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Should I pursue composing?

The Transcended Omniverse

Well-Known Member
I am only here to be happy and to get whatever I want in life. When it comes to my composing hobby, this is no exception. I have created awesome music in my mind which are songs that are so unique to me and convey such powerful emotion to me that I have decided to take up composing as a hobby to get these songs out into the world. But my only reason for pursuing composing is to get praise and recognition for these awesome songs I hear in my mind since they mean so much to me.

So it is vital that I not only get these songs produced here in the real world just as how I hear them in my mind, but to also have them showcased to the world so that they can be praised and recognized. Some people might not like the songs, but I suspect that there would be at least many people who would and that is what matters to me here.

I as a person do not need praise and recognition. It is my music that I want to have praised and recognized. Therefore, I have no true passion for composing. I am only pursuing composing to get what I want out of it (that praise and recognition for these songs I hear in my mind). However, I have some life threatening conditions that might kill me off before I get the chance to achieve my goal of having these songs praised and recognized by my family, friends, people on soundcloud/youtube, etc.

It has to be the songs I hear in my mind that get the praise and recognition; not any ones that come about through the learning process or experimentation since these types of songs aren't anything to me. They are only merely a means to gaining knowledge and experience to eventually produce the real songs I want (the songs I hear in my mind).

I need plenty of education and training in order to accurately reproduce these songs I hear in my mind. So that is going to take some time. But if, let's pretend, that I would die soon in a few weeks or months, then I would immediately give up on composing. I would be very upset and disappointed since my goal cannot be obtained. But as long as I get to live a full life (perhaps to the point where I am 80 years old), then I am more than willing to put years and years and hours and hours everyday into learning and gaining experience in composing.

But like I said, all that effort would only be put forth towards gaining that praise and recognition for my music that I want since that is my only goal in being a composer. It is a goal that means so much to me that I am willing to put all that effort into it. But if you were to take that goal out of the picture and just leave composing alone itself as a true passion, then I wouldn't pursue it at all.

Lastly, I also need my feelings of happiness and enjoyment since they are what make my life and this goal worth pursuing and living for. So if I were depressed or completely anhedonic, then that is another factor that would lead me into giving up on composing. So my question out there for those experienced in composing and those who have much knowledge and life experience, should I even bother taking up composing? Do you think it is a worthwhile endeavor in my situation?
 

jeager106

Learning more about Jehovah.
Premium Member
Yes. Start writing it down and send it off to those that review
such things.
If you don't try you'll never know and forever regret not trying.
 

Guy Threepwood

Mighty Pirate
I am only here to be happy and to get whatever I want in life. When it comes to my composing hobby, this is no exception. I have created awesome music in my mind which are songs that are so unique to me and convey such powerful emotion to me that I have decided to take up composing as a hobby to get these songs out into the world. But my only reason for pursuing composing is to get praise and recognition for these awesome songs I hear in my mind since they mean so much to me.

So it is vital that I not only get these songs produced here in the real world just as how I hear them in my mind, but to also have them showcased to the world so that they can be praised and recognized. Some people might not like the songs, but I suspect that there would be at least many people who would and that is what matters to me here.

I as a person do not need praise and recognition. It is my music that I want to have praised and recognized. Therefore, I have no true passion for composing. I am only pursuing composing to get what I want out of it (that praise and recognition for these songs I hear in my mind). However, I have some life threatening conditions that might kill me off before I get the chance to achieve my goal of having these songs praised and recognized by my family, friends, people on soundcloud/youtube, etc.

It has to be the songs I hear in my mind that get the praise and recognition; not any ones that come about through the learning process or experimentation since these types of songs aren't anything to me. They are only merely a means to gaining knowledge and experience to eventually produce the real songs I want (the songs I hear in my mind).

I need plenty of education and training in order to accurately reproduce these songs I hear in my mind. So that is going to take some time. But if, let's pretend, that I would die soon in a few weeks or months, then I would immediately give up on composing. I would be very upset and disappointed since my goal cannot be obtained. But as long as I get to live a full life (perhaps to the point where I am 80 years old), then I am more than willing to put years and years and hours and hours everyday into learning and gaining experience in composing.

But like I said, all that effort would only be put forth towards gaining that praise and recognition for my music that I want since that is my only goal in being a composer. It is a goal that means so much to me that I am willing to put all that effort into it. But if you were to take that goal out of the picture and just leave composing alone itself as a true passion, then I wouldn't pursue it at all.

