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i'm curious what drives my fellow pg'ers to write songs.



I do it because of several reasons.

I like the creative process. Nothing in the world compares to the feeling of zen when you start on an idea and things just start to flow like a river. It's the best high in the world. The funny thing is that you can't force it. It has to be natural.

I like that I can say things in a way that people are willing to listen.

It's cathartic. It keeps me sane in this crazy world. I can get things off my mind.

As part of the creative process, I enjoy the final result. Often the final song is different from what I was hearing in my head but it is in no way diminished from the original idea. Often, it is better than what I was originally thinking it would sound like.

And.... last but not least.... it is just plain fun. I can lose myself in the process and several hours become like several minutes.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.