Let Go Of The Dream So The Real Work Can Begin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2023
- Hello my songwriting compadres. This week I sit on my couch and talk about the pitfalls of letting your "dream" turn into an identity that destroys your quality of life. It is my experience that the dreams we have when we are young can give birth to false identities that can mess with our creative flow. The creative flow state is optimal when we let go of our egoic identity and merge with a higher force. This allows us to be vulnerable in a way that truly serves our art.
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Well said, so relatable!
this was a great speech. as a 35 year old 'failed artist' i fully agree with your message. all of it is true, i can confirm from my own experience. never stop producing art. julia cameron states: 'great creator, i will take care of the quantity, you take care of the quality'. which i fully believe. even if doesn't get noticed by the masses, it does not matter. what matters is bringing something from inside you to the outside world.
love and respect from istanbul.
Ego death is a real thing....I think we all have many of them within a lifetime. People often fall in love with the idea of you but not the real you. We now call that parasocial relationship. Please keep making videos. You are the most refreshing youtuber I've seen in a long while!!
I agree 100% . Letting go is a difficult and often painful process. Thanks for watching and for the insightful comment!
"the ego wants to want more than to have" - eckhart tolle
I completely second that. Hit me in the heart ❤️ real talk
This should be heard by more creatives. FANTASTIC INSIGHT!!!!
Min 5 I relate to that. I get so bored of my projects moving from the next to the next because new is better. But than again I really do hear myself evolve in my flows st the same time
I love this. It's one of those truths that we all knew was true when we started but lost along the way. My faith in God is what grounds me. Knowing that the spark of inspiration is a gift he gives to me. So, I'd say "I belong to God." And the work I do belongs to him. Thanks for this video.
I don't belong to the world. I belong to God.
I didn't go through the exact same experience as you did, and I'm not a songwriter, but this video still resonated with me. When I first starting making hip hop beats, all I thought about was being the next Dr Dre or Madlib. Now I just do it because it's fun and couldn't care less about being some famous producer. Since then I've actually grown as an artist and started making pieces that I enjoy, and realized that growth is more than enough.
That's awesome. That's the way. If you do it for love, you are unstoppable. If you do it for love, it is it's own reward ♥️
I would argue that belonging to the world is what allows the ego to thrive. Letting go of the world and it’s expectations allows for unlimited creativity detached from worldly viewpoints.
Jimi. Listen to me and take me seriously. Really seriously I beg of you. I’m a frustrated twenty something artist playing guitar in an age when I feel like it’s not appreciated. I grew up in that strokes white stripes era. I thought it would last forever. Now when I grew up I felt like the pendulum changed and like that formula is dead and I either have to innovate or forget about this. I listen to a lot of people with similar thumbnails to you and in the end they say nothing. You are the first person who says something with substance. This is my second talk video I’ve listened to in the last half an hour and this is my impression; you say everything I know deep in my heart but I ignore because I feel shame but you put it in a way where everything comes back into perspective and I am reminded of why I started playing music in the first place before i started delving in to information about the music industry. So for the love of god please keep doing this you are doing something really great and I’ve subscribed and I will listen to all you have to say because you won me over. I think you’re one of those people who have a knack at this. Also after the first video I looked up your music because I thought “we’ll be makes a lot of sense but he probably sucks” (I’ve become jaded and I am rarely impressed). That was not the case and I am moved by your music, you have perfect lyrics and melody and structure, you’re real. To put it in another way your words are like money backed up your music which is gold, which is why I’ve subscribed. I just want to let you know that this video feels like my higher self talking to me, which essentially means this is my guide to growth . You’re not a grifter, you’re real man, human, truth. Realistic about the business but you sparked my passion for the art once more. I can’t wait to watch the rest of your uploads and I’m gonna listen to all your music. Keep going man for me at least and I can honestly say I hope our paths cross someday cuz you’re a diamond
It is amazing how much your experience mirrors mine. These are the thoughts that I was basically forced to integrate after the "dream" actually CAME TRUE in the form of a bigger audience, the one that labored hard for with intense perfectionistic outlook.... and then turns out it didn't actually feel like what I thought it would. The interest in creating music just died, and I disappeared from the audience for two whole years just to grapple what the hell was going on.
It was an immense identity crisis that forced me to dig deep into just what authenticity is even at a philosophical level. I was forced to contemplate on why was I doing all of this in the first place.