Lastly, I also need my feelings of happiness and enjoyment since they are what make my life and this goal worth pursuing and living for. So if I were depressed or completely anhedonic, then that is another factor that would lead me into giving up on composing. So my question out there for those experienced in composing and those who have much knowledge and life experience, should I even bother taking up composing? Do you think it is a worthwhile endeavor in my situation?


I'll give you my take, I'm no Mozart- but I have a degree in music, did a lot of composition & recording, some teaching theory etc, and worked with some pretty well known acts when I was younger.

In the end it was not my eventual career, but I'm very glad I did it, I think I would very much regret it today if I had not. Many people might say it's not the most productive use of your time, in reality the chances of making any real success out of it is extremely small.. But with all the destructive desires and activities a person might adopt, music, art is a pretty healthy pursuit! Personally I think it's very much a gift from God, at least where it is motivated by the pure joy of creativity.. but definitely very rewarding if you can share with others, bring pleasure to them. And also useful to hear if they think it's total rubbish!
 

The Emperor of Mankind

Currently the galaxy's spookiest paraplegic
I am only here to be happy and to get whatever I want in life. When it comes to my composing hobby, this is no exception. I have created awesome music in my mind which are songs that are so unique to me and convey such powerful emotion to me that I have decided to take up composing as a hobby to get these songs out into the world. But my only reason for pursuing composing is to get praise and recognition for these awesome songs I hear in my mind since they mean so much to me.

So it is vital that I not only get these songs produced here in the real world just as how I hear them in my mind, but to also have them showcased to the world so that they can be praised and recognized. Some people might not like the songs, but I suspect that there would be at least many people who would and that is what matters to me here.

I as a person do not need praise and recognition. It is my music that I want to have praised and recognized. Therefore, I have no true passion for composing. I am only pursuing composing to get what I want out of it (that praise and recognition for these songs I hear in my mind). However, I have some life threatening conditions that might kill me off before I get the chance to achieve my goal of having these songs praised and recognized by my family, friends, people on soundcloud/youtube, etc.

It has to be the songs I hear in my mind that get the praise and recognition; not any ones that come about through the learning process or experimentation since these types of songs aren't anything to me. They are only merely a means to gaining knowledge and experience to eventually produce the real songs I want (the songs I hear in my mind).

I need plenty of education and training in order to accurately reproduce these songs I hear in my mind. So that is going to take some time. But if, let's pretend, that I would die soon in a few weeks or months, then I would immediately give up on composing. I would be very upset and disappointed since my goal cannot be obtained. But as long as I get to live a full life (perhaps to the point where I am 80 years old), then I am more than willing to put years and years and hours and hours everyday into learning and gaining experience in composing.

But like I said, all that effort would only be put forth towards gaining that praise and recognition for my music that I want since that is my only goal in being a composer. It is a goal that means so much to me that I am willing to put all that effort into it. But if you were to take that goal out of the picture and just leave composing alone itself as a true passion, then I wouldn't pursue it at all.

Lastly, I also need my feelings of happiness and enjoyment since they are what make my life and this goal worth pursuing and living for. So if I were depressed or completely anhedonic, then that is another factor that would lead me into giving up on composing. So my question out there for those experienced in composing and those who have much knowledge and life experience, should I even bother taking up composing? Do you think it is a worthwhile endeavor in my situation?

Should you pursue composing? Absolutely. Most definitely.
 

jeager106

Learning more about Jehovah.
Premium Member
But did you read everything I wrote in that post? I explained my whole entire situation. What did you personally think of my situation and goal?

