Nah dude this is awesome. No one is telling people the harsh truth. This is on point. I've noticed artists are some of the most narcissistic people I know...including myself. As soon as I noticed it about myself and started working on being less selfish, my career got better.
Harsh? No. Brilliant. And it’s the thing we musicians need to hear. In all honesty, I don’t see this as a harsh truth, I see it as a relief. We musicians are bombarded with music marketing advice, that in my experience, makes it sound like we’ve failed if we don’t get results in 90 days. I’ve found that it really compounds the effect of feeling like a failure. To hear an example of a timeline lasting 3 years takes the pressure off, and gives me permission to experiment and fuck up. I can’t thank you enough.
It's hard when your bandmate is determined to fight the reality of social media to the bitter end. I don't love it either, but I'm ready to fight any battle that's put in front of me.
Probably my favorite video of yours to date. A mindset like this is what sort out the people that have a dream about being an artist, and the people that NEED to be an artist because nothing else is an option
It's one of the finer things in my life, waking up to a Damian upload! Now, in the music industry, where success can get to your head, and where failure can get to your heart, there's nothing wrong with getting real. I've been so happy learning from you! 🧡
Been at it for 3-4 years and still going. Love hearing what you say in your videos. It really helps me stay grounded and intensifies the drive to keep going no matter what.
Very well said! So good! I find myself being impatient at times, but I’m not doing the things that MUST be done to improve all the areas I need improvement in!
Beautifully said, too many artists wanna go "viral" n dont want to go through the muddy process of grinding 24/7. The game has changed, its either you adapt or be left behind.
Musicians are like chronically ADHD and every shiny object makes us want to change things up. I think we lose perspective of the bigger picture of what we’re trying to do and obsess over statistics. We forget that it’s really about the music and connecting with people.
Just about to release my first proper single in twenty years but as a solo artist. I’m just happy I still write and can’t wait to share it. Younger musicians just keep at it no matter how tough it gets. I stopped performing and 10 years flew by
As you well know, marketing and socials are probably the most hated and procastinated obstacle for most of the artists. And you know what? Removing that anxiety probably is the best advice Ive seen. Focus on your work, do it well... and repeat all overagain
it is a real help that I get from these testimonials . Damien Keyes realize that artists which are independent at their debut or if they are in a niche which there is no label to be involved, need to change their mentality. If you want to be an artist you have to study, to work with your music, to produce your music. But if you are a leader of a band or of your own artist label, you need to accept that you are a business. Then you have to be an entrepreneur of your own business. So if you have no money or very low budget it is important to have a good start and I really much appreciate the work of Damien Keyes. That’s why I bought a subscription from him.I am not endorsed by him. I simply say that he’s one of the few who understand my needs and gives you practically advice to go further. Good work, Mr. Damien Keyes.
Well, I'm towards the middle of a 10-12-year plan, where I hope to be wholly established and set up by 2030, with full orchestra, live electronica and immersive film visions. So, it's a long game, little improvements each day; trying, failing, learning, and trying again - while teaching along the way. Long ago, I realised it's a rest-of-life endeavor, and am enjoying the journey, although it does seem slow. My aspirations and motivations are humble, but with confidence from my life experience: I will get there.
You're not being to harsh. We got an indie deal in the 00s we got spotted playing live. I still think thats your best bet. Socials will help build fanbase but to blow up using that alone is not impossible but unlikely imo
I think anxiety is inherent to many creatives/artists both because of our tendency to over think, and because we know that once we've made the conscious decision to pursue making a living at music (or any other art form) we are signing up for a life (or at least a very extended period) of financial instability in a field with no linear career road map. And the longer we pursue it, (particularly if the day job is not one with a career path of its own) the more we are opting out of a conventional path and placing ourselves on the fringes of a society that ruthlessly capitalistic. Our "journey" may end in being a respected regional artist who can afford to semi-retire, an international cultural icon or a broke, obscure artist who'll be discovered and appreciated 100 years from now. Where the game stops, nobody knows! It also doesn't help that we've had a particular image of musical success drilled into us for over a half century now. All that can lead to some anxiety and the rush to make the gamble pay off. And also because social media can play with each and every one of your emotions. Just a few thoughts 😊🙃🤪
I always thought IT was the best industry to be in working full time while supporting music on the side. 15 years in IT I've become disillusioned by its promise. The industry is for the most part a sham these days. And though all that makes for great song themes, even that is getting tiring. For the briefest of moments there I thought that I was getting really good at music writing and production and that this could be my exit strategy into becoming a full time musician/producer what have you but thank you the warning. I've always thought what you said in the video was true and I needed that reminder. Putting all that pressure on the music to do good will probably just make me hate music. I just need to sort out this dayjob thing.
