As someone who already lives inside melodies and rhythms, I loved this. Keeping things simple is so grounding. I’m guilty of over-layering, overthinking and over-polishing. But this made me want to get back to the heart of it: one feeling, one motif, one honest moment. It’s wild how easy it is to forget that the songs that move us most aren’t complicated. They’re truthful. I’m so glad we got to enjoy another music newsletter today Idris Elijah!
I’m glad you enjoyed this issue Brooke. And yes, it’s so easy to forget the basics when you’re trying to make something new and unique. Stripping all that away is exactly what we need to do to stand out. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication 😋🙌🏾
I spend a lot of time alone and that’s where I’m most creative and clear. When I’m on my own, the pressure drops and the curiosity kicks in. I can experiment, mess up, restart and follow ideas without worrying about how they look. And I think that’s why the moments I do connect with people, like sharing music, ideas, or my X page, hit so much deeper. The solitude shapes the art and the connection gives it meaning. This felt like a reminder to keep trusting that rhythm. Thank you Idris for another insightful music issue!
I’m not even a producer but the lesson about finishing over perfecting felt like it was aimed straight at writers. I’ve abandoned so many drafts because I couldn’t get a single paragraph just right. This made me rethink that whole approach. Maybe the point isn’t to perfect my first idea. It’s to give it a beginning, middle and an ending. The craft comes later. For now, I just need to keep showing up and finishing the messy stuff. Great content with some valuable lessons Idris Elijah!!
You’re so right that progress doesn’t come from having the perfect setup but from showing up with what you have. Half the magic in my house happens in the imperfect moments, like my daughter and I messing around with music, dancing in the living room and laughing when we’re off-beat. This made me want to keep embracing those playful, messy sessions. That’s where the memories are and honestly, that’s where the creativity lives too. Thank you for sharing these truths with us today Idris Elijah!
As someone who already lives inside melodies and rhythms, I loved this. Keeping things simple is so grounding. I’m guilty of over-layering, overthinking and over-polishing. But this made me want to get back to the heart of it: one feeling, one motif, one honest moment. It’s wild how easy it is to forget that the songs that move us most aren’t complicated. They’re truthful. I’m so glad we got to enjoy another music newsletter today Idris Elijah!
I’m glad you enjoyed this issue Brooke. And yes, it’s so easy to forget the basics when you’re trying to make something new and unique. Stripping all that away is exactly what we need to do to stand out. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication 😋🙌🏾
I spend a lot of time alone and that’s where I’m most creative and clear. When I’m on my own, the pressure drops and the curiosity kicks in. I can experiment, mess up, restart and follow ideas without worrying about how they look. And I think that’s why the moments I do connect with people, like sharing music, ideas, or my X page, hit so much deeper. The solitude shapes the art and the connection gives it meaning. This felt like a reminder to keep trusting that rhythm. Thank you Idris for another insightful music issue!
You’re most welcome! And yes, connection gives art its meaning. Love how you put this in. Great comment Brian! 🙌🏾🤩
I’m not even a producer but the lesson about finishing over perfecting felt like it was aimed straight at writers. I’ve abandoned so many drafts because I couldn’t get a single paragraph just right. This made me rethink that whole approach. Maybe the point isn’t to perfect my first idea. It’s to give it a beginning, middle and an ending. The craft comes later. For now, I just need to keep showing up and finishing the messy stuff. Great content with some valuable lessons Idris Elijah!!
So glad you enjoyed this issue, Chloe! And yes, finish first and then craft it. You can’t go wrong there. 🙏🏾🙂
You’re so right that progress doesn’t come from having the perfect setup but from showing up with what you have. Half the magic in my house happens in the imperfect moments, like my daughter and I messing around with music, dancing in the living room and laughing when we’re off-beat. This made me want to keep embracing those playful, messy sessions. That’s where the memories are and honestly, that’s where the creativity lives too. Thank you for sharing these truths with us today Idris Elijah!
You’re most welcome, Maria! You are so right about the messy moments. They’re where creativity lives 🤩