I can say I have regained the joy of creation after the slow process of making music for its own sake, for the sake of process and not the outcomes that it creates. To relearn being a detached conduit by which I am taking part in creating more into this world, with the world. I might not be as commercially savvy in that way - but goddamn is it a service to the art itself, and that's all what matters in the end. Whatever happens after that, I can live with it. I might not get the massive audience I used to wish for, but I do get the audience that love the music that came from the right place - who knows if the paradox and irony will be that not caring about the audience will actually get you the bigger audience.
Had to subscribe to your channel, you bring to the table perspectives I wish were talked about more often.
Thank you for your story friend. You are absolutely describing what I and many others have experienced. It is hard but it bears the fruit of real wisdom and shows a path to what peace actual is. As I get older, I want peace before anything else. The identity crisis on the way to that peace is very real; The intensity of it in direct correlation with how necessary it is for the individual. Big stuff. Thanks for sharing !
After I died I paid attention to the musical ideas that occupy me upon arising in the morning by grabbing a guitar. With those mysteries solved I focus on rediculous speed beyond my comprehension, and in the process of time, control has joined in with the melodies I've been granted. Most interesting is that every time I play with abandon, new and outrageous riffs pop into realization, and I'm just shaking my head and laughing as I'm playing (there is no more practice) realizing this is infinite. I collect them. I shredded the frets off a guitar in less than six years, but at the end of the day, I set the instrument down with the smell of burnt rosewood and steel, and I look at the fretboard which is telling me absolutely nothing, and I think to myself, "Ya know, someday I'd like to know how to play the guitar!"
Nice! I've had realizations like that, usually after learning a concept I thought was out of reach. It feels something like "man...that's it?...that's easy." Almost as though the ego is expecting to feel the accomplishment more intensely, but is instead deflated by realizing it will never be enough. That is when freedom comes, when trying hard gives way to just doing. Thanks for tuning in!
Yea, its like the ego is infinite, but so is music, and its a choice, there comes a parting of the ways: music is so expansive while ego is so cringe
Really inciteful and well articulated segment with a lot of depth and self awareness going on. We all get lost in the "dream" sometimes, and that dream is pure fantasy in terms of what we initially idealized it as. It's never going to appear in that apparition because it's a snapshot of an imaginative entity from the past (the time in which we idealized it). That doesn't mean that some kind of "dream" in that sense won't materialize, but it's usually lightning in a bottle. It doesn't happen by engineering it. It happens in the process of not chasing it. The most rewarding and tangible payoff is indeed writing a great song and continuing to slog away and watch yourself develop as you do.
Nicely put 👍👍
I've been struggling with this exact issue for a long time. Only in letting go - something unique can happen. Subscribed! Keep on going!
You have literally saved me from absolute misery and depression. It is a long what though, it is so tough. I was so heartbroken (and I am now and then) to learn that my dream won't come true because I thought that it would be my way of finally fitting in. I had been so mistreated and bullied that I thought that I would eventually become a rockstar and make everything alright. I even used to think that I would make the people that mistreated or looked down on me "pay" when they saw my success. It breaks my heart to know that the only way to be at peace is allowing mysefl to do so. Because I learned that I wasn't allowed to love myself when I was a kid. It is subconsciously hardwired into my brain Maybe the only way out is to forgive the world and to forgive the people that made me feel that way. But the subconscious anger I feel towards them and the world prevents me from really wanting to acknolewdge that is my responsibility too. I am not sure if it is my fault or not. I am not brave enough or lack the ability to be at peace. Deep inside I know the world IS good, but those two paradigms are constantly clashing in my mind. God (or may I say "Good") bless you ❤
Bro. You are like a 12-step program for fame addiction. I love what you're doing.
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I can relate to so many of these feelings. I'm going to turn 30 years old next year. I've had many beautiful musical experiences as a part time professional musician that I'm deeply grateful for. But I still wish I could've become a music professor or musical professional full time, yet circumstances still never allowed...and this year I went through the identity crisis realization that any sort of full time creative living may never happen for me. Somehow this video found me and helped me face it with a more positive perspective, thank you! You're right- we can't ever know what other experiences our creative force will bring into our life- never stop creating!
The grass is always greener, my friend. Don't torture yourself over what could have or should have been. Stay in touch with the joy of practising so you can continue to grow the rest of your life.
@@Odthean Well said! Thank you.
