I'm ending my weekly series (here's why)

You can follow my artist projects here:
Nathan James Larsen
Instagram: @NathanLarsenMusic
Streaming: hypeddit.com/nathanjameslarse...
KZbin ‪@NathanJamesLarsenMusic‬
Lithos (Cinematic Worship Project)
KZbin Channel: ‪@LithosMusic‬
Instagram: @LithosMusic
Streaming: hypeddit.com/lithos/overture

[@peterchamplin8767]

I am glad you are prioritizing what is important to you. Hate to see the series end as it was very inspiring but can’t wait to hear the music you put out. Keep up the great work.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Appreciate you

[@blueeyedcat3443]

@@NathanJamesLarsen You can make a quick "Best Of" Video every month or two months too.

[@Haxior5506]

​@@blueeyedcat3443bu then he would have even more work to do 😂

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

100% bro. Being an artist is pretty much another full time job if you’re serious! Good for you.

[@thej1091]

no worries... you are killing it.

[@thebackpackengineer]

It's sad to hear that your're stopping the series, but very understandable. All the best with your other projects. I'm sure they will be awesome!

[@IletaitunefoiPodcast]

Totally understandable ! The series is amazing but you're right ; keep your priorities ! Bless you

[@garnerparchment5271]

No problem, just do what's most important to you bro. even though I hate to see you the series end, I learnt a lot from you and will still support you. Give thanks and more strength

[@chiparooo]

That’s cool. Move forward with no regrets! As always, thanks for sharing!

[@peterelfman]

I'm glad you're figuring out your optimum workflow. When you first announced you were making a video a week, I had an understanding of the enormity of that undertaking, and was interested to see how you pulled it off. Backing off from that makes sense to me, especially since you literally do everything yourself. Good luck with the projects, and I'm looking forward to your next video!

[@ISTHMUSchannel]

Regardless man you did great to where you are at! Inspired by your journey of finding what works and what doesn't work for you! Supporting you as much as I can still from here !

[@halfbee7886]

I will truly miss this series, but I understand your decision. Hopefully the series will be back in another form tho, it doesn’t have to be on weekly-basis tbh. I Either way, thank you for documenting your process in making music. These past 3 months of your weekly videos have been so valuable. Good luck with anything you’ll do next!

[@cissalaval]

your work is amazing, I'm following not just because the regular videos, but also because I loved your music. So, do whatever you need to do I'll still enjoying your videos. It's helping me a lot

[@clembeats5353]

The fact that Nathan keeps it 200% is what makes me stay loyal to this channel. We are still here with you Nathan!

[@ljackson8608]

👏🏾 Bravo, love this! Do what you gotta do and stand true in it! Signs of an artist 🙏🏽

[@P-78official]

The mere fact that you take the time to explain this is beautiful. Thanks for the vids you did make for these series, it's been a well of information and inspiration. )As is your entire channel actually, but still.) Keep the music coming man, that's what it's all about in the end anyway 😊

[@sans-e]

This video is a lesson for everyone on the channel in and of itself - in course correction, prioritization, and not spreading yourself too thin. 💖

[@malachibasoah8213]

All Good mane!! Love this, keep doing what you feel you need to do🙌

[@mikehatfield7084]

Fairplay to you Nathan for being so honest with your followers. Takes a lot of courage to make a video like this. Best of luck with your 2 projects and looking forward to hearing what else you have in store for us on the channel!

[@user-ci3ij5gy1n]

That was not humiliating, it was humble. I will miss your weekly videos. Blessings!

[@follytree]

Bravo to you for being able to pivot and also to value your time and energy! Wishing you all the best, always!

[@joshuabutlermusic]

I think it’s a good move. No need to spread yourself too thin. Good luck on the projects. 😁

[@diegoordonez7089]

Go for it!!!! And good luck with that!

