LossLess - A New Direction

Back on November 18th, I put LossLess into a temporary hiatus - as it became clear that I wasn't getting anywhere with it. Despite creating 31 songs, I received no interest in any of them. I feel quite confident in the music - and I know enough to know that at the low prices I was offering them for, I must be doing something wrong if I wasn't receiving any interest. So, I put it aside for a short period of time until I could figure things out.

A couple weeks after I went into hiatus, I received an e-mail from a major stock audio provider, telling me that I had been greenlit, and could now submit music to them to be reviewed, and then hopefully, accepted. I had completely forgotten about even submitting to them, so it was a pleasant surprise. This company thought that my production and songwriting was good enough to merit further consideration.

Now, prior to this, I had really just been trying to promote LossLess via social media, with the goal of directing people directly to my music, where they could then reach out to me personally if they were interested in leasing or purchasing any of the songs. I hadn't really been thinking about trying get my music on websites where people go looking for music to lease or purchase. While the direct-selling method I had been trying, I think ultimately will be a very worthwhile way to go (and I will be figuring out how to do this successfully, in the future) - I think that it will also be worthwhile going the stock-audio route.

Going in this direction will force me to try new things, to try and have as diverse of a portfolio as possible. I have been slowly putting up my library on various websites. I haven't made a sale yet, however, I'm not getting discouraged! This is why: most of the sites I'm getting my music onto have review processes, where curators listen to everything submitted and make sure that it's up to par, and just the fact that my music is getting accepted by most of these places tells me that I'm progressing. Had I tried to submit tracks, even a year and a half ago, I don't think they would have been getting accepted anywhere. I'm moving forward, and the lack of sales at the moment aren't going to discourage me, but will keep motivating me to push forward.

If you, or anyone you know, has a need to lease (renting, essentially) or purchase music, here is one site where my music is currently being featured:

http://www.pond5.com/artist/LossLessBeats

People lease music for movies, commercials, web animations, etc. Also, if you're a rapper or a singer and you're wanting music for a demo or an album and you're not musically inclined, or you're just looking for music that's created by people who have been doing it for awhile - this would be for you as well.

I'm staying motivated and look forward to the future of this.

First Update of 2014

There's never enough time in the day. I wish I had more to update, but I only have a little.

There are no links to all The Trying songs, streaming, on www.thetrying.net. All The Trying videos can now also be found here.

As always, The Trying is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thetrying and Twitter at https://twitter.com/thetrying0. Like/Follow me! I pretty much always respond to all notifications/interactions.

ReverbNation - http://www.reverbnation.com/thetrying
Like the previous update, The Trying is at #2 on the electronic charts in Manchester. I know we can get back up to #1! Also, I have added four more releases to the page: 2009's Love Songs and Ignorance demo, and 2008's Realize, Accommodate and Overflow! demo.

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/thetrying
There are now playlists available for 2009's The Pink Lady Screamed That, "Dresden Is Still Alive!" and Ignorance demo. Also, if you haven't watched the first promo video for the upcoming Self-Titled album, you can watch it here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g1qSJCkqbg

Soundclick - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=473634

I've added 2009's Ignorance demo, and 2008's Realize, Accommodate and Overflow! demo

Don't forget to install the The Trying app for Android! Just scan the image below, or if you're on your phone, visit http://www.reverbnation.com/thetrying/android.



While the new album has been finished for some time now, I am working on giving it a proper release. I don't plan on throwing head-spinning amounts of money on it, but I do plan on putting some into it. My income-situation hasn't been the best since last summer, but things seem like they may be picking up soon. I hope to have a release date soon-ish.

In the mean time, head over to any of the sites above or to The Trying's Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/thetrying

Peace,
Chris

Creativity

Creativity 

Hopeful, yet frustrating. Uplifting, yet discouraging.

As an artist, it's paramount to your identity.

I currently suffer from the dreaded writer's block. Not musically, but lyrically/poetically/verbally. My mind is probably more clouded right now than it has ever been. And that pours into every aspect of my life; as someone who has historically liked to feel creative in all aspects of life. At some point, I must have decided that it would be in my adaptive interest to process the world more mechanically; that "growing up" would only be possible by adding more and more layers of rigid and constricting armor.

"I'm too busy not to be fake"

Even now, at this moment, I struggle with words. My creativity being intercepted by a mentality that sacrifices flexibility for "efficiency" - while deep down, I question the results. 

