Stupid Musician Texts (and one from an Engineer!) #26

[@rockostiffredi4276]

“The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.”

[@drakonyanazkar]

the ending on that quote is what kills me

[@aprilkurtz1589]

Hunter S. Thompson FTW!

[@WDeeGee1]

The kiddie diddling child hunting human sacrifice thing? Jimmy Saville got away with it all day every day.

[@russellzauner]

@@WDeeGee1 as did matt gaetz. who's the satanist now bro lol

[@dcsteve7869]

@@russellzauner you say "satanist" like it's a bad thing

[@0x777]

"Buckle your seatbelts, it's about to get stupid in here" EXACTLY this moment, our drummer came into the room and had no idea why we cracked up. Say what you want, but his timing is impeccable, he sure knows when to come in.

[@anthonygiambusso2652]

That’s hilarious 😂😂

[@reghunt2487]

"It's a great way to get experience" - and _this_ set off the alarms for me.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I resent the implication that I'm avoiding work, browsing the web, and drinking coffee. I'm drinking tea.

[@ravenonthecross]

Beer would make it better

[@th3bigred21]

How British of you lol

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@th3bigred21 Hey! Don't assume I'm British because I'm drinking tea. (okay, I am British, and it's a safe assumption).

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@ravenonthecross Beer makes everything better.

[@Keitan97]

@@ravenonthecross exactly what I’m drinking rn :)

[@iEatVegans]

me, at work monday morning: im just gonna drink coffee and browse the web because i don't feel like doing anything rn glenn: I've made something just for you

[@joshofcywg8162]

This was brilliant, sorry for being the illiterate Winnipeger lol, but the fact that you had a bunch of KZbinrs check it out, all of em I’m fans of, absolutely killed me.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Sorry you’re from Winnipeg. Get well soon!

[@joshofcywg8162]

@@SpectreSoundStudios ain’t too bad here actually, then again gotta make the best of it when your car don’t start.

[@eco_k.o_o]

Should’ve sent the seller the KZbinrs reactions

[@joshofcywg8162]

@@eco_k.o_o I did lol, he said he’s messaging Glenn about it 😂 otherwise he’ll “face the consequences”

[@Mr.Goldbar]

the Gibson Custom Shop only opened in 93' But "he knows more about vintage guitars than you d00d" BTW absolutely sick you included Robert from Robert's Guitar Dungeon in the video, his channel is the definition of criminally underrated

[@joshofcywg8162]

I lost it at that point. Autocorrect screwed me over though

[@MichaelD8393]

Agreed, Robert's got some great one-liners for Stupid Musician Texts; hope he makes an appearance in the next episode.

[@achimdg6335]

I also had 1993 in mind, but wasn't too sure.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

@@achimdg6335 I remember Trogly saying many times that the custom shop opened in 93'

[@achimdg6335]

@@Mr.Goldbar Exactly! Trogly, he's also my source for this information. How comes it I'm not surprised you also watch Trogly!

[@mitchellthornton8423]

I’m a truck driver, listening to this shit is the best thing for my job!

[@N617A]

Same!!! Was just listening to episode 25 a backwards today... again...

[@AVERYhornyMrDinosaur]

@ Mitchell Thornton truck driver as well, youtube is a real bitch with those ads though and skipping them is a hassle while driving. "Vanced Kit" is an app or something that is basically youtube without the ads. you can get it on the app store, idk what it is exactly but it works, maybe that'l help you or someone else out there who might read this.

[@audiowithdrawl5948]

@@AVERYhornyMrDinosaur just pay for premium, only thing that sucks are youtubers with inbedded ads in the actual video. But those are usually shorter or done in a more engaging manner. But a double tap on the right side of the screen usually fast forwards through most of those if you come across them

[@SeagoGuitarist]

"My dog ate my guitar lead, can't make practice sorry bro." "Seriously dude!?!" "Yeah bro, I hate that cat, man."

[@AlienorchestraNetoslo]

So Trueee!! and you have balls to bring it on, great vid, Glenn..

[@SpawntheFuries]

In my defense, I'm getting nothing done at work and drinking coffee watching this video because I'm on break

[@johnchedsey1306]

In my defense, I don't start my next job for a couple more weeks.

[@mikal]

The "studio engineer" post sounds like it's actually a podcast wanting free editing, trying to make themselves sound important.

