소리 Soli
You are now ChillingwithChao
Yo~ I go by many names—SON!C, Chilling with Chao, or just Josh! I’m a digital artist and multimedia creator crafting Chao-centric short stories or music videos—from the comfort of my favorite game. I pair visuals with music and sound design to deliver narrative-rich, immersive experiences that resonate on a personal level.
What are some inspirations behind your content besides the more obvious nostalgic games? Any unexpected influences that shape your visual or audio style? If you had to rank a personal top 5 of older video games — purely off vibes or emotional impact — what’s making the list right now?
Beyond the classic games, I draw inspiration from my days early days watching Adult Swim / Toonami's curation. Nostalgia again right? The anime, the bumps, the music, the simplicity, and the experimentation. I'd like to think I'm doing a Chao Robot Chicken skit when I'm not making music content.
besides the obvious ~
The simplicity of this game is its charm. No need for complex controls.
Sleeper game. This game took me on unexpected adventures. Peak Soundtrack.
This game with friends or family didn't miss.
Halo 3. A bonding experience. Peak online gaming.
Kingdom Hearts II
The emotional depth of this Micky Mouse game left a lasting impression. Regardless of how convaluded the story can be haha.
What kind of music have you been listening to lately? Does it ever find its way into your creative process?
I listen to lots of music. I grew up immersed in hip-hop and rap. I actively record and produce for artists! I'm into artists like J Dilla, Andre 3000, Nujabes, Kanye, Daft Punk, and that family tree. They were the soundtrack of my youth. The influence is deeply woven into all my work, often in ways I don't consciously plan. The rhythm, loops, and moods of their music seep into my content, shaping its atmosphere and feel. It's a natural blend, where the beats and vibes of my musical roots align seamlessly with the visuals story telling.
On average, how long does it take you to design one of your Chao characters or animations? What’s the part of the process that usually takes the most time or care?
Designing the Chao (that aren't characters already) is the reason I started to make content! It's the fun part! It usually doesn't take longer than 30 minutes if I'm being picky. But to be fair.. I'm always picky haha. Truthfully there are only so many ways for Chao to stand out. And for me it's about making each Chao feel alive and unique. Otherwise they'd just be like everyone else's Chao. The videos Could take hours sometimes, however! I have the same approach to them. I try different things all the time comfortably. Because as long as I'm genuine I believe success will come. I Feel like it should be about creating first! I'm fortunate that I can create with my comfort game.
