On My Own Dime

Welcome back to our 3rd and final episode with Sri Lankan Illustrator Rey. Picking up where we left off, Rey explores his own definition of success & we discuss the way readers identify with characters from their favorite stories & comics.

To read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” purchase a copy from my web store here:

https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory

Background on composer Charles Ives:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ives

His Manga Series “Good Enough” is available on web toons now. “A Story That Floats” will be published here soon as well:

https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/good-enough/list?title_no=489040

The Dunning–Kruger effect: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect

Today we are continuing our talk with Rey about his work as an illustrator in Sri Lanka. We are discussing the creation of our comic book “The Synapse Factory” and the importance of authenticity in media arts. Rey brings creativity into perspective as a life long pursuit recognizing Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin as an example of 50 years of creative perseverance. With this in mind we consider the importance of persevering through challenging times in order to hone our craft. 

To read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” purchase a copy from my web store here: 

https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory

Background on George R. R. Martin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_R._R._Martin

Background on Inio Asano: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inio_Asano

Today I am finally talking with Rey! Rey lives in Sri Lanka and he illustrated my comic book “The Synapse Factory”. Today we discuss arts education in the U.S. and Sri Lanka. Next week we talk about the creation of the comic. If you want to read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” you can purchase it on my web store here: https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory

Find Rey on Instagram: @cra3ture & YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cra3ture 

We’re back for part 3 with audio engineer John Michael Caldwell. In this episode we are talking about The pitfalls of social media and John shares a little about the projects he is working on right now. And we just can’t help it, there is some more tech talk about the massive scale of these film score mixing sessions that John prepares. There is so much audio data to manage they are networking multiple Mac Pros with maxed out specs just handle the playback and processing. And John leaves us with some advice. 

The music video John mentions was actually an essay titled "Wear Sunscreen" published in the Chicago Tribune by Mary Schmich in 1997. It contains some of the most widely quoted lines in modern culture. It was later published as book which is still available: 

https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Sunscreen-Primer-Real-Life/dp/0740777173

As a music producer, Baz Luhrmann is credited with "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", a successful spoken word song in which he reads aloud Mary Schmich's essay with her permission. The two split the royalties according to wikipedia. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI

This is part 2 of a discussion with audio engineer John Michael Caldwell. In this episode we are talking about why he decided to return to school after working in the industry for several years. This is a great episode if you are consideering whether a music degree is necessary. A lot of professional engineers and musicians would argue that it isn’t. We also discuss the church music industry as an avenue for musicians and engineers to develop their skills and establish a living before launching into the entertainment sector. John & I share some lessons we have learned over the years and the perspective we have developed from reflecting on our respective journeys.  
 

John's Webpage: https://www.johnmichaelcaldwell.com 

Jon & I met as interns at Dubway Studios in NYC. His recent work includes running mix rigs for film composer John Powell. Powell composed music for ”Call of the Wild”, “How to Train Your Dragons” & the original Bourne Trilogy. 

This episode contains a tech talk session for the audio nerds out there. I share a story about digidesign tech support for bug I found in sound replacer back in 2011. We also dive into the competitive world of audio internships in NYC. 

Thanks for listening to on my own dime. Come on back for part 2 soon! Remember to subscribe so you automatically get the latest episode on your podcast app! 

Links:

John Michael Caldwell 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10217021/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

https://www.johnmichaelcaldwell.com/about-industry-tools

John Powell 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694173/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Powell_(film_composer)

Joe Trapinazee 

https://www.joecomposer.com

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2468967/

Pleasant Shapes 

https://open.spotify.com/track/2vdf1cHjUn5SxwRRPkOSEi

Today I'm talking with the singer/songwriter behind Frankie and His Fingers, Frank McGinnis about what makes a small music scene special. We unpack the gratitude he has developed for the people who support his music now and over the past 20+ as he performed all over the Hudson Valley with the band and also in musical theater. We discuss the influence his dad had on his pursuit of music and discuss his new adventure into the world of Fiver. Most importantly, I am pumped for the upcoming release of the new Frankie & His Fingers album, "Universal Hurt" on March  26th. Be ready to rock March 26th for the release of "Universal Hurt" and let's all give thanks for the return of Frankie & His Fingers! Thanks for listening to OMOD.

Frankie & His Fingers: https://linktr.ee/fahf
 

Today I'm talking with Josh Hampton about being a dad, being active duty, owning a home, and staying sharp on the mat. Josh is a good friend of mine who picked up Brazilian Jui Jitsui a few years ago when we both were reporting to different ships which is just about the worst time to start something new. 

Links: 

Originmaine.com

https://jockopodcast.com/all-episodes/

The Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

• Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bd4Pj44WqE

Lex Freidman #117 – Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KvquG7gecad77CeumN7Qn?si=TBYJ-URNRsqzW0CLyv8i7w

Welcome to on my own dime! Today I'm talking with film maker and the owner of Nostrand Productions, Chris Nostrand. Chris recently released a wine documentary series hosted by Brandon Anders covering multiple Hudson Valley Vineyards and telling the story of the origins of viniculture in the region. The series is called "Wine Whoopee". Today, Chris is sharing his journey in film making and discussing what it takes to build a business. We will also hear about a film he directed for his master's thesis called "Destined to Fly" which tells the story of Cole Palen, the founder of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome.

Check out more from Nostrand Productions: https://nostrandproductions.com/  

Today I'm talking with Producer, Author, & Entrepreneur London Elixir. London is going to share her approach to producing and managing her catalog of music and we are both sharing lessons learned through getting involved in sync with That Pitch. London has just launched an online course to compliment her book "Prayed Time Off" which focuses on preparing to succeed without your day job and we will hear a little about that. London also shares some experiences that helped her develop a positive & resilient mentality.

Links:  

• London's Website: https://www.londonelixir.com