This song is a tribute  not just to the legend of Jesse James, but to the real ones who stood beside me in war. Soldiers, brothers, warriors  we rode into battle together, stood tall in the face of death, and held the line when everything was burning. Some fell, but we never broke. Like Jesse and his boys, we lived by loyalty, fought for each other, and carried a spirit you’ll never find again.

Layered into this track is a subtle, haunting music box melody “What Child Is This” a nod to the ancient Warrior God, the Lion of Judah, whose Spirit once rushed upon King David as he slayed tens of thousands in battle. That same Spirit, that same fierce loyalty and divine fire, rode with us too.

This song is memory. It's blood and covenant. A battle hymn for the ride-or-die, for the faithful, for those who never ran. The spirit of Jesse James. The Spirit of the Lion. Unbreakable. Eternal.

Cognix

Echoes of Jesse James

Cognix (Steve)—nephew of Hollywoods Little Ricky of I Love Lucy a professional musician and cousin to a former Atlanta Hawks cheerleader—is a combat veteran and prolific author of over 17 books, whose life story reads like a modern epic. He earned his stripes and served with distinction, Steve transitioned to civilian life with the same drive and precision.

By day, he writes code—designing custom software tools that blend efficiency with creativity. By night, he crafts immersive audio experiences under his artist name Cognix. His music draws on up to 30 layers of real custom samples, real world field recordings-from orca calls to distant storm rolls—woven together in chaotically rhythmic cadences that mirror nature’s own intelligence and teamwork. 

A proud father and devoted friend, Steve survived a near‑fatal encounter overseas that deepened his belief in art’s transformative power. When he isn’t serving others, sketching track designs, or working on his next book, you’ll find him in his apartment  sampling the world around him—blending forest rain, ocean swells, and urban hum into futuristic soundscapes.

Support Cognix and become part of the journey. Your contribution helps fuel independent creativity — from upgrading equipment to producing more powerful, meaningful music. Every bit of support isn’t just appreciated — it creates real impact. When you invest in an artist, you’re helping shape the future of sound, one track at a time. Thank you for being part of something lasting.

Cognix’s work stands at the intersection of heritage and innovation: carrying his family’s creative spark into every beat, every line of code, and every story he tells.

New tracks tagged #HauntedPrairie