tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326339.post5987587695324941029..comments2023-10-21T07:14:37.880-07:00Comments on Jazz: The Music of Unemployment: Faking itAndrew Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11471871547839907538noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326339.post-43030589287659505842009-07-28T02:31:32.488-07:002009-07-28T02:31:32.488-07:00Thanks, all, for your comments!
David -- yes, I a...Thanks, all, for your comments!<br /><br />David -- yes, I agree, sticking with what makes you feel good is key. Of course, it sometimes takes a bit of self-knowledge to figure out what that really is! <br /><br />Jason -- it's a cumulative process, yes, and hard work and persistence pay off!<br /><br />Joe -- Good point! And I'd add that that doubt can keep us hungry, and being hungry is in part what can inspire us to greater heights.Andrew Durkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471871547839907538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326339.post-71897993857431818892009-07-26T18:24:13.099-07:002009-07-26T18:24:13.099-07:00I think any artist that is producing interesting w...I think any artist that is producing interesting work has to feel some doubt some of the times. A humility is the way I think we can be honest with ourselves and our work.Numinoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960808530187182856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326339.post-58899386963220013752009-07-22T02:51:52.318-07:002009-07-22T02:51:52.318-07:00Write or play only what makes you feel good and I ...Write or play only what makes you feel good and I betcha this won't be a problem.David Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03468370745653879674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8326339.post-51902569442319188552009-07-21T15:56:42.011-07:002009-07-21T15:56:42.011-07:00"Of course, I wonder if there is anyone worki..."Of course, I wonder if there is anyone working in jazz (or music) today who doesn't occasionally feel that way about their own stuff? Like we're all pale reflections?"<br /><br />Only every time I hear myself play! <br /><br />But it's a life-long process, no? Maybe someday I'll finally hear something and say unequivocally "hey, that's ME!"<br /><br />A guy can dream, can't he...?Jason Parkerhttp://oneworkingmusician.comnoreply@blogger.com