Shannon's Journal Discussion Thread, Vol. 5

[Shannon]

Shannon what’s your definition of masterpiece in regards to subliminal? And what do you think a master piece would be in regards to music? (You don’t have to answer the second question if your too busy or think it’s not relevant, I’m being a little selfish by asking but I respect your input and knowledge and can use it for my benefit.

Let's just define a "masterpiece", because the word's definition will apply to anything you use it to describe.  My definition is a work that requires a master of that craft to create, which is either (flawless or very close to it) or (which incorporates imperfections for the purpose of using those imperfections to break the normal rules of creation in a way that in some way makes for a better end result), and which fully accomplishes the goals that the creator set out to achieve by creating it. 

Also a friendly reminder to work on NSLW as well and to take your time if needed but please don’t let me down, My future success and chance of success is highly dependent on that program , as well as my own hard work and consistency and dedication. I’m been improving tremendously over the last year and I feel like I’m getting very close to that level of professionalism and creative quality that would allow me to get allot of fans and become a well known artist. My singing is way better then before and I think overcome fear may have something to do with it however I still believe it’s TID because my level of creativity  & flow in my freestyles is WAY better then before.

If you or anyone here is interested in checking out where I’m at with my freestyle ability now, here is a Work in progress (not studio quality) that I recorded with my iPhone (never went to studio with this yet), the song is about romance love and sex (women) https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/iMvGXAWNsVhVa3Tt5

If you don't want to listen to the song, this is one of the lines I really like. This came out in a freestyle and I had not pre planned or had these words/thoughts in my head prior. It came out spontaneously. I created it literally in the moment, I love freestyling for that reason, beautiful things can happen"

"I've left behind, all the demons in my mind, but they keep, sneaking back, tryna creep, tryna cheat, on the angel that I got on my shoulder
I ain't tryna go back, to my old ways , that's what I, told her. <> I be dancin with I'm kissin her lips, kissin her lips she's getting frisky
I'm lovin the way that she tastes and the, way  that shes movin her hips" (it sounds better when you hear it, because the flow is a little difficult to read if you havent heard the song)

My good man, I want you to remember that no matter what, you already have all that you need to become great and succeed mightily.  You don't need my help.  What you do need is to believe in yourself regardless of what anyone else says or does, and have the courage to face criticism with humility.  Use it to become better than you are.  And remember that most people will not be brutally honest with you.  Understand that perfection is a goal and a journey, one that is worth seeking and undertaking not because you can achieve it, but because you can't.  There is always something more to improve and grow, and that process is a joy all of it's own.

I can help you, make it easier for you, make it faster... but you don't need me.  I appreciate you letting me help you though.  And worry not, I have been working on it.

One thing, though.  Your written lyrics have reference to a certain name that breaks rule 4.  If you could correct that I'd appreciate it.

When it comes down to it, you have to be your cheerleader, your believer, your biggest fan and helping hand.  Nobody will believe in you until you do, until you show them why they should.  Never rely on anyone or anything outside yourself to enable or give you your success, because that's how you artificially and unnecessarily limit yourself and your potential and success.  If it's within you, it's not because I put it there.  Never forget that, because there will be times when nobody else believes in you - or it will feel like that.  Focus, determination, perseverance and refusal to stop trying and improving... that is what you need.  I can only help.