173 Chakra & Paimon (Producers | Songwriters | Sync Licensing)
18 June 2025

173 Chakra & Paimon (Producers | Songwriters | Sync Licensing)

#liveandcreate

About

In this episode, Paimon Alipour, known for blending analog warmth and cinematic storytelling, and Chakra, crafting soulful music for TV and film syncs, explore the importance of collaboration in music. 

They discuss navigating the sync world, balancing art and business, and the crucial role of authenticity in production.  They also unpack the details of their process for the latest release called Butterfly. 

Check out their song Butterfly here: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1gglixQRY16VNPXgQyeMQa?si=bb13ef16fde843c4

Connect with Chakra here:

https://linktr.ee/ChakraJam?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae-23GKE2aAmsEpfjDysrejUIGlhyMaAzpXd82nVSBN-OOEFXuvbTCcvy5idw_aem_88w5uZq74YyXOsZKllOJwQ

Connect with Paimon here:

https://www.paimonalipour.com/

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Welcome to the #liveandcreate podcast, hosted by Miguel Antonio, singer-songwriter, speaker and Lead Vocalist of the band Run With It . In this podcast, Miguel engages in meaningful conversations with artists and entrepreneurs, delving into the essence of living a great life and creating great things.

Our discussions revolve around the personal stories and inspirations of our guests, touching on practical aspects of both business and artistic creation. These conversations evolve into philosophical explorations, encompassing the art of life, music, and the pursuit of a better world.

To be a guest on the show email ⁠⁠booking@runwithitband.net

To check out Miguel's band Run With It

⁠https://runwithitband.net⁠

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Chapters

00:00 Joining the Sync Alliance

03:03 First Collaboration Attempt

05:54 The Creative Process of Collaboration

09:34 Finding Synergy in Music

11:28 Building the Track: From Reference to Final Product

14:20 The Importance of Notation in Music Production

19:02 Fun Facts and Musical Insights

20:46 The Musical Journey Begins

22:19 Collaboration and Creative Challenges

24:05 Navigating Vocal Ranges and Songwriting

25:12 The Art of Mixing and Production

27:16 Protecting Our Hearing as Musicians

31:00 The Value of Live Performance

32:56 Exploring the Sync Music World

35:43 Building Relationships in the Music Industry

39:45 The Journey of Collaboration in Music

45:37 Authenticity and Patience in Collaborations

52:00 The Importance of Organization and Intent

56:50 Balancing Art and Business in Music

58:42 Looking Ahead: Future Releases and Opportunities

59:47 Closing Bumper .mp4

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Keywords

Sync Alliance, collaboration, music production, songwriting, mixing, music theory, hearing protection, creative process, vocal range, music community, DJing, live bands, original music, sync opportunities, collaboration, music industry, authenticity, music production, networking, music business