[@AwesomeSaussage]

Thanks for the videos. And your honesty! 💪🏼

[@joshuadelaughter7968]

Aww, that's too bad, was really enjoying the series. Totally understandable though. Focus on what makes sense for you. I'm sure it'll go great! 😊

[@johnhazlett3711]

It's all good, I learned a lot from what you did, and obviously will continue to learn from you. Thanx for all what you do.

[@powlobo.m.b.]

Videos and social media are sooooo time and brain consuming for musicians (like myself). It’s something I don’t like to think about bcs I like to focus on the music.. good luck James!

[@ShilohKeeling]

I am in no way disappointed! Each and every video of yours I’ve watched including this one has caused me to get motivated each time and you’re constantly inspiring me! THANK YOU! I’ve farther ahead than I thought I would be. I would love if you included (when you’ve got time) the promoting and content creation behind getting your music noticed. I’m curious as well as I’m sure a lot of people would love if you covered those topics. (Again when you’ve got time to)

[@sajank9757]

it takes courage to "put your pride down" and admit that you need to readjust your priorities. Go for it Nathan. I think I am happier of you for doing that than to see you struggle to keep up with your pride.

[@therainmaka6455]

You have enough content to help everyone, especially me. I appreciate it BTW 💯 Godspeed with your endeavors Nate ✊🏾

[@Narumasano]

I had a feeling Nathan that you were pushing yourself too much with this one! You see, I just released my first song (Honkai) on KZbin a day ago and I'm planning to release one every 2 weeks, otherwise you feel like you have a pounding obligation rather than something you enjoy doing!

[@12vpowercord]

I gotchu Nathan, I’m going to listen to every one of those songs. I have loved watching this content and can’t wait for more content.

[@sergiospeed4768]

Hello Nathan , i Discover tour KZbin Chanel about 3 or 4 data and i m very glad about it... You are a very very good producer and everything you make is good.... You are a very good musician and you true purpose is make music and is the most beautiful on the world , express yourself in the art of the emotion.... Music....

[@trevorkeith3813]

I was on the party that I thought this was too much to take on in one year. But it's much better to come to this realization at the mid-end of month three than month 6. I'm interested to see what comes next from you and see what else you can do. This project can also just be for a different time when you don't care so much about the marketing side.

[@AlexDMast]

all i can think is three more days till Risen baby!!!!! but a serious question. Are you going to be releasing any videos on projects youre working on throughout the year or not? cause like for me theres much more interest in listening to Jaded because i know the blood, sweat, and tears that went into it. Thanks!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

YES! Risen! Cannot wait... Already working on the next album for that artist project, too. I might still do that on occasion but I can't promise anything... I'm learning I should just keep things more to myself rather than promising things that I might not able to uphold. Lessons learned.

[@AlexDMast]

@@NathanJamesLarsen haha

[@jheeg]

Could you make a video explaining how you release music as an artist? For example, do you use distrokid or one of those platforms?

[@breakfastgun]

Well that's a bummer.

[@RussFryman]

Thanks for this. As a (very modestly talented) artist, my thoughts, vision and aspirations often exceed my available time. It's hard to drop a project, even when you know you need to do it for the sake of the rest of them. There is no shame in this, nor room for regret. We can all see you've grown with the experience, and honestly, if you had to drop one project; I'm glad it's this one. It was a fun travelogue, but I am personally more interested in your projects than your schedule and time management skills. Bravo. Definitely following

[@Cr4nium13]

Yeah people don't understand what it takes to be an independent musician and all the background work that goes into it, respect 👏

[@zyxyuv1650]

You're doing the right thing. I'm not saying it's impossible but there's almost no examples of a musician with I.e. hit songs who's running a KZbin channel about production tips or gear. Because there's not enough time in the day to do it. You should be falling asleep with your head hitting the piano keyboard or your DAW, not falling asleep editing a KZbin video.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yep.

[@domcama1]

Respect Bro! Continued blessings to you and your family!

[@konstantin3101]

Being honest to yourself and let go some goals that might not work is an art itself in some sense, and could be hard decision to make.