@DamienKeyes great message. Fledgling artists see the 1 in a million stories of overnight fame and then think they will be the next one. Billie Ellish bedroom tapes for example. The reality is that most have to work at it. I like to view unsuccessful attempts as successes. Sure you missed the mark, but now you know what doesn’t work and you can grow from there.
I've only started trying to get more serious about music a year and a half ago. I intended to make dance music, but switched to lyric based synthpop/new wave stuff so I could get some writing in. It's not been easy since I am depressed AF and have been for a while. But I do take hope from the fact I keep returning to it and am now working with a clear view of three tracks, which helps keep my attention. Gotta get these babies delivered somehow. My aim is really to get the message across lyrically, and learn to adapt musically to said message. I doubt there would ever be a market for it though. But the thrill of maybe one day delivering said babies is enough for me for now. What I like most about learning music is developing an understanding of what it would take to be an actual musician. Good lord.
I read ya. As an anxious/perfectionist (as probably lots of artists) this is tough. It's a mindset change from being "just" a musician to something we're not trained to - a content creator/marketeer, video/social media production.. strategies social media manager..etc.. It's hard to keep the cool and trying to make things work.
About 3yr ago I put together a bedroom studio…fairly basic…Logic Pro…interface, guitar…keyboard etc. initially I thought I’d put something together in no time. Big mistake! I began to realise I would have to work long and hard to get my track even close to how it should sound. 3yr on I’m still developing and the biggest lesson I can share is…take your time and keep working. If it doesn’t feel right don’t put it out there. But keep going and it will happen
Brilliant! I laughed, I cried - well nearly. So true what you say. I'm (blank - blank) years old. Been at this since I was 35. I've recently found you Damien - wish I had years ago. Hey - it's taken this long, patience not an issue 😂 I play, I fall, I learn, I lick my wounds, I get up again, I play once more. Yep!
"Don't change; improve" - Great advice - meaning, don't constantly change your strategy, improve on your strategy instead. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
the glasses turned the rant educational :D, just kidding. I think patience, and understanding that things take time, while accepting the steep learning curve, along with being able to let go of something that we think is great, but ultimately might be shit is the absolute key to not losing your mind and heart over the craft and journey. The rest is simply noise, but mindset and consistency are the stamina and endurance that get you to the finish line.
Damian, This video is solid truth. Patience ! I recently had a 44-year-old artist record one of my songs I wrote the year he was born. Patience ! Stephen Foster is known today as the "Father of American Music" for his timeless songs. He died with 37 cents on his hospital nightstand. Mozart was buried in a paupers grave. Vincent Van Gough reportedly only sold one painting during his life for a small price. His paintings now are worth an absolute fortune. If you concentrate on writing the BEST song you can write, IT WILL NEVER BECOME STALE. There are countless stories of music success by those REJECTED FOR YEARS before they finally achieved a breakthrough event to launch them. Today, everyone has such a short attention span, they think music success can happen in the blink of an eye. PATIENCE AND HARD, RELENTLESS EFFORT ARE MANDATORY !!
Nothing is permanent on the internet, except everything we want to be rid of. For our music to outlive us, we may need to give it an analog footprint. 🤔 Tapes, vinyl, sheet music, MIDI punch cards? 🤷🏿 Something tangible to give our work a fighting chance in a future environment which can barely be predicted…
Music industry is (fun) weird. Sometimes there’s no logic or reason. “Good” music is subjective. There’s no real rhyme or reason to what makes a good song or a good cover song. My rules in the making start with “does the music move me”? If so, it may move someone else. Plan: Write music ( it’s good), have music produced well, sign up for DK-MBA (done), promote music (in process), create enough music for multiple albums, synch agent, tour , repeat
I understand, I guess one should approach it like a lost case, like working hard but without having much expectations because stuff may or may not work in the first 99999 tries. I'm looking for other things to do, and jobs, so that I don't get the anxiety of the bills and no streams. And rather I started doing it as a hobby, but in a professional level. I already knew it was very hard but hearing it like from this professional, makes it look like it will be a lost case from me who comes from no where, with no contacts and no friends, and no budget. Gives perspective, is very humbling.
