the conductor keeps time, communicates dynamics and rhythms that are more subtle than what is written on the sheet music, listens to everybody to keep the ensemble balanced. there’s a ton of nonverbal communication. this is more necessary in classical music where tempo moves around and there isn’t a ton of percussion to follow. in jazz, especially smaller groups, you can listen to the piano and drums to follow the tempo. but with 60 plus musicians, it’s really difficult to stay together when the tempo changes throughout a long piece.

im gobsmacked people still use google search

we’re the feds lol

wow this sucks

solidarity brother! im a visual artist, and i deleted spotify in solidarity with musicians. i download from bandcamp now.

you enjoy

I’d complain to the manager and walk out fr

samezies

need money for place to sleep. although considering getting an rv

my friend did this too. i used to do door to door canvassing, it’s def hard on the body

same boat

i had so much hope in my 20s. now in my 30s it’s gone

im in my 30s i dont feel like i have any time, energy, or money

grocery stores are efficient for their owners, but not for food. grocery stores waste a lot of food. source: i used to eat grocery store dumpster food

As a creator, I feel that my only recourse is to find an audience that will trust and respect me regardless of whether others steal my work. Foster that community. Sadly, there will always be plagiarists. But I hope communities (like on the fediverse) will become strong enough to be self-sufficient.