[@DanBennettOfficial]

A massive shame to see this series end, it was super interesting and inspiring to me. But, fully understandable and makes a tonne of sense to re-prioritize the time better. Good luck! Can't wait to see more! (Also pls for the love of everything, own and fix your Apple Music profile at the same time. It hurts me seeing it have no imagery and look bland :D)

[@jamesbush-compozerscafe]

Nathan: First, thank you for what you've accomplished thus far. As always, I learn so much watching you go through the steps of creation. It takes courage to see the "Big Picture" and maintain your original vision for 2024. So kudos on redirecting your efforts. Thank you for sharing and letting us come along for the ride. Quote: "If what you see, is all you see, then you'll never see, all there is to be seen." I'm not sure who said it, but it just makes sense. See you down the trail.

[@maximeblais2032]

Being honest and realistic, following your path and being happy. Nothing to be sad or ashamed of. You are giving so much to the music community anyway and still there is only 24h in a day. Take care !

[@DNeil5]

Hey, I'm still here for you!! Your an awesome creator/producer!

[@setfreetosing]

Humility isn’t a bad thing - neither is reality. I’ve tried to tackle it all too and gotta do what’s right and sustainable. For me it’s still healing post divorce so I know Gods timing for my music is in His hands as it always has been!🙌

[@iammiviiofficial]

hey, like I say, you can’t be your best if you’re not there! don’t feel sorry, you deserve it! 🫶🏾

[@planetmullins]

Most people outside looking in have no idea how much actual work all the non musical stuff is. I hope everything continues to move forward for you and that you get the results you want from everything. Industry success the way expectations are now can be a huge time commitment doing non music things as you said at the front of the video. Best of luck man!

[@RJEnriquez]

All good, we’re still here enjoying your content.

[@darioparisi6863]

Maybe releasing a video like the ones from the series every 3-6 or even more months could make people that liked it happier, and you might like it too

[@kevinsmoore1172]

Sounds like you’re heading in the best direction for yourself and your personal goals..I/we cant be upset or sad about that!..If you get around to it, I would love to get a “ behind the scenes “ of making a video for song promotion. I would like to get into that someday, but feel that I’m much better with audio than visual..And I really don’t know how to start!..But, if you don’t feel it, no worries.

[@MaximusWhyman]

Better decision. Social media takes more time than the music.

[@Logan64622]

I can understand God bless 👍

[@panagope]

I was 100% sure that you wouldnt make it. In fact i was surprised that you said you re going to do it. Good for you that you stoped it. Its huge time consuming !!

[@Victorcolongarcia]

Too much work vs other more interesting projects vs not enough time to edit. It makes perfect sense. Can I ask sth? Do you mix/master your projects? For me creating content and mastering is exhausting. Keep up! Looking forward to your next projects!

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yeah I write / produce / mix / master everything yes. Honestly between mix and master - I spend maybe a few hours total per song... not a lot of time. I just don't think it's nearly as important as people think.

[@Victorcolongarcia]

@@NathanJamesLarsen you might be right. I overstress about it because I like really good producers 😅 royksopp/depeche mode… so I feel like my sound is crap. I have to get over that. Thanks for your videos. Very inspiring

[@ac27934]

"I'm quitting to spend more time with my Osmose... I mean, my family." 😊

[@narresnair1154]

Doing everything by own even it's engaging for doesn't mean it's easy ❤️

[@chasebethersonton5169]

When you can't delegate tasks to others, your only alternative is to be very careful on how you budget your time, energy, and emotions. It seemed like an unrealistic goal to begin with, and I am just happy to watch what's on there already and call it a day. Best of luck on everything, and we'll be here to enjoy it all.

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Yeah and this is one of those things I can't delegate... would be a totally different thing if someone else edited it... and I have just realized that I LIKE being the one doing the thing... not having others do it for me.

