Be Careful in that Glass House, Rock Thrower....

I'm critical beyond belief, I know this about myself.

It's to the point a lot of people HATE listening to music with me because, chances are, I have a serious issue with whatever they are playing. At the same time, I'm honest, and 95% of what I say in my rants is intended to IMPROVE you/your craft/etc.

One thing I really hate more than anything is when people straight up down-talk another in a malicious manner. All too often this happens amongst musicians, especially between the more experienced and sought-after. That mentality will NOT improve the current state of music and musicianship, it has to stop. But what REALLY has to stop are people who are mediocre, barely experienced, and not 100% on top of their game publicly criticizing singers/musicians.

This comes up because recently a singer I know made a complete ass of them self during a performance, not to mention having a few other "questionable" moments at some other events. When my opinion was asked about one of the said performances, I was blunt, honest, and most of all intending to help and improve their performance for the next go 'round. Some time after this incident, this same singer that was upset with me before proceeds to criticize and somewhat MOCK a background singer at a gig. LET US NOT FORGET THIS IS THE SAME PERSON WHO PUT ON A VERY LACK-LUSTER PERFORMANCE PRIOR! Now, I won't claim to be the most innocent man because I sometimes chuckle at people, but I won't go out of my way and insult them loudly or on a public forum (facebook, twitter, etc.). Egos are unattractive, insults are wack, and doing so makes you look even worse at your own "okay" performances.

I'm always going to be blunt and honest; being uber-opinionated is a good chunk of what makes me ME. But rest assured I will NEVER insult you if I know you are honestly trying. I state my views and what not in the efforts of making you, music, etc. BETTER. I don't claim to be perfect, but before I run to twitter, facebook, or even to people around me to get a laugh, I try to consider if whatever I say is meant to INSPIRE. If it isn't, I doubt it's worth it....

yup.

r s.g.