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...Heck, maybe there should be TWO forums -- "Showcase" and "Workshop."...
Daisy...



You know, that's a very good idea. PG Music - what about it?
When I comment on peoples' songs I choose my words carefully because:
(1) I'm usually unsure as to what proficiency level the poster is at. For example, it would be impolite and destructive to heavily criticise a song's structure, arrangement, or recording, etc. when it's a song from a novice who has in fact far exceeded the levels usually associated with someone starting out. You wouldn't slam a seven year old for writing a brilliant poem because they're not (yet) up to the standard of a world renowned published prizewinner.
(2) I'm also unsure (unless the poster makes things clear) as to whether the poster is putting up a finished project or a work in progress they would genuinely like some help with.

I know I would quite like to post WIP projects when I feel I'm not doing justice to a piece, or lost my way with it, and would really like some outside input to help me carry out some surgery. Other times I feel I've finished a piece and very happy with it, i.e. I'm not going to tear it all apart and insert a middle eight, but I'm still open to comments about, say, the mastering.

If the two forums don't come to pass then I've made a mental note to make it clear when I next post a new song to state whether it's in WIP or Finished Goods!

John

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