DAMO! Here’s my best three from this beautiful rant. 1) “Jeff from Buttf*ck nowhere”. Cause at some level, that’s where we all start. 2) MY FAVORITE “TikTok sucks? Who cares..that’s not the point. The point is you got good music, you believe in your music, at the moment, nobody gives a SHT”. 😂 Too real in 2024 for better or worse. 3) We can get money out of “this is good”. Fantastic vid brother. You da man, keep inspiring. 🙌🏻😎
Totally agree we need to focus on the long game... I think the problem is lack of finances for artists.. it takes a very long time to get your voice / instrument, songwriting, music, visuals and everything right, and unless u do it all yourself it also costs money, artists are impatient because they know if they get that 5k they can breathe for a few months and produce better work... life can be exhausting ... Oasis wouldn't be Oasis without the dole... those funds aren't really available anymore and even getting a part time job can be a full time job... that's the impatience... also artists shouldn't believe the media so much. Kate Moss wasn't discovered at an airport she was already modeling at like 11 years old.. the media paints unrealistic success stories and artists need to realize typically the ones that succeed are the ones that don't quit! And if it hasn't happened yet it's probably the universe protecting u... who wants to be another Brittney that has her whole life under such scrutiny... better to have your sh&t together before the public eye falls on u!!!!
Thanks Nick, I agree, I'm hoping we can work on the right priorities but social media teaches us that we should all be everything as quick as possible! Appreciate you 🙂🙂
That’s actually not bad content if filmed and captioned right actually ☠️ that’s some of the best performing content! Performance content! (No pun intended)
I drive semi trucks and have a difficult time with having time to create certain content that I would like to because of scheduling conflicts. Im out here 3-4wks at a time so its hard to plan certain things. But I recently tried something new which is taking trucking videos from group pages Im apart of and doing voiceovers to them with my music in the background. This actually took me from 300-3k views to 250k-600k views 13k+ shares a lot of overall engagement and new followers. Would you consider this bad because I am not in front of the camera actually showcasing my music? You made me feel like I should stop until I am able to make content actually performing my songs 😂
To make it in the music business and it is a business I write songs to write songs good or bad I write and release them because that's what it takes and it's not immediately successful fail till you make it
You have a very balanced perspective, Damian. But don’t you think there are external factors that impact all online artists? Labels can be highly influential, regardless of whether an artist is signed or not...
Great Authentic Video! Some people tell me, that's just AI music like it's fake, It's literally taken me writing and producing at least 50 songs working with multiple AI programs, to get good at writing and producing really good songs. What your saying reminds me of the old Napoleon Hill, three feet from the gold story. Great Post. Expectations and Ego just kill creativity.
One of my friends quit music 2 days ago. And i told him to get a DSP to at least improve his image but he's still only using soundcloud. He doesn't promote his music, he just wants to release a song without any effort & become a global superstar." The race is not given to the shift or strong but to he who endures"
@@FiiEND. That's unfortunate. I can't tell if that is just laziness, or him realizing that he doesn't actually want it enough. Obviously there are other financial pressures and mental factors which are hard to control, but I'm sure it's frustrating to have your advice ignored. Do _you_ believe his music is worth not giving up?
Can I say, my biggest anxiety about my releases, is not knowing if my songs are shit to most people, I believe they’re great, but being so close to ur own music u really can’t be objective. Buy I’m a dj, so I really Shld have a clue lol
I’m 23 and I’ve been grinding for about 9 years and I’m starting to consider quitting… is 9 years impatient? I’m not trying to be condescending I’m genuinely asking
@@musicbyTWO What does this grind entail? Your strategy may need some adjustment. Also, no offense but we're probably not going to count those first 3-5 years, unless they were spent 🎻 studying at a conservatory, or singing for your daily supper in a seedy pub. Your day is coming. Hang in there!