Situations change, things come and go but goals are something
to aim for.
They keep you aggressive and stimulated.
Worthwhile I'd think.
I'll share a personal situation.
Long ago in the land before electricity and running water...............
kidding.
But long ago when I was 16 I asked my dad if I could go to college.
His response?
"College is for rich, smart kids". I was beyond disappointed.
You see I knew we were poor but I hadn't a clue that I was stupid.
So I took menial minimum wage labor jobs ans struggled for decades.
One day I read in the papers that a civil service test for city employment
was to be given so I signed up.
I scored well enough but only 2 positions were open and filled.
18 months later I got a call from the Mayors office offering me a city
job IF I was still interested. Being laid off again I was so I went to
the Mayors office where I introduced myself.
Next thing I knew my hand was on a Bible and I took the oath of
office as a POLICE OFFICER! HUH?
I'll spare the horror stories but I became Senior Lt., served 10 years
as a criminal investigator and had quite a good reputation in that field.
My 4th broken back disabled me permanently so police work was
out of the question but I knew I would have made Chief of Police.
Soooooooooooooo I got a free ride to college due to being crippled
in the line of duty.
I earned TWO degrees, and "A" average, graduated at age 53,
got a position in management with General Motors for 8 years and
made the most money I ever made in my life.
I retired from G.M. and today enjoy a modest social security income
plus a modest police retirement income plus have low (very) 6 figures in investments.
Add them up and I do pretty o.k. today.
I live modestly, don't miss any meals, have great credit, drive a decent
car, have a modest home on 15 acres of woods, and if I want a toy now and then I can afford it.
Live within my means as I don't have champagne taste with my
beer budget.
So CHASE YOUR DREAMS!

I'm 70 now but I'm not even close to being mentally retired.
I want to write and I'm gonna try it.
All I can get is rejection slips. So what?
My b-i-l is 60, lacks a formal education, but is bright and is about
to be published.
He wrote a book on Constitutional Law.
A small but reputable publishing company is investing in publishing
the thing.
He won't get wealthy but what the heck? He did it!
 
But my only reason for pursuing composing is to get praise and recognition for these awesome songs I hear in my mind since they mean so much to me.

So it is vital that I not only get these songs produced here in the real world just as how I hear them in my mind, but to also have them showcased to the world so that they can be praised and recognized. Some people might not like the songs, but I suspect that there would be at least many people who would and that is what matters to me here.

If your only reason to compose is to get recognition and praise then you probably won't succeed.

The people I know who have been successful in the music industry all simply loved the process of making music. This is important because you have to work your arse off, and are unlikely to get much recognition for (many) years.

You say you have a lot to learn, and one thing you will learn early is that it is a lot harder than you think (unless you have a rare gift). If your only motivation is extrinsic praise you will likely get bored and frustrated. I think I've got great tunes in my head, but I learnt a long time ago that I will never have the motivation and drive to develop the technical skills necessary to produce them. My friend who I used to make music with is now relatively successful but it took him 7 or 8 years of relentless effort.

If you don't enjoy the process then you are very unlikely to reach your goal. If only praise motivates you then you will become disillusioned at the inevitable criticism and when other people don't like your music as much as you do. You need the drive to move beyond early setbacks and still keep on grafting. Very few people who don't like the music for its own sake will be able to persevere though.

Make music for love of it and then it will be its own reward, if you do it for recognition only then there is a 99% chance you will end up frustrated and disappointed.
 

Brickjectivity

Veteran Member
Staff member
Premium Member
Get a voice recorder, so you can quickly record things before you forget them. Then write out the notes. Date it and write any pertinant information, like if its part of a song or topic; so later you can find the related scraps and put them together. You're welcome.
 

The Transcended Omniverse

Well-Known Member
If your only reason to compose is to get recognition and praise then you probably won't succeed.

The people I know who have been successful in the music industry all simply loved the process of making music. This is important because you have to work your arse off, and are unlikely to get much recognition for (many) years.

You say you have a lot to learn, and one thing you will learn early is that it is a lot harder than you think (unless you have a rare gift). If your only motivation is extrinsic praise you will likely get bored and frustrated. I think I've got great tunes in my head, but I learnt a long time ago that I will never have the motivation and drive to develop the technical skills necessary to produce them. My friend who I used to make music with is now relatively successful but it took him 7 or 8 years of relentless effort.

If you don't enjoy the process then you are very unlikely to reach your goal. If only praise motivates you then you will become disillusioned at the inevitable criticism and when other people don't like your music as much as you do. You need the drive to move beyond early setbacks and still keep on grafting. Very few people who don't like the music for its own sake will be able to persevere though.

Make music for love of it and then it will be its own reward, if you do it for recognition only then there is a 99% chance you will end up frustrated and disappointed.
I only enjoy and find immense motivation and meaning in the process of composing only if that goal I mentioned is attainable. But if it is not attainable, then I wouldn't even bother with composing.
 

VioletVortex

Well-Known Member
Definitely go for it. Writing music can be a lot of fun, and if you come up with something good, it is extremely rewarding. I think I am going to broaden my horizons beyond just black metal and try to write some dark quasi-classical music. That would be cool. I can't read music worth ****, but I'd say I have fairly decent compositional skills.
 
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