For those of you that don't play an insturment or play in a band, or for those of you that are just starting in a band, I just want to tell you what it takes to get this far.
First, there are many many years of practicing your insturment and learning to play. Then there is the challenge of overcoming your fears and getting up on stage in front of a shitload of people knowing you could make a total ass of yourself. There are many years as an original artist writing songs, learning how to write songs and perfecting that craft. And of course there is always the challenge of finding the right people to do it with. Finding fans and people that want to listen to your music. Finding people that will support you along the way becase lord knows we all have our doubts at times. Finding distribution, finding promotion, finding a way to get the music you have created out there to the people that need to hear it. Finding a way to keep going when the chips are down and you have nothing. Finding a way to keep going when people screw you over and take advantage of you. Finding a way to never give up. It's inside each and every one of us, and if you are having doubts just close your eyes really tight for a moment, take a deep breath and search a little deeper within yourself. We are all born with the strength to forgive. We are all born with the strength to succeed. We are all born destined for greatness, and indeed it is a struggle to overcome all the obstacles and bullshit in the way...but eventually if you take a step every day you will reach the summitt of even the tallest mountain. And if you are lucky enough to find friends that will go the way with you, even if sometimes we kick a rock and knock each other down, in the end you will always have each other.
So keep going. That is our creed. And thanks to all of you, the Madness Family, for believing. And for sharing our faith. METAL!
the voice of reason
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