Bob-Dubery
I enjoyed that. I think the aspect of honestly considering the extent of one's own satisfaction is generally played down - not just in music but in all works of life. I like to get good feedback on the occasions on which I play in front of people, and I am often struck by how all I can remember is the one bum note I played and all they can remember is everything else, but wether people genuinely enjoyed it or are being polite or whatever I always pay attention to how I feel about my efforts. If I can genuinely say that I did my best (or my best yet) then then counts for something too.
DonovanB
I have one friend who everytime I send him something to listen, its never good enough, yet I know the standard of his work is less than What I would expect.
He is, however, the only person who tells me a different opinion to the " It's great" line that is a cop out IMO.
Squonk
Good blog Graeme
"My only solace is that I’m pretty sure most creatives experience this insecurity on completion of a project. There is no "department of creative standards” to put your work through a series of stringent tests, and supply you with a detailed analysis."
Graeme I am sure most musicians feel this...
I think The Beatles were fortunate to have George Martin to assist them with the creative process.
Even Pink Floyd were given guidlines by Bob Ezrin in the making of "The Wall".
But even then, I am sure they were not too sure what the reaction would be!
