I’m recalling songwriting and recording, especially. It was way easier taking constructive criticism from someone outside the band. Emotions and band member dynamics made it tough not to take comments personally- and sometimes they were personal! That said, my skin thickened over the years, experience with the whole process and time to listen with fresh ears was also crucial.
That's an interesting point. I actually find it easier to take criticism from inside the band because I feel like they (especially Pete) have a sense of where we're trying to get to and what we are capable of while a lot of the criticism from outside the band is coming more from an "if I were in the band, this is how I'd do it" perspective.
Eagerly awaiting the SF!
I’m recalling songwriting and recording, especially. It was way easier taking constructive criticism from someone outside the band. Emotions and band member dynamics made it tough not to take comments personally- and sometimes they were personal! That said, my skin thickened over the years, experience with the whole process and time to listen with fresh ears was also crucial.
That's an interesting point. I actually find it easier to take criticism from inside the band because I feel like they (especially Pete) have a sense of where we're trying to get to and what we are capable of while a lot of the criticism from outside the band is coming more from an "if I were in the band, this is how I'd do it" perspective.