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New Project: 1 Track Every Week, for 52 Weeks

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New Project: 1 Track Every Week, for 52 Weeks Posted on: 21.09.2011 by Awilda Bolston Hey guys, I just started this project "52 to ZHU" I am determined to release one track every week for 52 weeks, and film myself. I believe this is the way to separate myself from the herd. Thoughts? Feedback Youtube Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlU6seNIces Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/sets/52-to-zhu/
Awilda Bolston 03.10.2012	Originally Posted by alchemy Way to go man! setting up this kind of goals will really help you in all sorts of ways! keep it up! Thanks, appreciate.
Rodger Seferovic 02.10.2012	Originally Posted by ZHU Hey guys, I just finished and made a collection of the best 7. Take a listen What do you believe? http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/sets/52-to-zhu-relived/ Had no idea you were a DJTT member. I had subbed to your YT but you don't post videos much. The year is almost over. Have you gotten signed yet?
Awilda Bolston 07.12.2011	Originally Posted by Poizen Jam I totally believe this is a great idea. One of my favourite folk artists, Jonathan Coulton, did this same thing for a year with his 'Thing A Week' series- and he created some real gems during that period. He let himself have fun though, and every now and then put out something either not too serious or completely out there weird. Hopefully you do the same, it'll allow you to explore a whole range of styles you probably wouldn't have tried. I don't know why people seem to be believeing quantity will somehow preclude quality if it's a full time job for you. It's definitely gonna be hard and you'll run into writers block occassionally for sure but I bet you'll learn to improve you composing vastly, and you'll learn some efficiency with your workflow as well! Edit: I'm gonna toss a follow your way on soundcloud, should be a fun project to follow! All the best man, and maybe you'll give me some ideas. I wish I had more time to compose but school and all that. The hook on the new one is way too similar to C'Thulu sleeps by deadmau5. thanks man. its a good learning process. it forces you to continue through the times where you wished you didn't start this project
Awilda Bolston 27.11.2011	Originally Posted by Rexx @Zhu Just a couple of questions for you. Do you use just a set of chord progressions? Do you have a few favorites? Or do you just feel where you want to go? hey rex, i studied piano and composition in the past. i tend to favor minor scales but i also compose more pop music in major scales. i like to do something that sounds unique and edgy. i have no set chords. sometimes you have to realize there are easier keys to compose in. Some bass notes have unfavorable resonant requencies. best
Awilda Bolston 03.10.2012	Originally Posted by alchemy Way to go man! setting up this kind of goals will really help you in all sorts of ways! keep it up! Thanks, appreciate.
Luciano Hyppolite 03.10.2012	Way to go man! setting up this kind of goals will really help you in all sorts of ways! keep it up!
Awilda Bolston 02.10.2012	Hey thanks. Got some stuff in the works. finalizing songs with vocals and whatnot. thanks for the support
Rodger Seferovic 02.10.2012	Originally Posted by ZHU Hey guys, I just finished and made a collection of the best 7. Take a listen What do you believe? http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/sets/52-to-zhu-relived/ Had no idea you were a DJTT member. I had subbed to your YT but you don't post videos much. The year is almost over. Have you gotten signed yet?
Awilda Bolston 02.10.2012	Hey guys, I just finished and made a collection of the best 7. Take a listen What do you believe? http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/sets/52-to-zhu-relived/
Sylvia Greener 20.03.2012	Nice tunes! I can imagine it's hard work to get a song ready each week, but it's definitely worth it! Keep it. Will check out when comes more. Keep it up. One additional question: Did I understood it correctly: You were offered to do a remix for JLo or even already did it?! +We already saw you using the S4 massively. Why not to get in touch with the DJTT-Team for a "What's in your Dj bag"-Video for promotion? Just a hint. Got a follow of mine in Soundcloud
Awilda Bolston 17.03.2012	Half way mark Documentary - please take a look!
