Ep 9: Where VGM and EDM Collide (James Landino)

We chatted about James' current freelance journey, the intersection of game music and electronic music, and the power of being really good at one single thing. He shared his perspective on how to break into the industry and habits that hold beginners back from success.

James Landino is a rockstar. Well, an EDM-star (if that’s a thing). He got his start composing electronic music for a Flash game and through grit, determination, and being an all-around nice dude, he landed a gig at Harmonix.

He’s built a career as the go-to guy for all things electronic, and as a result is now a freelancer, working on several projects at once with no shortage of work.

We chatted about his current freelance journey, the intersection of game music and electronic music, and the power of being really good at one single thing. He shared his perspective on how to break into the industry and habits that hold beginners back from success.

He also gave some really great insights into his workflow (spoiler: use markers!!) and how he finishes tracks.

He’s got some amazing music that I highly recommend you check out. If you want to learn more about James, follow any of the links below. Thanks for listening!

James’ website: https://james-landino.squarespace.com/

James’ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jameslandino (listen to that Super Mario Odyssey remix! STRAIGHT FIRE)

James’ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jameslandino

Follow him on Twitter @JamesLandino

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