In this episode, Wild Willie kicks off with a nod to Scene Projects podcast network and introduces guest Greg Lind. Greg shares his musical journey and how software became integral to his creative process. They explore music's therapeutic role in travel and cultural influences on Greg's sound. The discussion covers collaboration, mentorship, and networking in music and software, with insights from Willie on podcasting. They address challenges for musicians, technology's impact, and AI ethics in music. Greg reflects on "How Music Saved Us" and music's deep communication with listeners. The episode wraps up with thoughts on AI's future and where to find Greg's work.

(0:00) Introduction by Wild Willie

(0:25) Sponsor: Scene Projects podcast network

(0:51) Guest introduction: Greg Lind

(1:38) Willie shares personal connection to music

(2:14) Greg's early musical journey and software integration

(5:16) The therapeutic role of music in Greg's life and travels

(7:28) Cultural influences and influential artists in Greg's music

(12:26) Collaboration, mentorship, and networking in music and software

(19:31) Wild Willie on mentorship in podcasting

(23:27) Camaraderie and challenges in the music industry

(29:00) The decline of working musicians and technology's impact

(32:19) Live performance acoustics and the rise of AI in music creation

(37:33) The ethics of using AI in music and podcasting

(46:23) The importance of heart in music and AI's unpredictable future

(52:17) What "How Music Saved Us" means to Greg Lind

(53:20) How music speaks to us and where to find Greg Lind's work

(54:06) Discussions on ethical AI

(54:39) Wild Willie on iRobot and AI takeover

(55:08) Closing remarks by Wild Willie