Judson Cowan, better known as Tettix, graciously allowed us to use his music throughout our second season. Watch Episode 3: Things To Do in Tokyo When You’re Broke to hear how his song, “The Graves of Good Humans”, allowed us to communicate the surreal melancholy of our time in Tokyo.

When Jed first approached me about using my music for JetSetZero I didn’t fully appreciate the scope of what the guys were doing. I get a lot of fans wanting to use my music for this or that – and I’m always willing – but the majority of it thus far has been YouTube dabblers and first-year film majors. Needless to say: one season later I’m glad I signed on.

I’ve always strived to tell a story with my music. I usually insert subtle hints at what the story in my mind was but I mostly leave it up to the listener to interpret. I’m always curious to see different people’s interpretations too. It really gives me no end of joy. Some people apply my music in ways that hit pretty close to the mark. Others apply it in ways I never would have imagined. I cannot think of a more flattering application than JSZ’s adventures in Tokyo. A truly remarkable story. It’s a constantly evolving beast that I think has grown into something the guys never would have expected when they embarked but I’m sure all of you viewers – like myself – have been spellbound the whole way. And as much as I hate to end a sentence in a preposition, it’s a story I’m humbled to be part of.

I would never have the balls to sell my place and quit my job. To give up all the creature comforts I’ve amassed over the years. To fly thousands of miles from my home country without an inkling of what lay in store for me. All I can do is sit in the comfort of my studio, thousands of miles away, and type “absolutely!” whenever Jed asks to use a new song. I may have only contributed music, the other great bands who have been involved may only have done the same, the viewers may only have contributed their time, but we’re all cheering you on and we’re all thrilled to be along for the ride.

Ganbatte, fellas.

To learn more about Tettix, and for a full song archive, visit www.tettix.net. You can find “The Graves of Good Humans” on Technology Crisis II.