Why I quit DJing when I was at the top...
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
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Here's the full story of why I REALLY quit DJing when I was at the "top". It took me 8 years to truly figure it out, and I figured I could share some lessons I've learned along the way. Normally I post tutorials on this channel and most of my subs want to learn how to make music, but I wanted to try something different. If you enjoyed, please consider subscribing because it will let me know if people like this kind of video or not.
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It takes brass balls to make a video full of honesty and humility like this. Massive respect to you man.
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He would not do this if he didnt earn enough from it
@@jonasM999agreed, I can’t help but feel like he still has issues with pride. “Let me show how humble I am by making a UA-cam video to tell the world I’m not prideful.” I hope he genuinely just wants to help people and doesn’t care about fame, views, or what others think of him. But it’s hard to tell these days..
Big respect on this one Ethan, we're so happy to see you so full of honesty and fulfilled. It takes a lot of courage and wisdom to make a video like that. This industry needs more people like you. 🖤
thank you! we opened with your remix of Deviance for agessss :P
Very true words. Back in the early 2000s I was in a band that broke up because of egos when we got label interest. I sold all my gear on eBay and was never going to do music again because of the anger I felt. I loved my friends and making music so things went very wrong and nobody backed down. Im glad to report the band leader brought us back together online during Covid and we are just about to play a gig of original songs for the first time in over 10 years this weekend. Now its purely for the love of music and not for seeking the approval of others. Im sad it cost me 10 years but now I can make up for that by doing music for the write reasons. Thanks so much for this honest open video. Hopefully other young artists will find your words and they wont get hurt chasing quantity over quality of relationships
wow thanks so much for sharing your story! glad youre back at it
Ok Ethan!! You out here preachin! Definitely blessed by your content and this video!
Love the storytelling, video editing and the core message behind this video and channel as a whole. Love the encouraging optimistic perspective that you give as it’s easy to fall into a mindset of competitive music making instead of creating the best piece of music YOU can make and offer it to the world. Pride is a self destructive trait. Keep up the content!
I really enjoy your genuine, warm and open energy, this is the third video of yours Ive watched, and you feel so welcoming instead of egotistical, thanks for being you.
I love both of you so fricken much. So damn happy you were able to come together again, and it truly takes a lot to tell your story like that.
Wishing nothing but the best for you ❤
Takes alot of heart to admit this to one self much more to the world. Mad props!
It takes so much to be able to share a video like yours and thank you so much for your honesty. Big respect. All the best.
Probably the best advice I have heard. I am 51. I DJ. I do it for fun and I produce for fun. Every moment I have ever had that people started to give me any form of accolades; I hated it. I would rather be a person that people didn't recognize. I don't want pride. But I would like people to appreciate what I make; incognito. I respect your journey and the lessons you learned from it. I am glad you learned from your 15 mins of fame; most don't. Much RESPECT!
Man, your story in this video brings out great vibes, even if there was pain in this growing process. Glad to hear you made it to the right place.
I'm so glad I found this. I've been contemplating about my path, but I am less worried after listening to your story and advices. Thank you, Ethan!
Great respect for you to share your story publicly! Thank you!
This is very aspiring and eye opening! As an artist, it’s great to be reminded to be thankful of the current moments, and not get so hung up on numbers and comparisons so much! Thank you man!
thats right!! thank you!
God bless you, Ethan. I did not expect to come across a video like this, but your vulnerability stopped me right in my tracks and left tears in my eyes. I appreciate all that you have shared and how brave it is to put something like this out there. Thank you. I hear you and feel you.
Thank you Ali! Happy to hear that it touched you and yes, vulnerability is indispensable!
This was the best UA-cam video I’ve watched in a long time. I teared up. I found you on a tutorial and this was the next video. Thank you for this video, your vulnerability and sharing your wisdom. I needed this very much. Much love!!
Wow thank you so much for this comment 😭
Incredible life wisdom and thoughts from someone who has been in the thick of it. Serious service to the community!
Thank you Ryan!
Thank you so much for putting this gem of a story on the internet. Exactly what I needed at this point in my life! :)
I always had a great job during my life but I wasn't happy with what I was doing and I decided to become a DJ at the age of 35 and even though I love music I always thought I wouldn't be successful at it... Watching your video made me open my eyes and see that I'm already happy, that I don't need more gigs, more streams, etc...but to continue my art in a light way!
Fantastic report brother! When you come to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, just let me know and I'll make sure to welcome you!
