Monthly purchase: Maiah Wynne – Out of the Dark (CD)
https://www.threads.net/@maiahwynne
Wonderful voice, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and director of her imaginative and moving music videos. I saw her Threads post on the CD launch and ordered it on the basis of her YouTube video of Out of the Dark on her website: https://www.maiahwynne.com/links/.
Her Threads profile is a masterclass, but she is a real-world musician, playing live at every opportunity and entering music competitions, which led to her playing at the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and winning a mentoring session that opened the door to becoming the vocalist of Envy of None.
The precariousness – and opportunities – of the modern music industry are demonstrated by the fact someone so talented is on Patreon to sustain her solo career and thanks individual sponsors in her video credits.
Streaming follows:
Rory Moon - EP launched. Captivating singer with heartfelt relationship lyrics that avoid cliche.
Seoul Metro - Under the Same Sky. It’s difficult to believe Seoul Metro is a solo project. I love the sound and it seems like the type of album that will reward repeat listening to absorb the lyrics and how the songs meld together. Also available as a vinyl from the production on demand press Elastic Stage, which seems a great innovation if you’re up to providing the master and artwork.
Top share:
Blair - The Monthly Electric Bill - Great fun. House music. Hosted on SoundCloud.
Music industry wisdom learned:
The limits (or lack thereof!) of human talent are amazing. If you’ve never spent time in a recording studio with a world class musician, you likely have no idea how far you are from playing or singing on their level. It’s probably much, much (much!!!) further than you think.
My wisdom shared:
Life hack: if I come onto Threads, I then have to complete at least 200 Tenuto ear training exercises. My practice time is shooting up.
I think dopamine transfer is also taking place. The reward buzz that social media tries to promote is associated with improving my Tenuto scores.
Making music:
Scores to MusicNotes
1 - Christmas on the Moon (total = 1)
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