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  • Markus Massem
    Markus Massem replied on 09:47 AM on January 08, 2008
    The first part of the video about love for your music is nothing new but certainly worth pointing out again. However, if you want to increase your chances of becoming a successful musician there is one of two things you have to do. You should either do something new that nobody has done before, or do something familiar better than anybody else before. I think that also ties in nicely with the last point he makes on knowing the history of music.
  • Markus Massem
    Markus Massem replied on 02:47 PM on January 08, 2008
    The first part of the video about love for your music is nothing new but certainly worth pointing out again. However, if you want to increase your chances of becoming a successful musician there is one of two things you have to do. You should either do something new that nobody has done before, or do something familiar better than anybody else before. I think that also ties in nicely with the last point he makes on knowing the history of music.
  • Colin Burke
    Colin Burke replied on 07:40 AM on January 09, 2008
    ordinary -> extraordinary practice(*10)
  • Colin Burke
    Colin Burke replied on 07:44 AM on January 09, 2008
    as a visual artists, I read things very closely, as a sound artist, I listen very closely: the question in the text reads "young artiss", the video says "other musicians". try a venn diagram and see what you get.
  • Colin Burke
    Colin Burke replied on 12:40 PM on January 09, 2008
    ordinary -> extraordinary practice(*10)
  • Colin Burke
    Colin Burke replied on 12:44 PM on January 09, 2008
    as a visual artists, I read things very closely, as a sound artist, I listen very closely: the question in the text reads "young artiss", the video says "other musicians". try a venn diagram and see what you get.
  • Tom McCloughan replied on 08:04 PM on January 15, 2008
    What you say is truth....so simple on the surface yet so difficult to do and unfamiliar with traditional upbringing. Most artists are borne from defiance, somewhere their breaking point of standard and traditional dogma and tribal uniformity was breached (the threshold varies)often for survival of their id they defined themselves against the standard and stood out and we were privy to that I believe we all quietly dream but too afraid to rise against. Living within the limits of conformation and Pavlovian doctine it is difficult for most to step into the unknown......but I encourage all to try!
  • Tom McCloughan replied on 01:04 AM on January 16, 2008
    What you say is truth....so simple on the surface yet so difficult to do and unfamiliar with traditional upbringing. Most artists are borne from defiance, somewhere their breaking point of standard and traditional dogma and tribal uniformity was breached (the threshold varies)often for survival of their id they defined themselves against the standard and stood out and we were privy to that I believe we all quietly dream but too afraid to rise against. Living within the limits of conformation and Pavlovian doctine it is difficult for most to step into the unknown......but I encourage all to try!
  • hekko whatever replied on 05:58 AM on January 17, 2008
    Basically what you are saying is: do as I do. But from what I see in this video is that you think a lot in terms of 'failure', 'success' and 'shame'. I would not want to live like that. Having said that, I do agree that you should try to do what you love.
  • hekko whatever replied on 10:58 AM on January 17, 2008
    Basically what you are saying is: do as I do. But from what I see in this video is that you think a lot in terms of 'failure', 'success' and 'shame'. I would not want to live like that.
    Having said that, I do agree that you should try to do what you love.
  • Michael Chapman replied on 09:02 PM on January 17, 2008
    I have actually found that compromise is essential in music and life. Compromise has enriched my playing, my writing, and my understanding of the world as a whole. Please young musicians DO COMPROMISE! Do it wisely and with good reason, but do it or you'll suffer with out it.
  • jeff seitz replied on 10:04 PM on January 17, 2008
    Compromise is an issue that depends on the goal of the individual artist. Commissioned composers are often given guidelines or a general framework to work within. i.e. film, video games, jingle house composers/artists. The idea of music education and history is paramount. One must have an understanding of music to then be able to analytically study other composers or styles. Exposing yourself with an open mind to as many styles and composers is also good advice.
  • Michael Chapman replied on 02:02 AM on January 18, 2008
    I have actually found that compromise is essential in music and life. Compromise has enriched my playing, my writing, and my understanding of the world as a whole.
    Please young musicians DO COMPROMISE!
    Do it wisely and with good reason, but do it or you'll suffer with out it.
  • jeff seitz replied on 03:04 AM on January 18, 2008
    Compromise is an issue that depends on the goal of the individual artist. Commissioned composers are often given guidelines or a general framework to work within. i.e. film, video games, jingle house composers/artists.

    The idea of music education and history is paramount. One must have an understanding of music to then be able to analytically study other composers or styles. Exposing yourself with an open mind to as many styles and composers is also good advice.