Your content is awesome!
After days of watching and re watching your videos on Ableton to grow as a producer, I came across this. It's greatly inspiring to look at how you have grown from this experience. I thank you for not keeping this to yourself, but rather sharing it so that we don't have to stumble upon the same rocks in our paths. God bless you man, keep up the great work.
Duuuuuuude. I was wondering what happened to you guys years ago. I loved your stuff together! I’m on my own path and this is very humbling. Thank you for sharing!❤
Wow… thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability in posting this. This was AMAZING and very insiteful 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤
I quit DJing a few years back after doing it as my job. It sadly became more about numbers and of course who you know to reach the next level. I fell in love with it watching DMC videos and wanting to be a scratch DJ. Club culture is nothing like the thing I fell in love with these days behind the scenes so I just collect vinyl records and practice without that stress which I much prefer.
Good luck to those in the industry though I always respect people who try and make it. The whole social media thing for me kinda just killed the vibe from 2015 onwards.
Jep social media focked it up. Not only that lol.
Doug E. Pray’s SCRATCH and DMC inspired me greatly to save money for my first Technics turntables 🙌 Big up from Poland 🇵🇱
I can never let go of my Technics 1200s EVER!
Viva le vinyl! I think it takes a natural to play vinyl … EDM 🫢
Very true. Thank you for your courage in telling your story this naked and vulnerable and for taking responsibility for how you mishandled things. Not everyone has that courage. Respect man. I am glad you guys were able to reconnect and find back to what you loved sharing together. You also made me discover Candyland. I know I have heard about you guys, way back then, but I have never lent you an ear. I'm listening to "BYE!" right now and I have to say that you guys really have something. I enjoy it. 😊 👍
This is precisely why im subscribing to you, thank you for showing humility and being honest.
What a powerful video. Sharing this to my producer friends :) bless you man, absolutely love all the music you’ve been putting out with isla vista :)
So glad to hear that you both patched things up, friendships in life are so much more important the older you get, great share Ethan!
you got that right!
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Bless you man. So encouraging. Keep it up. Loved this video it was such an honor to watch and see your story
Way to be transparent, really appreciate this! I'm glad you learned and grew rather than became cynical and went down a long downward spiral. great insight into the industry too.
Thankyou for this video. Best wishes to you and Josie.
Thanks for your kind words of wisdom, I appreciate your storytelling!
This video came out of nowhere and wow. I actually needed this without knowing I needed it ❤️🙏🏽 thank you
Love the honest and great advice. Takes a lot to throw away the ego and grow. Props to you my friend!
Thanks for sharing Ethan! Some great wisdom I needed to hear! I appreciate you opening up and telling your story
Thank you Elizabeth!
Thanks Ethan for being so transparanet and real about your experiences and how youve learned from them. This video definitely reconciles some things for me.
Saw you guys back in 2014 on Krewellas Get Wet tour. Yall are awesome. Happy to hear you are still making music!
So happy I found you! Im a learning producer and your content resonates with me. Thanks for telling your story!
Played with y’all a bunch, very similar stories glad your doing great! ❤️🔥
This was incredibly powerful, thanks for sharing and being so vulnerable🙏🏾❤️
was always such a huge fan of you guys, and i remember feeling disappointed when i realized you stopped putting out music. i had this feeling it was a result of everything you've explained here, so i'm just really glad you were able to make amends and give it another shot. maybe you still have days where you feel like you could be more successful, but you certainly made an impact on me as an artist and for that, i thank you. will be saving this video to come back to when i feel i need a reminder to be grateful of where i am in the present.
wow thank you for saying all that
Beautiful. Thanks for opening up and sharing this in an inspiring way. I'm going through a similar proces as a returning dj, always aiming for the next bigger better gig, bigger crowd, more social media attention. This is not the way, you are so right ❤
You just made my night wonderful & I thank you for telling me what i need to hear, Im going through very hard time but these made me think less about problems & more about focusing what i can & what i need to do ! Thanks again Legend, Bring us more good stuff
Soooo much respect for this video. Thank you for your honesty and sharing what you’ve learned. I recently had to check myself and be honest about my motives. It’s leading me on a different path, now. All the best to you! 🙏💓
Great honesty and sincerity. Thank you very much for this.
I’ve seen your videos so many times but it never clicked until now that you were 1/2 of Candyland! That’s so awesome.
This type of vulnerability online is hugely important! Thank you so much for sharing this story so openly and with kindness to yourself and others in the story and the listeners of this video.
awe thanks so much!
