Hosts: Amanda Dolin and James Cox

Guest: Fred Mollin

Sponsor: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Amanda Dolin and James Cox welcome the legendary music producer Fred Mollin. Fred shares insights from his decades-long career in the music industry, from his early days in Toronto to working with iconic artists like Crosby, Steals and Nash, Art Garfunkel, and Brian Wilson. He discusses the evolution of music production technology, the importance of performance in music, and his experiences producing Disney lullabies and children's music. Fred also talks about his upcoming book, "Unplugged," which chronicles his 50 years in the industry.

Key Topics:

• The role of a music producer and how it compares to a film director
• The evolution of music production technology from analog to digital
• Fred's journey from a singer-songwriter to a renowned music producer
• Working with legendary artists and balancing creativity
• Producing Disney lullabies and children's music
• Fred's upcoming book, "Unplugged," and its significance

Notable Quotes:

• "Singing is extremely good for your soul, and it makes you happier if you sing."
• "I want them to look good. I want them and they make me look good."

Links:

• BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month
• Fred Mollin's Book: fredmollinunplugged.com

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, James Cox interviews Jeff Niebuhr and Heath Cobb from the band Hecojeni. They discuss their musical journey, the formation of their band, and their creative process. The conversation touches on their college band days, their approach to songwriting, and their plans for releasing music. Jeff and Heath share anecdotes about their first concert experiences and their musical influences. They also talk about the challenges and joys of creating music in a home studio and their vision for future collaborations.

Key Topics:

• The origin and pronunciation of the band name Hecojeni
• Jeff and Heath's first concert experience and how they met
• The transition from their college band, The Chill Bumps, to Hecojeni
• Their approach to songwriting and recording in a home studio
• The decision to release singles instead of full albums
• Musical influences and favorite bands
• The role of technology in modern music production
• Open invitation for collaboration with other musicians

Contact and Connect:

• Visit Hecojeni website: https://soundcloud.com/hecojeni
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Call to Action:

• Listeners are encouraged to reach out to Hecojeni for potential collaborations and to check out their music on SoundCloud.

Description:

In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, hosts James Cox, sits down with Benny from Muted Circus. Benny shares his journey through music, the emotional impact of his father's terminal brain cancer diagnosis, and how it influenced his songwriting. He discusses the evolution of his music, the challenges of writing sad songs, and the possibility of revisiting and reworking some of his tracks. Benny also touches on his experiences in the music industry, his thoughts on touring, and his future musical endeavors.

Highlights:

• Benny's background in music and his journey from Berklee College of Music to creating Muted Circus.
• The emotional impact of his father's terminal illness on his music and songwriting.
• The process of creating and releasing multiple EPs, with a focus on themes of sadness and loss.
• Benny's thoughts on revisiting and potentially reworking some of his past songs.
• A discussion on the challenges and rewards of writing music that resonates personally.
• Benny's experiences touring with a well-known musician and his decision to focus on his own music.
• Fun and insightful questions about Benny's musical influences and favorite artists.

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Connect with Muted Circus:

• Website: mutedcircus.bandcamp.com
• SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/muted-circus
• Facebook: Muted Circus

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Outro:

Thank you for listening to the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast. Remember, when words fail, music speaks.