Post by Audiozoo on Aug 31, 2017 22:41:50 GMT
I've been doing some thinking about the similarities & differences between being a comedian & a music maker.
I have realised that there is a difference between being funny, and being a good comedian.
It is possible to be:
A - funny + good comedian
B - funny + not a good comedian
C - not funny + good comedian
D - not funny + not a good comedian
A more accurate definition of 'good comedian' would be, in this case 'ablity to get a good response from the audience'.
This implies that it is more important to get a good response from the audience, than it is to be a naturally funny.
Aside from ethical boundaries, you could technically purchase a list of jokes from a naturally funny, good comedian.
By presenting those jokes to an audience that hasn't heard them, the audience would see you as a good comedian. Even if you're not a naturally funny person.
So if you substitute the word 'comedian' with 'presenter( of media type x)' this recognition can be considered from the perspective of a music maker.
It is therefore possible to be:
A - talented + good presenter of music
B - talented + not a good presenter of music
C - not talented + good presenter of music
D - not talented + not a good presenter of music
The most beneficial position to be in is A, but ultimately it is important if you want to be SUCCESSFUL as a presenter to be either A or C. This means, whether you are talented or not, it is possible to achieve the goal of being a good presenter of music.
This actually happens quite commonly, and typical scenarios occur, where a 'famous' presenter of music of is ridiculed for their lack of talent in various areas. Usually it has little impact on the presenter.
Even DJs & A&Rs are not necessarily required to demonstrate natural musical talent, but they can be good presenters of music.
At the end of the day, you have two choices. Either seek recognition for being naturally talented, regardless of if you manage to find yourself in a career as a presenter of music or not, or you can focus on seeking recognition as a good presenter of music, regardless of if you find yourself regarded as naturally talented or not.
This is a strange realisation for someone like me, who has for so long tried to focus on demonstrating natural musical talent as opposed to always presenting music that will be most popular; but it is nevertheless true based on my own observations.
I have realised that there is a difference between being funny, and being a good comedian.
It is possible to be:
A - funny + good comedian
B - funny + not a good comedian
C - not funny + good comedian
D - not funny + not a good comedian
A more accurate definition of 'good comedian' would be, in this case 'ablity to get a good response from the audience'.
This implies that it is more important to get a good response from the audience, than it is to be a naturally funny.
Aside from ethical boundaries, you could technically purchase a list of jokes from a naturally funny, good comedian.
By presenting those jokes to an audience that hasn't heard them, the audience would see you as a good comedian. Even if you're not a naturally funny person.
So if you substitute the word 'comedian' with 'presenter( of media type x)' this recognition can be considered from the perspective of a music maker.
It is therefore possible to be:
A - talented + good presenter of music
B - talented + not a good presenter of music
C - not talented + good presenter of music
D - not talented + not a good presenter of music
The most beneficial position to be in is A, but ultimately it is important if you want to be SUCCESSFUL as a presenter to be either A or C. This means, whether you are talented or not, it is possible to achieve the goal of being a good presenter of music.
This actually happens quite commonly, and typical scenarios occur, where a 'famous' presenter of music of is ridiculed for their lack of talent in various areas. Usually it has little impact on the presenter.
Even DJs & A&Rs are not necessarily required to demonstrate natural musical talent, but they can be good presenters of music.
At the end of the day, you have two choices. Either seek recognition for being naturally talented, regardless of if you manage to find yourself in a career as a presenter of music or not, or you can focus on seeking recognition as a good presenter of music, regardless of if you find yourself regarded as naturally talented or not.
This is a strange realisation for someone like me, who has for so long tried to focus on demonstrating natural musical talent as opposed to always presenting music that will be most popular; but it is nevertheless true based on my own observations.