Well Hi

[lestonal]

Can't respond.

[lestonal]

Ignore that last message. I was getting an error but then the forums did finally work. Probably a glitch with my cookies on the browser.But, I started to say I am not here to start any kind of trouble and I'm not quite certain why such a defense, nor do I really care. I guess time will tell. I'm just trying to fit in the best I can.I'm extremely arrogant and that can some times come across in a negative light. But I have not slandered anybody at all. Again, I am just trying to fit in here. Sorry to make some of you feel defensive. I might just hit the road. In less than 2 days I haven't felt very welcomed here.

[lestonal]

May 11, 2009, 8:08am, hummingbird wrote:I would like to pick your brains about a few things....How long have you folks been members of Taxi? Has this helped aid you in finding success within your musical career?-5 years. Absolutely. Otherwise I wouldn't be a member.Aside from Taxi, what other outlets do you find helpful and resourceful for struggling musicians such as your self?I wouldn't label myself a struggling musician. As a songwriter/composer, I've worked for 5 or 6 years to grow my network and connect with the industry in various ways. I've signed deals inside and outside of TAXI.How many here make a living from their music alone? Gave up the full time job 13 years ago, the part time job 7 years ago.You haven't answered these questions yourself - be interested in what you have to say too.PS - this thread has some intelhttp://taxi.proboards.com/index.cgi?boar....ad=12875&page=1Thank you for responding. Can you describe for me a little more about this network and what it consists of? Information like this is extremely useful for bettering the independent musician. I've read through many threads here the past few days and by doing so I've picked up a few interesting tid bits.Promotion is key and it sounds like your network is helping you out a great deal.

[lestonal]

May 11, 2009, 9:12am, sgs4u wrote:May 11, 2009, 8:05am, lyle wrote:Les, this is so very cryptic. Can you elaborate a little? It reminds me of some people on another forum who like cryptic so much it's impossible to know what they mean. It's like some kind of neat game to try and appear intelligent. It doesn't work that well tho. Cryptic is like sarcasm. It's actually a barrier to clear communication. Oh well. Dude thinks he's pretty special, and probably is, but maybe we'll never get to know just how special. Thank you for basically calling me ignorant and uneducated. Please ignore my posts and let me try to fit in around here will ya?

[sgs4u]

May 11, 2009, 9:52am, lestonal wrote:[quote author=sgs4u board=general thread=13525 post=136984 time=1242061928]Thank you for basically calling me ignorant and uneducated. Please ignore my posts and let me try to fit in around here will ya?Those words, were not what I said about you at all. Your translation didn't help you feel good at all did it? Maybe try a more positive filter like... Great to have you here! I understand arrogant quite well. but I'll ignore ya from now on too, if that's what you really want.

[Mark Kaufman]

As for me Les, I'm sincerely trying to understand you. That's why I asked about this:Quote:People who think they know me, don't. People who wish they did, won't. In the end, amongst many others, it will be a surprise as to who I really was and what I have done, yet so many only see a blank wall. I've tried to help many, and they could not handle it, I've tried to steer many away, yet they continued on and failed.In fact, how can we NOT be interested in knowing more? For all we know, maybe you're David Bowie. It's interesting, that's all. Not meaning to offend.

[hummingbird]

May 11, 2009, 8:39am, benjamine wrote:May 11, 2009, 8:08am, hummingbird wrote:I would like to pick your brains about a few things....How long have you folks been members of Taxi? Has this helped aid you in finding success within your musical career?-5 years. Absolutely. Otherwise I wouldn't be a member.Aside from Taxi, what other outlets do you find helpful and resourceful for struggling musicians such as your self?I wouldn't label myself a struggling musician. As a songwriter/composer, I've worked for 5 or 6 years to grow my network and connect with the industry in various ways. I've signed deals inside and outside of TAXI.How many here make a living from their music alone? Gave up the full time job 13 years ago, the part time job 7 years ago.You haven't answered these questions yourself - be interested in what you have to say too.PS - this thread has some intelhttp://taxi.proboards.com/index.cgi?boar....ad=12875&page=1Quote:You haven't answered these questions yourself - be interested in what you have to say too.Me too as well It's all bit cryptic with no substantiation.I stand corrected, I didn't see that you posted this, benjamine. I thought it was lestonal.[PS - my status on this forum is the same as yours - a member. I have not ever been, nor am I now, a mod. I'm just another musician trying to make their way in the world.]

[lestonal]

May 11, 2009, 10:29am, lyle wrote:As for me Les, I'm sincerely trying to understand you. That's why I asked about this:Quote:People who think they know me, don't. People who wish they did, won't. In the end, amongst many others, it will be a surprise as to who I really was and what I have done, yet so many only see a blank wall. I've tried to help many, and they could not handle it, I've tried to steer many away, yet they continued on and failed.In fact, how can we NOT be interested in knowing more? For all we know, maybe you're David Bowie. It's interesting, that's all. Not meaning to offend. Although I really dig that cat and have met with him numerous times, I'm afraid to say I'm no David Bowie. Mark you and I can talk soon. I appreciate you being open and forward with me (not like a few others who ignore direct questions (mojosomething) and start badgering the new guy (stevesomething).I will PM you soon and we can discuss whatever you like and I will give you a little insight into my career from the courtroom to the stage to behind the productions.A wonderful suggestion was given to me earlier to start reviewing music here and I believe I'm going to jump into that forum tomorrow to do just that.Thanks again Mark.

[benjamine]

May 11, 2009, 1:22pm, lestonal wrote:May 11, 2009, 10:29am, lyle wrote:As for me Les, I'm sincerely trying to understand you. That's why I asked about this:In fact, how can we NOT be interested in knowing more? For all we know, maybe you're David Bowie. It's interesting, that's all. Not meaning to offend. Although I really dig that cat and have met with him numerous times, I'm afraid to say I'm no David Bowie. Mark you and I can talk soon. I appreciate you being open and forward with me (not like a few others who ignore direct questions (mojosomething) and start badgering the new guy (stevesomething).I will PM you soon and we can discuss whatever you like and I will give you a little insight into my career from the courtroom to the stage to behind the productions.A wonderful suggestion was given to me earlier to start reviewing music here and I believe I'm going to jump into that forum tomorrow to do just that.Thanks again Mark.I know who you are!!!!Quote:courtroom to the stage to behind the productions.It's Phil,I didn't know you could get access to the internet where you are!!!! Hi Phil,ease up on the echo!! They prefer less nowadays.

[toddt]

Not the most smooth and graceful entrance to a forum I've ever seen (and you surely don't wanna insult the Something Brothers...), but welcome nonetheless.It would be good to hear your work.