Episode Summary:
In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks podcast, hosts James Cox welcomes Andy Gesner, the founder of HIP Video Promo. Andy shares his journey of promoting over 4,800 music videos and discusses the importance of visual storytelling in the music industry. He also talks about his experiences working with renowned artists like Johnny Cash, Maroon 5, and The Lumineers.
Key Topics:
- The role of BetterHelp in supporting Mental Health
- Introduction to Bones Coffee Company and their unique flavors
- The importance of visual content in music promotion
- Andy Gesner’s journey in the music video industry
- The impact of Johnny Cash’s “Hurt” video
- The evolution of music videos and the role of Technology
- The significance of quality over quantity in music promotion
- Andy’s insights on creating compelling music videos
- The influence of AI in music video production
Guest: Andy Gesner, Founder of HIP Video Promo
Sponsors:
- BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks
- Bones Coffee Company: Use code MUSIC SPEAKS for 10% off at checkout
Connect with HIP Video Promo:
- Website: hipvideopromo.com
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, TikTok
Music Recommendations:
- Milky Chance
- Susan Akila
- Death Cab for Cutie
- The Rocket Summer
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.
