Episode Description:
In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks podcast, host James Cox welcomes co-directors Joseph Stam and David Alford to discuss their upcoming film, “Searching for the Elephant.” The conversation delves into the powerful role of music in film, the creative process behind scoring a movie, and the personal musical influences of the guests. Joseph and David share insights into their film’s narrative, which explores themes of second chances, faith, and Family. They also discuss their experiences in the Christian music scene and the impact of music on their lives and work.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to “Searching for the Elephant” and its themes
- The importance of music in film and the scoring process
- Personal musical influences and favorite bands
- The role of music in character development and writing
- Reflections on the Christian music industry
Special Mentions:
- BetterHelp sponsorship and Mental Health awareness
- The Beatles, U2, Prince, DC Talk, and more as musical influences
- Availability of “Searching for the Elephant” on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Apple TV, and Roku
Call to Action:
Listeners are encouraged to check out “Searching for the Elephant” on their preferred Streaming platforms and to follow the Windward’s Tale Music Speaks podcast for more engaging discussions on music and film.
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.
