Dealing With Negativity And Critics |
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Dealing With Negativity And Critics |
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Feb 3 2013, 10:06 PM |
There are two kinds of criticism. "That was bad", and "that was bad -because-...". You got the good one, where you are told what you can work on to improve yourself. That said, take a listen to Tim Minchin - The Song For Phil Daoust. You're not alone
I believe that as an artist, you absolutely have to learn with criticism. If you always brush it off, you won't be hurt, but you'll end up as Malmsteen. As a lead guitarist, you'll get criticism all day long, constructive or not. This post has been edited by Sollesnes: Feb 3 2013, 10:11 PM |
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Feb 3 2013, 11:16 PM
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There are two kinds of criticism. "That was bad", and "that was bad -because-...". You got the good one, where you are told what you can work on to improve yourself. That said, take a listen to Tim Minchin - The Song For Phil Daoust. You're not alone I believe that as an artist, you absolutely have to learn with criticism. If you always brush it off, you won't be hurt, but you'll end up as Malmsteen. As a lead guitarist, you'll get criticism all day long, constructive or not. Yeah, part of me just wants to dismiss it and say this idiot probably can't find middle c on the piano. On the other hand, this was someone in the audience who took the energy to listen critically to the best of her abilities, and found something wrong with my playing - so I have to respect that and try to understand it better. I'm gonna talk to the rest of the band and ask them what they heard -- or better, what they may have been hearing for a while that they're keeping quiet about??? Who knows. Couldn't agree more that if you run away from valid criticism - which is another way of saying if you run away from truth - forget about growing as a musician .... or as a person. That's a tough one man, but something we all deal with from time to time. I try not to read too much into critics or reviews. I read them and sometimes they say things, positive or negative, that I can take to the practice room and improve on. But, at the same time, these are just someone's opinions. So if you find merit in what they said, and can turn it into a positive experience in the practice room, then it's worth thinking about. But, if it's just going to distract you and cause you grief, then just let it go and move on. Keep working on what you're goals are in the practice room and everything keep things positive. Thanks and agree. |
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Feb 3 2013, 11:25 PM |
Criticism is to an artist as ornithology is to a bird.
-------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 3 2013, 11:34 PM |
Criticism is to an artist as ornithology is to a bird. That is a great metaphor! |
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Feb 3 2013, 11:38 PM |
It's not mine though. I can't remember who said it. It was (surprisingly) a writer who who wrote about art and architecture in the earlier part of the last century. It was in reference to modernism and abstract expressionism.
This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 4 2013, 07:32 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 3 2013, 11:54 PM |
we once had a internet critic , who was a huge rush fan ( so he blogged), about how are version of "the spirit of the radio " was not that great So we replied back that a huge RUSH FAN SHOULD KNOW THAT IT IS " The spirit of radio" and the next day the post had been corrected and our response was gone, strange isn't it Hence, my above 'quote'. Carry on and damn the torpedos. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 4 2013, 12:30 AM |
Well it just goes to show that you can't please everyone no matter how hard you try, but as long as you pleased the majority of the audience, thats all that really matters right?
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Feb 4 2013, 06:27 AM |
Another fave of mine - that's right to the point - in reference to a critic, is from a guitarist (and similar to Sinisa's comment) ... "I'd like to hear his band".
This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 4 2013, 07:33 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 4 2013, 01:14 PM |
Thank you man
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Feb 4 2013, 06:11 PM |
Well, I hope it will save our behinds more often from getting tomatoed on a bad day
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