Put It Out There on Loudio

As a contributor on Triond since January 2007, one of the things I really like, is being able to submit whatever form of content you may have, such as: Photos, Videos, Text, and my favorite: Audio.

While I have submitted different articles and pictures, I like the idea of a quick and easy way to put my music out there, and Loudio lets me do this. It's kind of like test marketing. I can see what people like (or not) by the number of comments and views, just like when I write an article. Also, when I get a musical idea, it's usually spur of the moment. Most all of the stuff I do is improvised with no so called “title.”

A Word About Loudio

If you have been in the Triond community for any length of time, you no doubt have heard of Loudio. If you have not heard of it, then check it out. The content you submit does not necessarily have to be music , it can be just about any kind of sound (Podcasts, sound effects, and so on). There are a lot of categories to choose from for you to place your content, and just like writing articles, it's good to be able to either “specialize” in one category or genre, or be versatile, and cover several areas. For example: I love blues. While I don't consider myself a “blues player,” I am able to put my version of blues on the site. Who knows. Someone just might like it. I just recently submitted a spooky “Phantom of the Opera” sounding piece I titled “Dracula Meets Pink Floyd.” I have had 1,060 views in four days! (Only 9 Cents). That tells me one of two things:

1. Either people like the music, or:
2. People are curious about the title.

So, just as with articles, audio content should be creative in both the title, and the quality of the content. Without hurting any feelings, I must say this: Lot's of people want to be heard, seen, or noticed. Face it, you are probably one of them. It makes a person feel appreciated. We all have an ego that needs to be fed, however, as with many things this is all relative. What one person thinks is the “greatest thing,” another person may think is “junk.” Who knows, there just might be someone out there that loves “Japanese Punk Rock,” or “ Hillbilly Bongo Music.” There are many different levels of quality on Loudio, and this allows both the “pro” musician, and the “ novice” to be considered equal. So get out there and listen with an open ear (and open mind).

In closing this article I wish to thank some Triond writers: Jupiter King for support, comments, and submitting my music to stumble upon.com, and Nearly Anonymous for some cool guitar ideas. Also, for all of those who have taken the time to check out my music on Loudio.