Rumbling Crescendo – Bryant Cook

When I was thinking about this series I knew I wanted to get Bryant in early. He and I share a love of the New York Mets but also have similar taste in some music. I was excited to see his responses and I hope you are as well.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Hey there, I’m Bryant Cook. I’m the owner of theepicstorm.com, co-host of The Eternal Glory Podcast, and YouTuber — known for playing lots of combo decks.

Do you listen to music when you play Magic/create Magic content? Is it different from what you listen to for “fun”?

I don’t listen to music when creating, due to YouTube copyright laws it’s very difficult to make work. I’m mostly just with my thoughts, when I’m just playing in my downtime I do! It tends to be the stuff I enjoy in my daily life.

Can you share an album/track/piece of music that you want to share? Why did you pick this album/track/piece? (If it’s an album, what’s your favorite track?)

This music video hit me like a ton of bricks when I first saw it — connecting with two characters so deeply in 3:30. There’s a YouTube comment that has stuck in my brain for years that accurately describes them, “The Menzingers have a way of making me feel nostalgic for relationships I was never apart of” 

The Menzingers have slowly grown into my favorite band over the last decade, this is why I’ve selected them. Also, that music video is a work of art.

If people like this album/track/piece, what else should they listen to?

A little bit different, but I would also recommend Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties. Dan Campbell, the singer of The Wonder Years, made a side project where he wouldn’t have to sing about his own self but instead a fictional person — Aaron West. The music is a chronological story (so listen in order!) about loss, divorce, recovery and so much more. I would highly recommend. If you’re ever lucky enough to watch Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties in person, Dan Campell is in full character as well — it’s a sight to see.

Where can people find you?

linktr.ee/bryantcook 

Thanks Bryant!

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