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Writers Blues/ Paranoia

  • 12-01-2009 12:11am
    #1
    cufroige
    Closed Accounts Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Hi guys..

    I think I need the virtual equivalent of either a hug or a pep talk..

    I started writing songs about maybe 8ish years ago.. I keep at it for about 3 years, performing various open mic's/ songwriter nights, gigs with friends etc.. & then my life became very busy...

    Next thing you know it's five years later & all of a sudden I am inspired enough to make space for songwriting again.. I am feeling great about having this part of my alive & kicking again..

    BUT, my confidence..my GOD!! It has always been an issue.. What happens is there I am, wherever, singing away & a little voice in my head says, oh shut UP!! who do you think you are?

    I put a lot of work into my lyrics, wouldn't consider myself a good musician at all.. Recently I've very roughly recorded a few songs at home..once I'm finished I say, yeah, that sounds ok..

    Then tonight I listen again & I think..Holy Sh1te, what am I thinking?

    I have this fear of taking myself seriously, self indulging..but at the same time I'm sure I have something to contribute, because I enjoy..I Love writing songs..I just want to chill out & get rid of this horribly critical, judgemental voice in my head!!

    Can anybody relate? Help? Why am I feeling like this?

    I'm embarrassed by doing something I enjoy.. Is it because I'm ashamed that it is somewhat self indulgent no matter how you look at it?:(:(:(


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  • #2
    humberklog
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,581 Mod ✭✭✭✭humberklog


    Gives hug.



    I'd the exact same self doubt and questioning and still do. That's why I started the Airingroom (see thread). I was a little lost at sea when it came to writing and playing. I only started teaching myself to play about 3 year ago and none of my friends were musically inclined. I needed to meet people that were doing the same thing and asking themselves the same questions or indeed having the same doubts. Intrinsically writing a song leaves one very exposed. You leave the comfy surrounds of the mob to stand alone to bare one's self to the elements. Confidence comes with knowledge. Knowing that there are others out there doing the same thing raised my confidence.

    How about sharing some of your recordings?


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