Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Seth Barmash. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Seth, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
After twenty-plus years working in the music industry, it has become a daily choice to keep my creativity alive and flourishing. The simple act of developing and sticking to a routine is essential. Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, I have always found a way to be inspired by daily events. The actual key to keeping creativity alive is simply being able to create anywhere at any time. No matter what I am doing or going through I am constantly creating or at least brainstorming what I am about to create.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash was born and raised in Philadelphia, surrounded by the city’s rich music culture. Growing up, he was fascinated by the art of sampling, spending hours flipping through crates of vinyl records and experimenting with making beats.
As he prepared for the competition, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash sought the advice of a veteran producer in the music industry. The mentor gave him valuable insights into the creative process and encouraged him to trust his instincts as a producer.
Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash faced many challenges, from meeting artists’ high expectations to dealing with the pressures of the music industry. But he also found allies, including fellow producers and musicians who supported his vision.
Despite his initial success, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash felt like something was missing from his music. He knew he had to dig deeper and find his own unique voice as a producer and composer.
In a moment of inspiration, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash decided to return to his roots and explore the music that had first inspired him: the soulful sounds of Philadelphia’s past. He spent months digging through old records and creating new beats that blended the classic and the contemporary.
The resulting string of albums and singles was a critical and commercial success, earning Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash a reputation as an innovative and authentic music producer and gaining over two million streams in the past few years.
Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash knew he couldn’t rest on his laurels. He continued to push himself creatively, seeking out new sounds and collaborators to take his music to even greater heights.
In the face of new challenges and setbacks after the pandemic, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash persevered, using his creativity and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve his goals.
Today, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash resides in Tampa, Florida, and is the lead engineer and producer at The Sound Gallery Studio. He is a celebrated producer and artist, known for his unique sound and dedication to his craft. His music is a testament to the power of passion, hard work, and the transformative journey of the hero.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
One of the things that set Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash apart from other music personalities is his ability to blend his love of music with his sense of humor. The love and passion for creating music is always first but to love life and see the beauty in the everyday routine is the main skill to finding inspiration and creating art.
Gaining knowledge is an important skill set as well. A lot of musicians have a narrow-minded focus. Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash musical vision has always been well-rounded and full of important musical knowledge of all genres and eras of music creation.
Love and Knowledge won’t “work” without dedication. To keep creating over a period of twenty-plus years takes sacrifice and true dedication to creating art.
The best advice for younger artists to develop these skills is to “fail forward”. Trying and doing is better than plotting and procrastinating. Get to IT!!!!!
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?
The best strategy to conquer the feeling of being overwhelmed is the “low-hanging fruit” theory and practice. Instead of tackling the most difficult or time-consuming tasks first, Seth “Digital Crates” Barmash has found success in completing the smaller more nagging tasks, and then building up momentum to complete the larger more important projects.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thedigitalcrates.tumblr.com/info
- Instagram: instagram.com/digitalcrates
- Twitter: twitter.com/digitalcrates
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalCrates/videos
