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We have all been there. A friend we know moves on to a distant land. The opportunities to see them diminish and there is a hint of sadness.

This can also happen in relationships, career and financial situations.

But it is important to also sit back and look at what you have gained from your interaction, rather than what you have lost.

I recently had this experience with an Irish friend Larry who had been over on a working holiday and had decided to leave. I had a feeling for a while that this was the best thing for Larry, and i think he did too. Does it mean that it was an easy decision for him? No. He had built a life here with his friends. It is not easy for me as well. I lose the feeling of close proximity to a friend.

When people leave it is easy to be sad. As i said goodbye to Larry on the Saturday night of his going away party i knew this was the right thing for everyone. I was thankful for meeting him. Why? Because he had brought his friends into my life, giving me new experiences, i had worked and socialised with him and he had been a travelling buddy. But more so i knew that the decision was right for him.

Towards the end of the night, it was time to say goodbye

Sometimes in life the right decisions are not always the easy decisions.

So the principle is if someone or something leaves your life its important to take a holistic view of what you have gained, and not just lost. I had the benefit of meeting new people through Larry. I now have a travelling partner to the soccer World Cup next year and a specific reason to visit Ireland. I will not be in regular physical contact but i know that this is the best thing for all so it’s also a good feeling.

The same principles can be applied to music. When a door closes, if you lose a residency or your record company drops you, think of what you have gained from the experience. If you do this and apply it to your next interaction, you will be better prepared. And be a happier person.

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Not so long ago i had the privilege of having birthday drinks with Mr Butinar who has enjoyed some excellent international success with his productions. Most notably he won a remix competition for the label Euphonic records. Adrian’s remix of Sonorous – Last Sunday had both a vinyl and digital release and very positive review in DJ mag. Impressive stuff.

Adrian has also been very generous in giving me pointers along the way with my productions. In the beginning i often i thought i had written the next big hit, when all i had written was dribble (as he correctly told me).

The message to all DJs and producers is to find people with common ground. Who are mentors. And listen to their advice. The most successful people all have had and continue to have mentors. Adrian has and continues to help me with my sound. He does not produce for me, and only i can sit down and perform the requisite 10,000 hours for mastery of a skill, but when i need advice he is there to give it to me. And i am willing to take criticism in order to improve and not get too defensive about it.

Not so long ago in another post i wrote about how one small decision can change a life. I met Adrian at a DJ meeting organised by Dave Juric for a night called Dynamic. It was an event held at Room 680 in Melbourne for up and coming DJ’s. I remember specifically i had to push myself to go on a Tuesday or Wednesday night. I had a shower. I went.

Below is a mix of Adrian’s productions:

For his birthday drinks we went to Transport Bar in Melbourne. Pictures are below. I had to leave earlier than the rest, it was looking like a big night. All in all a great night!

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I have just posted my March mix. Here it is on soundcloud.
The title comes from the fact that the Miami Winter Music Conference is on at present in Miami and this should get you nicely warmed up for it, if you are there or not!!!!!

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For anyone into electronic music, Robert Babicz is a name that is deeply embedded in the culture. He is a music producer, mastering engineer and live performer living in Cologne, Germany. He is well known as a live performer where he will incorporate synths, live equipment and improvisation in every set he plays.

I have seen Robert twice on these shores. His sets are always interesting and varied. Both times he has started clubbier and housier and ended with an acid/minimal vibe.

Below is Robert giving a TED talk. I am a massive fan of these talks and urge you to watch even if you are not a electronic music fan.

I hope you watched it. Robert relives his painful childhood with sincerity, where he was abused by his father and his first of memory of synthesised music on the radio. From there he spells out a path to his current success. Always following his heart. He recalls his first gig, “I did not know what i was doing but it was fun. So much fun it changed my life”. When his parents wanted him to study, he knew what was right for him and followed what he thought was his destiny. He was forced to move out as they would not support him but he continued to follow his heart and let destiny play its role. When he did this, the universe gave him things like support and money from benefactors who believed in him, because he believed in himself. You see the world is not going to give you anything if you don’t want it badly. Why would it? You would not appreciate it enough. Thats is why Robert was able to succeed against the odds.

As he says, “I love sound above all else. Without an educational background but with intuition. When a problem occurs, i may first become desperate, but then i follow my heart”.

I must admit i have been guilty of listening to other people in my life and letting them influence my decisions. But what is right for other people may not be right for you. Only your own internal dialogue can tell you. Every time i have listened to my heart it has been right. Don’t let fear hold you back, because doors open up when you follow your heart.

As Robert says right at the end, “What i want to show you is that i listen to my intuition and do what my heart is telling me. And i wish you do the same”.

Well said.

More on Robert at
www.robertbabicz.com

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Not so long ago i was speaking to a friend of mine Rosie about my blog. She is experienced in the corporate and government worlds. My dilemma was how to provide useful content on my website, and to be of specific value so i can help people, whatever that may be. I am sure, i quipped, people don’t want to know what i had for breakfast, what time i took the dog for a walk, or which festival i attended.

So with some brainstorming we came up with a few ideas. My specific areas of interest are helping people develop and succeed. Being a trained physiotherapist with a pain management and neurosciences background, i am aware of just how powerful the mind is, and over the years have been looking into this area to specifically improve performance. The more i look into it, the more i see that the mind is very powerful influencer of success.

We decided that it would be beneficial to share the information and education which has helped me improve as a DJ and EDM producer. This could be anything from videos i find on motivation and success, to more technical videos on production, to marketing and strategy to increase profile. Thus people can track my progress and it can be a template for fellow DJs and producers to follow. I would like to get other people’s experiences of what they have done to improve success and performance as well.

Let the journey begin! It’s exciting!
Elton xx

P.S Big thanks to Rosie for helping me out.

It’s been. And it’s gone. The Big Birthday Bash at White Room in St Kilda was a huge success. The evening was filled with great friends, good music and much fun and frivolity.

I just wanted to say thankyou to the Oh!Crew for having me down for a 2 hour set. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks to all of my friends who ventured down as well. I will provide a more detailed account of the night as i sort through the photos and the video!

Until next year!
Elton xx

Today is the day of the Big Birthday Bash in Melbourne at White Bar in St Kilda (129 Fitzroy St). C’mon down, i am on at 11:30 and will be giving away mixes from my Live @ 125 Podcast series. Hope to see you all there! xx
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