BBC America is hosting a Doctor Who Tumblr Meetup at SXSW tomorrow (2p) where we’re going to group curate the blog. If you’re in town come by to say hi
Reblogging for my fellow Tumblr-ites at SXSW. I will not be there (taking a break from SXSWi for a bit) but I bet this is an awesome event.
I’ve got a little piece of Doctor Who art I made here—- its entitled “Chorus of Angels”. Hope you like.
I do.
It’s Much bigger on the inside!!
My cousin purchased a life-sized Tardis, so I told him to make it his first Tumblr post. Show him some love.
Here’s what the Doctor Who Tardis arranged as sheet music sounds like.
Would You Spend 6 Hours To Gain 1 Fan?
Back in May, I spent 6 hours making the Dr. Who Tardis as sheet music. Those around me don’t understand why I made that instead of working on new music. I wasn’t selling it, and I only gained 1 new fan from it.
The answer is because it matters to my community. It was a thankyou, and it was also fun to make. Would you spend 6 hours to make someone happy? What if it was only for 1 person?
I simply make these things each week as a thankyou to those who support me. In the old days bands had to set up a costly tour, travel 4 hours to the nearest city, play a show, and be lucky to sell a CD afterwards. After gas, time, car repairs, broken cables, lodging, food, and more they’d be lucky to break even on their investment.
When people call me crazy it’s because they have no clue. They don’t want to spend 6 hours to gain a fan. They don’t want to answer every email, tweet, Facebook message, or Tumblr ask.
I come across people who want instant results. It’s the same breed that will watch Youtube videos on tips for “shortcuts on how to play piano”. It’s a trap - don’t fall for it. There are no shortcuts.
You have spend 6 hours per person. You want 1,000 true fans? Then you have to give them 6,000 true hours.
Tomorrow Is Doctor Who For Orchestra
Just a heads-up: it’ll be on your dashboard when you wake up!
Oh, and remember, we’re on Thursday releases now.
When The Flight Attendant Tells You To Stop Writing Music And Turn All Electronics Off
