The document describes the journey of an artist named Meekuhl from growing up in Eugene, Oregon to discovering hardstyle music. It details his experiences playing in bands in 2008-2009 and 2009-2012, attending Full Sail University in 2011, and being introduced to hardstyle in 2012 by friends in the group Pyrotense. It discusses his process of starting to produce hardstyle tracks around 2013-2014 and sharing some of his original music and online profiles.
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1. WHO AM I???
I AM HARDSTYLE!
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I AM HARDSTYLE!
2. Music is a universal
language.
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Music is a universal language.
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Some kinds of music speaks more to a
personality and lifestyle. This is what hardstyle
is for me. The core idea of hardstyle is to go
hard or go home, in all that you do.
The core idea of hardstyle is to go hard
or go home, in all that you do.
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Some kinds of music speaks more to a personality and lifestyle. This is what hardstyle is for me. The core idea of hardstyle is to go hard or go
home, in all that you do.
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My first electric guitar..
I picked up guitar when I was 14. I was told if I
stuck to it, I would get a nice electric guitar to
play on. Within a year, I had earned my
electric guitar.
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I picked up guitar when I was 14. I was told if I stuck to it, I would get a nice electric guitar to play on. Within a year, I had earned my electric
guitar.
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At one point, I had formed my own band. It
failed quickly for many reasons. At this point, I
started writing music on my own.
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At one point, I had formed my own band. It failed quickly for many reasons. At this point, I started writing music on my own.
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They taught me the ropes on everything
hardstyle: the lifestyle, the music, how to do
everything. They took me under their wing.
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They taught me the ropes on everything hardstyle: the lifestyle, the music, how to do everything. They took me under their wing.
10. They led me to where I am today: A producer/
DJ looking to start a scene in a town craving
something different.
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They led me to where I am today: A producer/DJ looking to start a scene in a town craving something different.
11. I wouldn’t commit myself to such an
undertaking blindly.
I believe everything in life happens for a
reason, and as long as we make every choice
a conscious decision towards a goal, that goal
will become reality.
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I wouldn’t commit myself to such an undertaking blindly. I believe everything in life happens for a reason, and as long as we make every choice
a conscious decision towards a goal, that goal will become reality.
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The events in my life and the people I have
met weren’t coincidence. I opened my mind to
the messages of life and my community and in
doing so have found my tribe.
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The events in my life and the people I have met weren’t coincidence. I opened my mind to the messages of life and my community and in
doing so have found my tribe. They give me the confidence to do what I do.
13. Hardstyle speaks to me on a personal level. It
reminds me to keep my head up, work hard for
what I want, and give everything I have to
what I do.
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Hardstyle speaks to me on a personal level. It reminds me to keep my head up, work hard for what I want, and give everything I have to what I
do. It cheers me up when I am down and provides a positive release for the challenging times in life. This is the essence of why hardstyle, why
I do what it is I do.
14. That’s why my mantra is “Go hard or go home”.
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That’s why my mantra has always been go hard or go home. In all of life, I am a very passionate person. I give myself to everything life brings
me. I respect authority, when respect is due. I can take and give orders, and am best at making things happen.
15. I have many skills and strengths. There has
been more time in my life to reflect on self than
many others care to take.
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I have many skills and strengths. There has been more time in my life to reflect on self than many others care to take. Professionally, I am hard
working, courteous, respectful and quite focused. I can take the heat, and do well under pressure.
16. Professionally, I am hard working,
courteous, respectful and quite focused. I
can take the heat, and do well under
pressure.
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I have many skills and strengths. There has been more time in my life to reflect on self than many others care to take. Professionally, I am hard
working, courteous, respectful and quite focused. I can take the heat, and do well under pressure.
17. Personally, I am quite reserved. I keep to
myself, and don’t talk much.
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Personally, I am quite reserved. I keep to myself, and don’t talk much. I am very observant, soaking my atmosphere in and reading situations
and people.
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I am very observant, soaking my atmosphere in
and reading situations and people.
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Personally, I am quite reserved. I keep to myself, and don’t talk much. I am very observant, soaking my atmosphere in and reading situations
and people.
19. I have a few competitive advantages on my side. In this
industry, it takes a lot more than drive to get what you want.
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I have a few competitive advantages on my side. In this industry, it takes a lot more than drive to get what you want. It takes time, skill,
practice, and a few friendly faces to help you along the way. I have been lucky enough to receive those blessings.
20. All my music is completely original, minus remixes. I can
honestly say I have designed every element of my original
songs.
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All my music is completely original, minus remixes. Even then, it’s still bringing new ideas to an old friend. However, as far as my own music
goes, I can honestly say I have designed every element and did every bit of work in it. I have also had the pleasure of working with others, and
learned about the different kind of artists and how to communicate with them.
21. I also have the advantage of a diverse background. I can easily
and quickly figure out how much reception a song will have by
asking the many people in my community how they feel about it.
