I start college tomorrow!!

hehe MWAH!!

Would you have got that job without your A levels and GCSE'S ?

PLUR EVERYBODY!

I saw Kerry today. At least I think I did. If it wasn't, she has a twin. Was gonna say hello, but instead opted for getting one of my mates to shout "Kerry" to see if it was really her :spangled:

Now's not the time to plug Music With A Hardon Fizz lol

Kerry i never ment to aim anything at u in anyway i just spoke from my heart about my experiences sorry.

there was still no need to pull out my private life and slate it.


BUT

im a nice guy and i never hold grudges i just want all of us to be happy for fuks sake were only between 18-24 at the most bar 2 or 3 peeps this hassel aint worth it weather it be about this or anything else we disagree on so fuk man its not the end of the world. all that matters is that we enjoy ourselves every time we are together as a group we are like one family and at times we wont get on and fall out but keep sayin so what it aint a big deal man not as if weve killed eachothers dogs or out.

Have a laugh man for fuks sake if u wanna voice an opinion thats fine take it in and say ok this is my opinion respect what other peeps say just casue u disagree with it dont mean its wrong.



come on man peeps its all about three letters

FUN!!!!!!

Smart-E,

I never said you needed a PHD to work in a studio, you did.

I merely outlined my chosen path, through music production, which involves gaining much needed knowledge through study. How can you not need this knowledge; that is a very misinformed opinion you have there. Some of the areas I have covered so far include:

Music Language
Computer Music Systems
Sequencing
Acoustics
Process and Production
Artist Management
Audio Recording Techniques
Contextual studies

I suppose you think these are useless for a career as a producer?

If you, or any board member, think that you can just waltz into a studio and knock out a tune, you are highly mistaken. Unless you can afford a qualified engineer, or have a good understanding of music and engineering, it is just not going to happen. Luck? It’s all about pre-production and planning.

Your buddies might tell you it’s wicked, but please, show me the publishing contract with Perfecto or EMI.

No reputable production house or studio is going to take you on as an engineer or producer without qualifications. No top DJ is going to ring you up and ask you to remix his or her track because you are 'kicking it' down the town. Again, your mates say it’s wicked, but it’s not going to pay the rent.

I understand the need for board members to rally round, when one of their number is 'ganged up on', but really, some of you need to exist in the real world.

I'm sure if Mozart never knew music theory, or never played the piano, he would still have 'had a go' and bashed out concertos in front of the crown princes of Europe. Yeah right!

I expect the usual array of replies, but save them till Thursday, because I'm off to York on Wednesday. Off to York you say?

Why? I'll tell you why. Steve Helstrip, aka The Thrillseekers has taken an interest in my production path. I am going down to learn from him and work on a tune together.

Now, all the rose tinted glasses crew read the next bit very carefully. I would NOT be doing this if I did not have a year’s production experience, based on my HND, under my belt. I would be useless to Steve in the studio, but, thanks to EDUCATION and STUDY, I am going to get to work with Steve and a few other DJ's in the studio, making tracks and building a production profile.

So, in a nutshell, you can all orbit your little worlds of make believe, ‘bigging’ each other up, but I choose to plod along in the real world, knowing what I am doing and where I am going. See you at the final party, or will I?

Hard work equals results and talent always shines though, but raw talent is not enough, it must be backed up with qualified education.

For those who are studying, I say stick in and work hard. For those who shun education, you are probably as stupid as your peers perceive you.

Goodnight!

Lee

lee you need to get out more mate, your not writing a dissertation now

This wasn't a dig at you - why have you got so defensive? I'm sure the choice you've made suits you - your not an idiot... but just because steve's path of choice differs from yours it doesn't make his path the wrong one

And in studio work experience/skill tends to land you the job (if you want to be an engineer)... You know this though as you obviously do a lot of studio work... however I'd of thought you'd have your sights set a little higher than a sound enigneer - I'd of thought some one of your talents would want to produce his own tracks, as far as I know to make music does not require a qualification (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong)

goodnight sir... i await your next novel with great anticipation

Book for Smart-E...

Joe,

Bless you; I do get out enough, but thank you for your concern.

Being a sound engineer is only the start, it will lead to many things. I hope to produce many styles of music, for many artists, as well as my own material.

I'm not being defensive, if I was, you would know about it.

As for setting my sights higher, really Joe, tsk tsk! *Waggles finger at a naughty child*

And another thing, I hope all those logged on at this time of night have not forgotten to do their homework, because if I find out you have....it'll be curtains!

Lee

lmao touche

and on that note I'll congratulate you on your wittiest post

well done son.

Re: Book for Smart-E...

FUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKK!!

*runs off to find "How to Count 1-2-3"*

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Did Wyclef go to University?

He produces tons of good stuff - I don't think it's just his friends saying it's good either. I think Wylcef got his experience just from sitting in the studio with experienced people and learning things from them.

Yawn...

Did Wyclef go to University? Maybe you should ask him. Either way, you are trying to indicate, with the context of your post, that education is not the way forward.

*Yawn*

There’s always one...

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No my argument was that there is room for both education and work experience.

Congrats on the studio work andyway Lee

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I see...

Fair enough mate!

For the record, the studio work was unreal! My head was bursting from all the valuable knowledge I picked up yesterday.

I cant wait to back at the end of the month...

Lee