Thank you for your insights! I've been watching you content for a couple weeks now and I'm inspired to get into sync.... And yeah you right, this AI crap is for the birds. In the end quality is what it's all about...
Great message, thanks Jessie. I think we've all heard the limits of AI music now and it's clear that it's still way off the level of customisability and sound quality that real clients need. I'm going to keep pushing.
Yeah. You can’t replace human creativity and ingenuity. I think true ‘sentience’ is virtually impossible. Doesn’t matter how complex the algorithms are that are programmed. Ima keep pushing on with my writing and producing for sync. Been doing a lot better lately, after 4-5 years deep. It’s only gonna improve from here.
In theme park auditions I'd do for gigs (these are high-paid, union jobs), I used to work on the audition to a point, get it "good enough that they know I can do the job," and not get hired. Took me a couple of years to figure out the formula. The first thing I needed to do was that I had to be undeniably perfect with the performance. No more improvisational lines that might fall flat; after all, the hiring team aren't musicians and don't understand what I might have been doing. 100% perfect. No flubs, no fret buzz, no chipped notes. But then, that wasn't enough. How can I get them to enjoy it better? Give them a "program" that tells them what I'm playing, add some flare to it. What SHOES am I going to wear? Am I playing to a track? Then make a Mickey Mouse wallpaper on my phone and mount it to the amp grille as a bonus Easter egg. Polish, polish, polish. What will I say in the audition room? Will I move? Who will be in the room, and what kind of things does that person look for in a hire? I'm not on their full-time pay, but I get lots of their occasional "casual engagements" that actually pay even better, albeit less frequently. I'm still trying to figure out what "quality" is in simply mixing/mastering, but I'm also trying to get my track to the best quality before I ask my friends who are in it. No more "how's this? Don't mind the guitar, I need to re-record it after I take it to the shop." I might not yet know what the threshold of a great sync track is, but I know what the best I can possibly do is at this point. The hope is that I'll better understand what a "great sync track" actually entails ever time.
You definitely will. Just keep showing up and challenging yourself to make improvements. I've seen dramatic changes in my production quality over the years, but I couldn't pin point one moment where it all "clicked", but eventually it does.
I'm way less experienced than you Jessie but that's also my humble opinion. I've been hearing a lot of apparently amazing IA music but if you analyze it, it can't be properly customized as any composer could. Also, my very humble opinion again, I'm thinking even for libraries, making sure they will provide "real music made by real people " will be even more a plus. Sooner or later AI music will be there but the human touch, interaction, emotions, customizations and little details will not be easily replaced. Last note, I'm in the opposite part of the Ocean and life is keeping me here but I'm really hoping sooner or late I'll be able to physically be there at one of your Sync events by person and meet you and many of the amazing composers!
@@SyncMyMusic I've had pretty good luck with StudioPros, AirGigs and Soundbetter. About 70% of the time I do have to tune and RX room noise and mouth clicks. I really appreciate the singers who do all that themselves (I think they ought to). My biggest problem has been getting them to sign the WFH after they've been paid. I need to start withholding payment until they sign. Waiting on about 4 of these as we speak.
I like what you are doing Jesse. Kudos I have not gone in to the course idea just yet, but I really want to check this out. I dont know if I would be able to have any direct contact with you, only via email? There are some concerns, speaking for myself, that I have for direction. If there isnt any direct contact available, thank you all the same. Scotty Under The Throne
Thank you for your insights! I've been watching you content for a couple weeks now and I'm inspired to get into sync.... And yeah you right, this AI crap is for the birds. In the end quality is what it's all about...
Very inspiring I'm in for the long term
Great message, thanks Jessie. I think we've all heard the limits of AI music now and it's clear that it's still way off the level of customisability and sound quality that real clients need. I'm going to keep pushing.
Yeah. You can’t replace human creativity and ingenuity. I think true ‘sentience’ is virtually impossible. Doesn’t matter how complex the algorithms are that are programmed.
Ima keep pushing on with my writing and producing for sync. Been doing a lot better lately, after 4-5 years deep. It’s only gonna improve from here.
