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Originally Posted by RockManDan  well this I agree with, but we're musicians, and as a whole this group isn't known for always being logical and rational. People take things personally all the time. If we were to take the logical, realistic approach, probably none of us would be in this business because on paper, it has little to no chance of financial return, crappy benefits, and extremely low job security. Romance and Passion are what keep us going, so when you have an entire industry predicated on those pillars, a little bit of thin skin and lack of objectivity is kinda par for the course.
Im not saying its right, and certainly when I ask for opinions i always prefer constructive specific analysis of both good and bad. Im just saying that there are all personality types in the musical world. If everyone was logical objective engineer, we'd be out of a job.
I guess it all depends on if they're asking me as a friend, a fellow musician, or an engineer. 3 very differnt hats. |
I only buy all that if it gets you good results. If it doesn't, you look like a jackass.
I can bear any brunt of criticism because I know what's useful and what's hogwash. I can step back. I can look at what I've done. It's not that difficult - because my insecurities about my work only seep in when I'm not truly satisfied with it. That's why I'm more concerned with others' satisfaction in their work.
You have a responsibility to listen if you ask for input. Use it, don't use it, doesn't matter. But it's not all about you, or the song, or how you created it.
You asked. Own up to it.