I’m Just Now Noticing This?
Crap, I’ve been naïve. I’ve been wasting most of my past four years pissing away my time writing for, producing and engineering for artists that didn’t really want to put in work, they just thought all they have to do is show up, put forth a half-assed effort and I would do the rest and they would get signed to a major record label and become rich and famous.
When that didn’t happen for any of them, they did the most expedient thing-blow me off and latch on to someone else that think will make them rich and famous without them putting in the work to build a fanbase.
Ironic that one of those artists was in my studio at the same time and met someone who has worked with HUGE artists and songwriters like Dianne Warren. He didn’t have a clue who the guy was and there was no reason for me to tell him anything at any point because he never finished anything. If he knew, would he have worked harder to finish tracks by coming into the studio for more than a few hours a month and get them mixed and mastered? Probably not. Every other opportunity I told him about and introduction I made never made a difference. But let’s get it straight. As producer, it is always my fault. Hence, no need for any respect in my direction.
Of course there were some exceptions to the “just make me rich and famous while I sit here” attitude such as Molly Zenobia and Jim Anderson, but on the artist track, they were the only ones that I’ve worked with that understand the way the entertainment world works.
It’s not all bad news though in the house of Wesley. I still have my contacts, a very well equipped recording and mix studio and now about 80 songs to choose from for my upcoming releases not including what I’m presently writing.
The most valuable thing though, is a lesson learned. I won’t be fooled again.
don’t forget you also have your kick-ass talent.
Thanks. I’d forgotten about that.