Inspiration and creativity
Posted: 13 Dec 2017
I am curious about how people relate to inspiration and creativity when making music.
How do you guys enter that sweet spot? Are you always 'in the zone'??
I guess one could approach music making in a mechanical manner but I personally find that very difficult. I need 'that feeling' in order to get something done!
Obviously we are all born with different intellectual skills and we are not wired the same way. But I find myself often completely dependent on that inspirational spark to really enjoy and get productive with music creation.
I have found that if I open Reason and just play around with the virtual studio and experiment with the gear a sudden explosion of creativity sometimes occur. For example limiting myself to a small set of devices sometimes does the trick. Or picking up some synth or samples you seldom use is also very interesting. I also have an acoustic guitar which is really nice to get in the mood.
I also find listening to other artists inspirational. In addition simple stuff like walking in the nature or doing outdoors activity can quickly get me in the mood. Physical exercise also sometimes help.
And then you have the drugs! Coffee and perhaps a beer or two always creates a good athmosphere
If you are one of those that can consistently sit down with the DAW and create meaningful works of art I really envy you!
How do you guys enter that sweet spot? Are you always 'in the zone'??
I guess one could approach music making in a mechanical manner but I personally find that very difficult. I need 'that feeling' in order to get something done!
Obviously we are all born with different intellectual skills and we are not wired the same way. But I find myself often completely dependent on that inspirational spark to really enjoy and get productive with music creation.
I have found that if I open Reason and just play around with the virtual studio and experiment with the gear a sudden explosion of creativity sometimes occur. For example limiting myself to a small set of devices sometimes does the trick. Or picking up some synth or samples you seldom use is also very interesting. I also have an acoustic guitar which is really nice to get in the mood.
I also find listening to other artists inspirational. In addition simple stuff like walking in the nature or doing outdoors activity can quickly get me in the mood. Physical exercise also sometimes help.
And then you have the drugs! Coffee and perhaps a beer or two always creates a good athmosphere
If you are one of those that can consistently sit down with the DAW and create meaningful works of art I really envy you!