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Doing it All - Self production

BY: @selfhelp4trolls | CREATED: May 3, 2026, 1:41 p.m. | VOTES: 294 | PAYOUT: $4.37 | [ VOTE ]

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New guitar ✅
Ableton Live Standard Edition ✅
Reorgangized studio space ✅
Fixing guitar pickups ✅
Clear head ✅
Clear Schedule✅

Recording is the biggest challenge I’ve ever taken on in my life. I’ve learned Japanese and Mandarin. I’ve performed in front of 100 people. I’ve lived without money for extended periods of time trading my time and energy for a place to stay and food.

I’ve adapted to multiple cultures and learned so much about so much.

None of it compares to recording an album on your own.

Perhaps if I had gone to school for this, or started playing seriously when I was in junior high school it would have been easier.

I’m not complaining, I’m just trying to show myself some appreciation, to boost my spirits for the progress I’ve made. All those years I spent fumbling around on guitar before figuring out what and how I needed to improve. All the time zone spent facing my insecurities and trying to figure out what I actually wanted out of life. All the little pieces that led me to be able to operate a DAW and have a basic (very basic) knowledge of EQ and effects and tone and compression (still working on that last one).

I set the end of May as the deadline for 2 finished songs, fully recorded and ready for mixing. I want to change that to 3 songs but I am going to resist because I have so much going on all month, but who knows, I may be able to pull off 3 in the end.

I started out slow. Recoded two guitars and two vocal layers and started arranging it a bit only to realize it was a mess and I may not be able to save it. So I started recording again only to realize the initial magic of the first recording was gone, so I spent 4 hours cutting and pasting to try and synch the acoustic and electric guitars up.

There is something very special about demo recordings. When you think the recording is inconsequential, everything comes out exactly like it’s supposed to, at least for parts of the song.

I think for this release and future releases, I am going to end up taking a lot of first or second takes. That doesn’t mean my work will be quick. There is a lot of arranging I want to do, a lot of layers. A lot of testing ideas and trying to find the songs voice and helping things feel balanced.

So despite my first two hours feeling like a complete waste of time,by late afternoon I had made a tiny bit of progress by somehow salvaging my first take.

Maybe 7 hours in total and all I did was clean the damn thing up. The vocals still need to be re-recorded, they don’t have the same magic that the guitar had and they sound weak. Hopefully I can get that done tomorrow

I thought I was done for the day but I had the urge to go to the park and play on my mini acoustic at 1 AM for a while. I ended up writing half the lyrics to song #7, the only song that isn’t fully written.

Not bad, me!

Here’s a list of all I need to do before mixing

1 remember lyrics to songs #4,5 and 6
2 finish lyrics to song #7
3 write a baseline and/or second guitars for songs 1-7
4 record guitar and vocals for songs #3-7
5 practice song 5-7 so it’s strong enough to record
6 record all extra stuff (backup vocals, other instruments on songs 2-7.

If I were to seperate each task on each song into different points I’d have a list of about 50 things to do, most of which take 30-60 minutes, some of which could take a lot more.

I recently heard someone say that self producing your music is essentially the same as doing the work of 6 people: the songwriter, the performer, the producer, the mixer, the masterer and I can’t remember the last one, editor? I’d also add the distributor and promoter! And the manager! And I may end up making the cover too so designer as well!

The goal is to have everything ready by August but getting it done will be a bit of a stretch. At the very least I do think I can finish recording two songs by the end of May.

And as soon as I have 3 songs fully recorded I am going to release one as a single, my very first properly (self) produced song.

I am getting the longest song out of the way first, an 11 minute epic about self liberation. You can already hear the live version below. After that one I will tackle the other 2 I’ve played live before (from my recent live album “Resonance Experiments 1-2) and the easiest two tracks. Then there are the last two which may prove a bit difficult simply due to the fact that one is still unfinished and both need a lot arranging, other instruments, and perhaps guest musicians.

I need to be able to separate my work into different phases which is why I’m working on the songs in pairs. This is the only way I’ve found to keep myself motivated and not overwhelmed.

So phase 1 is 65% complete and will be the most difficult, Phase 2, the easiest and phase 3 will be right in the middle.

Despite all the work I have to do, I couldn’t help but write a concept for a second album in my head while in the shower.

The second album will likely be similar to the first in terms of structure 5-7 relatively long songs (6-12 minutes) with a few interludes. I want to create it with a completely different artistic flow though, this time writing and recording at the same time, song by song, slowly over a few months. I also hope to have a bit more variety, from synth pop to shoegaze or post rock to ambient.

