Younger, Better-Looking People With Better Ideas and More Talent

Posted on | January 28, 2010 | 1 Comment

The Tallest Man on EarthI’d tell you I’m losing my edge, but I never had one to lose.

I am only the picture of fear and insecurity as I continue my ceaseless journey into the wilderness that is the music industry.

My latest anti-hero? The Tallest Man on Earth (aka Kristian Matsson). He is younger, better-looking, sings as well or better, and plays the guitar a thousand times better than I. He already toured with Bon Iver. He’s only been on the scene a few years and people are already dropping Dylan Quarters around him.  Look at this gushing post on him on The Tripwire. How will I ever compete with this guy? (Although, ironically, I’m probably taller than him.)

I don’t know what I’m doing and nobody has ever heard of me. I’m not sure my music’s any good. And I’m not crazy enough to walk around with a gigantic ego like many of these people. This is nothing but self-mutilation.

Maybe I should stop listening to music altogether.

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One Response to “Younger, Better-Looking People With Better Ideas and More Talent”

  1. Trippy, the eighth dwarf
    March 3rd, 2011 @ 9:07 pm

    Why compare yourself to others?

    Get out there and play. If you’re good, they will come.

    If you worry about it, yes, you will choke.

    Just play.