Awilda Bolston 08.01.2012	Week 17! Sorry for skipping 14-16 you can find them on www.stevenzhumusic.com http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-17-by-day-by-evening
Awilda Bolston 12.12.2011	Week 13 i explore some dubstep: holla http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic...ough-the-heart
Awilda Bolston 07.12.2011	Here is my week 12 =) Enjoy Unleash the ..... DADA http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-12-unleash-the-fucking
Awilda Bolston 07.12.2011	Originally Posted by Poizen Jam I totally believe this is a great idea. One of my favourite folk artists, Jonathan Coulton, did this same thing for a year with his 'Thing A Week' series- and he created some real gems during that period. He let himself have fun though, and every now and then put out something either not too serious or completely out there weird. Hopefully you do the same, it'll allow you to explore a whole range of styles you probably wouldn't have tried. I don't know why people seem to be believeing quantity will somehow preclude quality if it's a full time job for you. It's definitely gonna be hard and you'll run into writers block occassionally for sure but I bet you'll learn to improve you composing vastly, and you'll learn some efficiency with your workflow as well! Edit: I'm gonna toss a follow your way on soundcloud, should be a fun project to follow! All the best man, and maybe you'll give me some ideas. I wish I had more time to compose but school and all that. The hook on the new one is way too similar to C'Thulu sleeps by deadmau5. thanks man. its a good learning process. it forces you to continue through the times where you wished you didn't start this project
Bettye Thuy 29.11.2011	I totally believe this is a great idea. One of my favourite folk artists, Jonathan Coulton, did this same thing for a year with his 'Thing A Week' series- and he created some real gems during that period. He let himself have fun though, and every now and then put out something either not too serious or completely out there weird. Hopefully you do the same, it'll allow you to explore a whole range of styles you probably wouldn't have tried. I don't know why people seem to be believeing quantity will somehow preclude quality if it's a full time job for you. It's definitely gonna be hard and you'll run into writers block occassionally for sure but I bet you'll learn to improve you composing vastly, and you'll learn some efficiency with your workflow as well! Edit: I'm gonna toss a follow your way on soundcloud, should be a fun project to follow! All the best man, and maybe you'll give me some ideas. I wish I had more time to compose but school and all that. The hook on the new one is way too similar to C'Thulu sleeps by deadmau5.
Awilda Bolston 27.11.2011	Hey guys, thanks for following, If you guys have some particular genre or style you want to hear let me know Week 11 http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic...words-original
Awilda Bolston 27.11.2011	Originally Posted by Rexx @Zhu Just a couple of questions for you. Do you use just a set of chord progressions? Do you have a few favorites? Or do you just feel where you want to go? hey rex, i studied piano and composition in the past. i tend to favor minor scales but i also compose more pop music in major scales. i like to do something that sounds unique and edgy. i have no set chords. sometimes you have to realize there are easier keys to compose in. Some bass notes have unfavorable resonant requencies. best
Larae Knifong 25.11.2011	@Zhu Just a couple of questions for you. Do you use just a set of chord progressions? Do you have a few favorites? Or do you just feel where you want to go?
Nisha Latkowski 22.11.2011	Not really my steez, but I respect the hustle and the dedication... I tip my hat.
Awilda Bolston 20.11.2011	hey guys check out my remix for ghostland http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-10
Nick Kingsley 14.11.2011	The lights-toes remix is probably the best ive heard so far sir.
Chuck Intravia 14.11.2011	Wrong thread?
Felisa Summerfelt 14.11.2011	Hello all partner, I would like to make friend with all who love DJ music. My email : [email protected] hope can receive all of yr mail. B.rgds
Chuck Intravia 14.11.2011	Very Deadmau5y. Good stuff !
Awilda Bolston 13.11.2011	Enjoy Vocals from LIGHTS WEEK 9 http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-9-lights-toes-zhu-remix/
Cathrine Vernet 07.11.2011	Best of luck zhu!