What a great reminder to be present and appreciate how far I’ve come.
A couple months ago i was wonder what happened to Candyland. I had no idea about this. Im sorry it happened that way, but im very glad everything worked out and you're back. You guys are legends.
This is deep man, needed to hear this. Thank you.
I saw you interviewed at Coachella. Glad I came to your channel. Very good message here. Thank you!
This is absolutely phenomenal advice that can be applied no matter what career path youre on.
Respect, brother. For the vulnerability and insight. I know a version of this in my own way/life and couldn’t agree more. Thank you for sharing so honestly. ❤️👊
Your story and the message are so beautiful. The thoughts on ego, tuning in to the present, gratefulness are the essence of happiness and you put it into a valuable gift combined with your vulnerability, honesty and a tangible life story. Thank you for that. This can save lives ❤
wow thank youuuu!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I’ve been listening to adventure club and all the other melodic dubstep artists since 2015ish, they helped me a lot after I lost my mom to suicide. I just found the EDM community last year and have just taken upon learning to produce music on Ableton myself as a creative, healing outlet. Please keep making videos, you’re really easy to listen to and it’s even easier to learn from someone you have mad respect for. ❤️
WOW! I needed this! Mysterious ways my brotha, right on!
I'm about to start a new career in music, and this is exactly what I needed to hear as I take my first steps. Thank you
omg you're amazing. I was losing hope and you really put things into a new perspective for me. Thank you
Thoroughly enjoyed hearing your story, man! Such good advice too for anyone at any stage of life.
Amazing video, my dude 👏🏽 Really appreciate the story and you opening up like that so that people can learn from your past 🙏🏽
By far the best discovery of the week, thanks for taking time to tell this beautiful and inspiring stories and teachings 🙏🙏🙏
thank you! (:
This is such a powerful message, delivered perfectly. Thanks
Thank you for opening up to us. I'll definitely be taking a page or two from your life story!
I appreciate this!
I heard Candyland a number of years ago, I loved the dynamic in the duo. I'm glad you managed to stay friends after so many years. Thanks for opening up. This is truth
This video is a goldmine, thank you so much for sharing this.
Dude, this is soul cream! Thank you so much for sharing ❤
One of the best videos I've seen in a while !
Quality. this is music, arts and life education 101 - thank you for taking the time. A familiar and essential message further received.
THANKS for sharing that information on life. GOD BLESS you and continue to keep your head up and do well while your still living!!!
Didn't expect this to be so profound. Great video.
I enjoyed playing alot of your bootleg remixes and tracks during my djing days. I'm glad you and Josie were able to work through everything and be friends again, let alone be the unit known as Candyland. Cheers to you both!
This video made my FRIGGIN' day. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!
this comment made my FRIGGIN' day
It shows great character to be able to share your failures with the world. I love the quote about focusing more on being interested than interesting. Thank you for that insight. That was really impressive.
Yes! Thank you!
Love to hear your story man, hope all is well!
Thank you!
Thank you for this bro! i really really really needed to hear this today
Man I really appreciate your videos man, i love music, ive been creative music ever since I was 8 years old. I cannot live a day without thinking about creating music. I got into deejaying as well and am working on getting noticed in my city. This really helped me look at things different. Truly appreciate your wisdom!
Amazing advice! The journey is so much more fulfilling than the destination!!
This was extremely eye opening and really changed my perspective moving forward. Thank you for sharing
Awesome video. You have learned a lot and taken the time to take it all in. Much respect!
25 years of djing, first time I hear about you, big Love to that amazing wisdom shared to all, the magic of life never lies, our soul is 4ever reaching for light and truth, nothing else matters, Love is the real Artist ! Cheers Ethan
Really enjoyed this video and shared many of the same experiences in my past projects. Also, many of the same revelations! Much appreciated for the courage to share. Keep it up! I’ll be watching. Cheers
Glad you could identify with it, Dagan!
That was profound..it hits deep in the core of the soul.
Thanks for sharing this Ethan
Thank you Ethan for this video it means so much to me as I have been djing weddings and events for 8 years now and am struggling to start my own business and debating whether I would be fulfilled doing it full time. This a great reminder that happiness does not come from money and success as we envision when we see in others, it is already inside of us and we need to be grateful stop and smell the roses sort of speak. God bless you and appreciate you brother
Love the honesty in that story. Rare in this industry
Thank you for sharing your story. What amazing insight about pride and the importance of finding peace with who we are right now! ❤
thank you!