  • soul soul replied on 04:13 AM on January 18, 2008
    I think it's important to play music you love also because I believe that music is one of the only two things we can take to the next world (whatever you believe that to be). The other being the conversations we have with people and how we treat one another.
  • soul soul replied on 09:13 AM on January 18, 2008
    I think it's important to play music you love also because I believe that music is one of the only two things we can take to the next world (whatever you believe that to be). The other being the conversations we have with people and how we treat one another.
  • jessica baker replied on 01:30 PM on January 20, 2008
    For a young artist my adivice would be practise, practise and more practise. And when you reach a stage where you are happy with the artist you are then leave it this way. Work on you knowledge it always help. The thing is with music you cant reach a stage where you know everything , there is always more to learn. You can be good at playing music but you still havnt reached playing the best or very well . You can play very well but no matter what you will always still learn. So who ever you come across ears open as you can learn something from everyone. :):)
  • jessica baker replied on 06:30 PM on January 20, 2008
    For a young artist my adivice would be practise, practise and more practise. And when you reach a stage where you are happy with the artist you are then leave it this way.
    Work on you knowledge it always help.
    The thing is with music you cant reach a stage where you know everything , there is always more to learn. You can be good at playing music but you still havnt reached playing the best or very well . You can play very well but no matter what you will always still learn.
    So who ever you come across ears open as you can learn something from everyone. :):)
  • Ben Waxman replied on 08:12 PM on January 20, 2008
    Hey just wondering where Moby gets off giving advice to young artists when his career is completely down the toilet and he was never on top. Now his only claim to fame is on this website that is flopping just like his career? We would be better seeking advice from Whitney Houston. Sure we would end up as drug addicts but she has had a much better Music career than Moby.
  • pokój!
    pokój!  replied on 04:29 PM on January 23, 2008
    advice is advice, listen to it or not. if you don't agree say why. part of his point was not directed at making a career but making music you enjoy listening to and making, not necessarily to sell and be successful. its titled advice to young artists not advice to make it rich in the music industry
  • pokój!
    pokój!  replied on 09:29 PM on January 23, 2008
    advice is advice, listen to it or not. if you don't agree say why. part of his point was not directed at making a career but making music you enjoy listening to and making, not necessarily to sell and be successful. its titled advice to young artists not advice to make it rich in the music industry
  • Jeffrey Bowers
    Jeffrey Bowers replied on 08:25 AM on January 26, 2008
    although i'm not a huge fan of moby, i have to agree with what he says here. as far as all you people who keep reiterating how his 'career is in the toilet', i'd like to ask you exactly where your career is... and why we'd listen to your advice over an artist most people recognize.
  • Jeffrey Bowers
    Jeffrey Bowers replied on 01:25 PM on January 26, 2008
    although i'm not a huge fan of moby, i have to agree with what he says here. as far as all you people who keep reiterating how his 'career is in the toilet', i'd like to ask you exactly where your career is... and why we'd listen to your advice over an artist most people recognize.
  • Zachary Wolk
    Zachary Wolk replied on 02:09 AM on February 02, 2008
    Everybody that feels this strongly, read Life without Principle - Thoreau, thanks Moby!
  • Zachary Wolk
    Zachary Wolk replied on 07:09 AM on February 02, 2008
    Everybody that feels this strongly, read Life without Principle - Thoreau, thanks Moby!
  • tfly katapult replied on 11:48 AM on March 04, 2008
    i totally agree... i mean too many ppl go thru life wishing they had a better one...we only get one, if ure not happy with it change it, do sumthing u love.... tfly katapult www.welcometocrapville.blogspot.com
  • tfly katapult replied on 04:48 PM on March 04, 2008
    i totally agree... i mean too many ppl go thru life wishing they had a better one...we only get one, if ure not happy with it change it, do sumthing u love....

    tfly katapult
    www.welcometocrapville.blogspot.com
  • Jamie Tyroler
    Jamie Tyroler replied on 07:19 PM on May 01, 2008
    One of the great things about "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" is how well they expose hypocrisy in American politics and the news. How did we get to an interracial child of a single mother being the "elitist"? I guess I should avoid politics because the pastor of my church while growing up was a member of the Hitler Youth. I haven't seen or heard from him in over 30 years, but apparently we now judge someone's ability to lead a nation is based on thier former pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, etc. If George W. Bush is such a Christian, how come we never hear about the church he attends?
  • Jamie Tyroler
    Jamie Tyroler replied on 11:19 PM on May 01, 2008
    One of the great things about "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "The Colbert Report" is how well they expose hypocrisy in American politics and the news.

    How did we get to an interracial child of a single mother being the "elitist"?

    I guess I should avoid politics because the pastor of my church while growing up was a member of the Hitler Youth. I haven't seen or heard from him in over 30 years, but apparently we now judge someone's ability to lead a nation is based on thier former pastor, priest, rabbi, imam, etc.

    If George W. Bush is such a Christian, how come we never hear about the church he attends?

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