First song for my 2023 RPM challenge. As in all previous years.....just get it bloody done! Sleepless nights, hours in my basement "studio", falling behind with work....loving every moment. I wrote this first track on February 1st in the wee…
First song for my 2023 RPM challenge. As in all previous years.....just get it bloody done! Sleepless nights, hours in my basement "studio", falling behind with work....loving every moment. I wrote this first track on February 1st in the wee…
This is my second instalment for the RPM Challenge 2021. A playful use of synths as a backdrop for some reflective lyrics. I wrote the song today ....out of the blue :). Thanks to anyone who listens (especially if you make it to the end…
you asked about my synth in that song I made--- it is not analog usually I record the midi notes as well as the audio notes. - Here this Into Blue -- is great I like these words that are matching the song sounds,.. so lost in the way of thought and time.
that is a great beat here it reminds me of an early industrial song I used to listen to by front 242,.. I really like the meanings and layers of meaning... going on with these lyrics- that underbeat demands action for the denial - yeah
Song 5 for the RPM Challenge. Building tunes around an incessant bass line is oddly appealing to me. This is a bit of a dystopian song of sorts. Thanks to anyone who listens!
Take me to the river
and hold me under water
Bow down beside…
My 7th song for the 2022 RPM challenge. This one is a bit more pensive and slow moving. I always love adding harmony. I was thinking of Bjork (who I love) when I wrote it. I included some flute so my sister can play along next time we jam…
Well...This is song #10 for my 2022 RPM challenge- the final track for my "album". It's a bit like two songs that found each other somehow. That makes for a very long track! eek. Thank you to everyone who has been listening to my songs...it…
That combination of your vocals and the instrumentals is fascinating; your voice has a noir feel to it but then that bass line and drums that come in midway take the track in a completely different direction!
My 7th song for the 2022 RPM challenge. This one is a bit more pensive and slow moving. I always love adding harmony. I was thinking of Bjork (who I love) when I wrote it. I included some flute so my sister can play along next time we jam…
Song 2 for the RPM Challenge. Wrote this at the piano and then had fun trying all sorts of spontaneous vocal harmonies. Switching time signatures for the chorus made for some challenging recording!
Well...This is song #10 for my 2022 RPM challenge- the final track for my "album". It's a bit like two songs that found each other somehow. That makes for a very long track! eek. Thank you to everyone who has been listening to my songs...it…
The calluses from all this bass playing are coming along nicely! This is another RPM song (song 6) where I built the song from a little bass riff. The lyrics include some quotes and/or references - pick them out and win a prize (ha ha…
If you perform, and I find myself in Montreal this summer, I need to check out that show! What an amazing collection you've put together as part of RPM challenge.
My 7th song for the 2022 RPM challenge. This one is a bit more pensive and slow moving. I always love adding harmony. I was thinking of Bjork (who I love) when I wrote it. I included some flute so my sister can play along next time we jam…
Ohhhh, this I like a lot! I hear the Bjork, but I'm also getting a lot of a Sade vibe during the verse, which is a peanut butter and chocolate combination that I would have never expected. I want more!
Song 9# for my RPM 2022. I don't know how it happened, but I ended up with a bit of an alternative quasi-delta blues here. I walk a lot of country roads at night so..... The harmonies were fun. Thanks to anyone who listens! Onward…
Dig the variety of styles track to track with your voice being the only obvious connective tissue. This is a nice take on the Delta Blues style, clear influence, but it doesn’t seems derivative or like a pastiche.
Well...This is song #10 for my 2022 RPM challenge- the final track for my "album". It's a bit like two songs that found each other somehow. That makes for a very long track! eek. Thank you to everyone who has been listening to my songs...it…
This is really interesting. Beautiful harmony, and I like how light the production is without being simple.
BTW, thanks for the listens and comments. I just kept on cranking away on FAWM, but I appreciated them.
Well...This is song #10 for my 2022 RPM challenge- the final track for my "album". It's a bit like two songs that found each other somehow. That makes for a very long track! eek. Thank you to everyone who has been listening to my songs...it…
Beautiful. It's interesting that you can look at the visualizer and SEE where they first find each other. Your album is really the highlight of this year's RPM for me.
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 12
Written 19th Feb
Demo recorded 22nd Feb
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I knew a girl called Julia, over 40 years ago, I still write songs about her.
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**I Can Hear Your Voice - A A J Russe**
I didn…
Note: new mix uploaded. Hard-panned guitars were overwhelming on mono speaker setups.
Been around enough to see
The people standing over me
Go from wearing suits and ties
To anything that they desire
I have much experience
To know when…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 13
Written 20th Feb
Demo recorded 22nd Feb
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I had the song half done - well, I had the title and chorus - and I was watching a FABULOUS film the other night called Enchanted April, with…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 14
Written 21st-22nd Feb
Demo recorded 22nd Feb
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The thing of it is, er... whatever
I guess.
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**Now that we’re home - A A J Russe**
Now that we’re home
I’ll admit to you…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 10
Written 15th Feb
Demo recorded 15th Feb
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It wasn't really like this, it was very romantic.
This was a really quick write, though.
We were getting up, she was doing her hair…
Demo for FAWM '25, based, you could argue damn near ripped-off, from Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! a collab with both @dreamscuba and @nahlej381 which is the closest I might get to a super-group.
[Verse]
The naked flesh, of desert heat.
Where…
Very fitting for our times...great lyrics. I like the hard driving bass and without guitar actually. Your FAWM must almost be done! (love the "welcome to violence" voice
this song is about 17yrs old , i have remixed it , guitar / bass / lead gtr / keyboards organ / vocals / words / music . by myself . hope you like it thanks for your time ......cheers tony cee.
