I agree and disagree. While living in Australia, I had a big break in the US after alot of hardwork in networking. The same song which no one liked in Aust was loved by movie execs here! The same production that was criticized by some 2bit dickhead A&R at Mushroom records became a theme song for a world wide animation from LA. So technically, I made it (if u want to call decent royalty checks that) in LA and the US and around the world, while living in OZ. After moving to the Valley area in LA, where alot of music productio happens, its so easy to network because everyone is a phone call away. Also, the attitude in LA vs Australia is for example:
Me: "I want to win a grammy. So Im going hard for the next few years"
Aussie (usually an untalented A&R who got there because he is related to some record company owner): laughing.... "You must be kidding mate..haha... Its really tough to get that but good luck with it.. no worries!"
American: with eyes popping out "Man thats great!!!. I love your attitude. Go for it!. Let me know if you need my assistance in anyway. I'll be happy to help out. I come at $100 per hour by the way".
No dissing the Australian mentality, but summing up the life here and the approach to things. Its so different and whats so funny is the 'Industry' in Australia whom I was struggling to push my work into, now since Im in LA and sell them my tracks, are glad to take them on. Funny shi* ha??
The fundamental difference comes in the 'attitude to take risks' and LA is the place to be for that. Plus, being a pianist, no matter how much Jazz you play in Australia, its not like having a Jam with some of the Jazz musicians in LA, who have moved here from various parts of the US and you feel the real deal. Its great for the soul!!
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Originally Posted by allencollins  I think anywhere is the place to be. It's all about the songs
and the stuff that matters. Location doesn't matter |