[@meekoloco]

I absolutely LOVE that you read the spelling and grammatical errors as written! Makes my day every time! 🤘🏼

[@KindOldRaven]

I love the honesty here. Also love that it's so painfully clear that you've seen so much *BS* throughout the years that you've learned to spot it and shut it down instantly. That's a skill worth noting tbh. People always expect the world, for free, while not putting in any effort themselves. It's bizarre.

[@girhen]

At 0:08 - Hey, we coders call it "compiling". It's like rendering audio, but better because it takes longer.

[@RADERFPV]

Truth

[@JJ-Streaming]

We DBA’s call it index optimisation

[@Schizniit]

Can't stop laughing at the one with the 15 year old bassist who can't figure out his copy of a free OD plug-in 🤣 how you gonna sue someone because you're incompetent?

[@martonsipos781]

Notification: Stupid Musician Texts (and one from an Engineer!) #26 Me: I am a happy boy Seriously these videos are awesome!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@ikaros110]

It's funny how defensive people can get when they're called out on browsing the web and drinking coffee :D That line in the beginning was worth it

[@FloridaManRacer]

6:08 I'm stealing this sound clip to add to my cell phone so every time I'm in public and see a spoiled rotten brat I can just randomly have you call them an "entitled little shit." lol

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Please do!

[@Bobby_Uterus]

It’s genius!

[@MichaelD8393]

I'm stealing 1:35 to use when one of my company’s customers tries to get a free set of cushions after they’ve bought a $3,000 outdoor sectional; seriously, that happens every day!

[@TheDeadmandillon]

Pete and Fluff's reactions are just too goddam accurate. If anything I would have to ask 66Samus to fart in my face until I either blacked out, or choked to death. Either way, it'd be worth it.

[@austin.goldbergWLF]

These have to be my favorite videos. Please, Glen, don't stop doing these.

[@jensonthompson4767]

No it’s actually Monday night here in Australia. But hey I’m not complaining, I’m awake for an upload and that’s all I can ask for

[@carlmcgregor2707]

I'm here supporting Glenn and his wife through their difficult times... Playlist on background 24/7

[@johnmaynes7142]

Hey, Stevie T was here. Literally my 2 favorite Canadian KZbinrs in one video, a lime is well deserved for that alone.

[@jeffjones1143]

Ya know Glenn, Frank Zappa said that hydrogen, I seem to remember, was the most plentyfull element in the universe. His argument was that stupidity was even MORE plentiful. I believe you would, as I do, tend to agree with that sentiment. Anyway I do love those Kalis! Thanks for the fun content!

[@artiehall7708]

I love the "Buy a well known luthier" part. Yeah. Get two. They're cheap.

[@michaelhodilofficial]

Video 27 in the binge and the playlist is complete. I’ll be moving onto the next playlist shortly.

[@theatomicbunny2935]

In my defence, I haven't actually left for work yet 👍

[@jacobrodriguez9144]

Me neither

[@5kr3aminMunk33]

I never leave for work

[@i-am-cylon-man]

I'm a musician. I don't have a job , lol.

[@michaelmiller237]

I typically get my Monday started on Tuesday

[@michaelhodilofficial]

We are long overdue for stupid musician texts. Been over two years.

[@RobertWJackson]

This was EPIC! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Seriously Glenn, thank you so much for including me. That was great fun!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Thanks for being on the show, man!

[@RobertWJackson]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Anytime! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@WesVanPelt]

These videos are what made me subscribe to the channel a couple years ago, love it every time a new one drops. The cameos at the end were priceless!

[@davidmurray9193]

Had to re watch Gibson reactions as they made me hit histericalsl in the laughter department class and a little bit of wee escaped 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂😂 THANK YOU GLENN🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@relens2]

Even though I work in a totally different field than recording, the wisdom with attitude is universal -- god I love it.

[@rickdelpino472]

Thanks Glenn. I am trying Reaper and I prefer it than Ableton Live. I really wish I would live in the USA and record my music in your studio, with all the swearing and yelling included. You’re the best!

[@Bosebase91]

I love all of your videos but boy oh boy the Stupid Musician Texts videos are my favorite. Great start to my day!

[@bbussey1967]

Hey Glenn I love this channel, please do more reactions like that that made my day. thank you!!!

