Jody Whitesides

Tag: Do You Want to Play

  • Why Letting Go of Bad Systems Can Lead to Your Next Big Win

    Why Letting Go of Bad Systems Can Lead to Your Next Big Win

    There’s nothing more disappointing than realizing something is not working. The result requires understanding that it is time to dump the procedure that isn’t working and come up with another one that will.

    A slew of musicians, or rather people who want to be musicians, will create a piece of music and get very attached to it on a personal level. Nothing wrong with that. However, in the business of music – pro musicians tend to let go of taking anything personal about what is said about music they have created.

    This is an important aspect to writing music and definitely very important when co-writing.

    Same can be said for creating something with tech. Yes, I’m still working thru issues with something tech related. I was anticipating having it finished last Friday. Sadly, a small bit of the system kept failing. In fact it’s the major thing that I’ve been attempting to solve for well over a month.

    Frustrating!!

    Last night was a moment of needing to dump it all again to go after a different tactic. Later today, that new tactic will hopefully solve the issue. Finger’s crossed.

    Yesterday was another one of those moments where you get some good news from your network of people you work with. I got a call about a piece of music that created for a commercial. Turns out my creation got picked. Mind you, it wasn’t exactly as I created it. The connection decided it was advantageous to speed up the music to a faster tempo.

    A lot of composers or musicians may get bent out of shape about that. I thought, well, if it gets me the gig, more power to it. And sure enough, it has worked to my favor.

    Now if A.I. could be something that gives musicians or composers more power to make money, it would be great. But I don’t hold A.I. companies with the ability to be honorable or ethical when it comes to creators. And certainly our current government isn’t following the law about it.

    Which is extremely sad.

    What isn’t sad is another new release. This time for those who are fans of the Valley Suns basketball team. That’s right another version of Do You Want to Play (Valley Suns). Pass it like a pro basketball player to those who would love to blast it loud and proud.

  • From Dental Drama to Creative Breakthrough: New Music Drops

    From Dental Drama to Creative Breakthrough: New Music Drops

    Recent gig ended and another has been presented. That’s the thing about the music business, it can be feast or famine and not enough of the right amount.

    I’m used to it, but sometimes it would be nice to be on a long trajectory of the right amount.

    One thing that I can say is that last night was a nice little breakthrough. After visiting the dentist earlier in the day and having a piece of a filling fall out when they got aggressive, I had a bit of a breakthrough – non tooth related.

    Now it’s a mad dash to see how long it will take me to get this breakthrough done. I’m hoping some time tomorrow.

    In the meantime it’s another week of another version of Do You Want to Play being released. For those who are fans of the Osceola Magic, there is now a version of Do You Want to Play, just for you.

    I’m excited to get this ready. Are you?

  • Musical Chairs

    Musical Chairs

    Another week another release. This time it’s the version of Do You Want to Play for the New Orleans Pelicans. Hopefully they’re not getting hit too hard with the storm blowing through the Midwest of the U.S.

    Crazy week of things. Quite a few things are about to take shape behind the scenes for the dot com. One of the biggest involves a credit card sized computer, or rather computers. No, it isn’t going to be an AI thing.

    While not quite ready to out exactly what is going on, I can say it should lead to an improvement. In a way it’s a switch to a new chair in the circle of my music. Everything has been circling around and around and it’s about to sit down to see what gets excluded, or possibly included going forward.

    Musically speaking, I did do a little ditty for a possible commercial along with all this that is being released every week. Awaiting with bated breath to hear if it gets chosen. Despite being biased, I think I nailed the brief and what was asked for. Though nailing it doesn’t always lead to getting the gig.

    Beyond music, I’ve stepped into another higher level in something sporty. For those who follow me on social media, you might notice what that sport is. Let’s just say, I’m working on taking it pro.

    Next week should see me starting to knock out some more 360RA mixes for some music that will be released later this year. If you haven’t had a chance to experience it, it’s very similar to Dolby Atmos and I’m that much of a music nerd that I want to release as much of the music I have in both immersive formats.

    Pardon my dust while I work on getting next week’s release out the door, cause this week’s is out!

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