When it comes to
creative works, there are certain benefits to doing everything by
yourself. But there are also disadvantages. Some of them can be
countered by means of collaborations, but then, even those introduce
their own potential problems.
I’ve always been somewhat of a lone wolf on the creative front. As far as my music goes, for instance, I’ve taken it upon myself to do everything on my own - recording, production, advertising and whatnot. Lately, though, I’ve been toying around with the idea of involving other musicians in my musical works. In fact, I’ve already even executed that idea in practice, if not a whole lot.
I can recall an impressive two people I’ve musically collaborated with: my best friend, with whom I co-wrote the lyrics to one of my songs, and another friend who played a piano section for another song. Those are also two out of three friends I have who play music in some way. It’s kind of a shame that my more musically involved friends are so few.
Luckily I’ll have a chance to make more such friends once my studies in the new school begin. Hopefully it’ll also mean musical collaborations out the ass - I love working with other musically talented individuals. Just today, in fact, I discussed the possibility of a collaboration with a new acquaintance.
Yes. I discussed that possibility with a near-total stranger. I realize it may not sound like me, but the truth is that unless I give myself a proper push, my music will only reach so many people. And I want it to reach as many people as possible.