This is NOT me saying that I am perfect by any means,… but this is me saying that you get one chance at life. So please, don’t waste yours and everyone else’s time by continuing to release un-inspired music. I mean really, it’s your lives, and I have no place to impart my own thoughts… but if I could for some reason make any of you I’m speaking of realize that you’re actually back-peddling today’s music scene by not even trying, then this is worth it. The only reason I get so upset about this, is because it really seems like you all aren’t even trying to push yourselves as musicians, songwriters, role models. I’m hearing song after song these days that sound exactly the same from different artists. So, do me a favor, right now, go listen to an old Bob Dylan record until your ears bleed. Spin a Johnny Cash album on repeat. Throw in an Elvis Presley disc and just listen. Just please, do something to gain some perspective. This is YOUR chance to make your mark on the world, to change lives, to bring people together by the power of song…
Open your eyes, and please realize that music isn’t just a way for you to get laid, make money, and get famous… it’s actually an amazing thing that gives hope and speaks to the entire world with one voice. Please stop singing from just your lungs, and start singing from your souls.
P.S. - This is by no means directed at everyone in the industry. There are SO many kids out there that are doing things the right way… making good music that comes from every inch of their music drenched hearts. They’re humble, brave, and everything you could want an artist to be. The above paragraphs are ONLY directed at a select few artists that I feel just do not understand what it means to make music for the right reasons. Trust me, I know there are so many of you out there that are making music for the right reasons… and to all of you, I’d just like to say a very sincere thank you.
