I've mentioned before that I'm a musician of sorts, and recently I started writing music with lyrics. It was new territory for me and was unquestionably inspired by emotion and resounding thoughts I had been having. Some comments I would get were that people liked it but would go on to ask me if I could ever write a happy song.
I wasn't really sure how to manage the question because it felt implied that what I was doing would be better if it represented more happiness - which meant that what I was feeling was not adequately acceptable. It caused me to really rethink how people talk to, or about, artists in relation with their work. Art is frequently inspired by emotion, and many artists feel most inspired during the lowest of lows or the highest of highs. For me, I've always been able to relay more in minor musical keys and found myself driven to write when I'm not exactly satisfied with current situations in life.
Nonetheless, I've shared my original songs with various people either by playing them in person or rough recordings, and have felt a majority of support from folks - and dismissal from others who either decided they did not have time to listen or otherwise.
I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards the people who support me. I guess I have gratitude for those who have dismissed me as well, as they've made me acknowledge the supporters that much greater.
I think this quote from Will Smith actually puts it quite nicely:
We all deserve to have support in our lives and it's quite beautiful when we find those who will support us through both low and high times. Do not dismiss the supporters in efforts to win over those who have failed to see your talent. To acknowledge and appreciate those who are present is so much more valuable than using that energy on people who have failed to show a basic human need.
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