Awilda Bolston 07.11.2011	Originally Posted by snf yo zhu! i love it when u do tracks like this, really feeling it.... i have a question, what is your home dj/producing gear /software consist of? I use Logic as my DAW, and i also use analog synths like the Dave Smith Evolver, and Moog. Software synths... i have a bunch too. Sylenth, Linplug, Gladiator, Rapture, Native Instrumentents, Ohmforce, Minimoonsta. Live set up is traktor s4. best,
Awilda Bolston 07.11.2011	Originally Posted by thegeek A few comments, mostly directed to those who have something negative to say: I respect that a lot man. It is a journey and it is one that is open to the public so u know, my goal is very clear. Thanks buddy. I hope that I will start touring sooner =) best,
Meaghan Kallmann 07.11.2011	A few comments, mostly directed to those who have something negative to say: 1. Anyone who is actually anyone in the DJ / producer world most likely isn't posting on this community . They don't have time. Thus, DJTT posters' advice regarding how to achieve success is worth exactly what you paid for it: nothing. Please, ignore them (and me). 2. Regarding quality vs. quantity: quality is achieved through QUANTITY. Anyone care to guess how many turds Deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, Modeselektor, Richie Hawtin, Gesaffelstein, etc. have on their hard drives? Tons. Excellence in virtually any field is the product of time spent honing your craft. What you're doing is unique in that you're releasing your work with less filters on quality. But given the nature of what you're doing and the timelines you're working with, I believe everyone understands that not everything you're putting out is 100% of what you're capable of. This is a win-win for you: you get TONS of practice making tracks, your listeners forgive your mistakes and mediocre tracks, and focus on what you're doing that's exceptional. That's rare, and you're a smart guy for putting this together. 3. Related to #2 above, for those that are saying your sound is derivative or just "meh" -- it's a subjective call to be sure. But one thing is almost certain: after you spend 52 x 60hrs = 3,120hrs, you're quite likely to be an extremely proficient producer, a veritable badass, and you're also really likely to have a unique sound. I for one like your sound. I agree it's not terribly unique yet, but there are some elements coalescing, and I'm sure you'll get there soon. My advice to you: ignore all the retards posting on these community s. While they're busy talking about how meh you sound, you're likely to get exposure to someone in the industry who'll sign you. I hope you have to cut your 52 weeks short so you can start touring. Keep it up...like a boss. P.S. I might copy you. You have been warned.
Arlean Garritano 06.11.2011	Originally Posted by ZHU Week 8 - November (Original Mix) http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-8-november yo zhu! i love it when u do tracks like this, really feeling it.... i have a question, what is your home dj/producing gear /software consist of?
Awilda Bolston 06.11.2011	Week 8 - November (Original Mix) http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-8-november
Awilda Bolston 31.10.2011	Originally Posted by Croma Just came across this thread and man this is pretty inspiring stuff. Even being able to spend all that time just making tracks sounds like a lot of hard fun work. Good luck! Btw do you have twitter or an fb page? hey bud, yes finding time is a challenge, what is one year of sleep deprivation going to do for your overall health? i don't know Here are the links www.stevenzhumusic.com www.facebook.com/djstevenzhu www.twitter.com/stevenzhumusic
Thaddeus Scamp 31.10.2011	Just came across this thread and man this is pretty inspiring stuff. Even being able to spend all that time just making tracks sounds like a lot of hard fun work. Good luck! Btw do you have twitter or an fb page?
Awilda Bolston 31.10.2011	Week 7 is progressive house http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-7-origins-original-mix
Awilda Bolston 24.10.2011	http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-6 Enjoy
Awilda Bolston 16.10.2011	Here is week 5 , enjoy http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-5-take-me-out-ft-franz
Awilda Bolston 15.10.2011	I will check that book out !! In the meantime, here is a mix for 52 to zhu featured on mixjunkies http://www.mixjunkies.com/mixjunkies...u-october-mix/
Johnsie Kingrea 13.10.2011	Originally Posted by ZHU Yea, man. there are many days where i wake up and believe to myself, where is this leading and why am i doing this, how much longer until i can feel successful, but then i just see the work that i have done and i know giving up is not an option. This is a great way to really see how far you've come, anytime you ever have an off day and wonder whether you're really improving or not you can just watch that first video and see how much progress you've made. Also not sure if you're a big reader but there's a great book called the Dip by Seth Godin, highly recommend it's a real eye opener, the books tag line is "how to know when to stick and when to quit". Pretty quick read too actually.
Awilda Bolston 13.10.2011	Originally Posted by rdej47 I love this idea, I wanted to do the same thing with scratching but just didn't end up doing it. I believe this is a great way to show how much work is required to really reach the next level. I believe a problem we have in society today is that we often only hear of people after they've reached success. We see overevening successes like reality tv stars, internet start ups, zuckerbergs, djs... you get the point. A lot of people overlook the fact that behind the scenes and before the spotlight these people are putting in work and grinding. I believe this idea is truly what the road to success and self actualization looks like, a series of ups and downs where you'll do some great work and some days where it's just not happening. There'll be days where you fail and hit blocks, but you stick with it. This is an awesome idea ZHU and I can't wait to see how far you've come in a year from now. Yea, man. there are many days where i wake up and believe to myself, where is this leading and why am i doing this, how much longer until i can feel successful, but then i just see the work that i have done and i know giving up is not an option.

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