it was david lynch who said you need 4 hrs uninterrupted to get 1 hour of good painting, and i think he was quoting one of his painter friends. i like these videos on the creative process
As someone who isn't a real musician and being that synthesizers are a hobby for me, it's nice not to worry about things like deadlines, distractions and worflow.
general for me the same. Not really a musician, only a hobbyist. But a general "project planner" for my tracks is essential. I need to give myself some time-constrains
This simplicity is how I work too, and is why I’ve released about 5 hours of instrumental synth music since July I look at my music as a journal: I go with the flow of the day… and whatever comes out is a direct representation of how I’m feeling in this period of my life Cheers friend You are an inspiration to many of us 💜
What burnt me was a line in William Burroughs Naked lunch. "See, you can't rewrite, cause to rewrite is to deceive and lie, and you betray your own thoughts. To rethink the flow and the rhythm, the tumbling out of the words, is a betrayal, and it's a sin"
- Savor every moment you can spend on music. - Say thanks for the tools you have in front of you. - Stick with your tools and limit yourself. - Produce your music without the goal of perfection, but something you feel in your heart. This is most important. Its best to be judged for you and not something you are not by trying to be something else. -You Must set goals and hold yourself accountable. Start a UA-cam channel, Instagram or something, and start posting your ideas. You will grow....
Good thoughts. The best way I have found is when I get an idea I want to follow, I keep going, keep tracking, don’t put it down, don’t check the internet or the manual or ask “am I doing this the right way?” Because if I slow down, I lose the spark of the idea. And I think it’s true, you have to know your gear well enough that you don’t need to stop and look things up. You have to finish it fast, like a fire in the fireplace before it goes out.
Good to know that i’m not the only one who must have a clean surrounding before starting to get things done, i know that feeling 😅 Big thanks from another procrastinator ☝️
"Simplicity with intention is not laziness" is exactly what I needed to hear. I hope to keep that in mind going forward. thanks for putting out videos like this!
I complete agree with the idea of having a deadline or limited amount of working time. A few years ago I started to work on music as soon as I woke up (usually between 5am-6am) and I had to stop at 7am to get the kids up, make breakfast, get ready for work etc. I've never been so productive. I've been able to hammer out a huge amount of ideas without spending time worrying about the technical aspects or judging the ideas that come out. It's given me a lot of starting points that I could go back to and finish more easily than trying to do everything in one session. Everyone should give this approach a shot and see if you can develop a habit.
JAMuary helped me a lot to a) get things done since I need to get something out here on YT every day and by that b) learning more about my instruments, music and myself. Forcing yourself to do something instead of just thinking or talking about it is very helpful. Chalkenges like JAMuary or deadlines are a good methods to do so. But after „the creation“ I struggle to do all the work to bring it to streaming platforms… so it is just a bunch of ideas here on YT for now. Maybe that step/iteration is another deadline I need to setup. And again: thanks for your videos, insights, music and everything you do ❤
@ and from that.. how did you continue? I am stucked since these sketches lie out in front of me and Indpnt know where to start. By continuing doing a video a day Iwould create a pile of sketches. How to develop further from that? My solution for now: one step at a time and one deadline every week.
I loved "This was supposed to be Everything" a lot, but I think "And Then, It Faded..." is WAY underrated. I was hoping that video would get the same traction. LOVE that one - I also love the new direction of the channel. Listening to your thoughts is something I look forward to. Every week I look forward to grabbing some tea, cozying up in the studio and listening to your insights. You've helped me get back on track through your emphasis on intention.
Your analysis is right on. These were your most honest video. And you totally have your own sound and style. I love it! Keep doing these!!! You can hear your influences (Nils Frahm in there for sure), but you put your own spin on it and you are saying something unique and true. Excited for the next years!!
Always appreciate your insight-this put into words something that has been rattling around in my head for awhile now - having only a few short hours (3-max) each week to play music currently forces me to put it all on the line for those few hours-the luxury of more hours would make me less hungry.
When I started doing music, as a side thing to my job and as kind of a hobby... I decided to prepare a couple tracks each week for my weekly online radio show at RadioSpiral. Having a week, a result to achieve, has been a boon to learn my synths, my groovebox, learn what works and what doesn't. Now I own a Deluge and I've been learning its in and outs and even managed to do the 31 days of Jamuary. Of course, not all tracks are winners, but I look back and found some of that stuff worth working a bit more and who knows, make another album release before February ends. So yeah, I totally agree that knowing your gear and having it ready to work, having a deadline, makes wonders if you struggle to finish stuff.
I struggle with that until I got a professional studio, to find out that was the worst decision I ever made and came back home , with all the compromises. Sometimes looking for a " better space " could be a mind trap too
@@OoraMusic Not so much 'better' space, but the space needed to be creative. Especially challenging when there's no creative space where one lives. Anyway, your videos are enjoyable, very helpful, and inspiring.
