Why do you write music ?

So one day I read a thread title on the Renoise board named "Why do you write music ?" and thought it was a dumb question because it's obvious that you don't have any reason as it's basically making art.

But now I think I misjudged that question ; I realise it can be thought in a psychologic way which is IMO much interesting.

So, I sometimes realise one of the reasons I make music is for challenging myself to make something complex. I think this task is complex because when I do it what I try to do is to be original in my melodies and sound choices, to make it complex so it sounds like it's living, to make a good mix that follows the spirit of the composition...

I feel it that way because recently I've been sometimes a bit lazy for making music and the reason is I know I'll eventually reach what I have in my mind for the track I'm making (which is kinda false because I often just get close to it but never totally reach it..... ; anyway......). What I make doesn't sound as original as it used to do in my ears and I'm afraid one day my deep me would like to stop this.

Which would suck

Anyway, do you think you have a particular reason for making music, and do some of you sometimes feel the way I do ?

also, I just smoked and could regret that post

Antape !

-when I make a track I personally enjoy it is literally the best feeling

-doesn't cost money/consume resources like, say, painting

- to overcompensate my latent homosexuality

- I have nothing else to do

  On 10/18/2011 at 12:02 AM, schlucharski said:

- to overcompensate my latent homosexuality

by making synthesizer music

OOPS

to express myself

can't afford to buy real music

I enjoy being in the flow, and having something to show for it afterwards. Also, as a career, it sure beats programming, although I enjoy that too, to a lesser extent. It's just nice to be able to make something you're proud of, and to be able to push yourself outside your comfort zone on a regular basis. But mostly, making music is just plain fun.

Mainly because I'm good at it and it would be a waste not to... Also because I love music, although I have to admit I do often find the writing process itself to be stressful and not terribly enjoyable.

  On 10/18/2011 at 1:09 AM, ZoeB said:

I enjoy being in the flow, and having something to show for it afterwards. Also, as a career, it sure beats programming, although I enjoy that too, to a lesser extent. It's just nice to be able to make something you're proud of, and to be able to push yourself outside your comfort zone on a regular basis. But mostly, making music is just plain fun.

Because I love music more than anything, and I really want to contribute to the world of music.

Also because I like that being a musician allows you to talk to & work with musicians you like on a level other than as a weird fanboy.

I dont "write" anything. I used to write it, now its all improv.

i really enjoyed your music ZoeB

It makes me feel better to play an instrument, or make a song. Like some personal form of meditation. I get the same feeling when jamming with friends, but on a more connected, non-personal level.

because my way of life is fun, and music is fun

I don't really have a reason. It's just something I need to do. Maybe it's so my life isn't meaningless?

  On 10/18/2011 at 2:26 AM, cloud capture said:

Like some personal form of meditation.

this. i could have typed a million reasons why, but in the end it comes down to this...

  On 10/18/2011 at 3:09 AM, Kcinsu said:

  On 10/18/2011 at 2:26 AM, cloud capture said:

Like some personal form of meditation.

 

this. i could have typed a million reasons why, but in the end it comes down to this...

Yeah, that's a good reason actually. I do find that writing a track puts me in a better mood.

i gotsta

ive been thinking of devoting my life to music in some way. Probably going to go to school for AV stuff. Maybe work in a studio. Im not sure. I know its a pipe dream but i dont care about anything else. It's something ive been obsessed with since I was 12

The rush, the adaptation, and the general backwardness of the act.

I write music so I have an excuse to get stoopid high

there is no excuse for that kind of immorality

  On 10/18/2011 at 5:29 AM, Dan C said:

The rush, the adaptation, and the general backwardness of the act.

during the act: achieve flow

bonus: get possessed by the result

One of the best reasons is hearing your own stuff on a good sound system and physically feeling the bass and snares slap you.