Apart from the actual listening to music part, I like to get to know the artists I enjoy. To me, I can't get into an artist until I've read or watched something about them. It could even be as simple as knowing what town they grew up in or how old they are. I don't know why. I think my brain has a hard time grasping the unique personality of the music unless I have real world facts and a face to put it to. There are people, like John Mayer and Dave Grohl, who I havealways heard about and listened to their music. I never said they were my "favorite" until I searched up some interviews on Youtube or read an article. Artists say the art is the only thing that matters and should be able to stand alone. I beg to differ, by saying the presentation matters.
To me, they way you present anything, whether it be music or writing or a photo...it makes a difference. The personality of the person who created it will always be behind the art. John Mayer explains a little bit of his newest record "Battle Studies" in this video. Prior to watching this, I listened to the album countless times, and I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was one of those records that I had my 5 favorite songs, and skipped all the rest. It wasn't that they were bad songs, I just couldn't connect with them. So I skipped them...until I watched that interview. The concept behind the album as a whole made sense to me now. Maybe I'm a simpleton and I was supposed to find that out for myself, but I like conversation and getting to know people, so hearing it strait from the source was more than beneficial.
So, if you ever become famous, know that there are girls (and boys too, although I'm sure not as much) like me that are so passionate about your work that they want to learn as much about it as possible. Take the time to be real with your audience and connect with them. That's all art is, really...it's communication. I just like taking it to the next level.
"John Mayer Has a TV Show" is not the name of a song (although, if I ever become a famous musician, perhaps I'll write a song titled that as an ode to the Great Bagel Banger himself). I deviated from the rules a little bit, but I think this was a good cause, and I promise it has relevance.
"John Mayer Has A TV Show" was a TV show that only ran for 1 episode on VHI a few years ago. It got picked up again by CBS and is in the works. Hopefully, it will be on the air before Mayer continues growing his hair out. See how much presentation matters?! Anyways, he does some funny things and pokes fun at his fans a little bit. To me, this is the epitome of making a connection with an audience. Not every musician needs a TV show, but just letting people see the true personality proves to be worthwhile. And everyone knows teenage girls dominate the record industry. Glad to know I have power over something!
This is part one. I behoove you all to check out part 2 as well. It will change your life.
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