Good video Oora! I personally live by this: Know and trust your tools and less is more. The last one also means that it's good to clean your room, but also to limit yourself (in time, in stuff, etc.). Sometimes, I get rid of a synthesizer simply by putting it in another room - stuff being out of sight can already help.
I too am a very direct and spontaneous artist. I cannot stay on a track for too long, so I use hardware and software that are second nature to use for me. Going with the flow can yield amazing results but also bad ones. The trick is to develop taste: To gain an understanding of what works and make sure your music is "functional" in a way. But the main drive is to create, create and create. I almost constantly make a new track whenever I got the opportunity. This way I train my "creativity muscle" and ensure that I will eventually create something that is great in quality. Practice to me means no evolution, finishing a track, no matter how bad it may sound, is!
The moment I received that little magic box you got on the bottom left everything changed. Workflow, immediacy, inspiration. Splitradix's videos are gold!
Thank you very much for your video, it has been a breath of fresh air for people who, by dedication or as a hobby, dedicate ourselves to the honorable art of musical creation. Greetings.
Man said trust yourself and don’t look back! Legend and exactly the quality kind of sounds and sights I need to be absorbing 😁 💯👌🏾 02025 letsss gooooo!!!
Congrats for focusing on sharing your musicality. I had originally unsubscribed per the focus on new gear (which was overwhelming for me), despite loving your sense of artistry and photography. Very excited to be back and loving the format, focus and - side note - congrats on your focus on health 🎉
So much good advice! @Ooramusic, were you ever diagnosed with ADHD? All of the stuff that you mention; the distractability, procrastination, creativity; it all resonates. I just turned 40 and got diagnosed this month. I start to recognize the signs.
Super relatable, come sempre 😂 Da quando ho più tempo per me non suono più. Non riesco nemmeno a partire: troppe possibilità diverse e troppo tempo per pensarci=paralisi. Tocca sviluppare una routine e chiudere il 90% del gear nel closet. Ma ormai mi sembra di prendermi in giro da solo:allarga, shrinka, compra, vendi... Sarò al quinto "setup definitivo" e poi non si suona comunque mai. Sarò der gatto misà
my man, hai seguito un percorso simile a me. Imparato bene e in fretta, iniziato a accumulare e ora sei nella fase delle "immense compagnie" citando gli 883. Tocca semplificare e tornare alle basi che ti facevano godere.
@OoraMusic hai ragione, infatti mi piace un sacco questo tuo recente shift su pochi pezzi pregiati: più strumenti e meno "gear", e di conseguenza anche più musica e meno "content". È come se perdessimo tutti un po' di vista il fatto che sono tool per un scopo: suonare. Finiamo per essere come quegli audiofili che ascoltano l'impianto, invece della musica che esce dalle casse
Hello, thanks a lot for all your videos, they help me in my personal journey... I have a few questions for you, did you keep the Echo Fix EF-X3? I can see your space echo 201 there so I was wondering... Is your minimoog an old model (It looks so "new")? Did you do any mods to it apart from the midi? Best.
I’m so happy you decided to move away from ‘GearTubing’ nothing against it, but it’s sort of gotten to be too much, and lost the point, making music. I need to update my Patreon subscription.
it was david lynch who said you need 4 hrs uninterrupted to get 1 hour of good painting, and i think he was quoting one of his painter friends. i like these videos on the creative process
thanks for pointing that out, i just listened to him saying that!!
As someone who isn't a real musician and being that synthesizers are a hobby for me, it's nice not to worry about things like deadlines, distractions and worflow.
general for me the same. Not really a musician, only a hobbyist. But a general "project planner" for my tracks is essential. I need to give myself some time-constrains
I miss that approach, when I begun and had zero expectations.
This simplicity is how I work too, and is why I’ve released about 5 hours of instrumental synth music since July
I look at my music as a journal: I go with the flow of the day… and whatever comes out is a direct representation of how I’m feeling in this period of my life
Cheers friend
You are an inspiration to many of us 💜
music as a journal is a beautiful thing
What burnt me was a line in William Burroughs Naked lunch.
"See, you can't rewrite, cause to rewrite is to deceive and lie, and you betray your own thoughts. To rethink the flow and the rhythm, the tumbling out of the words, is a betrayal, and it's a sin"
- Savor every moment you can spend on music.
- Say thanks for the tools you have in front of you.
- Stick with your tools and limit yourself.
- Produce your music without the goal of perfection, but something you feel in your heart. This is most important. Its best to be judged for you and not something you are not by trying to be something else.
-You Must set goals and hold yourself accountable. Start a UA-cam channel, Instagram or something, and start posting your ideas. You will grow....
thanks for sharing this!
What you are experiencing is called flowstate and it is wonderful.
