Wow..... I'm speechless...
I cannot express how much this means to me..
When I first saw LET'S JAM, I was so happy to join! An initiative for musicians, where I can write original songs, use my looper, and don't even have to sing?? This is tailor made for me! And I really am so happy to participate!
When I saw the other participants and heard their music, I'll be honest, I was quite intimidated... For one, my style seemed to be very different than everyone else's, my song was a lot longer than most, and to top it all off, everyone is so talented and proficient with their instruments, I really felt I was way out of my league..
You see, I started playing piano when I was eight (I actually started with keyboard the year before) and continued studying until I majored in music in high school, (theory and practice) 9 years later. But during that time, I was so insecure about performing, I only ever did the bare minimum that I had to to pass the exam, and always played much worse than i knew I could, because of my anxiety and nerves..
So I never really performed live. I never entered any contests. My music consisted solely of jamming with friends, or playing at home on my own.
It might sound sad when I say it like that, but it was the best! I only ever played because I enjoyed it, because I wanted to. And that's all I ever did with music. I stared recording some of the songs I wrote, and enjoyed the process of not only playing, but actually having something to show for it after. Taking my creative process to a new level.
This lead to me never wanting or needing anyone's approval for my art. I never tried to sell anything, or make money off of it. I always said to myself I'm not good enough to be a professional musician, that's why I only play for fun.
I have many successful musician friends, and I know how much time and effort they put into practicing.
I had many other interests in my life, and so I never focused entirely on music.
Which brings us to 2am last night, when I saw I had been mentioned in this post.
I assumed, as was expected, that I was listed as one of the proud participants of the first week. And so when I saw my name.... I was speechless... I was numb... I really was so utterly and completely shocked...
It is the first time I have ever won anything in my life. And seeing the other songs by such talented artists, I obviously never expected this...
But much more meaningful for me than a number, was reading @ilazramusic 's words... A talented and well respected musician, complimenting me.. And not only "this guy's good", but taking the time, to really critique my song.... I was laying in bed reading his (your, if you're reading this) words over and over again... I couldn't believe it...
You will never know how much this means to me.. Words cannot express (though not for lack of trying...)
Thank you..!
Thank you all!!!
Firstly, thank you @ilazramusic for organising this whole initiative, its a dream come true for me..
Secondly obviously, thank you for choosing me, and writing those kind, warm words..... I feel very unworthy...
Thirdly, I would like to thank @theycallmedan, not only for supporting this project (and you know... for 3speak and all that... ) but specifically for supporting me, and my videos, it means so much (and I don't just mean monetarily) to be recognised, to get all this support positivety and love... I feel so blessed..
Fourthly (no one ever says fourthly), Thank you to all the participants of the first week, it is inspiring and an honour to be with you here, honestly.
And lastly (but definitely not least) thank you to the HIVE community... Who have given me so much already, and continue to give... Who consistently are the best community I have ever been a part of...
I feel unworthy of everything you have given me.. And so I promise to pay it all forward, and offer the same support, love and acceptance to all Hive users I come across. I don't know how else to repay you all...
OK, 700 words is too much, but I literally couldn't fall asleep because my heart is racing. I apologise for making this so long, but it was important for me to express, just how much this means to me....
Can't wait for week two...!!
Let's Jam everybody!!!
Namaste to you all
You deserve it, the creativity with which you faced this challenge with what you had was incredible, despite using old equipment as you showed us you knew how to get a good sound and create something very interesting. Congratulations, I hope you continue to share with us such great content. 👏 ☺️
Wow, thank you so much!
Im really touched, wndc sorry for the long comment.. Should have been a post, but I just really had to share what was on my mind,and heart...
Thank you so much for your support. And don't worry, I've actually been recording for years and not really doing anything... Having an opportunity like this, to write new songs, and then get to share them with such and incredible community.... Is something I won't give up easily or at all..
As they say I'm here to stay!
😁🙏💕
You're very talented, you deserve this and much more. I really admire your creativity, and I encourage you to keep making music. I identified with many things you said, it touched my heart. I hope that Let's Jam becomes a space that motivates you to keep showing all the talent you have. I send you a hug. Congratulations!
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Wow....
I don't know what to say..
Thank you so so much for your kind, encouraging words! I am humbled...
I am so happy to have found let's jam (and the hivesicians community at large), I've always wanted a wonderful, warm place where I can share my music.. I have been writing and recording for years, and it's fun, I really do it because I enjoy it, but now, I can share my music with incredible musicians and music lovers.. Its like a dream come true...
I'm here to stay!
Brother, this is one of the most beautiful comments that I've ever read in my life as a content creator and community leader (for the first time in HIVE).
I just don't know how to express my happiness and joy for cause this positive impact in your life; you're incredible, totally amazing! Your work is exquisite as a musician, never doubt about it, because with that passion and love that you have for it, nothing can be wrong!
Here we're looking for people to have fun, not to show who's the best, because everyone is the best in it's own style, that's for sure!
I'm a good musician for singing more than for play the guitar, so I can say with all the words that I have that you're better than me in a HUGE way by playing instruments and that fact doesn't makes me feel less than you, it makes me feel really grateful and lucky for known talented people like you.
Thank you for participating in this initiative, for trust in the #HIVESICIANS community tu post your content and for give value to the #HIVE platform by making your great music.
Let's keep growing! Keep the awesome work!
This is the kind of thing that inspire the whole team within #HIVESICIANS to make this kind of initiative; we want encourage people to create, to believe in their talents and enjoy the tage with a lot of awesome creators.
We feel incredible happy to read this words, because we wanted to cause this impact in people's lives but we don't know that we could make this kind of positive impact!
We invite you to keep participating and tell other music creator to be part of this initiative!
Thank you so much for your passion, for you humility, thank you for being a #HIVESICIAN!