My new therapist 😊
Love this! I’ve been with you on the AI journey, but it’s so cool to see a shift to what we do now to survive in this new reality
Jesse: Love this message and kinda glad you are moving on from AI now that you've exposed the tremendous pitfalls of using it.
In theme park auditions I'd do for gigs (these are high-paid, union jobs), I used to work on the audition to a point, get it "good enough that they know I can do the job," and not get hired. Took me a couple of years to figure out the formula. The first thing I needed to do was that I had to be undeniably perfect with the performance. No more improvisational lines that might fall flat; after all, the hiring team aren't musicians and don't understand what I might have been doing. 100% perfect. No flubs, no fret buzz, no chipped notes. But then, that wasn't enough. How can I get them to enjoy it better? Give them a "program" that tells them what I'm playing, add some flare to it. What SHOES am I going to wear? Am I playing to a track? Then make a Mickey Mouse wallpaper on my phone and mount it to the amp grille as a bonus Easter egg. Polish, polish, polish. What will I say in the audition room? Will I move? Who will be in the room, and what kind of things does that person look for in a hire? I'm not on their full-time pay, but I get lots of their occasional "casual engagements" that actually pay even better, albeit less frequently.
I'm still trying to figure out what "quality" is in simply mixing/mastering, but I'm also trying to get my track to the best quality before I ask my friends who are in it. No more "how's this? Don't mind the guitar, I need to re-record it after I take it to the shop." I might not yet know what the threshold of a great sync track is, but I know what the best I can possibly do is at this point. The hope is that I'll better understand what a "great sync track" actually entails ever time.
You definitely will. Just keep showing up and challenging yourself to make improvements. I've seen dramatic changes in my production quality over the years, but I couldn't pin point one moment where it all "clicked", but eventually it does.
I'm way less experienced than you Jessie but that's also my humble opinion.
I've been hearing a lot of apparently amazing IA music but if you analyze it, it can't be properly customized as any composer could.
Also, my very humble opinion again, I'm thinking even for libraries, making sure they will provide "real music made by real people " will be even more a plus.
Sooner or later AI music will be there but the human touch, interaction, emotions, customizations and little details will not be easily replaced.
Last note, I'm in the opposite part of the Ocean and life is keeping me here but I'm really hoping sooner or late I'll be able to physically be there at one of your Sync events by person and meet you and many of the amazing composers!
Hope you can make it out one day too!
LFG JESSE😤🤝🏁🏁🏁
Great message man!
What problems did you have when working with vocalists that made you move more toward instrumentals? I'm curious!
Tardiness, flakiness, pitchy performances, personality drama, etc. just a whole bunch of headaches that I didn’t need 😎
@@SyncMyMusic I've had pretty good luck with StudioPros, AirGigs and Soundbetter. About 70% of the time I do have to tune and RX room noise and mouth clicks. I really appreciate the singers who do all that themselves (I think they ought to). My biggest problem has been getting them to sign the WFH after they've been paid. I need to start withholding payment until they sign. Waiting on about 4 of these as we speak.
I like what you are doing Jesse. Kudos
I have not gone in to the course idea just yet, but I really want to check this out.
I dont know if I would be able to have any direct contact with you, only via email?
There are some concerns, speaking for myself, that I have for direction.
If there isnt any direct contact available, thank you all the same.
Scotty
Under The Throne
Do you mean access to me inside of Sync Academy? I'm very available. Members post questions and issues all the time that I chime in on.
I'd like to know what time limit is best for a trac?
2-3 minutes is the norm, but can be shorter for certain styles (minimal, tension, etc.)
Bravo
Who else is more concerned with their quality???? Especially with some of the stuff they showcased at the event…. Kinda overwhelming
Might feel a bit intimidating, but if you can put that nervous energy towards your craft you'll be in a strong position!
@@SyncMyMusic I’m trying for sure! Reevaluating and continuously creating (plus I think I’m too stubborn to stop…)
@@ryancrarymusic again that reframe of “this is happening FOR me” usually helps me get back into productivity mode. Hope it does for you too!