Inspiration and Insecurity: The Language of Songwriters and Artists

This is a guest post by Ahmed Enany, a.k.a. Mr. Kraft Singles.  He is a prolific music producer and artist as well as blogger at www.the90s.net.

Like all forms of art, there has to be a driving force behind every artist. It’s that certain intangible that makes us go the extra effort. A reason, a want, a desire. Whatever that unexplainable power is, I can only call it like I see it – insecurity.

Is that to say that all artists are insecure? We can have a discussion going back and forth about how everyone has a sense of insecurity, but are musicians more prone to insecurity? Are musicians the most insecure individuals out there?

Not necessarily, but there’s no denying that all artists are insecure; whether you’re a sketch artist, Broadway actor, fashion designer, architect – this is not just singling out musicians alone.

Think of this as a discover yourself outline – an enlightenment of sorts.

With that being said, an artist’s music is a reflection of their thoughts, ideas, and feelings. It’s a self-assurance pamphlet that sheds light into their dark souls. Every musician has a dark soul somewhere within themselves, that is why they’re into creating their own music in the first place. It’s an expression, a call, a cry. They want to escape themselves and explain what’s closest to them.

That’s insecurity. Not sure of self, uncertainty, doubt. That’s music!

Insecurity is inspiration.

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