Back to the music!

Here’s the song we are recording in our home studio now:

Clip:

Can finally sing this without crying

https://youtube.com/embed/pYbohTExpcY?feature=share

Full version:
This House and all the Ghosts that Haunt it - I+Everything

https://youtu.be/BcFXlzmRXh0

Live album up on Al streaming platforms

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TAGS: [ #Music ] [ #Music ] [ #life ] [ #folk ] [ #Psycedelic ] [ #rock ]

Replies

@mizuosemla | May 3, 2026, 1:49 p.m. | Votes: 2 | [ VOTE ]

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@selfhelp4trolls | May 9, 2026, 7:25 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@pizzabot | May 3, 2026, 1:50 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@solorzanot | May 3, 2026, 2:32 p.m. | Votes: 2 | [ VOTE ]

Best of luck with those May deadlines! Finishing two songs fully produced by yourself will be a huge milestone in your career.

@selfhelp4trolls | May 9, 2026, 7:24 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Thank you! 🌞🌞🌞. Got busy preparing for shows, but if this ends up coming out late it’ll be cause I’m making it even better 🔥🔥

@steevc | May 3, 2026, 9:06 p.m. | Votes: 2 | [ VOTE ]

I totally get it. I've done some basic recording and there's a lot of skills to master. Then you have to pay attention to multiple things whilst recording to get good takes. For most of us it's just not viable to get others to do the various jobs, but then a few years back we wouldn't have had all the facilities ourselves. I've probably got all the gear I really need, but have to learn how to use it. I hope you can have fun with the process.

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Blurt Stands — While Hive Stumbles Under the Weight of Its Own Shadows

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Friends, creators, truth-tellers—

Let us not whisper this truth, but proclaim it with the clarity of dawn breaking over a weary land: Blurt.blog is not just another platform. It is a refuge. A rebellion. A return to what Hive.blog was always meant to be.

There is no downvote button on Blurt.
Not because we fear dissent—but because we honor creation.
Because we understand that a voice, once raised in sincerity, deserves space—not sabotage.

On Blurt, your words are your words.
They are not hunted by algorithmic hounds or shadow armies masquerading as “curators.”
Here, you are not judged by the grudges of gatekeepers, but met with the quiet dignity of a community that believes expression should be encouraged—especially when it is bold, raw, or inconvenient.

Contrast this with what festers elsewhere.

On Hive.blog—a place once brimming with promise—a rot has taken root. Not in its code, but in its culture. A handful of self-anointed enforcers—@themarkymark, @Buildawhale, @Hurtlocker, and their legion of coordinated puppets—have turned the downvote into a weapon of mass discouragement. They strike not at “low-quality content,” but at independent thought, at rising voices, at anyone who dares thrive outside their narrow corridors of control.

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“Oh, it’s not censorship,” they say, as if semantics could scrub the stain of suppression from their hands.

But let us be unequivocal:
When a system allows a few to systematically silence many—under the guise of “community standards” or “curation”—that is not moderation. That is censorship by another name.

It is the velvet glove over the iron fist.
It is exclusion dressed as discernment.
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So let us carry this truth far and wide—not with bitterness, but with quiet certainty:

If you seek a place where your voice is not a target—but a gift—come to Blurt.
If you are tired of building on ground that shifts with every whim of a whale or warlord of votes—lay your bricks here.
If you believe the future of free expression must be free—not just from corporations, but from the petty tyrants who replace them—then stand with us.

The world needs to know.
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Keep speaking.
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Freedom doesn’t advertise itself—
it is passed, person to person, like a torch in the night.

And tonight, the torch burns bright on Blurt.

@themarkymark, @buildawhale, @usainvote, and associated accounts:

Repeated downvotes targeting transparency efforts raise urgent questions about Hive’s governance. Automated tactics, coordinated curation trails, and alt-account farming undermine trust in the platform. When truth is silenced without dialogue, it erodes Hive’s decentralized ethos.

Key Concerns:
1. Systemic Manipulation:
- Coordinated downvotes from high-HP accounts suppress dissent, creating a chilling effect on free expression.
- Automation and alt-account networks allegedly exploit rewards, distorting organic curation.

  1. Community Exodus:
    - Creators flee to platforms like Blurt, where downvotes don’t exist, fearing punitive curation over engagement.

