Making electronic music? Yawn.
From reading music production forums, one would think it’s a pretty mundane hobby. All I feel is being discussed is
- how to copy deadmau5
- how to make a track sound “pro” (way too loud)
- how to apply sidechain compression on absolutely everything for no good reason
And so this is what tons of fine young men do, half-assed, barely enthusiastic, wasting their potential on shallow, boring fads. Such a shame they’re turning into music producers.
Be a music wizard!
You have access to all the sounds in the world, you can transform them completely freely, and build worlds without limits. It’s like a customizable unlimited supply of legos for audio enthusiasts. It’s like in Inception when Leonardo diCaprio creates whatever he wants! You are more or less a wizard; that’s right, a magician. Don’t copy deadmau5, copy Leo in Inception – create your world!
Consequences of a wizard’s way of thinking
The change from music producer to wizard is pretty radical. I will illustrate this through a few examples.
Below is how a music producer might think:
- I’m making a cool beat with an umph.
- I’m making a melody that’ll make everyone go “dumdumdum”
Compare that to how a music wizard thinks:
- You’re not just making a beat, you’re visualizing movement, creating objects, animating the entire scenery you’re visualizing.
- You’re not just making a catchy melody, you’re portraying a personality, mood, defining the surroundings, creating an architectural guidelines for the other sounds/objects.
It transform regular daily events as well:
- You’re not just walking to the mailbox; you’re moving through a magical wonderland, towards the unpredictability of what lies ahead. Along your way are portals, rainbows, nyan cat and all past events ever, accumulated in this moment.
- You’re not just drinking tea; you’re drinking the potion of the gods, granting you mighty wisdom and power, equal to that of an ancient mage. You become more receptive to the power of the four elements, and see beyond what mere music producers see.
With all the fun and increased insight, comes the craziness as well. If you’re ready, get that wizard hat on, and you’ll find that the “laws” of music are merely guidelines. Open your mind as well as your eyes, and you’ll soon go from derpstep to creating an entire world of your own. Remember to have fun along the way; that is the way of the music wizard.