[@chasebethersonton5169]

@@NathanJamesLarsen At best you could try bringing in some kind of marketing or production intern, but then you have to hope they can even do the job to begin with. And then you lose the time spent finding and managing them. It's difficult. It's a grind. Don't ever beat yourself up over it. 👍👍

[@LeChapeauMusic]

I don't know why, but for some reason when he first announced the series *I knew* that he would end it much sooner than expected I don't know why (maybe I'm just a prophet 😂😂😂)

[@Gravyandtatoes]

Lesson to take from this; don't announce a commitment to the audience lol. Keep goals private.

[@LeChapeauMusic]

@@Gravyandtatoes actually... you got a point there!

[@luminous_luke]

Love your channel still bro!

[@Iprayagmusic]

Keep going sir ❤️🧡🧡

[@diegoordonez7089]

Maybe after you are well advanced in your projects you can share with us some of the lessons learned. They will sure be of great importan ce as always!

[@deyvidpetromusic]

I had a feeling this was coming from the last post that you put out. I wouldnt stress over it. As long as you are creating that is all that matters. People are pretty fickle, especially creatives haha. One thing I would love to learn is how to market yourself as a Christian Creative? This is something that I am personally really struggling with... Because I fear my ego getting in the way and not making it about God which it should be but also it becoming lver zealous and cringey if you get my drift? How to be relevant without begging for relevance.... I want to attract Christians lf course but the end game is planting seeds into the masses. This is where the paradox begins for me....

[@bootkins]

Respect!

[@Hadar360]

Don’t give up , come on!

[@lauris.marcenoks]

😢😢😢

[@kevinbarnett1960]

Nothing to apologise for Nathan - you need to do what's best for you. Good luck with your solo projects

[@heartshinemusic]

I understand it. It's still a bit sad, for us the viewers. It was an ambitious idea, and it's always good to aim high and raise the bar. But as a former graphic designer, I know how many hours go into the visual aspects of a project. Many musicians don't understand that often they (your audience) "see" you before they even "hear" you. I mean: thumbnails, album artwork, band logos, merchandise etc. It has to be great and inviting. Then you need (lyric) video's etc to promote... I'm excited what you come up with, the music video's you describe sound like a big project. I wish you the best and I always look forward to new videos!

[@ryancarrisondcosta202]

No problem Nathan , well at least ur inspiring me and other people on music production cause of u I made a beginner level cinematic song and yeah do watch ur videos The first video I ever saw was you and forest doing producer vs product and I liked very much 🔥🫂

[@TimothyNguliMusic]

Do you Nathan ...i know you will make the best decision

[@chadchamplin9528]

😭😭😭

[@AlexKosSaheli]

Nice haircut!

[@AlexEscalante]

I thought I had changed the speed of the video, but no: you accelerated it before uploading it, right? Why?

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Nope...

[@AlexEscalante]

@@NathanJamesLarsenI can't believe how fast you talk! 😀

[@sourcefor]

Bummer

[@GG-zv9ku]

The only thing that sucks is that you are not uploading your music to Apple Music and just to Spotify. Also all I was looking for was an uncut go pro on the wall type of videos. I understand that may be boring for the KZbin Algorithm. But I just enjoy and learn from watching uncut video of producers at work. It’s all good in the end. I enjoy any type of video you do

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

My music is on all platforms not just spotify.

[@mt_gox]

Malignant narcissism is sad to witness.

[@keithdesign6231]

if youre still putting out songs why not just include those in the series instead of writing new ones. it also promotes your other projects. fumble

[@RecordingBlog]

To be honest,... I told you so ... but your real strength (and hopefully the lesson to all of us) is to realize that making music is less than half the work, that has to be done to at least be a little successful in nowadays. You´ve done great so far, now focus on the more important things than weekly videos and you'll be the one in a million who'll really make it 🙂

[@blazing6string]

One of my favorite shows just got cancelled 🥲 I discovered some of your other works through this format but I’m sure you will be fine. Good luck to you.

[@Lekan675]

I haven't watched the weekly episodes, I liked the previous video format. Therefore, everything is normal )

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

Lol there you go,.

[@FreestyleGalaxyNMore]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.... UNSUBSCRIBED.... 😡