Seriously! Don't get shot! LA is some serious shit. I've never tried to get "out there" but I know a lot of people are picked up from doing gigs at cafes, restaurants, bars, hell, even a comedy spot would be good for you, you've got a lot of good material. I'd say, just get out there. If you see a place you'd like to perform at, grab your guitar, have some printed out lyrics with you so you don't mess up your lines while playing :P and go for it! Good luck Charlie! I'd see you in concert any day
And just because your passion is music, doesn't mean it has to be the only thing you do. Your path can be inspiring people with your music (which I think it is because you're music is amazing), but your day job could be something else. You know what I mean?
passion is art and design, yet we're taking the safe route with guaranteed income. In these pressing economic times it's hard to quit.
But the nagging guilt that we're not using our full potential is Its tough to tolerate,but you'll make it. We have our outlets. Im going to force time to start on the YouTube world like you have. We can dream.
First thing First. Once you get there Find the Musical scene you fit with people with the same interest and ideas. since these people could give you Pointers and help you out ALOT.
are you going to keep vlogging your move and musical adventure? I'm just wondering because I haven't seen any videos of you going outside and I'm concerned that you're going to be too scared to leave your house or something.
I see you primarily as a songwriter. You're not a bad guitar player/bass player but arent at a professional level. How do YOU expect to make any money?
dam strait bro, bought time you do what YOU want to do. dam happy for ya. your music is great but dont forget that looks sell, so spiff yourself up bro and go get them. make it big.
me and the wife wish you the best on making it to L.A-- dont give in when times seem like your dream is to hard to grasp. you can do it bro.
in my opinion, go to Oak Island, North Carolina. it's next to wilmington. LA is filled with bad record labels filled with greed and whatnot. Oak island (which I have an aunt who lives there) is a nice historic island with lots of seafood restaraunts with live music. I love the musicians that play down there. there are a lot of them that get record labels as well. all without the putrid carbon monoxide infested air of LA. trust me, it's worth it.
you cant just go there and it will magicly work out for you, there are so many people that try doing stuff like this and fail, your a good artist and all but i dont no if your taking the right steps to becoming famous.
I won't tell you what you're doing is wrong, but your taking a bad route. Sow seeds in LA first, don't think you'll get there and magically you'll slip into your new life. The reality is you'll be very alone and perhaps even incapable of supporting yourself. I like the enthusiasm, but even the best plans forged from the flames of passion need logical thoughts behind them. Just do it doesn't work, "Just find a way to do it" works much better.
sorry dude i just have no advice on this one man. i know how you and people and me for that matter can really get fed up with life and the direction its going, but you have to remember that life gos in the direction you point, but moving arrr i don't know man. how about a holiday there and see what happens and then you can come back if u have no luck. you r very talented but so are a lot of people man, and they all want the same deal. be a doctor it may lead you to it that way.
naw dude, I don't know if you're a musician or not, but when you want to play music for a living, you are going to absolutely HATE other jobs. If the Charlie doesn't want to be a doctor, trust me, he ain't gonna do well in school and he isn't going to be a good doctor.
How can you inspire people and incourage people and heal people if you cannot even inspire yourself? Randomly deciding to move to LA isnt an inspiration, it's a dream. You're hoping for luck. I think instead of wasting time making these Youtube videos ranting about how your life sucks you should actually do something. I know you want to make music, but being a doctor by day and a musician by night is a pretty good gig. Just saying, a backup lifestyle is always a good lifestyle. Sorry man.
I have no advice, but I suggest you start a video blog of your journeys, gigs, I'd love to watch that kind of thing. Maybe a mix between shay vlogs / wax vlogs.
You have to have a job... You have to have room mates that won't do you in the butt while your sleeping... You could be a music bum if you wanted... I'm sure you could buy a couple big macs with the money you make... just dig in the trash and find yourself a bucket to sit on... Play music all day while you watch all the people with jobs walk past you and throw some change into your guitar case... Or you could stay where your at and go to college and play music... where your at...
I believe in you. You're good and you're passionate..potent combination. I wish you all the luck in the world.
alecstew2 2 years ago
Seriously! Don't get shot! LA is some serious shit. I've never tried to get "out there" but I know a lot of people are picked up from doing gigs at cafes, restaurants, bars, hell, even a comedy spot would be good for you, you've got a lot of good material. I'd say, just get out there. If you see a place you'd like to perform at, grab your guitar, have some printed out lyrics with you so you don't mess up your lines while playing :P and go for it! Good luck Charlie! I'd see you in concert any day
kehanocy 2 years ago
Good Luck!!!! i wish you the best cuz i find what you do very entertaining and that you are very skilld in what you do :)
SaftKalasEmil 2 years ago
Good luck! As we say in Japan, Ganbate!
