Originally Posted By: Gordon Scott
Originally Posted By: Byron Dickens
Originally Posted By: Planobilly
The idea that there is little to no "good" music being written is not accurate.

Indeed.

I've just a few days ago come back from Swanage Jazz Festival here in the UK, which obviously informs my own tastes. Others will have quite different tastes. These were three bands from whom we bought CDs, much of their output is new compositions:
Invisible Apples
Yetii
Hip Harp Collective

I've never heard any on radio, nor seen any on TV but these and many others are out there in clubs and at festivals and concerts.


It's the local music scene where the innovation still exists. In this area of NC, there are 2 local original music playing bands that I am aware of. I know the guitarist and drummer in both of the bands. They are regularly appearing with other original bands at venues and shows. One of the bands is a heavy metal band.... they call it "sludge metal" and the other is more pop/progressive. Both appear to have a sizeable and growing cult following.

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.