@@DamianKeyes No doubt it’s a love based rant. You are really sincer in your wish to make a difference - AND frustrated with the impatience of artists. But isn’t that just the direction the world is heading..?! Faster, faster, faster, more results, high end results in every thing you do. It’s poison to the making of good, qualitybased music and art.
Hi Eddy, thanks for watching. It depends what you need and whether I'm the right person (or team) for it. www.DK-MBA.com is where a lot of the courses and community is and I do live sessions. This is the cheapest introduction to working with me. We also work more heavily on socials for artists and there is more details on www.damiankeyes.com. If it helps you can also sign up for the email list as i let everyone know what i'm working on and discounts etc in there. This is on my website. Hope that helps. Keep smashing it!
He's right ... A few minutes into this video of him saying nothing and I lost patience... I am sure there's something valuable in there but ... again ... no patience...
@@DamianKeyes Appreciated. Look, there's something to be said about teamwork here. I'm writing solo these days, but there's a reason people form bands in the first place, for instance. We are stronger when we pool our strengths. Me, I'm writing everything, performing, recording, mixing, mastering, all on my own. It's tough to feel like I'm still not doing enough. 😅
Am i being too harsh here? Let me know in the comments please!
Nope! Just accurate
I'm the opposite. I'm super patient. I haven't released a single song yet.
Nah dude this is awesome. No one is telling people the harsh truth. This is on point. I've noticed artists are some of the most narcissistic people I know...including myself. As soon as I noticed it about myself and started working on being less selfish, my career got better.
I'm loving it! 😀
Harsh? No. Brilliant. And it’s the thing we musicians need to hear. In all honesty, I don’t see this as a harsh truth, I see it as a relief. We musicians are bombarded with music marketing advice, that in my experience, makes it sound like we’ve failed if we don’t get results in 90 days. I’ve found that it really compounds the effect of feeling like a failure. To hear an example of a timeline lasting 3 years takes the pressure off, and gives me permission to experiment and fuck up. I can’t thank you enough.
I NEEDED THAT ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL ! thank you
It's hard when your bandmate is determined to fight the reality of social media to the bitter end. I don't love it either, but I'm ready to fight any battle that's put in front of me.
Probably my favorite video of yours to date. A mindset like this is what sort out the people that have a dream about being an artist, and the people that NEED to be an artist because nothing else is an option
It's one of the finer things in my life, waking up to a Damian upload! Now, in the music industry, where success can get to your head, and where failure can get to your heart, there's nothing wrong with getting real. I've been so happy learning from you! 🧡
Been at it for 3-4 years and still going. Love hearing what you say in your videos. It really helps me stay grounded and intensifies the drive to keep going no matter what.
Very well said! So good! I find myself being impatient at times, but I’m not doing the things that MUST be done to improve all the areas I need improvement in!
When you said "a massive lack of patience" I really had to laugh out loud. This way too real... and 100 % true in my case.
Wwright 😂
Beautifully said, too many artists wanna go "viral" n dont want to go through the muddy process of grinding 24/7. The game has changed, its either you adapt or be left behind.
Dude this!!!! This video is spot on!! Love the end message, so many people are in a huge rush!
This is ace, there's enough to be anxious about in the world, definitely don't need to add music and social media to the list. Thanks Damian
I’m a lifetime member of his course and community. There’s so much valuable content that can be extremely beneficial!
thank you for the honest sharing, I love calming and patient artist careers and its joy to do music in a abundant way.
You had me at "Transform."
Hey Damian, sometimes rants are the best way to go! We all need truth. Great video as usual and words I needed to hear today! BE PATIENT 😁
Musicians are like chronically ADHD and every shiny object makes us want to change things up. I think we lose perspective of the bigger picture of what we’re trying to do and obsess over statistics. We forget that it’s really about the music and connecting with people.
