Why do I make videos?
It is fun to play and sing just for my self. But sometimes many players and singers want an AUDIENCE. In fact, we would like an audience that pays some attention - more like a concert than playing a bar or restaurant and being pretty much back ground music.
Thanks to CBN, I have an audience. Better yet, it is a friendly and tolerant audience.
I also enjoy learning new songs and playing them. Some times they get added to my repertoire and some times they are soon forgotten.
CBN videos are also a song writer's community.
Why do I get comments and some likes?
CBN is a social network. I try to responds to other folk's videos, photos and posts. I develop friends and relationships. Some of those folks tend to respond back to my posts. A social network is a bit like real life.
Additionally, I try not to waste people's times. I edit the vid so you don't have to wait 20 seconds for the content to start. I often post lyrics and chords with vids. People like that. No matter how clear the singer puts out the lyrics, folks will not hear them all clearly.
When I post a photo, I try to put up info. I try to tell the truth. Not everything I build plays well!
Why does some of the best stuff get few comments?
Again, it is a social network. Something good will get looks and comments at least the first few times the person post. . If the poster does not respond to others, he or she soon gets few comments back.
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Greg, if you do post, people tend to be encouraging and seldom unkind. We all started somewhere. A lot of us would speak out if someone is unduly unkind.
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I'm with Greg on this,the thought of putting a video of myself on here,just fills me with horror,that may change one day,but till then i'll just enjoy the variety and enthusiasm of those that do.Some very talented players amongst this group.
Do it. Just do it. I force myself to play on a video. Then, I even forced myself to post a video of me singing. It was terrible. And it is still out there on the internet somewhere. And there have been a lot more. And they are all better. Almost listenable now. Almost. :)
But you need the evidence for yourself to show improvement.
Uncle John says "turn your give a shitter way down low." So do that, then hit record. No one is going to be mean.
Hmm. Do it if you are tempted. What I find hardest is playing at local jams where there are some really good musicians and singers. With a vid, you get do-overs if you want. It's interesting to watch the progress of people. Some of them get good in a short time. Bug certainly comes to mind. Lately Mr. C. He was kind of rough early on and now he's really good. Eric, Badfinger - seems like he's gotten a lot better.
Most of us are better than we think we are. And a few of us are not as good as we think!
creating music with a self made CBG, participating on this sight, posting music by way of video, has been one of the most meaningful things i have ever done !!! thats why i post videos, and im sure ther may be some less than helthy reasons too,lol
Wow, James. I guess I have to say, "Me too.'
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Wot? LOL.
Ron an important part of what you said is the welcoming of newbys. I hope to see more your youth, women and minorities.
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