Please go watch and then read Terry Pratchett’s “Soul Music” as it makes this all very real and very funny. Great video as always.
All things flow to the whims of the great magnet. Swimming in the ethos is a real thing. Every song you’ll ever hear is already written. Floating in those vibrations of the universe we call the ethos waiting for someone to pull it down & put it in motion. It’s turtles all the way down the line….
This random video was recommended to me in a weirdly perfect timing, exactly what I needed to hear in this moment of my life
So glad to hear! Nice music on your page btw, smooth and rich 👀🖤☀️
Thanks a lot @@jimiwmusic 🤗☺
Wise words! I completely relate.
another great speech. Oh man, I identify with this guy. well done.
Word! Being a prof. musician/composer/songwriter/educator my whole life, I love your insights and totally agree on your perception on our role in the world as artcreators. Thx for sharing your story❤🎶🤗
You got it friend! Thanks for tuning in ✌️😎✌️
The First 30 Seconds are already Great! Thank you for this Video!
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His advice applies to all identities. They are mere ego constructs. Whatever you identify as is not authentically you. Your true identity is the Universe playing and dancing in octillions of beings.
this is probably the most painful thing i have ever gone through on a personal level and it's honestly really relieving to see i'm not the only one who has struggled with this. i hope you make some amazing music today and lock that back door! lol
I hear you. It really is painful 🙁
Amen
Jimi! you are a diamond. This is so good and I relate to this completely. Thankyou
Man, this really made me realize some stuff about myself
Beautifully put brother. I was also that musician/songwriter that started obsessing over an ego identity and my 'fated' future of being the biggest star of all time. After successes, failures and many mushroom trips, I started to see ego for what it really is and have been working to connect with songwriting in the ways I first knew at a young age. I've accepted that the industry is so incredibly saturated now, and after years of working to buy ads, get streams and do everything but be an actual artist..... I decided I've had enough. Doing it now for the divine collaboration and truth that I know will spread to the right ears when they need it most.
Sadly people seem to really, really fight to hold their fear. The very fear that limits their output not only in number but value/quality of their songs (pieces, art etc). It seems better to pontificate about perfection of technicalities that real fans don't care about anywhere near as much as the power of a real human connection. You can try to fake the former, but the latter you cannot fake. BUUUT you can let it out and let it lead you.
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Nicely put !
I just watched like 3 of your videos and this is the one that made me subscribe. Your story reminds me of some similar things I've gone thru/currently going thru. I needed to hear this. Keep making these videos man you are awesome
Thank you so much my friend. Just popped by your channel. You are crushing it. Music sounds great. Keep doing your thing!
I suspect that his words could be summed up as follows: Let the big ego dreams go, and replace them with an understanding that making art is a craft, a skill, and it doesn't require a big ego component... it just requires work. If you do the work, the craft and it's resultant products will be there. In other words, do your work and forget the internal and external drama. It's just a skill.
Godammit Jimi, this channel is too good
Wow....... thank you so much for making this video. This hit me hard.
glad to hear it!
This is the third video of yours that I've watched. Each one of them has been a pleasure. It's your self awareness and humility that really makes it so refreshing.
But don't let my compliments get to your head. Just kidding!
haha. I'm glad you are enjoying them my friend. Thanks for the kind words ♥️
I think trying to make money from music is the impetus for a great adventure. No reason not to chase it like any adventure, but like any business, don’t let it ruin you. Mine was with rave culture, I made very little savings, but I did see parts of the world and made some lifelong friends I would not otherwise have made, and had some off the wall experiences. When you start thinking about the business, it’s important to remove the drama (I’m an artist, I’m emotional, I feel differently, etc…) and understand that the music business only special in that it’s far more disorganized and unprofessional than the other 10 or so major verticals. The music business is designed to be ethereal and confusing so it can funnel money to the top from everyone trying. Have fun, that’s the key, have fun 😂😎🖤🐓
So true my friend. Well said!
maaan I went through the same thing... only after writing a song a day (letting go of everything for the sake of consistent output) for months did I realize that the EGO I built up for myself wasn't real. That my finished songs were better than my imaginary identity, one filled with unfinished ideas and songs overworked to attain a so called "perfection" that doesn't exist.
it's so true. I love hearing this. Keep letting go ♥️
Your body is a wonderland
Upper case g (G) 😉🤙
I’m so happy i found your channel. Your videos are amazing!! 🤍
Excellent!! Gracias! from Argentina
I absolutely love this channel. Subbed. It takes a really, really long time for some people to come to terms with recognize ego. When you couple that the misfortune of having to rewire some developmental BS from childhood, it's a recipe for sleeping in on life. Great video, Jimi!
