I went through a stretch recently where I kept downloading new plugins and watching mixing breakdowns thinking that was the missing piece. Then I listened back to some unfinished songs and realized the real issue wasn’t the mix at all. It was that the songs themselves weren’t strong enough yet. Weak hooks, no clear emotional identity. Hard realization honestly, but also freeing because now I know what actually needs work. Thank you Idris Elijah for the nudge in the right direction and enjoy your weekend!
I’ve spent so much time thinking I needed more information, more preparation and better structure when a lot of the time the real issue was just lack of clarity. The line about “I don’t know what I’m trying to say” stood out to me. I think sometimes I hide inside research and planning because defining the actual problem forces you to confront yourself a bit. But I think it’s that confrontation where the real growth will happen. Thank you Idris for really making me think about clear messaging and Happy Friday!
My favorite line was the one about avoiding finishing because completion exposes your current skill level. I have essays and short stories sitting half-finished that I’ve been working on for months, but if I’m honest, part of me doesn’t want to face what they actually are yet. It’s easier to stay in revision mode than to complete something and let it reflect my real ability at this stage. I think it’s time to do some finishing this weekend. Thank you Idris Elijah for the inspiration and have a great weekend!
I went through a stretch recently where I kept downloading new plugins and watching mixing breakdowns thinking that was the missing piece. Then I listened back to some unfinished songs and realized the real issue wasn’t the mix at all. It was that the songs themselves weren’t strong enough yet. Weak hooks, no clear emotional identity. Hard realization honestly, but also freeing because now I know what actually needs work. Thank you Idris Elijah for the nudge in the right direction and enjoy your weekend!
I’ve spent so much time thinking I needed more information, more preparation and better structure when a lot of the time the real issue was just lack of clarity. The line about “I don’t know what I’m trying to say” stood out to me. I think sometimes I hide inside research and planning because defining the actual problem forces you to confront yourself a bit. But I think it’s that confrontation where the real growth will happen. Thank you Idris for really making me think about clear messaging and Happy Friday!
My favorite line was the one about avoiding finishing because completion exposes your current skill level. I have essays and short stories sitting half-finished that I’ve been working on for months, but if I’m honest, part of me doesn’t want to face what they actually are yet. It’s easier to stay in revision mode than to complete something and let it reflect my real ability at this stage. I think it’s time to do some finishing this weekend. Thank you Idris Elijah for the inspiration and have a great weekend!