Funny you should mention all this..
I'm just coming through a period where I had a pretty cynical view of nearly everything. I thought Music had changed so much that what I had to offer didn't matter anymore.. This was just me being lazy though... Sure, there are things about record making that I don't like these days.. But who said I have to work that way? Why does this mean I have to take a dim view of MY part in all this..
I took a long break.. Sat down in a chair, did a lot of reading, a lot of talking and listened to a lot of music.. I'm starting some gigging again and feel really great... It's still true!! If you walk on and truly give 100% and show people the love you have for music, share the music you have in your heart with them, they will respond in a positive way. I have proof ;-}
I have to remember, the average listener doesn't burden themselves with all this crap about "over editing" and "ottotune" or what ever else I don't like about some records. They still want me to do what I've always done.. Make music my way. Sing my way. Make a recording that sounds like me, my way.. Cover this or that with my own twist..
As a 45 year old who has done nothing but music his whole life, I can say the following: If I don't like what I'm hearing sometimes out there in radio land or where ever. I can do my part to change it by simply writing tunes and recording them. This wont change how others do it, but why sit on the side lines? Again, people want great tunes and great performances. They aren't wrestling with "method".. I believe I can still move them.. They don't care whether I do it "The old way" or not.. They just want to be moved by it..
I see it as my job to do this..Write and record things I love so I can share it with other people. Period.. That's why I'm here..
If what I have to say to young people about all this is true, I should be able to play it for them! Show them.. "see, this is why a band sounds great when they play as a band"..and so on.. Show them how/why.. Help them..
Long winded.. Sorry.
Ivan.......................