| mZuzek said: I think just like with anything else, the preference on consuming vs. creating is also something that can change back and forth over time. In recent months I've been almost entirely on a consuming mood, but your post encouraged me to change that. One of my earlier albums is going to be 5 years old soon, and I need to have some experience with certain audio software, so I've decided to begin rewriting it (starting today) and hopefully I'll finish it in time for the anniversary. As for enjoying things less over time, I don't really think it works that way for me. I know I can definitely be "burnt out" on things if I overdo them (see: beating A Link to the Past dozens of times), and then I might never enjoy them as much as I used to, but if I try to contain myself before re-experiencing something and only do it when I'm sure I really want to, I think that enjoyment can last forever. Obviously all of this can be pretty different for different forms of art - for example, when I think of games, usually the first time I play through them is my best experience, whereas I'd say for movies it's usually the second time. Music has a weirder pattern where it can change a lot but it usually only gets better and better up until the few dozens of times, and then it starts to get old. But it is as I said, if you control that over time things can last forever I think. |
I agree, sometimes it's nice to just sit back and enjoy something. A balance is beneficial for sure. With that said, I'm glad you've made the decision to start work on your music again. Letting months go by without touching it much is probably going a bit too far on the consumer side. You won't regret it. I believe the key of success hangs on whether or not you greatly enjoy what you're working on. If you appreciate it and look forward to it, it becomes infinitely easier.
I guess that's true. If I don't play/watch/listen to something for a while, rediscovering it can be highly enjoyable. It definitely depends on the type of art, agreed. As for it lasting forever? I can be keen on something forever, I'm just not sure it's capable of evoking the same feelings forever, if that makes sense. Of course, it's different for everybody.
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