So glad to hear that my friend. It's all a big process for sure. Glad to hear you are thinking deep on it. Thanks for the support ♥️
Jimi,!! You’re the bomb.
This is suuuuch a nice video !! thanks a lot for your instrospection
Shit makes me wanna cry man. Really loving your videos and honestly your thoughts on art are a godsend. Thank you
aww man, thanks so much ♥️
Thank you for perspective.
Great channel, subscribed ! Keep on sharing and helping cause lessons you're giving are real ❤
Thanks for the kind words and for the sub. Glad you're tunin' in ♥️
Man, your channel popped up like an uninvited guest that I was glad to see. Bing watching all of your videos. Your topics are really speaking to me at this point of my musical journey. Thank you, sir!
Awww man thank you so much my friend. To know it is resonating with you is really special. Thank you ♥️
This is good stuff. Keep going.
Thanks so much
This is real.
You just described my dad and what he had turned me into... Those past few years have been revealing to me regarding this issue a lot. I decided to embrace stoïcism. To embrace the fact that so many people in music college saw me as a loser. I looked at them, they weren't out there, making music for their community. The teacher weren't. They were literally doing nothing other than pointing their greedy fingers at one another and go "you're not good enough! You don't belong here!"... so a teacher was so bad with me, I walked out. I live in my apartment, make songs, and do sound engineering for a local venue. Lots of people see me as a loser. I have embraced this identity of "social loser". I make 1200 bucks a month, I live upstairs from my parents, I pay what I can in rent. But guess what? I did over 600 shows in the past 5 years, had hundreds of ideas and wrote dozens of songs, by far my best work, all from the heart. And it's now that I'm starting to see success. It's now that my one of my bands get booked at a large festival. It's now that I work with people who are world class talents (regardless of fame) and makes an impact in their community. It's now that I can finally feel PROUD of myself. It means everything to me. And ironically, it's right now that I'm starting to make a living with music. Meanwhile, almost all the people who laughed at me aren't.
This is amazing. This is true freedom my friend. I'm so glad for you! Keep going deeper and keep letting go. I love hearing stories like this ♥️
I needed to hear this
I love your message, such a great vision you have. Keep it up, im listening
Thank you so much!
Love the open truths brother. Haha we are all that same being ebbing in and out of the connection. Blessings on us all on this epic adventure. Creation is the party in the temple of the universe
"the party in the temple of the universe" that is soooo good my friend. So good.
@@jimiwmusic haha truly. I figured you would understand. Happy to have wandered across your channel Brother.
Wow. Deep and awesome talk here. Super insightful. Thanks for sharing. Really appreciated. 👍🏼⚡️⚡️
Glad to hear my friend!
Te amo
Its Crazy bro every video hit home. Appreciate the Inspiration
A major, yet overlooked part of this false identity that consumes artists, is the belief that we have to do everything ourselves.
Get some feedback on your work from someone with more experience. You will get better faster.
Never let go of the dream to make great music. The music business, yeah, ignore it or enjoy it and be prepared to let go for all the reasons he says 😎🖤🐓
Wonderful! Potent! What I needed to hear today ☺️
Glad to Hear that
You got a new fan 🎉
Excellent efforts sir.
Great perspective, i feel this will help me. Subscribed!
Thanks so much ✌️
You made me cry no cap
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*Wow man, you're so well-spoken! What do you read?? What impressive articulation of these notions! Second video now.* 💜💙
*_Subscribed!_*
Allow Apollo to flow through you.
When Adam and Eve fell they were fundamentally changed. Beings created for selfless expressions of love towards the other became supremely selfish. All of us as their descendants partake of this broken nature. Sadly many never realize that it's our self absorption AKA sin that is making us all so miserable. Even more sad they never find the cure. Sin kills the artist, the business man, the politician, and the warrior all alike.
Is that a Yamaha p-125 in the corner over there?
Let go of Jones so someone else can pet her
her name is jones
@@jimiwmusic The boon chi
Does your creative muse have a name? ALL things were created, including you. Your “muse” is your Creator. Belonging to the world is certain dissatisfaction. Your Creator gives you the ability to create and you should seek Him.
It's all god
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