Just about to release my first proper single in twenty years but as a solo artist. I’m just happy I still write and can’t wait to share it. Younger musicians just keep at it no matter how tough it gets. I stopped performing and 10 years flew by
As you well know, marketing and socials are probably the most hated and procastinated obstacle for most of the artists. And you know what? Removing that anxiety probably is the best advice Ive seen. Focus on your work, do it well... and repeat all overagain
it is a real help that I get from these testimonials . Damien Keyes realize that artists which are independent at their debut or if they are in a niche which there is no label to be involved, need to change their mentality. If you want to be an artist you have to study, to work with your music, to produce your music. But if you are a leader of a band or of your own artist label, you need to accept that you are a business. Then you have to be an entrepreneur of your own business. So if you have no money or very low budget it is important to have a good start and I really much appreciate the work of Damien Keyes. That’s why I bought a subscription from him.I am not endorsed by him. I simply say that he’s one of the few who understand my needs and gives you practically advice to go further. Good work, Mr. Damien Keyes.
We gotta be patient but also don't have an eternity to figure it out. We need to be driven. Having said this I agree with everything you are saying.
High expectations are the root of suffering.
But above all, people are not used to dealing with rejections, especially in the long term.
Well, I'm towards the middle of a 10-12-year plan, where I hope to be wholly established and set up by 2030, with full orchestra, live electronica and immersive film visions. So, it's a long game, little improvements each day; trying, failing, learning, and trying again - while teaching along the way. Long ago, I realised it's a rest-of-life endeavor, and am enjoying the journey, although it does seem slow. My aspirations and motivations are humble, but with confidence from my life experience: I will get there.
This is what I needed to hear. Thank you Mr. Keyes.
You're not being to harsh. We got an indie deal in the 00s we got spotted playing live. I still think thats your best bet. Socials will help build fanbase but to blow up using that alone is not impossible but unlikely imo
I think anxiety is inherent to many creatives/artists both because of our tendency to over think, and because we know that once we've made the conscious decision to pursue making a living at music (or any other art form) we are signing up for a life (or at least a very extended period) of financial instability in a field with no linear career road map. And the longer we pursue it, (particularly if the day job is not one with a career path of its own) the more we are opting out of a conventional path and placing ourselves on the fringes of a society that ruthlessly capitalistic. Our "journey" may end in being a respected regional artist who can afford to semi-retire, an international cultural icon or a broke, obscure artist who'll be discovered and appreciated 100 years from now. Where the game stops, nobody knows! It also doesn't help that we've had a particular image of musical success drilled into us for over a half century now. All that can lead to some anxiety and the rush to make the gamble pay off.
And also because social media can play with each and every one of your emotions. Just a few thoughts 😊🙃🤪
I always thought IT was the best industry to be in working full time while supporting music on the side. 15 years in IT I've become disillusioned by its promise. The industry is for the most part a sham these days. And though all that makes for great song themes, even that is getting tiring. For the briefest of moments there I thought that I was getting really good at music writing and production and that this could be my exit strategy into becoming a full time musician/producer what have you but thank you the warning. I've always thought what you said in the video was true and I needed that reminder. Putting all that pressure on the music to do good will probably just make me hate music. I just need to sort out this dayjob thing.
Perfectly timed
So sick of seeing artists whinge about everything.
This was a good ass video bro❤️🔥just kno I’m listening and taking notes 📝 💯
Like being patient waiting for tunecore to drop ur single on time to approach spotify playlists...3 days to my release...patienting!
This video is the most brutal and on point I’ve seen from you. Great video!
Thanks dude, I hope it comes across with some positivity 🙂🙂
@@DamianKeyesI love videos of yours that are straight to the point. I love how you don’t sugarcoat it, and you make it real
Thanks Will, keep smashing it, I'm listening to Same Old now 🙂
@@DamianKeyes 💜
@DamienKeyes great message. Fledgling artists see the 1 in a million stories of overnight fame and then think they will be the next one. Billie Ellish bedroom tapes for example. The reality is that most have to work at it. I like to view unsuccessful attempts as successes. Sure you missed the mark, but now you know what doesn’t work and you can grow from there.
Brilliant. The truth hurts as they say, but it’s also liberating.