Good thoughts. The best way I have found is when I get an idea I want to follow, I keep going, keep tracking, don’t put it down, don’t check the internet or the manual or ask “am I doing this the right way?” Because if I slow down, I lose the spark of the idea.
And I think it’s true, you have to know your gear well enough that you don’t need to stop and look things up. You have to finish it fast, like a fire in the fireplace before it goes out.
Love that!
Good to know that i’m not the only one who must have a clean surrounding before starting to get things done, i know that feeling 😅 Big thanks from another procrastinator ☝️
"Simplicity with intention is not laziness" is exactly what I needed to hear. I hope to keep that in mind going forward. thanks for putting out videos like this!
thanks for watching!
Wise advise. A lot of people think so much about the process they do forget to follow the feel not necessarily the thought.
very true
Sage advice. Also, I love the direction you're taking with your videos now - not that i didn't love your reviews!
thanks!!
I complete agree with the idea of having a deadline or limited amount of working time. A few years ago I started to work on music as soon as I woke up (usually between 5am-6am) and I had to stop at 7am to get the kids up, make breakfast, get ready for work etc. I've never been so productive. I've been able to hammer out a huge amount of ideas without spending time worrying about the technical aspects or judging the ideas that come out. It's given me a lot of starting points that I could go back to and finish more easily than trying to do everything in one session. Everyone should give this approach a shot and see if you can develop a habit.
I agree that overthinking is a huge problem. Just explore and have fun!
yes!
JAMuary helped me a lot to a) get things done since I need to get something out here on YT every day and by that b) learning more about my instruments, music and myself.
Forcing yourself to do something instead of just thinking or talking about it is very helpful. Chalkenges like JAMuary or deadlines are a good methods to do so.
But after „the creation“ I struggle to do all the work to bring it to streaming platforms… so it is just a bunch of ideas here on YT for now. Maybe that step/iteration is another deadline I need to setup.
And again: thanks for your videos, insights, music and everything you do ❤
I started like that: force myself to put one video a day
@ and from that.. how did you continue? I am stucked since these sketches lie out in front of me and Indpnt know where to start. By continuing doing a video a day Iwould create a pile of sketches. How to develop further from that? My solution for now: one step at a time and one deadline every week.
ADHD is one hell of a drug.
Thanks for sharing these thoughts.
Your journey is fascinating. Thank you for sharing it
Much love
I hear more and more of add, I never investigate abut it, I guess I should
I loved "This was supposed to be Everything" a lot, but I think "And Then, It Faded..." is WAY underrated. I was hoping that video would get the same traction. LOVE that one - I also love the new direction of the channel. Listening to your thoughts is something I look forward to. Every week I look forward to grabbing some tea, cozying up in the studio and listening to your insights. You've helped me get back on track through your emphasis on intention.
this make me SO happy. thanks for your words, made my night better.
Your analysis is right on. These were your most honest video. And you totally have your own sound and style. I love it! Keep doing these!!! You can hear your influences (Nils Frahm in there for sure), but you put your own spin on it and you are saying something unique and true. Excited for the next years!!
Always appreciate your insight-this put into words something that has been rattling around in my head for awhile now - having only a few short hours (3-max) each week to play music currently forces me to put it all on the line for those few hours-the luxury of more hours would make me less hungry.
When I started doing music, as a side thing to my job and as kind of a hobby... I decided to prepare a couple tracks each week for my weekly online radio show at RadioSpiral. Having a week, a result to achieve, has been a boon to learn my synths, my groovebox, learn what works and what doesn't. Now I own a Deluge and I've been learning its in and outs and even managed to do the 31 days of Jamuary.
Of course, not all tracks are winners, but I look back and found some of that stuff worth working a bit more and who knows, make another album release before February ends. So yeah, I totally agree that knowing your gear and having it ready to work, having a deadline, makes wonders if you struggle to finish stuff.
What I deal with is finding an affordable space that's large enough and also free from external distractions.
I struggle with that until I got a professional studio, to find out that was the worst decision I ever made and came back home , with all the compromises. Sometimes looking for a " better space " could be a mind trap too
@@OoraMusic Not so much 'better' space, but the space needed to be creative. Especially challenging when there's no creative space where one lives.
Anyway, your videos are enjoyable, very helpful, and inspiring.
Good video Oora!
I personally live by this: Know and trust your tools and less is more. The last one also means that it's good to clean your room, but also to limit yourself (in time, in stuff, etc.). Sometimes, I get rid of a synthesizer simply by putting it in another room - stuff being out of sight can already help.
Bravo! Keep doing this! Thank you thank you for the reminder!
I too am a very direct and spontaneous artist. I cannot stay on a track for too long, so I use hardware and software that are second nature to use for me.
