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So, how long did it take you to get a first release? (pg. 6)
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| chrisspob |
| quote: | Originally posted by Rodri Santos
Tiesto played my recooord!! no he played my bootleg, i like dj's to play my stuff if i only ever try to release something is because of this, with a small label you lose your rights, you don't see a penny and keep as unknown as before. |
i disagree somewhat, i think if your on a small or big label you read and agree to a contract, its then up to you wether to let the label screw you over the contract you signed, but yes its unlikely that if you get what you deserve it will be alot of money |
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| tehlord |
| quote: | Originally posted by chrisspob
wouldnt you like to se your fav djs play your stuff? why dont anyone just try to send it too there fav djs if its good and they like it they will paly it! |
I don't have a favourite DJ tbh, it's not something I follow.
Saying that if a DJ want's to play my stuff then they're welcome to.
I think in my position I'm really just doing it for myself, and therefore don't need the kudos or recognition of being signed to a label.
At the risk of sounding like a hippy, I take personal pride when somebody enjoys what I do, very few of us are doing anything truly groundbreaking! |
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| tehlord |
| quote: | Originally posted by tehlord
I don't have a favourite DJ tbh, it's not something I follow.
Saying that if a DJ want's to play my stuff then they're welcome to.
I think in my position I'm really just doing it for myself, and therefore don't need the kudos or recognition of being signed to a label.
At the risk of sounding like a hippy, I take personal pride when somebody enjoys what I do, very few of us are doing anything truly groundbreaking! |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mad for Brad
I somehow don't see you partying it up with a bunch of young tweakers!
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Tru dat.
The young get on my nerves. |
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| -FSP- |
| quote: | Originally posted by chick
Some of you guys say 2 years or even 1.
Would you share that secret recipe for learning that fast? I think that's almost impossible.. or you were releasing on extremly labels? :conf: |
The secret is being young and hungry. You have a lot of room for error when you are young, and a lot of free time. I had very little musical experience other than playing songs on the recorder that I was taught when I was in middle school. I would play simple songs on the harmonica every now and then when I was young, I even had a few piano lessons, but I don't feel that helped me at all. I don't think I'm a fast learner--my brain is just like everyone else's. During those two years, every other day was just me throwing the key and lock away and just putting in work.
Also, finding out your problem areas really helps. It's hard with music, but it can be done. Being organized really helps too. MFB posted something like this some time ago. He said in 5 years, you can get a release if i recall correctly, but I think that you'll get happy accidents between 2-5 years if you practice right.
You can also pull a mad for brad and go 20k in debt (digital is much cheaper though. why go analog if you're starting?). That will force you to be good in 2 years. I have spent money on production, not even a fraction of MFBs stuff, but buying your stuff is a great motivator.
| quote: | | as been said already releases doesnt mean anymore. gigs and 3rd part do (being on a videogame or movie soundtrack). try make an act, it is very possible within edm, if u lack skill just make tracks and dj them, like deadmaus. theres a huge market for liveacts. |
+1
Gigs are where the money is at. If you really want to make money, sell your soul and put on some stupid gimmick. Look at DJ Ruth Flowers. Talented, young, male, 18-35 year olds are so common that you don't really stick out at all. Unfortunately, getting gigs I feel has almost nothing to do with music, but with your business hustle. :( |
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| Rodri Santos |
| most dj's won't play unsigned stuff that's why i don't bother sending anything until it's released. |
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| Kenny Rogers |
| quote: | Originally posted by -FSP-
Unfortunately, getting gigs I feel has almost nothing to do with music, but with your business hustle. :( |
i dont agree. music is meant to be live imo. |
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| Kismet7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Mad for Brad
Went into debt 20 000 buying equipment. Practiced 8 hours a day. I was serious and got results. I didn't around. Releases these days don't mean anything. It actually was a feat to get your name on a record pre digital label days. Digital labels , unless they are very established are pretty much the same as just posting your on soundcloud. |
congrats...first true thing you've said.
ps: sorry |
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| Roopert Rave |
| I read to promote yourself effectively you had to be on all these different platforms which would be like a full time job to manage |
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| Kenny Rogers |
| or... be good at something. |
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| Rodri Santos |
| quote: | Originally posted by Kenny Rogers
i dont agree. music is meant to be live imo. |
he is referring to the fact that if you are a good dj most promoters won't give a but sign a dj who is well known and plays commercial stuff.
80% of getting a good job is networking skills, in djing i'd say 90%. I'd say that Armin has already done some rimjobs, meteoric rising up that i can't believe without 'em and loads of flattering. |
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| Prototrance |
Been messing around with production for 14 years. Started in 96 on dance ejay, then music 2000, then early FL.
Got more serious in 2008 when I decided to go back to FL having not got very far with Cubase. Bought some VST's, got a Virus B and Nord Rack and got a long overdue collab project off the ground.
First releases for solo tracks, remixes and collab project in 2010.
Technically the first release was 2004 when the Marcos & JK Walker remixes of my track lost opportunity were released, but I don't count this as my original was e and rightly wasn't released with the remixes.
So, to answer the question, a while and a convoluted route |
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