I've been playing keyboard for eight years now. As much as I adore music I can't find the real answer to who am doing it for? Who am I writing music for? I'm very much interested in art rock and genres like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, Asia, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel. The problem is none of this music is anyhow popular in Russia and particularly in the city I live in. I was trying to form a band to play my music that I compose but nobody is interested in playing these genres. People always tell me that this music has died out and I won't find listeners. They also tell me that such music is too complex and not modern and trendy and that I better play trendy music. I compose a lot, I love it more than playing in fact and I mostly compose my music without using an instrument as I can create and sustain an arrangement and melody and rhythm in my head. I cannot understand who I am writing music for? If I'm doing it for myself then why need I write it? I can play it my head whenever i desire. The big problem is that I don't have any wish to only write and produce music. I want to play my music live. I think many here have asked themselves the same question.
I can totally relate. It's hard to find support on an outdated style. You have a few options. You could create a cover band locally for this style of music. Play out as the cover band and that way you get a chance to be creative in the style you love. Or just join a cover band that's already playing songs in that genre. That would be my best answer. That will help fulfill that need. If you want to do music as a hobby you can do what ever you want and who knows maybe one day that style will come back around. Most styles do. If you are looking to support yourself, you have to remember you are in business by helping others. So you will need to figure out how you can use your abilities to help others. If they are looking for a more modern sound you have to find a way to provide that sound and style. Another option is the sync world. You could write music for sync and that way if they are looking for something in that genre they may use a song in your catalog. Hope this helps.