[@isfahani]

Reminds me of the last, and I mean the VERY LAST TIME that I volunteered to engineer, mix & master my last (possibly last) band's CD: "Is it done yet? IS IT DONE YET? I liked my vocal take when I did it and we all agreed it was a keeper BUT I NEED TO DO IT OVER BECAUSE REASONS. Oh, and I need to do a bunch of other stuff over BECAUSE REASONS". Seemingly it never occurred to this guy that I was doing a bunch of work for, well, free. The concept that because it's UNPAID WORK it's like fifth in line, after PAID WORK, LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK, FOOD & SLEEP... Thanks for the comedy relief, dude.

[@GiantsWithin-jl4gh]

I take a break anytime a new video pops up from you. Most of the time laughing because your as insane as any of us! That breath of fresh air that I am not alone in the world of crazy! Today's was extra special had my wife sit in an listen she said your rants remind her of me when I get going. LOL! Whether educational or not I love the videos and the humor and insight. Good job look forward to the next one! :]

[@fstudiosmusicandvideo7795]

That last text kind of reminds me of my father. He has a vintage 62 Fender Jazzmaster that he got second hand, but in 1962. He played that thing as a working musician for 40 years. Near the end, the finish was so badly worn the wood was nearly exposed in some spots. Everyone told him to leave it alone, because it is worth a bunch. But, he didn’t care about its value. He wasn’t ever going to sell it. But, he still wanted it to look decent. So, he resprayed it black. I use it now. And, I would really like it to be original colors again. So, since value is no longer associated with it, I do plan on having it stained its original colors again.

[@Yupppi]

It's not an internship if you just make someone do the work from home without tutoring them. Haha, the last guy could've been in the crazy reverb listings episode.

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Indeed!

[@bufferzone3247]

I finally got my gibson fixed. I stood where the Griswolds stood and threw it over the edge. Talk about a great crunch.

[@cordia]

Every time I see something like this pop up in my feed its an automatic background view.

[@axcellgrease]

I listen at work, honestly why would I want to look at you? Kali LP-6’s are killer. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Diflatte]

Been waiting for this one for soooooooooooooooo long !

[@creationsmaxo]

This reminds me of a weird contract which was offered to me as a graphic designer that basically went into nothing because of how stupid-ass it was. Basically, a guy who own a Role-Playing forum website wanted a sort of intro video for his forum website. He had an idea and asked me if it was possible. Good initial idea and I knew I could produce it well so I asked references for the characters in the video as they had to be characters made by long-time users of the forum. The stuff he sent me was basically edited design sketches or pure rip-off taken from existing video games, manga and anime with well known franchises. The edits were basically color swapping or adding some details tools/hat/decoration here and there and a few visual FX and filter added onto it. I was like "I can't do it for any of the characters that has design made for an existing IP that has nothing to do with the forum." Out of the bunch of character, only 1 was original, but its visual quality was basically like what you would see out of a 18 years old flash animation with almost no shading nor proportions so making a video of it would be most likely a nightmare. The guy complained that I could just do it even if those are based on existing IPs. I was like "Ok, I'll do it... for 8,000 CAD since I got nothing to work with and I can't ever tell anyone I made it publicly as a business ever." He never replied.

[@Stagyar-Zil-Doggo]

"You penny pinching contemptible scumbag!" HAHAHAHAHAH I am using that. I literally laughed out. It's a damn good thing I didn't have a mouthful of coffee.

[@07banditss]

Literally waiting outside of work to watch this. Late but so worth it! Love your channel Glenn!

[@johnchedsey1306]

I do photography and last summer I had a client not bother downloading the files from Dropbox once I had finished editing & uploading. And yes, she had the link sent immediately so she could see the results. Months go by and I get a text saying she's going to call the police because the files weren't there anymore (since periodically I have to delete stuff to create room for other clients). That's a surefire way to get someone pissed off at you rather than politely asking for them to be reuploaded. Anyhow, I decided to not make an issue of it and reuploaded. It took her FIVE weeks afterwards to finally download them.

