I never realized all the vocal work that goes into albums until our project. The harmony tracks, whisper tracks, over lay of vocals, etc! Now I find myself listening to albums and finding the harmonies and the small sound effects that bring it to life that much more. Learn something new everyday!
Luvu!
Mo:)
I started dance in college then went into acting then into singing. By starting all these at a later age, I think I found my passion and love it that much more. I always wanted to take these classes but never had the chance until college. I learned that all these art forms are connected by the same guidelines;
- What do you want?
- Don’t hold back.
- Love what you’re doing.
It has been awesome connecting all those in this project. Even if nobody likes this album and it never sells, I can at least say to myself, “ I did it!” And I am so proud of that. I think getting rid of the fear is the biggest step. I am putting my self out there and allowing myself to be vulnerable, and it has not been easy! But that is another thing that you learn in these art forms, let your ego go!!! I love that!! I say it’s never to late to do what you love, as long as you are committed to it, it will happen when it is supposed to.
Luvu!
Mo:)
I finally understand why going into this industry can drive you crazy! I cannot even imagine going into this being a “teen star”. I would have had no clue of what all the legal documents have meant, where all the money goes, everything that needs to be done and why! I’m so happy I’m at a point where I am in charge and understand what I’m doing. Nobody is leading my career path for me, I’m doing what I love for myself!
There is so much that has to be done a part of me wants to be that oblivious again and not know about it all! From the driving back and forth for all the documents that have to be put through for owning your own company, to Album stuff, to Release party stuff, to marketing, etc. I can now see why you need an assistant! All this extra crap was never in my mind, I just wanted to make an album! I see why artists would not want to go through it all the way. When all you want to do is create, thinking about all the business side of things can get overwhelming. No wonder you sign your life away to a record label, they deal with all this shiz for you! But, they also take so much.
Almon and I have been doing this all ourselves, and learning on the way. I’m thankful everyday for the great mentors and business owners who have helped us and guided us in the right direction. It was nice that Almon ran his own multi-media business before all this, it has made him have a huge knowledge of this business. I encourage everyone going into this to have some business sense because you are your own business!
Luvu!
Mo:)