"Pardon my alliteration

But this aggravation
That I want to bring me to liberation
Maybe it deserves some reconsideration
Due to the isolation
The commiseration
The frustration
The desperation
I apologize for the non-cooperation
That has been causing so much exasperation"

But I'll keep faith in this positivistic mentality, for it's all I have.

Update 12/14/13

An update with The Trying. www.thetrying.net is officially up. It's not very fancy, but it's serving it's purpose as a The Trying hub. Head on over to find anything and everything regarding The Trying.

If you haven't liked The Trying on Facebook, come over to https://www.facebook.com/thetrying.
Aaaaand, if you're not following The Trying on Twitter, come over to https://twitter.com/thetrying0.

ReverbNation - http://reverbnation.com/thetrying
I've added 2009's The Pink Lady Screamed That, "Dresden Is Still Alive!" and the Ignorance demo. Come over and check them out.
Also, we've been sitting pretty at #1 on ReverbNation's electronic charts for Manchester, however, recently we've dropped to #2. Let's get back up to #1! Thanks in advance for the support!

YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/thetrying
I've added a playlist for Archaic Dialect; Static Romantic, and for Love Songs.

Bandcamp - http://thetrying.bandcamp.com/
The Bandcamp page now has the the debut The Trying release, the Born In Winter demo. The Bandcamp page now officially has the entire catalogue!

Soundclick - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=473634
The Ignorance demo and The Pink Lady Screamed That, "Dresden Is Still Alive!" are now up on Soundclick.

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/thetrying
Come on over to the Soundcloud to listen to the top The Trying tracks.

Don't forget to install the The Trying app for Android! Just scan the image below, or if you're on your phone, visit http://www.reverbnation.com/thetrying/android.

Understanding Motivation

An excellent 10 minute video discussing the sources of motivation, and how it applies to corporate practices (both good and bad). If you take away employees' financial stress and provide them with some autonomy, the chances of your company flourishing increase. Keep your focus on the long-term and think of it as an investment.

Thank You

This isn't music or politics related, but addresses a micro-issue that I feel is important.




I was brought up to let others know that I am thankful and grateful for their actions, whenever they do something for me, no matter how small. Because of that, I personally find it important for others to return the favor, and I feel offended when I don't receive the gratitude I feel I deserve. I am aware that some people don't verbally show their gratitude all the time. However, instead of taking it personally, I could make it clear that I require their gratitude. This video talks about how we have to take responsibility for our emotional needs and if we require something from our partners, friends, family, etc - then we need to make them aware of that. It seems obvious, but it's not something I've really thought of before, and I feel is valuable. Thus, I wanted to share it.

Just An Update

An update with what I've been doing lately.

ReverbNation - http://www.reverbnation.com/thetrying

I've added Capitalism Is Sexy (2012), Blue Collar Blues demo (2011), Archaic Dialect; Static Romantic (2011), and Love Songs (2009) to the ReverbNation page. Also, I am thrilled to say that The Trying has reached #1 on ReverbNation's Electronica chart for Manchester, NH! Thanks to everyone!


YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/thetrying

I've added 4 playlists to YouTube. I've added the playlist for the three released tracks for Self-Titled (http://tinyurl.com/q8kfu8p), Suicide Pact demo (http://tinyurl.com/nlgn8tc), Capitalism Is Sexy (http://tinyurl.com/knu6vz4), and Blue Collar Blues demo (http://tinyurl.com/msadjw8).



MySpace - https://myspace.com/thetrying

Blue Collar Blues demo, Archaic Dialect; Static Romantic, and Love Songs are all up on MySpace now!


Bandcamp - http://thetrying.bandcamp.com/

I've added Realize, Accommodate (2008), The Most Delicate Muscle (2008), Anything demo (2007), and Scraps EP (2007).


Soundclick - http://soundclick.com/thetrying

Blue Collar Blues demo, AD;SR, and Love Songs are all up on the Soundclick page.


I have purchased a website for The Trying! I have began working on that, and it should be live within the next couple of weeks.

I still do not have a release date for the new record, but it's finished, and it's coming.

Remember, there is now a The Trying Android app! Eventually, the entire discography will be on there, along with news and everything else. Just scan the following barcode or click here.