Dorian

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Dorian
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Bassist/artist class of napster ‘99 sharing analog nostalgia + digital optimism for the cause.
Throwing out a cool gift idea for anyone who is interested in, or has kids wanting to learn electric guitar/bass. I’m fortunately passed the musical gear accumulation phase in life, but this tool has been the most useful device. The “Fender Mustang Micro Plus.” $130. It’s got amp modelers, effects and a headphone jack. The ability to synch with a phone via bluetooth and practice along to songs is a game changer. Can also be used as an interface to record via USB. When performing solo I’ll often just show up with this alone and plug directly into a PA. It’s laughable to think how handy this thing would have been over the years. So many makeshift setups in weird places. Now I’m able to rehearse anywhere and away from a computer screen. 🤙 slap on image
⛽️ Touring is fucking brutal and unsustainable for most. Only 2% of the time is spent performing and connecting, which is invaluable. The rest is spent at gas stations and watching the highway go by - the same as our opportunity cost in life. BTC/NOSTR exposure allows young artists the chance to modestly monetize from creating and the tools/literacy to begin saving for the long term. To actually own something.
⚪️ IG user : “People will call out others for still using Spotify while still using IG, Twitter, Amazon, Apple, Temu, Shein …the list goes on. Stop demonizing people and start telling them ‘Hey look, I got this cool new app that’s better than the other one. Why don’t you give it a try?’ Don’t Condemn.” 🟣 Me: “Great take. For those willing to do the work, there are open source protocols replacing all of these companies.” ⚪️ IG user: “Not what I meant, I wish you all the best, though. Thanks for taking the time to respond.” 🟣 Me: “Same to you. Consider looking into them sometime.” ⚪️ IG user: “I don’t use Spotify.” #grownostr