Reasons why I hate writing music.



Here's a peek at my inner critic that sits on my shoulder when I write music.

1. I shouldn't write because everything I do is derivative.
2. I shouldn't write because compared to all the bands I like, I write like crap.
3. I shouldn't write because I have no right to, I shouldn't presume to be an artist.
4. I shouldn't write because I am too old and not understanding music that's popular now.
5. I shouldn't write because I am a crap writer and moving too slow, everyone writes faster than me.
6. I shouldn't write because I don't understand why Karaoke Superstars sold more than Last one picked and no one will like this next album.
7. I shouldn't write because I am the least talented musician in my band

So of course the burden of art, is bulling your way through the inner critic and finding the courage to get in the chair and put your ideas down on paper. Sometimes, it can be paralyzing, every day is an act of will over feeling. Sometimes you get the bear, sometimes, the bear gets you.

Posted: Mon - September 6, 2004 at 12:18 PM          

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