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Post by unclenny on Nov 15, 2012 18:55:45 GMT -5
This is personal. No song. I need to discuss this with close friends.  I have been working in the construction field for my entire adult life. I'll be 61 in January  In recent years (20 or so) I owned my own company and because of that had plenty of free time for my music. I worked hard.....and took my ease at my own discretion. That all ended last year and the past year or so has seen me with even more free time for my music....lots of new tunes. You know this. I am about to get a lucrative offer from a major manufacturer of building products...for a 9 to 5 office job. I think this is going to change my life in many ways....most severely in my music. I am ok with it in some ways......perhaps I have been fortunate enough to actually write all of my songs....I have grown repetitive. You know this as well. I am concerned, though about this direction, even as I know I must do it. So....what do you guys do? How do you manage your music with your careers? |
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Post by rsadasiv on Nov 15, 2012 19:22:48 GMT -5
I was kind of worried about the health problems you were having combined with running yourown business/generating your own income. The security of a paycheck (along with health benefits) could be nice.
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Post by rsadasiv on Nov 15, 2012 20:22:44 GMT -5
As far as myself, well time is a precious resource. I have a full time job, a long commute and two young kids. Still, I've had periods in my life where I've had a lot more free time and haven't been any more productive.
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Post by bee3 on Nov 15, 2012 21:19:48 GMT -5
Lenny... I work 9 - 5, have 3 young kids, after school activities, etc... You'll find the time. You may even find yourself being more productive making the most of your limited time. Most of my music production happens after 9pm. Sometimes I'm too tired... sometimes I get on a roll.
Good luck and enjoy the benefits!
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Post by oldgitplayer on Nov 16, 2012 1:04:56 GMT -5
The Paris artists who later became known as the French Impressionists, painted water colours of the Notre Dame and the Sacre Coeur in the daytime, and sold them to the tourists. This funded their real experimental work that they did at night. I think we just do both - We compartmentalise our lives, and the production line doesn't have to taint the creative juices........ |
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Post by unclenny on Nov 16, 2012 5:57:50 GMT -5
This funded their real experimental work that they did at night. Ah....an excellent perspective. Yes, Ram......with all things considered in my life this is something that I can't turn down. Hmmmmmm....thinking back to when I had youngsters and all of the inherent responsibilities of a family. I was nowhere near as musically productive in those years. The hiatus of the past year has been a taste of semi-retirement. I am not ready for that just yet so I will accept what comes as far as musical limitations and adapt to them accordingly. Thanks, guys. |
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Post by oswlek on Nov 16, 2012 10:30:19 GMT -5
I work at a desk, which explains why I am able to be around as often during the day as I am. Virtually all of my recording, however, is done between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., when everyone else is in bed. If I am lucky, I might get the chance during the day to track a DI bass or electric, or do some midi or mixing work. But even most of that comes late a night as well. I suffer through some very tired days when I am on a roll.  |
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Post by rsadasiv on Nov 16, 2012 11:53:25 GMT -5
I work at a desk, which explains why I am able to be around as often during the day as I am. Virtually all of my recording, however, is done between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., when everyone else is in bed. If I am lucky, I might get the chance during the day to track a DI bass or electric, or do some midi or mixing work. But even most of that comes late a night as well. I suffer through some very tired days when I am on a roll. Yep. Drums, keys, bass and electric guitar are all done direct, so I can keep working on those things. Vocals and acoustic guitar are loud, so I have fewer opportunities. And if I do track vocals my voice is usually not at its best at 1am. |
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Post by unclenny on Nov 16, 2012 19:35:47 GMT -5
Ah, yes.....2:00 AM in the studio. Those are the special mixing times for me when I have something good going. I tend to wake up with a specific EQ thing or maybe a delay concept. This is what they invented good headphones for. Then......vocals on Sunday morning early. No traffic noise. |
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