I just wanted to mention how much I appreciate the ability for people here to have their various strengths recognized, and whatever weaknesses gently pointed out- whatever the original level of experience, or technological sophistication. Whatever style or genre someone shows a genuine flair or talent for, no matter if they are are a raw beginner, there’s almost always someone more experienced on the site that’s willing to say “Hey, I see where you might be trying to go with this- ‘this’ and ‘that’ are really nice, but ‘the other’ needs a little work. Maybe you could think about trying (fill in the blank).”
This is so refreshing to me, in an anonymous global environment, where too often the attitudinal norm is “That sucks. GTFO”, etc. We all like different stuff to one degree or another, and music is something that people in general can be very passionate or particular about. For the most part, the people that stick around here don’t let their personal prejudices get in the way of exploring and encouraging a fresh take on an original vision. So- thanks to all my fellow remixers for keeping the egos low, the creativity high, and making this a place where veterans and amateurs alike can mutually bring something new to the table. Hooray us!

That sucks. GTFO.

In response to Duckett’s comment and for anyone generally out there listening. I’d like to second this motion. He put it well enough. I know I like attention and will accept criticism, though not always wonderfully, I know it is a necessary component of growth. I also know that all music isn’t going to find an audience here, but what you say Duckett is very apropos to my situation and probably that of others. I’m really not into dance music all that much, which seems to be a large part of remixing. That said, I get beats in my head all day long. My students sometimes think I’m funny that way, “man Mr. J, you always doing that.” So I like to make beats, but putting them into a step sequencer , etc, isn’t always what I’d like it to be. I’d actually like to get an electronic drum kit and learn to play a bit so I could lay out things a bit more organically and with that natural groove. Either way, I listen to things here I wouldn’t normally catch and that is great for my music and life in general. The site has also, albeit just for a couple of mixes, given me a proving ground for beginning work with sound painting, similar to how I work with oil and canvas. Thanks CC and especially the CC community!! Sobsob. Now GTFO!!!

Man, that’s the truth! Thanks to everybody for making this such a welcoming environment!

I think you’re right, duckett—I like that here there are varying people with varying preferences, skills and frame of reference, and yet the give and take of the process works very well.