And just because your passion is music, doesn't mean it has to be the only thing you do. Your path can be inspiring people with your music (which I think it is because you're music is amazing), but your day job could be something else. You know what I mean?
RorenLikeCake 2 years ago
Hey Charles!
I relate to your videos. Im floundering. My
passion is art and design, yet we're taking the safe route with guaranteed income. In these pressing economic times it's hard to quit.
But the nagging guilt that we're not using our full potential is Its tough to tolerate,but you'll make it. We have our outlets. Im going to force time to start on the YouTube world like you have. We can dream.
Good luck! See you @ work some time
Vanthepimp 2 years ago
hey if you need any of those mcdonalds game pieces i would glady send you the ones we get! we dont play!
lovecanbemagic 2 years ago
Don't drop the soap.
Nah,just kiddin' Charles.
Linkinparknice 2 years ago
good luck and i love your ideas i should do something like that myself
pelli85lions 2 years ago
Good luck out there big man. Follow your heart but listen to your head.. too good to be true is often just that.. Good luck!
dark1lotus7 2 years ago
Good luck man!
Pwnem0s 2 years ago 2
So youre DJ's male partner. Cool.
H3avyM3talDud3 2 years ago
It says music for life :P
Noyes654 2 years ago
First thing First. Once you get there Find the Musical scene you fit with people with the same interest and ideas. since these people could give you Pointers and help you out ALOT.
Goodluck Charlie
vampirerauli 2 years ago
are you going to keep vlogging your move and musical adventure? I'm just wondering because I haven't seen any videos of you going outside and I'm concerned that you're going to be too scared to leave your house or something.
itsallgoodTV 2 years ago
don't let em grind you down
Weklim 2 years ago
Good luck man, lol of you make it can I be your drummer?
romodrummerjz 2 years ago
Good luck dude, lol if you make it can i be your drummer?
romodrummerjz 2 years ago
good luck!
sesbb 2 years ago
I see you primarily as a songwriter. You're not a bad guitar player/bass player but arent at a professional level. How do YOU expect to make any money?
dingman94 2 years ago
COOL STORY BRO!
no, actually man, good luck with that stuff....
lyzedpara 2 years ago
THE STATION WILL KEEP U DERR
SmokeWeed36 2 years ago
dam strait bro, bought time you do what YOU want to do. dam happy for ya. your music is great but dont forget that looks sell, so spiff yourself up bro and go get them. make it big.
me and the wife wish you the best on making it to L.A-- dont give in when times seem like your dream is to hard to grasp. you can do it bro.
Spike and Bunnii
kaisnyker 2 years ago
good luck dude! ill have to come to LA and visit you that would be awesome
Nate11111Dog 2 years ago
I'm Excited!! This will be a fun adventure for you! and I will so help out where I can!
Proud of ya!
Quisitali 2 years ago
I saw the video via twitter. The first 45 seconds make sense but after....O_O
CrayolaNinjas 2 years ago
Don't go to LA.
You should live in my little area. About an hour from LA but far enough away that not everyone is a douche. And record labels are here too.
Alchemydude667 2 years ago
goodluck sir charles!
TenaciousNacho 2 years ago
Didn't you only just move though?
MrDeverill 2 years ago
I wish you the best Charlie.
I'll still watch your videos no matter where you live.
I hope you play a show near me.
RogerIyengarDotCom 2 years ago
yo man do you think yuo can make a huge detour and make a pit stop in ottawa canada :Plmao jkk man
i hope LA treats ya good
hope you still keep making vids when your in la
good luck man
ericpage903 2 years ago
Wait, didn't you say the same exact them before? Minus the moving part.
apocaRUFF 2 years ago
YES YES YES YES!!!! i have been waiting for you to finally come around and make this decision man!! good for you!!
Verseification 2 years ago
good luck, try and bring me :]
metthestreet 2 years ago
I wish you luck dude. All you can do is try.
GroundedForLife27 2 years ago
in my opinion, go to Oak Island, North Carolina. it's next to wilmington. LA is filled with bad record labels filled with greed and whatnot. Oak island (which I have an aunt who lives there) is a nice historic island with lots of seafood restaraunts with live music. I love the musicians that play down there. there are a lot of them that get record labels as well. all without the putrid carbon monoxide infested air of LA. trust me, it's worth it.
flyboy8492 2 years ago
I think you should stay in school and wait. Dont make such a huge choice and have it maybe fuck up your life : / good luck with it though.
AaronSilkwood 2 years ago
good luck!
very impressed by your outlook!
very inspirational
ginasdeepinthought 2 years ago
p.s. you should smile more often.
