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