Slowly, but surely I’m going to finally make this production thing into a reality. I’ve just purchased a new iMac 27-inch, 3.2 GHz Intel Core, with 4GB of Memory and 1 TB on the hard drive (www.apple.com).
As you can imagine – I’m pretty stoked! I think what I’m even happier with is the recent purchase of Komplete 7. I’ve been a big fan of Native Instruments and their products (www.nativeinstruments.com). The compatibility and usability of their programs has always been a big selling point – not just with their software but hardware too! The folks in Germany have a lot to be proud of and I do hope they continue to be a leader in the Digital DJ/Producer market.
As some of you know, my musical roots started in the early 90s. My love for music started way before that. I can remember when I picked up a cheap guitar my dad had in the house. Like most teenagers I aspired to be a rock star – but I wasn’t too hung up with the rock star status as much as I loved the idea of producing original songs along with poetry.
I started writing simples songs that included the ever-so obligatory love lyrics and cheesy melodies. Then after some time, I graduated to writing words and melodies that encompassed spiritual searching. Then songs about break up. Then songs about redemption. I’m proud to say I have written well over 200 original songs over the course of 20 years. Some of these songs I still play, but don’t ask me to remember the entire song. I’m sure I can probably figure out the hook and basic melody of it. Then there are other songs that are dear to me, deeply rooted, to which I can play all the way through.
I can proudly say I was good enough to eventually record an album in 1993 and then in 1998 while I was in college. It was fun. Pure. Genuine. And simply, it was something I made. The difference between 1993 and 1998 to now is that technology has come such a long way, that I don’t have to go into a private studio. I have the perfect tools at my fingertips to finally roll my sleeves up and create music the way I’ve always wanted to. Komplete 7 (www.native-instruments.com/en/products/producer/komplete-7/) is giving me that and more.
DJs/Producers come from all different walks of life. The more and more I DJ now, the more and more I truly put the value and respect of producing quality tracks. The same goes out to those who produce them. It’s amazing the amount of music available to people out there today. Unfortunately, there are only a few gems worth playing. I truly believe that’s what separates the best producers/DJs out there to the rest of them. We are in constant search of looking for top-flight tracks to play out on the dance floor. However, as a producer I think our goal should always be to hold a high standard in what we make. A timeless diamond is definitely something to strive for.
Folks, I’m shooting for the stars and do hope I can always produce music that will never disappoint. To my listeners I hope you hold me to that high standard. I owe you that much! The competition is fierce out there, but I love that there are producers who are continuing to raise the bar every day! That’s why I love music!