Needed that talk so much.... Thank You sooo Much😎
I've only started trying to get more serious about music a year and a half ago. I intended to make dance music, but switched to lyric based synthpop/new wave stuff so I could get some writing in. It's not been easy since I am depressed AF and have been for a while. But I do take hope from the fact I keep returning to it and am now working with a clear view of three tracks, which helps keep my attention. Gotta get these babies delivered somehow.
My aim is really to get the message across lyrically, and learn to adapt musically to said message. I doubt there would ever be a market for it though. But the thrill of maybe one day delivering said babies is enough for me for now.
What I like most about learning music is developing an understanding of what it would take to be an actual musician. Good lord.
amazing video.. thanks for being honest and not afraid to talk about your clients and what annoys you about them.. it's hilarious
Great advice as always!
An important point, I'm trying to hold on to it even with some success 🙏🏻
Your spot on
I read ya. As an anxious/perfectionist (as probably lots of artists) this is tough. It's a mindset change from being "just" a musician to something we're not trained to - a content creator/marketeer, video/social media production.. strategies social media manager..etc.. It's hard to keep the cool and trying to make things work.
Uncanny timing, as always. Thanks Damo.
About 3yr ago I put together a bedroom studio…fairly basic…Logic Pro…interface, guitar…keyboard etc. initially I thought I’d put something together in no time. Big mistake! I began to realise I would have to work long and hard to get my track even close to how it should sound. 3yr on I’m still developing and the biggest lesson I can share is…take your time and keep working. If it doesn’t feel right don’t put it out there. But keep going and it will happen
We all needed to hear that. 🥰🤘🔥
Haha this was so entertaining!
I'm ok with slow growth... But no growth is a real bummer!
With you all the way here Damo!
Great video with great advice! Thanks 🙏
Brilliant! I laughed, I cried - well nearly.
So true what you say. I'm (blank - blank) years old. Been at this since I was 35. I've recently found you Damien - wish I had years ago. Hey - it's taken this long, patience not an issue 😂 I play, I fall, I learn, I lick my wounds, I get up again, I play once more. Yep!
"Don't change; improve" - Great advice - meaning, don't constantly change your strategy, improve on your strategy instead. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Not too harsh. It's the truth. Great channel with great advice.
I like these better than the fully scripted stuff 😂. Well done mate, I agree 100%
Intro had me locked in😂
the glasses turned the rant educational :D, just kidding.
I think patience, and understanding that things take time, while accepting the steep learning curve, along with being able to let go of something that we think is great, but ultimately might be shit is the absolute key to not losing your mind and heart over the craft and journey. The rest is simply noise, but mindset and consistency are the stamina and endurance that get you to the finish line.
Everything you have said in this video is 100% true. It was a good rant 🤘
just love your vids! This is one my favs ever! Angry Damo works :)
I loved the “Rant”😂 But you are 100% on point.
Feeling pumped (and patient) after watching this 😍
Damian, This video is solid truth. Patience !
I recently had a 44-year-old artist record one of my songs I wrote the year he was born.
Patience ! Stephen Foster is known today as the "Father of American Music" for his timeless songs. He died with 37 cents on his hospital nightstand.
Mozart was buried in a paupers grave. Vincent Van Gough reportedly only sold one painting during his life for a small price. His paintings now are worth an absolute fortune.
If you concentrate on writing the BEST song you can write, IT WILL NEVER BECOME STALE.
There are countless stories of music success by those REJECTED FOR YEARS before they finally achieved a breakthrough event to launch them.
Today, everyone has such a short attention span, they think music success can happen in the blink of an eye.
PATIENCE AND HARD, RELENTLESS EFFORT ARE MANDATORY !!
Nothing is permanent on the internet, except everything we want to be rid of. For our music to outlive us, we may need to give it an analog footprint. 🤔
Tapes, vinyl, sheet music, MIDI punch cards? 🤷🏿 Something tangible to give our work a fighting chance in a future environment which can barely be predicted…
I highly recommend the book "Mastery" by George Leonard. Its a gamechanger.
Music industry is (fun) weird. Sometimes there’s no logic or reason. “Good” music is subjective. There’s no real rhyme or reason to what makes a good song or a good cover song. My rules in the making start with “does the music move me”? If so, it may move someone else. Plan: Write music ( it’s good), have music produced well, sign up for DK-MBA (done), promote music (in process), create enough music for multiple albums, synch agent, tour , repeat
Finally someone said it!
