth for everyone… not a chance to be condescending and say “I told you so!”
If my help is not asked for (‘cuz I remember offering it already ages ago), then I simply won’t go out of my way to give it to the unappreciative.
A friend of mine who’s definitely has influence in the music whole scene (or at least cannot be denied that he knows what he’s talking about) share my sentiments. Which is great since I never studied music – so I never knew if it was just a personal thing in my part or a real valid argument.