Thank you for your transparency! Very great lessons and points shared!
Awh, my Spring Awakening’s photo! I always loved working with you and Josie.
Thanks for sharing your story 💙
awe sorry i didnt credit you i didnt realize it was yours! thanks for documenting part of my story (: and good to hear from you
This video really came to me at the right time. gratitude..
Wow man this is a really honest, insightful and valuable video. Subscribed and thank you for sharing ❤
This is the best advice you could ever give to anyone thank you so much
Thank you for sharing. More power to you.
Thanks for this video man, Im just learning to write and its way easier to compare yourself to someone elses success then realize your own accomplishments. Hope youre crushing it man
Wow. This has to be one of the most inspiring videos I have seen on UA-cam in a long time, I got chills. I wanted to comment on that all of this really hit home for me. I am not a successful producer, but I am a successful entreprenuer, and no matter how much money I make, I'm always looking to do more.. like doube my income, start another business, travel the world, or learn music production (which is how I found you on UA-cam in the first place). I do this all while simultaneously already knowing what you are pointing out in this video, that none of that really matters. If you don't take a second to enjoy what you have, the people closest to you, and life in general, then none of that will make a difference. I used to blame social media (I still do to an extent), but this video has forced me to look a closer in the mirror, and that means a lot to me. Thanks for sharing man. You're a gem.
Thank you Ethan. This video is a great relief for my soul. I just discovered you and your past projects a few days ago. I put a hold on my architect career about a year ago to dive deep in my dream of becoming a songwriter-producer. I am taking it very seriously, sometimes too seriously actually, and forget sometimes to have fun on the process. I don't think I am the only one here. We are many to put too much pressure on our shoulders to make such project a success, become professionals, make a living out of it... It is good to be reminded to stay connected to the reasons why we started this in the first place, to do it for the passion, not the fame or the money. Thanks for sharing with such openness and vulnerability. Very human approach to connect with your community and be of service. Looking forward to learn more, production wise and life wise ;)
wow Pierre-Olivier congrats on taking the leap and trying to make this thing a living! i would say more than anything fall in love with making music. and make a LOT of music. the fastest way to improv is to remake songs. so i would pick 10 of your favorite songs and try to remake them from scratch. after that, pick another few and keep going. i have a section in my course that im working on right now called "Music As A Business" that will be suuuuuuper helpful for situations like this that'll be done in early january!
@@CompleteProducer Thanks for your answer Ethan! Sounds like a good advice. I do have made a few remakes so far, but the idea to tackle ten of them in a row is powerful! Thanks for suggesting that. I'll keep an eye open for you business class when it'll be launched. :)
@@CompleteProducerI bought ableton suite, I’m gonna start remaking songs now.
Thanks to you
This video is priceless. Thank you for the wisdom.
Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Hi ethan really happy I found ur channel. I Can relate so much to ur story.. i peaked to early in my life in the irish/uk hard dance scene start djing very young and had multiple residences around the place. I went and studied music production and finished the first Yr but after that in my case addiction took over and my life began to spiral out of control. This was just a symthom of the complete misery i was in and that nothing was ever enough and nothing was going to fill the void i felt inside. I kept on djin for the next 20yrs and playing any gig and any genre once I had a crowd infront of me and enough substances to keep me going.. i was bitten by the edm bug over here and was actually blown away when I watched this video and realised I had been playing some of ur tracks out live and am a big fan of ur work 😃😃😃❤️.. in July 2021 I finally gave in and went to treatment and amazingly i haven't looked back.. its taken 3yrs to repair the damage I caused , repay debts and make amense.. I'm finally just now in a position to move forward with the thing I love the most which is music..i have built a little studio section in my hse and got ableton 1 week ago legitimely[for the first time] 😃.. opened up UA-cam for guidance and found your channel and your videos. I don't believe in coincidences anymore as I live my life today by the exact princeples as u have described and explained in this video and im happier today than i ever was. This goes for everyone in my life aswel. I just wanted to thank you for how simple ur videos are to follow and look forward to putting these tips and tricks into action as I have decided this is the road for me .. iv never been more inspired as I am today.. hope I might get ur opinion on some stuff later on down the road if that would be OK.. thanks again I'll be watching out for ur new videos !!..
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Wow, this completely changed my perspective, thank you
Thanks for such a wholesome and sincere message!
Such a good video, gratitude of the present is absolutely where its at