Another video from you that speaks the truth . Thanks Damian.
I understand, I guess one should approach it like a lost case, like working hard but without having much expectations because stuff may or may not work in the first 99999 tries.
I'm looking for other things to do, and jobs, so that I don't get the anxiety of the bills and no streams.
And rather I started doing it as a hobby, but in a professional level. I already knew it was very hard but hearing it like from this professional, makes it look like it will be a lost case from me who comes from no where, with no contacts and no friends, and no budget. Gives perspective, is very humbling.
DAMO! Here’s my best three from this beautiful rant. 1) “Jeff from Buttf*ck nowhere”. Cause at some level, that’s where we all start. 2) MY FAVORITE “TikTok sucks? Who cares..that’s not the point. The point is you got good music, you believe in your music, at the moment, nobody gives a SHT”. 😂 Too real in 2024 for better or worse.
3) We can get money out of “this is good”. Fantastic vid brother. You da man, keep inspiring. 🙌🏻😎
This was fantastic!! 🤘
i'm an artist and i've started to realise how impatient i am. cant stick with something for longer than 2 weeks 😂still working on it
Totally agree we need to focus on the long game... I think the problem is lack of finances for artists.. it takes a very long time to get your voice / instrument, songwriting, music, visuals and everything right, and unless u do it all yourself it also costs money, artists are impatient because they know if they get that 5k they can breathe for a few months and produce better work... life can be exhausting ... Oasis wouldn't be Oasis without the dole... those funds aren't really available anymore and even getting a part time job can be a full time job... that's the impatience... also artists shouldn't believe the media so much. Kate Moss wasn't discovered at an airport she was already modeling at like 11 years old.. the media paints unrealistic success stories and artists need to realize typically the ones that succeed are the ones that don't quit! And if it hasn't happened yet it's probably the universe protecting u... who wants to be another Brittney that has her whole life under such scrutiny... better to have your sh&t together before the public eye falls on u!!!!
💯 *All of this.*
Persistence! 💪
Musicians will see this and still think "ill just upload a video with my band playing on a rehearsal and ill get viral"
Nice video man🔥
Thanks Nick, I agree, I'm hoping we can work on the right priorities but social media teaches us that we should all be everything as quick as possible! Appreciate you 🙂🙂
@DamianKeyes yes!
That’s actually not bad content if filmed and captioned right actually ☠️ that’s some of the best performing content! Performance content! (No pun intended)
Love the new Damian
I drive semi trucks and have a difficult time with having time to create certain content that I would like to because of scheduling conflicts. Im out here 3-4wks at a time so its hard to plan certain things. But I recently tried something new which is taking trucking videos from group pages Im apart of and doing voiceovers to them with my music in the background. This actually took me from 300-3k views to 250k-600k views 13k+ shares a lot of overall engagement and new followers. Would you consider this bad because I am not in front of the camera actually showcasing my music? You made me feel like I should stop until I am able to make content actually performing my songs 😂
I like this unscripted style. It's really good *Damo takes note and adjusts strategy*
That intro is fire Damien I feel like that is your shadow self coming out lol
Hahaha love it
🔥🤘🏽🔥🤙much truth and thanks for the laughs 😆
5 secs in and I'm already shook
To make it in the music business and it is a business I write songs to write songs good or bad I write and release them because that's what it takes and it's not immediately successful fail till you make it
Love it, enjoying the journey is such an important aspect! 🙂🙂
@@DamianKeyes exactly it's not a sprint is a long game
Nice one!
You have a very balanced perspective, Damian. But don’t you think there are external factors that impact all online artists? Labels can be highly influential, regardless of whether an artist is signed or not...
Great Authentic Video! Some people tell me, that's just AI music like it's fake, It's literally taken me writing and producing at least 50 songs working with multiple AI programs, to get good at writing and producing really good songs. What your saying reminds me of the old Napoleon Hill, three feet from the gold story. Great Post. Expectations and Ego just kill creativity.
