The Show Must Go On

Don't feel obliged to "like" my page if my take on music does nothing for you. If, however, you're musical yourself and unwilling to show support, then consider me an adversary! I just wanted to see if my cause was worthy enough to justify recording and sharing tracks in this unorthodox fashion. Since being removed from home at age 17, I've actually been going through an identity crisis and have fought to keep a view (and my sanity). Like I said in my last post, this is all rather a leap of faith (with my intentions never set on fame and glory, but on betterment and understanding--as simple as that); this self-expression has been draining all the same! Why else would I go through such lengths *trying* to make myself known?

Being the first milestone, I was caught somewhere between garnering subscribers/fans and seeking support/approval. With this second release featuring some rather burdensome tracks that have already long been available (just when I thought I could leave those ghosts behind!), anyone could surely see why I've been on edge about all this--following the launch of my page with "Leavin' Harbour". As for my improvisational debut EP and the lacklustre response it got on Facebook, there was perhaps concern that it wasn't valid (being a noncommercial release). From my viewpoint, however, I see that as ignorance and consequently have become retroactive in promoting my past recordings. It's like a mission, advocating freedom of thought: never stop learning; discovering; loving (never fade away).

With all things considered, I was actually hoping to garner 60 Likes until the next release (now I realise that might be wishful thinking); though I could've and should've easily reached that original 30 Likes milestone by November 1st as planned (thus making Release II public). So what the hell happened? Well, unless amateur recordings aren't worth listening to, it seems that people just don't have time for me! What's the point in continuing this, if I'm not getting results and reaching out to new audiences? Well I can let you know that by now, with this release (plus a relatively unknown demo album, an improvisational EP and several compilations later), I've pretty much salvaged the best of these moments of madness for everyone to hear. Considering the majority of my tracks were recorded as a "hopeless" teenager, that is quite an achievement methinks!

Only feedback will determine whether any of these demos/improvs ever become fleshed out compositions (for possible live performance) or whether they fade away as they are. Tell me, how am I doing? For how contrasting my musical styles have been, it's not really a matter of wanting feedback, it's now a matter of NEEDING it. The burning question is though, is time ever gonna be on my side?

The Show Mustn't Go On? (Lessons Learnt) (part 2)