3:12 to 3:17 was really beautiful.
Grrrstin 2 years ago 2
good luck charlie. you have way more guts than i do.
you are right when you say that you'll never know if you don't try.
Grrrstin 2 years ago
you cant just go there and it will magicly work out for you, there are so many people that try doing stuff like this and fail, your a good artist and all but i dont no if your taking the right steps to becoming famous.
shitynames333 2 years ago
I won't tell you what you're doing is wrong, but your taking a bad route. Sow seeds in LA first, don't think you'll get there and magically you'll slip into your new life. The reality is you'll be very alone and perhaps even incapable of supporting yourself. I like the enthusiasm, but even the best plans forged from the flames of passion need logical thoughts behind them. Just do it doesn't work, "Just find a way to do it" works much better.
Holysoldier000 2 years ago
GO FOR IT!
I left my hometown (NYC) 15 years ago, and will never regret it!
Good luck, work hard, and get your life!
woohoo!
annikee59 2 years ago
Nice dude. Go for it!!
AskDoleBananas 2 years ago
Totally agree with you Charlie.
People that make it as musicians didn't make it by thinking 'i won't make it'. They made it by thinking 'I WILL do it.'
Pure determination.
I reckon its a great idea to move. Good luck =]
Steven
MagicianOnAMission 2 years ago
I think you should just go give it a 100% and go all out trying it!
Xanoz84 2 years ago
dude good luck really good luck :) ill see what i can do for you ok :) ill look it up get some tips for you good luck dude take life by the horns
emroth23 2 years ago
my girlfriend likes your beard!
comedyRACK 2 years ago
sorry dude i just have no advice on this one man. i know how you and people and me for that matter can really get fed up with life and the direction its going, but you have to remember that life gos in the direction you point, but moving arrr i don't know man. how about a holiday there and see what happens and then you can come back if u have no luck. you r very talented but so are a lot of people man, and they all want the same deal. be a doctor it may lead you to it that way.
peace bro!!
sunhouse76 2 years ago
naw dude, I don't know if you're a musician or not, but when you want to play music for a living, you are going to absolutely HATE other jobs. If the Charlie doesn't want to be a doctor, trust me, he ain't gonna do well in school and he isn't going to be a good doctor.
bryonshea 2 years ago
How can you inspire people and incourage people and heal people if you cannot even inspire yourself? Randomly deciding to move to LA isnt an inspiration, it's a dream. You're hoping for luck. I think instead of wasting time making these Youtube videos ranting about how your life sucks you should actually do something. I know you want to make music, but being a doctor by day and a musician by night is a pretty good gig. Just saying, a backup lifestyle is always a good lifestyle. Sorry man.
RawflMyWafflez 2 years ago
Here's s tip, Shave that dirty ass beard and stasch!!! Oh and big mistake moving man. Stay where you are and GO TO COLLEGE!!!!
gdxzc 2 years ago
RHCP FTW
captainclayman 2 years ago
What does being in LA mean for your music career? (And I mean that without any snark.)
JoeFelice 2 years ago
after this video i had a sudden urge to rock out to journey
zombiejock 2 years ago
did anyone else get the chilli peppers reference from the title?
jedaaa 2 years ago
Yes
Luislivesrock 2 years ago
hey charlie, can i live with u when i move out to la when i turn 18? hah
jussttom 2 years ago
I have no advice, but I suggest you start a video blog of your journeys, gigs, I'd love to watch that kind of thing. Maybe a mix between shay vlogs / wax vlogs.
7Underwood7 2 years ago
Sounds like a bad idea to me, Charlie.
But you probably need to go out and do it, if that's what you feel you gotta do.
ddduuuddde 2 years ago 2
You have to have a job... You have to have room mates that won't do you in the butt while your sleeping... You could be a music bum if you wanted... I'm sure you could buy a couple big macs with the money you make... just dig in the trash and find yourself a bucket to sit on... Play music all day while you watch all the people with jobs walk past you and throw some change into your guitar case... Or you could stay where your at and go to college and play music... where your at...
adamalden 2 years ago
I would send out tapes and liks to your music to people out there to see if you get any feedabck before you go out to la.
Da55Moose 2 years ago
Second.
-Darko
Bergreen88 2 years ago
you did not link the rabbit vid....
MeZmErIzEtheMiNd 2 years ago
great job man. go for it
majikmills 2 years ago
your a beast
keatondude94 2 years ago
look out for dust
adamalden 2 years ago
i hear ya man. I feel the same way about my movies.
joedog3333 2 years ago
great advice. your a good man charlie 9000
rewards1965 2 years ago
Do what ya gotta do.
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