One of my friends quit music 2 days ago. And i told him to get a DSP to at least improve his image but he's still only using soundcloud. He doesn't promote his music, he just wants to release a song without any effort & become a global superstar." The race is not given to the shift or strong but to he who endures"
@@FiiEND. That's unfortunate. I can't tell if that is just laziness, or him realizing that he doesn't actually want it enough. Obviously there are other financial pressures and mental factors which are hard to control, but I'm sure it's frustrating to have your advice ignored.
Do _you_ believe his music is worth not giving up?
Thank you!
I really appreciate that, thank you 🙂🙏
Can I say, my biggest anxiety about my releases, is not knowing if my songs are shit to most people, I believe they’re great, but being so close to ur own music u really can’t be objective.
Buy I’m a dj, so I really Shld have a clue lol
Truth. I have learned some of these things thard way over the years. 😂
The drummer of Billie Jean is not Ndugu Chancler? 🤔
Hang in there. Be patient. There are a lot more ten year overnight successes than there are actual overnight successes.
Best video yet
Bro is over it
I’m 23 and I’ve been grinding for about 9 years and I’m starting to consider quitting… is 9 years impatient? I’m not trying to be condescending I’m genuinely asking
@@musicbyTWO What does this grind entail? Your strategy may need some adjustment.
Also, no offense but we're probably not going to count those first 3-5 years, unless they were spent 🎻 studying at a conservatory, or singing for your daily supper in a seedy pub.
Your day is coming. Hang in there!
three chords red guitar the truth and tiktok hahahaha
Me not releasing any music watching why my releases fail
You really come across so crystalclear, thx from a longtime jazzy artist in Denmark🎶🎹🤗
Thanks so much Michael, I do really appreciate this. Sometimes I worry I can be a bit brutal but it's all with love 🙂🙂
@@DamianKeyes No doubt it’s a love based rant. You are really sincer in your wish to make a difference - AND frustrated with the impatience of artists. But isn’t that just the direction the world is heading..?! Faster, faster, faster, more results, high end results in every thing you do. It’s poison to the making of good, qualitybased music and art.
Agree. Good to see that this ADHD world we live in is getting on your nerves.
Thanks for sharing this. 😅
Appreciate that, all meant with positivity and love 🙂🙂
U r so right-on D!
Well I happen to enjoy your ranting so high five.
I checked earlier wheres a Damian video but didn't see one but here it is a few hours later to give direction as I watch
You are a mystik! Love that, thanks for watching 🙂🙂
@@DamianKeyes Divine timing amazing points being told as I'm watching
Thank u. How much does it cost to work with you?
Hi Eddy, thanks for watching. It depends what you need and whether I'm the right person (or team) for it. www.DK-MBA.com is where a lot of the courses and community is and I do live sessions. This is the cheapest introduction to working with me. We also work more heavily on socials for artists and there is more details on www.damiankeyes.com.
If it helps you can also sign up for the email list as i let everyone know what i'm working on and discounts etc in there. This is on my website. Hope that helps. Keep smashing it!
Well now you need 3 chords, a red guitar, the truth and f***ing Tiktok 😂
nice one
He's right ... A few minutes into this video of him saying nothing and I lost patience... I am sure there's something valuable in there but ... again ... no patience...
@@const71 well I still appreciate your need to …
Sorry, couldn’t be bothered 😊
@DamianKeyes Sorry mate, I should have prefaced my comment with [trigger warning].
I just don't know what to DO man, it's not something I'm good at. Socials, making videos? I'm lost at step .02. Write a hundred songs?! Sure!
@@thomasm514 don’t worry dude, let me make a TH-cam video about this for next week. I can help you with this. Keep your eye out and I’ll get on it
@@DamianKeyes Appreciated. Look, there's something to be said about teamwork here. I'm writing solo these days, but there's a reason people form bands in the first place, for instance. We are stronger when we pool our strengths.
Me, I'm writing everything, performing, recording, mixing, mastering, all on my own. It's tough to feel like I'm still not doing enough. 😅
You only fail when you quit 😤
One of the toughest industries in the world is one of those that discourages artist lol
I love a garbled rant!!😂
😂 Well hopefully this is a win. Sit back and grab the popcorn🍿🙂
2027 lets do it
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