In this episode of Il Salotto Sessions, host Sara Seravalli sits down with Ian Hamilton and James Mason to uncover the powerful connection between music, sound design, and mental health. 
Together, they discuss the inspiration behind their song "The Distance", a heartfelt reflection on navigating the complexities of love, family, career, and life’s challenges. 
The conversation also delves into the creative process of sound design for events, the crucial role of mental health in the construction industry, and how music serves as a therapeutic outlet for both Ian and James.
 
Here are some links:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wCzWYafl77nVAd4VNioOp" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hamilton Hound</a> 
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vHpoG3Z9JJtfKd402zIPd?si=A_m3EjXZTOWzI9hxwFSyiw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">James Mason</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Tm8WsUYMwnCxUWbhQ5Ixm?si=Ap_WV7zLQm6ZpyxBZbK7Bw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Liz Arcane</a>
<a href="https://solusceramics.com/journal/frank-bruno-building-minds" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Building Your Mind at Solus</a>
<a href="https://solusceramics.com/journal/pantelleria" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Conleth's piece on Pantelleria</a>

A chat with Ian Hamilton and James Mason