New Project: 1 Track Every Week, for 52 Weeks
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/ | |
| Johnsie Kingrea 13.10.2011 | 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. |
| Awilda Bolston 13.10.2011 | Hey guys, A little bit of franz ferdinand! for week 5 enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6E8V6kn8gE |
| Awilda Bolston 12.10.2011 | thanks man, look out for a 1hr mix exclusive of mixjunkie. ill link it here when they post it |
| Ralph Alderette 11.10.2011 | good job man. you've inspired me. |
| Felisa Summerfelt 11.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by ZHU
Anyway thank you so much |
| Catherin Vannucci 11.10.2011 | Very good quality.. Keep it up!! |
| Awilda Bolston 10.10.2011 | Hey guys This is week 4, and it is a electro track called "Almost Over" I will be exploring some more harder hitting sounds these couple weeks and then bringing back to big room progressive house, sound disco house, dubstep, and glitch (i.e. pink floyd remix and franz ferdinand remix), get excited =) http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-4-almost-over |
| Awilda Bolston 09.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by ALeeV
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| Oswaldo Adin 09.10.2011 | So what software are you using and why do you like it? and im diggin the tracks so far |
| Awilda Bolston 08.10.2011 | yea the song in the youtube video is called almost over. it will be available on my soundcloud (Every monday i release a new song) http://www.soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic There will be exclusive 52 to ZHU DJ Mixes on www.Mixjunkie.com Currently it is being covered by blogs such as Digilove, Earmilk, Burningear, thegettdown, Dropbeatsnotbomb, Controlaltdelight, and more. Lot's more to come as i go into progressive, dub, hiphop elemental, disco, ambient, funk, whatever! and I have some surprise artists on some tracks!! but of coursing keeping the same ZHU mentality and signature sound =) |
| Yee Bedilion 08.10.2011 | dude, dude. ZHU, your the man. |
| Arlean Garritano 08.10.2011 | Loving it!! anyway i can get my hands on this track? |
| Roseline Canright 08.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by ZHU
didn't make the connection, until i heard this in your youtube video on your original post. I have complete faith in this guy. This is tight:eek: |
| Stephan Roob 08.10.2011 | SUBSCRIBED. liking almost over |
| Stanley Topoleski 08.10.2011 | love that arp |
| Awilda Bolston 08.10.2011 | Hey guys, week 4 preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=abBTFuihdeU |
| Stanley Topoleski 04.10.2011 | awesome idea i went through that phase a while ago, forced myself to create a song good or bad each week great practice |
| Breana Singerman 03.10.2011 |
Originally Posted by JoseIglesMusic
BUT, from an artistic and creative point of view he is doing anything but be creative or artistic. |
| Hillary Razdan 03.10.2011 | i believe he can release a lot of quality tracks if it full time ,im not saying every one is going to be good but look at laidback Luke he produces tracks in 4 hours ! |
| Gino Henderlight 03.10.2011 | seems like a full time 24/7 job ... I dont like the idea that much..because its pretty much impossible to do 52 quality tracks in such a short time... we'll see |
| Breana Singerman 03.10.2011 | Sounds like what I was expecting, for better or worse |
| Awilda Bolston 03.10.2011 | My week 3 song: Bromance (ZHU REMIX) - Am i keeping up with pace? idk =) http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-3-bromance-zhu-extended |
| Arlean Garritano 30.09.2011 | diggin the first track man |
| Awilda Bolston 01.10.2011 | thank you, its for people like yourself this is worth it. people who just enjoy music for what it is |
| Bari Garrido 30.09.2011 | I'm very excited and looking forward to your releases. Good luck! |
| Dung Domingus 27.09.2011 | Yes you can. I'm not saying your idea is a bad one. Just as said before, make sure you are releasing quality tracks and if you have to sacrifice one or the other sacrifice quantity. Releasing quality tracks will for sure allow to gain a following. Trying to release a billion tracks back to back, if your quality is even mediocre I believe people will find it more spammy/see it as over saturation of content thus giving your tunes less appeal. |
| Celine Surico 27.09.2011 | The curse with today's technology is that it's very, very and very easy to make a song a day and release it. For example, get a bunch of loop kits from FutureLoops et rest, re-arrange them inside Ableton Live, cut/copy and shuffle around, job done. To make a unique track that either has a strong melody or otherwise pushes a genre to another direction, or a production or composition style that is unique where few if any sound similar, that's something rare and will be rewarded. |
| Awilda Bolston 27.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by Kid Quest
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| Dung Domingus 27.09.2011 | Didn't read any of the replies to your thread, but I will tell you that releasing Quality over quantity is going to separate you from the herd... There's enough shit music out there. invest time into making quality music and work on finding "your sound" I found in production that once you stop trying to sound like someone else and start making stuff that sounds like you is when your music actually becomes good and separates you from the metaphorical herd. Just to make it clear to I'm not saying don't be inspired by music you like, just don't try to make a carbon copy of it. Good luck to you |
| Awilda Bolston 26.09.2011 | But if you do do support me in this process, i really do thank ya. everyone starts out somewhere, i believe you will see growth from week to week, week 2 week 2 http://soundcloud.com/stevenzhumusic/week-2-revelations-vocal-mix |
| Awilda Bolston 26.09.2011 | well just stay posted. there are 52 weeks to convince people to listen so, it may not be you. i will expand into different genres too, but my music may not be for everyone, which is fine. |
| Breana Singerman 26.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by Lambox
Would you rather have me just slap him on the back and send him on his merry way, or just give my honest thoughts about this and hopefully he'll take note and try to push himself to do something different instead of just releasing the same exact sounding track but with different chord progressions? |
| Verona Fashbaugh 25.09.2011 | While I do share some of the concerns over quality vs. quantity, I believe your idea is an interesting one. I wish you the best of luck.
Originally Posted by Nephew
What makes you believe you can talk to people like that? |
| Breana Singerman 25.09.2011 | What's there to be hating on? Just giving our honest thoughts and opinions on this as artists as well |
| Meg Hirchak 25.09.2011 | Haters be Hating dude. Magnificent idea. |
| Yee Bedilion 23.09.2011 | Do it up. I'll follow |
| Arlean Garritano 23.09.2011 | i'll be following and supporting! Rock it! |
| Brent Dierken 23.09.2011 | Good luck, I believe it's a good idea to challenge yourself like this. |
| Breana Singerman 22.09.2011 |
Originally Posted by seitz
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| Leeanna Ayla 22.09.2011 | Good luck! |
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