Comments on: Sometimes I’m really insecure about my songs

By: B Michael L

B Michael L — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:16:45 +0000

I got great news for you Eric and those whom are reading! I just did an even more updated, 2010 version of “DJ” written by my homey here! This time, it’s a hot euro- dance version produced by Humane Kondition based in London. It will be released on my forthcoming dance EP, and it is a BLAZING stand-out! Eric, you did a fantastic job with this song, because it has become an unexpected staple for my live shows (that you really need to come check out, you know I’ll give you props). Your skills are impeccable. It was your first arrangement and my take on it that drew the song so much attention, and your name is well-known in my circles. A live version (recorded at one of the actual shows) is available on B Michael L Live at The Underscore Pt. 2 at http://www.Amazon.com. The new house mix will blow you all away! Believe that! Until, may all be blessed!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:56:17 +0000

Excellent tune. Turned out great!

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:52:26 +0000

Yeah, trust me, my “scrap heap” (songs which will never make this blog) is huge. In most cases though, I consider them failures in that I didn’t have the technical knowledge to create what I heard in my head.

So theoretically, as my skill increases, my “scrap heap” will get smaller.

By: Eric from MD

Eric from MD — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:45:25 +0000

don’t you think that’s pretty common? i know that i’ve worked on demos that i was really inspired in the beginning but for whatever reason, they just didn’t work out. Even when I come back to it, I can’t make it work. To make it work means writing an entirely new song! Sometimes what you hear in your head just doesn’t translate in concrete form.

Also, we discussed “hit making” and the science/mastery of creating radio hits in the Ne-Yo thread. It’s true, there is a big difference between writing for yourself and writing for someone else. I suspect that one never really puts as much into the song for someone else than when the artist writes material for him/herself. Maybe that explains the uncertainty and insecurity with it?