[@CCH7540]

Damn it. Caught by Glenn, speaking the truth at me only :08 into the video. Sure, I have productive important things I'm working on this morning, but escaping the gravitational pull of this entertaining and educational rabbit hole I've fallen into is proving to be a challenge. Equally challenging, the skills required not to irrigate my sinuses and nostrils with hot black coffee while trying not to spit it out from laughter when seeing the "Jedi Priest" shirt. Thank you for all of the excellent information, and for very possibly being my spirit animal.

[@yoiamhere4737]

I'm so happy to see another one! Yay!!!

[@sartajhanspal5604]

0:09 replace coffee with a mango smoothie , and yes. Yes I am drinking that and browsing the web instead of actually getting stuff done

[@davidlum]

Hi, Glenn. I recently came across your KZbin channel and subscribed - I LOVE IT! I'm working my way through your past videos. I really appreciate your candor and no-holds-barred approach at dishing out your expertise in such an entertaining way. I used to be a hard rock/metal guy in high school/college days, but these days I'm an acoustic folk/blues singer-songwriter type guitarist up here in Canada, and yes, a frequent bass player, recording and live. LOVE your bass-player bashing videos - keep 'em coming! Stay safe and be well!

[@heshwuan]

Great cameos. Made listening to Glenn's rants worth it.

[@MarioHernandez-zc7dv]

My favorite series on this channel has gotten another amazing episode

[@LexBravary]

I know these are probably mind numbing to put together but it is one of my favorite segments you do. Please do more!

[@derjohnnyb90]

>serious inquiries only >not a paid gig choose one

[@drakonyanazkar]

I'm a freelance working from home, so at least no one will complain... But I do my best to avoid watching these until I'm on a break. This time it was very hard, but I managed to wait 1h to watch it! Stupid Musician Texts is my favorite content in this channel. It's what brought me here one year ago, in the first place.

[@martinrosenberg2370]

I’ll just point out how amazing Kali is. I have the LP8s and they sound fucking fan-tastic. The dip switches on the back (that let you change where in the room they sit without busting your balls trying to refit your room into a dedicated studio space) work seriously well. I kind of want Kali to make some hifi-oriented gear that’s easier to connect via Bluetooth or has some sort of a built in DAC streamer. Because they sound that good. I’d pay the money for that product if it existed.

[@woodyzest]

Glenn Fricker you fucking LEGEND! Love you're speak on Stupid musician texts.. its like your talkin about my life for the past 20 years.. ;)

[@king-kore-studio]

Just picked up a pair of the Kali lp6 monitors, wow they are great!!!!

[@tylerduggan6041]

Damnit Glenn stop posting in my work hours... You're gonna get me fired!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

NEVER!

[@nathan1x]

Archaeologist here, can confirm that digging ditches is very rewarding indeed!

[@flattenu5348]

Been waiting a while for this one...finally! I love these!

[@rickyred001]

this made me chuckle out loud, thanks Glenda

[@alrecks619]

oh yeah, about the TSE BOD thing, just reload the plugin because they can sometimes break up and causing automutes due to it being too loud.

[@Questionsleepp]

That last one reminded me of the song "I Hate Winnipeg" from The Weakerthans haha

[@guitarsrusinc2908]

Glenn........ loved this video, I really needed a good laugh thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidmurray9193]

And my year is complete.....stupid musician texts I love it 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@makingmusiconline2309]

Last text responses were brilliant!

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

Well done!

[@sind77]

Great episode! I really like the new intro for the show as well!

[@mattkirshner4896]

Just to be clear, tse bod is massive if you use it correctly!! I've been using it for months now and never had a problem!

[@ryananthony4840]

Lmfao love your videos Glenn 😂

[@yaverodriguez5567]

I was assistant for a year in a pro recording studio, the owner didn’t pay me, but he pay for my meals, also much important, he teach me in real life who to make metal albums! With real rock starts level bands! Plus how to deal with them, also how and much charge, how a run a business. And that will never learn in the audio school. And at the end he gift me 2 studer 169 EQs in 500 series format, so sometimes worth to work for free.

[@eddie811]

Listening through my LP6's that you recommended. I promise I'll track some guitar when this vid is over

[@charlesmayberry2825]

That last one hurt my soul man. I mean I've had a couple modded vintage guitars, and I knew they weren't worth near what they would have been if they had been left alone, but they were also being used frequently, because I'm not into buying a display guitar, they were made to be played. When I sold them off, I didn't charge vintage collection value, I just asked a reasonable price for the models in question. They had been played hard, used frequently, repaired and modded at times. So their value as a vintage guitar was zero.