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I also have the advantage of a diverse background. I can easily and quickly figure out how much reception a song will have by asking the
many people in my community how they feel about it. I understand the many mentalities of humanity, and know what speaks to them and why.
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The best, and sometimes worst advantage, is also my location.
Eugene has many personalities to it, and many of them are
into similar types of music.
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The best, and worst advantage, is also my location. Eugene has many personalities to it, and many of them are into similar types of music. It’s
also a college town, located closely to two larger cities. This is advantageous because its a short drive to a pretty town that is begging for
something new.
23. From 2008-2009, I was in my band Herd of Turtles. From
2009-2012 I played with many, many people. Some were just
casual jams, others were attempts at bands.
Yes, that is me.
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From 2008-2009, I was in my band Herd of Turtles. From 2009-2012 I played with many, many people. Some were just casual jams, others
were attempts at bands. In 2012, I got into hardstyle, and just got into school. By 2013, I had started producing, and stopped writing organic
songs. By 2014, I started in hardstyle.
24. I got into Full Sail in 2011, and a year later I was introduced to
hardstyle. I finally started producing about a year ago, after
taking a long time to digest the scene.
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In the past I have worked with many people. From 2008-2009, I was in my band Herd of Turtles. From 2009-2012 I played with many, many
people. Some were just casual jams, others were attempts at bands. In 2012, I got into hardstyle, and just got into school. By 2013, I had
started producing, and stopped writing organic songs. By 2014, I started in hardstyle.
25. I have learned a lot about music. I started with thrash metal,
then moved to the blues.
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I have learned a lot about music. I started with thrash metal, then moved to the blues.
26. For many years I listened to black, death, and progressive
metal. After progressive is when I really discovered hardstyle
and decided to go with it.
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For many years I listened to black, death, and progressive metal. After progressive is when I really discovered hardstyle and decided to go with
it.
27. I have had mixed experiences working with others and music. I
have found I work best with people who have a lot of drive and
passion for their music.
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I have had mixed experiences working with others and music. I have found I work best with people who have a lot of drive and passion for their
music. The biggest reason I stopped playing in bands with others was because of their reliability. I have always been the type that, if given an
opportunity, I will jump. But a lot of other musicians don’t possess that drive.
28. Lately, I work best in my own studio. It’s cut off from the world,
often darkly lit, and it’s just me and my equipment and my
thoughts. However, many nights were spent working with
Pyrotense. I learned it’s best not to have too many distractions.
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Lately, I work best in my own studio. It’s cut off from the world, often darkly lit, and it’s just me and my equipment and my thoughts. However,
many nights were spent working with Pyrotense. I learned it’s best not to have too many distractions.
29. I am by nature an entrepreneurial spirit. I know and understand
that that’s what being a producer and DJ is. You have to work
for yourself, get your own gigs, make a name for yourself.
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I am by nature an entrepreneurial spirit. I know and understand that that’s what being a producer and DJ is. You have to work for yourself, get
your own gigs, make a name for yourself. Even before I was producing, I understood that. I want a contract, but I also love the freedom of
working for myself.
30. Even before I was producing, I understood that.
I want a contract, but I also love the freedom of
working for myself.
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I am by nature an entrepreneurial spirit. I know and understand that that’s what being a producer and DJ is. You have to work for yourself, get
your own gigs, make a name for yourself. Even before I was producing, I understood that. I want a contract, but I also love the freedom of
working for myself.
31. My first taste of Hardstyle. The first track I
wrote with Pyrotense.
“Into the Darkness”
https://soundcloud.com/meekuhl/into-the-darkness
Sorry I don’t have a screenshot I can share with you. The
track wasn’t done on my computer so isnt immediately on
hand.
Disclaimer: I did not do the sound design on this song. This song was my first legitimate hardstyle collaboration. Pyrotense did
the sound design, and I contributed significantly in the composition and arranging of the song. I do receive producer credit,
however. This song was the first of many and the beginning of an awesome friendship.
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My first taste of Hardstyle. The first track I wrote with Pyrotense.
https://soundcloud.com/meekuhl/into-the-darkness
34. Last one that I’ll share.
“Nebula”
https://soundcloud.com/meekuhl/nebula
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Last one that I’ll share.
Nebula
35. My sites:
https://www.facebook.com/MeekuhlMusic
http://dj.beatport.com/meekuhl
https://soundcloud.com/meekuhl
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My sites:
https://www.facebook.com/MeekuhlMusic
http://dj.beatport.com/meekuhl https://soundcloud.com/meekuhl
36. My mother and niece...
“There are two kinds of success. There is commercial
success, and there is personal success. You don’t have to be
commercially successful, as long as you are accomplishing
the goals you set out for yourself”.
- My mother, Janai Moore.
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“There are two kinds of success. There is commercial success, and there is personal success. You don’t have to be commercially successful,
as long as you are accomplishing the goals you set out for yourself”.
- My mother, Janai Moore.