  2. Governance Crisis:
    - Hive’s credibility hinges on accountability. Who decides what content thrives? How do we audit power structures?

Solutions Needed:
- Curation Transparency: Publish clear rationales for downvotes to foster trust.
- Community Audits: Leverage blockchain data (e.g., Bilpcoin’s analyses) to identify abusive patterns.
- Reward Reform: Adjust algorithms to penalize manipulation and reward authentic engagement.

The Bilpcoin team advocates for open dialogue, not division. Hive’s future depends on collaboration—not coercion. Let’s rebuild a platform where truth isn’t buried but debated, strengthened, and celebrated.

Transparency isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of trust.

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How can you continue to downvote the truth, LOL? It’s almost comical how blatantly you attempt to suppress what cannot be hidden. The blockchain records everything—every action, every transaction, every move you make. Yet still, you persist in this futile game of trying to silence what is undeniable.

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@themarkymark, @buildawhale, and Co: While our opinions may differ, on-chain transparency reveals repeated patterns of concern. Coordinated downvotes without explanation, 'farming' schemes (e.g., #buildawhalefarm), and adversarial engagement harm Hive’s community-driven ethos.

Key Issues to Address:
1. Downvote Practices: Silencing dissent erodes trust. Constructive dialogue, not punitive curation, fosters growth.
2. Accountability: Transactions and curation trails are public. Scrutiny is inevitable—integrity demands addressing concerns openly.
3. Community Impact: Driving users to platforms like Blurt/Steemit weakens Hive. Creators seek ecosystems that value collaboration over conflict.

A Path Forward:
- Engage in open discussions about governance and fairness.
- Audit curation practices to align with Hive’s decentralized values.
- Prioritize transparency—publish explanations for downvotes or collaborative reforms.

The Bilpcoin team remains committed to exposing truth and advocating for solutions. Let’s work toward healing, not division.

Note: All claims are based on publicly verifiable blockchain data. Constructive dialogue is encouraged.

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@themarkymark & Co, the choice is yours. Stop the bad downvotes. Turn off the BuildaWhale scam farm. Cease playing with people’s livelihoods. Let Hive thrive as it was meant to—as a beacon of hope, creativity, and collaboration.

Or step aside and let those who truly care take the reins.

Because the truth won’t disappear. No amount of lies can change it.

It’s over.

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@themarkymark & Co we urge you once more: STOP. Stop hiding behind tactics that harm others. Stop clinging to practices that erode trust within the Hive community. Let the truth stand—not because we proclaim it, but because it exists independent of any one person’s approval or disdain.

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TURN OFF THE BUILDAWHALE SCAM FARM
- STOP THE BAD DOWNVOTES
- STOP PLAYING WITH PEOPLE’S LIVELIHOODS

Key Issues That Demand Immediate Attention:

The problems are glaring, undeniable, and corrosive to the Hive ecosystem. They must be addressed without delay:
- Downvote abuse
- Farming schemes
- Speaking disrespectfully to others
- Encouraging people to avoid certain users out of personal dislike
- Self-voting with alt accounts
- Self-funding projects through self-votes
- Promoting games that don’t even exist (LOL)

These practices harm not just individual users—they undermine the very foundation of Hive, eroding trust and poisoning the community. Such actions are unethical and outright destructive.

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@ipromote Wallet:

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@selfhelp4trolls | May 9, 2026, 7:22 p.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

The fun is the most important thing, thanks for reminding me. I really want to keep this deadline but if it’s between enjoying it or forcing it’, I hope I chose to enjoy it!

I got invited to do a few shows so it might slow me down but that will be good practice for recording!

@ryivhnn | May 4, 2026, 12:47 p.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

Maybe or maybe you would have gotten hung up on the "correct" way to do things from school and would only just be starting to think about expanding out and experimenting now and all your recent epiphanies might have been ten years away. Who knows because it happened this way instead XD

You sound like me with the animating but unlike me you're actually getting somewhere which is fantastic :D

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@selfhelp4trolls | May 11, 2026, 5:44 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

I think if I started early I would have been a lot more pop and gotten involved with industry shenanigans, addicted to something or other and on various lawsuits for various reasons lol

Let’s get somewhere!

I was told I have another free place to stay in Australia so I really want to start thinking about a tour….

@ryivhnn | May 11, 2026, 6:35 a.m. | Votes: 1 | [ VOTE ]

Yeh those are also distinct possibilities XD And sounds like it!

@music-community | May 4, 2026, 2:31 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]
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