Just a little something to take off the chill of the recent polar vortex here in MN. Thanks for listening!!!
ODE to the LAST LEAF
VERSE 1
This season is ending
Last leaf on the tree
When you’re the last leaf
Let go and be free
Free…
Great for this snowy day! Really great tune (harmonica!) and I needed these lyrics. Great coming back to find your songs - you've been productive! Well done.
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 03
Written 6th Feb
Demo recorded 8th Feb
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I started this one first but got stuck in the surrealism of the opening line (it was "He" originally). I really didn't want to give the suntan…
Rough demo for FAWM '25. More proof of concept, but there are not enough days in February to get this where I want.
[Verse]
What could I do, baby,
it was too big for me.
I thought I had it,
but I couldn't reach
My hands grew shaky…
Demo for FAWM ’25. Based off a poisonous plant prompt, which in my case was Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) a plant that to my initial disappoint is the "kid gloves" of deadly plants, traditionally more common for medicinal use than murder, but…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2025**
Song number 05
Written 8th Feb
Demo recorded 8th Feb
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I was writing this from about 1am this morning before I went to bed, then on and off in between takes on the demos of the previous three today…
oh my, another beauty! Your voice is out of this world. The wee hours are great for creativity. The structure of this song is great and the melody!!! Bravo.
Hello peeps!
Long time no public activity from me.
I've been working on a bunch of stuff with the guitarist from my old band. None of its ready...
However, I've been experimenting with different ways of jamming and doing demos. And in the…
Comments on Ricia Rae's stuff
An excellent start! RPM on!
Great to hear some new sounds from you ...
you asked about my synth in that song I made--- it is not analog usually I record the midi notes as well as the audio notes. - Here this Into Blue -- is great I like these words that are matching the song sounds,.. so lost in the way of thought and time.
that is a great beat here it reminds me of an early industrial song I used to listen to by front 242,.. I really like the meanings and layers of meaning... going on with these lyrics- that underbeat demands action for the denial - yeah
I hear that bass line under it all,.. like a river dripping out of the sky.
I like this energy --- "and your hollow follower that changes like a new wind in the night."
great chill song - I like the whole thing --- "when my fire burns my mind -it blinds me to your falling heart." :)
Very nice work and a beautiful voice.
Utterly magnificent set of tracks. Wonderful stuff.
This is the only one I hadn't commented on already or favourited already. I wanted to favourite them all again :)
That combination of your vocals and the instrumentals is fascinating; your voice has a noir feel to it but then that bass line and drums that come in midway take the track in a completely different direction!
Smooth and silky. I feel compelled to finish listening to the whole album as it is absolutely ear candy. Wonderful work:)
Great harmonies! And you've a great voice! Been at it a while?
So pretty and sweet
Am I allowed to comment twice? So tasty. This could easily be one of the best songs I have heard in a few years.
If you perform, and I find myself in Montreal this summer, I need to check out that show! What an amazing collection you've put together as part of RPM challenge.
Ohhhh, this I like a lot! I hear the Bjork, but I'm also getting a lot of a Sade vibe during the verse, which is a peanut butter and chocolate combination that I would have never expected. I want more!
Dig the variety of styles track to track with your voice being the only obvious connective tissue. This is a nice take on the Delta Blues style, clear influence, but it doesn’t seems derivative or like a pastiche.
This is really interesting. Beautiful harmony, and I like how light the production is without being simple. BTW, thanks for the listens and comments. I just kept on cranking away on FAWM, but I appreciated them.
Beautiful. It's interesting that you can look at the visualizer and SEE where they first find each other. Your album is really the highlight of this year's RPM for me.
Comments made by Ricia Rae
Very cool ....that sounds like a fantastic analogue synth there. RPM almost done!
So lovely and the lyrics are very moving. Beautifully done! I wonder where Julia is now...maybe she can hear your song.
That's a fun one! Important to lose some control .....lots of benefits. Great guitar solo there too.
Love it...and great imagery. Now I must see the movie too!
Another beauty! Gorgeous voice as always. (I get some Bowie vibes....and I'm a big fan). You're almost done your FAWM!!! Wow.
Fun tune!
ohhh.....very beautiful. Gives such a feeling and I love the scale you're using. love it.
Oh yes!! This is super cool. wow....love it.
Great reflective tune with cool beat!
Great Valentine's song! You have such a capacity for lyrical story telling - what a talent. Beautiful!! The finishing line is in sight!
Very fitting for our times...great lyrics. I like the hard driving bass and without guitar actually. Your FAWM must almost be done! (love the "welcome to violence" voice
Now this is cool! What a great vibe to it. Wow...17 years and going strong. Great guitar solo in there too btw. Organ really adds to the mix!
oh this is so pretty! Beautiful melody and I love the simplicity of just voice and instrument. Great to come back and find your music again :)
Great for this snowy day! Really great tune (harmonica!) and I needed these lyrics. Great coming back to find your songs - you've been productive! Well done.
Fun way to start a song! This is another great one. I love the energy of it. Those chord changes are amazing. oohhh, fun use of the voice too.
Fun groove! This is really great and professional quality. Chorus is very catchy too. Congrats
Great to hear you again! Great song...love the organ. Your FAWM is in full swing. Who knew what a poisonous plant could inspire :)
ooohhhh I love this. This is how music should sound in 2025. Great seeing what you've been up to - making very cool music.
oh my, another beauty! Your voice is out of this world. The wee hours are great for creativity. The structure of this song is great and the melody!!! Bravo.
oohhhh. Also beautiful! Fun to come back and find your new music :)