[@Thestevenramirez]

In my defense, I work at a mattress store. (Mattress Ranch, you should look up this ridiculous looking place) I have a shit load of down time! So a lot of times I'm doing this or playing a guitar! Thanks to you I'm going to stop dragging my feet and bring my interface to work and actually work on making my demos sounds decent! Currently using a Focusrite Scarlett, Senheiser 609, Fender HM 2x12, and whatever guitar I feel like playing. Bosses have walked in from time to time when i have my 4x12 and FULL rig in the back and thankfully got a kick out of it. Easy to stay on top of your job when you have nothing to do. Mattress life, is good life. 🔥🧙‍♂️🔥

[@theplayers3507]

Thanks for making me feel better about digging ditches. I was kinda bummed about it.

[@therockfordtone3670]

Stevie T scared me a little not gonna lie because I wasn't expecting him lmao

[@PrinceWesterburg]

1985 Gibson: The early to mid-80's Gibsons had a lacquer which, after about 10 years, started turning back into liquid. Sometimes refinishing them is the only option and no seller will tell you this directly however there is no excuse for the featured seller's arrogance!

[@davidmorales1136]

Damn this is good stuff! Love these videos.

[@TheBelse]

I've done coffee all morning ..I'm doing a cup of tea in honour of Warren Huart ...lol..Great episode. I love deluded ego's. Big up the show.

[@commontimeproductions]

PG Tips!!!!!

[@EarlyMist]

Ahh...the good old "Experience and Exposure" trope. It will always exist. I gave it a go once or twice and I got a few 'experiences' for sure...and I sure got 'exposed' to some dead end bullshit.

[@theswedishmusicstudio]

I’m so glad you actually descided to listen to that loooong and probably kind of painful reddit thread about you. This is a balance between grump and nice that is very appealing and feels natural. Now you are beeing nicer than me when im teaching kids to play clarinet. Haha. And as a non native it was much easier to follow along the stupid texts. That extra second felt nice. So. Overall - much better!! :) and you looked happier! Win win! :)

[@BTL400]

Regarding the BE OD problem, I had and still have that same issue where one day it sounds really good and then it sounds horrible and way up in volume. I stopped using it as it's not reliable even when re installed (or having installed different versions). Now I use amplitube and a guitar amp sim for the mid range

[@JesaiaLowejko]

These are great!

[@radr2588]

Yessss finally new stupid musician texts. My day has been made 🥴😌

[@sfstudio7691]

Am I the only one obsessed with the Robotech toy on his desk in the background? I do want one of those!!!!!

[@Bobby_Uterus]

Fuck yeah! Glen has the best “Fucks!” Holly shit! The KZbin guitar player cameos! Nice work my man! “Smells like leather jackets in here”

[@TheRyanlehr]

Here for the support

[@BLAZINGwaffle56]

Casual flex of the youtube friends Love it!

[@adrianojameson629]

Cheers Glenn (it's 2 pm here, so yes, I actually cracked a beer which is a little bit late for a German) 😁🍺 Great video, I was at the very edge to spit some beer on the monitor laughing. I just figured out that Thomann has the Kali Audio stuff also, so I'll give it a try in the near future.

[@mordokch]

This is why I subbed to this channel, and it's why I stay subbed :)

[@mikemitchell7529]

Loved this, I really enjoy the way you pronounce don't when they forget to an apostrophe haha.

[@empiar5481]

That Luke dude who got ghosted by his engineer, I don’t think he was actually sharing the Nail the Mix tracks, I think he was just showing an example of what he was asking the engineer to do. Or not, you probably had a better view than the thumbnail.

[@evangrimes6962]

Lol I was waiting for Trogly to show up in that last one. I’d love to see Glenn talk Gibson with him, the difference in opinion there would be... uh... vast. 😂

[@beanman2206]

I WANT THAT SHIRT!! great musicians texts video just like normal

[@km-es6vd]

YEAH! KALI Lp6!

[@Play-On7]

I seem to have found a ritual. Anytime I start watching stupid musicians text from the beginning a new entry is added.

[@BlackMetalSchecter]

I got the LP6s, pretty awesome.