Going with the flow can yield amazing results but also bad ones. The trick is to develop taste: To gain an understanding of what works and make sure your music is "functional" in a way.
But the main drive is to create, create and create. I almost constantly make a new track whenever I got the opportunity. This way I train my "creativity muscle" and ensure that I will eventually create something that is great in quality. Practice to me means no evolution, finishing a track, no matter how bad it may sound, is!
Thanks for your support and advice..And greetings from Moscow !
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience! I hope I’ll get there some day! ❤️
The moment I received that little magic box you got on the bottom left everything changed. Workflow, immediacy, inspiration. Splitradix's videos are gold!
Which magic box is that?
@Variable1000 Cirklon sequencer
@ Thanks
I love you Oora. This video is so raw. Pure, beautiful truth.
Thank you very much for your video, it has been a breath of fresh air for people who, by dedication or as a hobby, dedicate ourselves to the honorable art of musical creation. Greetings.
Goldcontent! Love your topics about the "soft skills" around making music. So helpfull!
lot's of gold in there, thanks - particularly liked the reminder to value what comes easily. In other words, there's nothing to prove
Great advice. I purchased one of your ep's and loved it. Some of my favorite pieces have been made with the most limited gear.
thanks for your support!
Thank you
Man said trust yourself and don’t look back! Legend and exactly the quality kind of sounds and sights I need to be absorbing 😁 💯👌🏾 02025 letsss gooooo!!!
Man, thank you so much for this video! It's exactly what I needed to hear! Best of luck to you man! Subbed
Thanks for the sub!
thanks!
Welcome!
Congrats for focusing on sharing your musicality. I had originally unsubscribed per the focus on new gear (which was overwhelming for me), despite loving your sense of artistry and photography. Very excited to be back and loving the format, focus and - side note - congrats on your focus on health 🎉
thanks! It is honestly scary not having the demo money coming in, but I was falling into a character that was not me.
Thanks for sharing the insights on your workflow. Looking like a smooth setup at the moment, great channel.
thanks!
So much good advice! @Ooramusic, were you ever diagnosed with ADHD? All of the stuff that you mention; the distractability, procrastination, creativity; it all resonates. I just turned 40 and got diagnosed this month. I start to recognize the signs.
Solid advice. And very true. Thank you for sharing your insights and experience.
My pleasure!
Your always on point with your advice 🙌
thanks!
Thank you for this video! So relatable
You're so welcome!
This was great thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
“I don’t need time, I need a deadline”
-Duke Ellington
booom
Super relatable, come sempre 😂
Da quando ho più tempo per me non suono più. Non riesco nemmeno a partire: troppe possibilità diverse e troppo tempo per pensarci=paralisi.
Tocca sviluppare una routine e chiudere il 90% del gear nel closet. Ma ormai mi sembra di prendermi in giro da solo:allarga, shrinka, compra, vendi... Sarò al quinto "setup definitivo" e poi non si suona comunque mai.
Sarò der gatto misà
my man, hai seguito un percorso simile a me. Imparato bene e in fretta, iniziato a accumulare e ora sei nella fase delle "immense compagnie" citando gli 883. Tocca semplificare e tornare alle basi che ti facevano godere.
@OoraMusic hai ragione, infatti mi piace un sacco questo tuo recente shift su pochi pezzi pregiati: più strumenti e meno "gear", e di conseguenza anche più musica e meno "content". È come se perdessimo tutti un po' di vista il fatto che sono tool per un scopo: suonare. Finiamo per essere come quegli audiofili che ascoltano l'impianto, invece della musica che esce dalle casse
Live long & prosper, my fiend.🖖
Amen
:D
My biggest obstacle or trap: perfectionism resulting in self-criticism.
Very common. Perfectionism is holding back so many of us!
Embrace the mistakes!
Hello, thanks a lot for all your videos, they help me in my personal journey... I have a few questions for you, did you keep the Echo Fix EF-X3? I can see your space echo 201 there so I was wondering... Is your minimoog an old model (It looks so "new")? Did you do any mods to it apart from the midi? Best.
My bad, I can answer already one of the questions myself, the EF-X3 is on the left of the moog...
May I ask where that art behind you is from? I’d love to view more by the artist
of course, is my friend Giorgio Cecatto
I’m so happy you decided to move away from ‘GearTubing’ nothing against it, but it’s sort of gotten to be too much, and lost the point, making music. I need to update my Patreon subscription.
A question that might be a fit for this type of video: What is the advantage of using hardware synths over software synths?
good idea for a video
Gosh I hope the answer to this isn’t “cocaine” cause I can’t keep up anymore.
hahahaha
@ got scared when I didn’t see a video the last couple weeks. Glad you’re ok.
My obstacles:
1. Money
been there
If I don't have access to footage or deadlines, nothing gets done. I've gotta have deadlines or I can't work.
that make sense 😊