Lucas Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 So one day I read a thread title on the Renoise board named "Why do you write music ?" and thought it was a dumb question because it's obvious that you don't have any reason as it's basically making art. But now I think I misjudged that question ; I realise it can be thought in a psychologic way which is IMO much interesting. So, I sometimes realise one of the reasons I make music is for challenging myself to make something complex. I think this task is complex because when I do it what I try to do is to be original in my melodies and sound choices, to make it complex so it sounds like it's living, to make a good mix that follows the spirit of the composition... I feel it that way because recently I've been sometimes a bit lazy for making music and the reason is I know I'll eventually reach what I have in my mind for the track I'm making (which is kinda false because I often just get close to it but never totally reach it..... ; anyway......). What I make doesn't sound as original as it used to do in my ears and I'm afraid one day my deep me would like to stop this. Which would suck Anyway, do you think you have a particular reason for making music, and do some of you sometimes feel the way I do ? also, I just smoked and could regret that post Antape ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 -when I make a track I personally enjoy it is literally the best feeling -doesn't cost money/consume resources like, say, painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlucharski Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 - to overcompensate my latent homosexuality - I have nothing else to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptowen Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 - to overcompensate my latent homosexuality by making synthesizer music OOPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 to express myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perunamuusi Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 can't afford to buy real music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeB Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I enjoy being in the flow, and having something to show for it afterwards. Also, as a career, it sure beats programming, although I enjoy that too, to a lesser extent. It's just nice to be able to make something you're proud of, and to be able to push yourself outside your comfort zone on a regular basis. But mostly, making music is just plain fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Mainly because I'm good at it and it would be a waste not to... Also because I love music, although I have to admit I do often find the writing process itself to be stressful and not terribly enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS MISCHIEF Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I enjoy being in the flow, and having something to show for it afterwards. Also, as a career, it sure beats programming, although I enjoy that too, to a lesser extent. It's just nice to be able to make something you're proud of, and to be able to push yourself outside your comfort zone on a regular basis. But mostly, making music is just plain fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganus Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Because I love music more than anything, and I really want to contribute to the world of music. Also because I like that being a musician allows you to talk to & work with musicians you like on a level other than as a weird fanboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I dont "write" anything. I used to write it, now its all improv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 i really enjoyed your music ZoeB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud capture Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 It makes me feel better to play an instrument, or make a song. Like some personal form of meditation. I get the same feeling when jamming with friends, but on a more connected, non-personal level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logakght Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 because my way of life is fun, and music is fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I don't really have a reason. It's just something I need to do. Maybe it's so my life isn't meaningless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcinsu Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Like some personal form of meditation. this. i could have typed a million reasons why, but in the end it comes down to this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Like some personal form of meditation. this. i could have typed a million reasons why, but in the end it comes down to this... Yeah, that's a good reason actually. I do find that writing a track puts me in a better mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 i gotsta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marf Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 ive been thinking of devoting my life to music in some way. Probably going to go to school for AV stuff. Maybe work in a studio. Im not sure. I know its a pipe dream but i dont care about anything else. It's something ive been obsessed with since I was 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The rush, the adaptation, and the general backwardness of the act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hautlle Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I write music so I have an excuse to get stoopid high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS MISCHIEF Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 there is no excuse for that kind of immorality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impakt Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The rush, the adaptation, and the general backwardness of the act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adjective Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 during the act: achieve flow bonus: get possessed by the result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impakt Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 One of the best reasons is hearing your own stuff on a good sound system and physically feeling the bass and snares slap you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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