Hosts: James Cox
Guest: Chill Panic – Musician, Producer, and YouTube Influencer
Episode Highlights:
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- Introduction to Chill Panic:
- Chill Panic shares his journey as a musician and producer.
- Discusses his experience with Podmatch and the importance of getting on podcasts.
- Creative Process:
- Chill explains his approach to songwriting and music production.
- The significance of free writing and experimenting with sounds.
- Music Production Insights:
- Discussion on different DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and Chill’s preference for FL Studio.
- The importance of understanding technical aspects like compression in music production.
- AI in Music:
- Chill shares his thoughts on the role of AI in music creation and its potential impact on independent artists.
- Musical Influences:
- Chill’s favorite artists include Cry Wolf, Linkin Park, Lamb of God, and Skrillex.
- The emotional connection to music and how it shapes his creative process.
- Final Thoughts:
- Chill emphasizes the importance of finishing and releasing music.
- The significance of music in processing emotions and experiences.
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Closing Remarks:
Always remember when words fail…music speaks
James Cox is an individual living with cerebral palsy. He has a podcast called “When Words Fail…Music Speaks” in which he discusses how Music can help with depression. James has lived with cerebral palsy all of his life, and now he wants to help people understand that living with a disability does not define who he is.
James’ dad is a retired colonel in the Air Force, so he lived in many different places such as the Philippines and bases in the southeast USA meeting many interesting people and gaining life experience. James has worked several different jobs over the years that allowed him the opportunity to meet new people and gain different outlooks on life. Places such as Central Carolina Tech College, The Sumter Library, Dave and Buster’s, and Outback Steakhouse.
James has been living on his own for five years now. Moving out of Sumter SC, he has been living up to his life long goal to live on his own and thrive despite his disability. He now lives in Columbia SC and has a part time job that he loves in addition to his podcast.
