Adam Fligsten Be a Better Artist

Adam Fligsten is a composer for games and other media, based in Los Angeles, California. Video game credits include Outreach (Pixel Spill) and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, and his music has been licensed to countless TV shows and commercials. He is the founder of Silen Audio, a full service video game audio house, and also now maker of virtual instruments.
ADAM FLIGSTEN LINKS:
Website: https://adamfligsten.com/
Silen Audio: https://www.silen.audio/
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:09) - Creativity and sleep patterns
(00:05:14) - Credits
(00:07:03) - Silent Audio
(00:10:12) - Background and upbringing
(00:15:03) - Live music, studio music, working in a band
(00:16:28) - Transitioning towards electronic music
(00:18:59) - Music as a coping mechanism
(00:21:14) - Music as a teacher and inspiration
(00:24:05) - Pursuing music professionally
(00:29:58) - Staying creative while working another job
(00:35:03) - Negotiation skills
(00:38:00) - Longevity in a career as a film composer
(00:43:08) - Finding passion in media composition
(00:49:42) - Experience working for a composer
(00:52:52) - Adaptability and growth
(00:59:03) - Managing stress in high-pressure situations.
(01:01:28) - Leadership - Cultivating a positive atmosphere
(01:11:23) - Experience at UCLA's music composition program
(01:15:00) - Education and Transition to Entrepreneurship
(01:19:25) - Business Lessons Learned
(01:30:06) - Building Trust and Collaboration in the Creative Industry
(01:32:45) - Selling Yourself as a Composer
(01:36:00) - Understanding Clients' Needs and Expectations
(01:45:04) - Pouring Heart and Soul into Work
(01:46:17) - Commitment to Artistry
(01:51:30) - Effective Branding as a Composer
(01:56:20) - Transitioning to Full-time Entrepreneurship
(02:00:00) - Existential fear and dread
(02:11:19) - Time and the creative process
(02:15:01) - Trusting instincts
(02:19:01) - Challenges of maintaining inspiration
(02:22:08) - Ego, humility, and the creative process
(02:30:03) - Work and self-worth.
(02:35:22) - Infinite Flow Synth
(02:42:49) - Importance of interface design
(02:45:03) - Silen Audio future plans
(02:52:28) - Retaining creativity
(02:55:52) - Definition of an artist
(02:58:48) - Message sent to everyone’s smartphone