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I just finsihed reading a letter from the editors of REMIX magazine's newest issue (the one w/ sasha on the cover) and i have to say I felt very inspired by it. I'd like to share it with anyone who isn't a subscriber but wants to read it anyways, the following is an excerpt from it.
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SLAY THE NAYSAYERS
The saying is crass, but the fact is, opinions are like assholes - everyone's got one. And one person's opinion shouldn't stop you from doing what you like to do. I've heard (or read) people call me stupid, a liar and (add insult here). A couple of people have said that my music is lame. Fine, they can't come to my next birthday party. I've learned that it's really, really easy to dwell on the negative things people say rather than the glowing, positive things. I'm probably one of the most sensitive types when it comes negativity. But, as my mom once said, "If famous or successful were turned to dust every time they heard a disparaging comment, there would be no famous or successful people on the planet."
So get over it. if you hear something constructive in someone's comment, file that in your brain somewhere. But if it's just abrasive trash, throw it out. Maybe someone's jealous or angry at life, or maybe it's just a taste issue, and they don't like your music because it's not their cup of tea. So what? That person isn't your audience.
I might sound like a high school cheerleader or a camp counselor here, but I'm just speaking my mind. Artists such as Sasha, The X-ecutioners, Kaskade and Danger Mouse, who all speak their minds in this issue, probably wouldn't be around if they were crippled by every negative comment that they heard along the paths of their careers. Personally, another mean-spirited word or two would probably just make me more numb to the B.S. If you're going to put yourself out there, you need to develop a thick skin.
The only way to rid yourself of the naysayers is to focus on the good, constructive things people say. Print out those comments, and put them up on a bulletin board to remind yourself. And as for those unhappy harassers: Just smile, thank them for their feedback and quickly shrug off every last word.
The REMIX Editors
Robert Hanson
Erin Hutton
Kylee Swenson
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SLAY THE NAYSAYERS
The saying is crass, but the fact is, opinions are like assholes - everyone's got one. And one person's opinion shouldn't stop you from doing what you like to do. I've heard (or read) people call me stupid, a liar and (add insult here). A couple of people have said that my music is lame. Fine, they can't come to my next birthday party. I've learned that it's really, really easy to dwell on the negative things people say rather than the glowing, positive things. I'm probably one of the most sensitive types when it comes negativity. But, as my mom once said, "If famous or successful were turned to dust every time they heard a disparaging comment, there would be no famous or successful people on the planet."
So get over it. if you hear something constructive in someone's comment, file that in your brain somewhere. But if it's just abrasive trash, throw it out. Maybe someone's jealous or angry at life, or maybe it's just a taste issue, and they don't like your music because it's not their cup of tea. So what? That person isn't your audience.
I might sound like a high school cheerleader or a camp counselor here, but I'm just speaking my mind. Artists such as Sasha, The X-ecutioners, Kaskade and Danger Mouse, who all speak their minds in this issue, probably wouldn't be around if they were crippled by every negative comment that they heard along the paths of their careers. Personally, another mean-spirited word or two would probably just make me more numb to the B.S. If you're going to put yourself out there, you need to develop a thick skin.
The only way to rid yourself of the naysayers is to focus on the good, constructive things people say. Print out those comments, and put them up on a bulletin board to remind yourself. And as for those unhappy harassers: Just smile, thank them for their feedback and quickly shrug off every last word.
The REMIX Editors
Robert Hanson
Erin Hutton
Kylee Swenson
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