It’s more fun when people are better in person.
When the stories they tell and the cool factor, the warmth factor, the caring factor, the style factor is even better when you’re actually with that person.
But right now most artists (and really most people in general) are doing it backwards.
When we worship at the alter of social media numbers then we want to make sure our absolute best stuff goes on there. So the numbers go up. Actually we’ll even improve the truth a little (or a lot) on what we display digitally because an increase in Likes or plays or comments or consumption means we mean something.
So then in real life you could never be better than that. You’ve already shown your best and probably lied to make it even better than reality.
It’s a bummer to see a flashy, cool, conversational social media account only to have the person be a total dud in real life.
(Which happens often in the music biz)
It’s about priority.
If you’re more concerned with social media numbers than being someone (an artist) who a certain group of people want to be around and with. You’ll probably get what you want.
If you’re more concerned with being and becoming an artist who a certain group of people want to be around and be with, your social media numbers and posts will simply be an overflow…as overflow comes from an abundance of the actual thing.
Don’t miss a post. Sign up for free.
I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com