"No Good" written, recorded, and produced for the 2026 RPM Challenge.
"No Good" written by M. Ferrara/W. Ng.
Performed by M. Ferrara (programming, keyboards, strings, horns, percussion, voices), W. Ng (guitar, programming, voices).
Produced…
“Homesick” was recorded and mixed on February 21-25, 2025.
First half of "Homesick" was written and demo'ed on the evening of 8/10/2023. Second half of "Homesick" was written on 2/21/2025. This version of "Homesick" was recorded and mixed…
“Homesick” was recorded and mixed on February 21-25, 2025.
First half of "Homesick" was written and demo'ed on the evening of 8/10/2023. Second half of "Homesick" was written on 2/21/2025. This version of "Homesick" was recorded and mixed…
“Homesick” was recorded and mixed on February 21-25, 2025.
First half of "Homesick" was written and demo'ed on the evening of 8/10/2023. Second half of "Homesick" was written on 2/21/2025. This version of "Homesick" was recorded and mixed…
“Wrapped Up” was written, recorded, and produced in 12/19/2024 - 12/22/2024, for the December 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
I stole the chords from "Soul Glo" in the movie Coming To America. Nile Rodgers can sue me if he wants…
“Wrapped Up” was written, recorded, and produced in 12/19/2024 - 12/22/2024, for the December 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
I stole the chords from "Soul Glo" in the movie Coming To America. Nile Rodgers can sue me if he wants…
“Summer Rain” was written, recorded, and produced on July 23, for the July 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
Written in five minutes. Recorded in 10 minutes (used take #3). Added additional instrumentation and mixed in about 45 minutes…
“Summer Rain” was written, recorded, and produced on July 23, for the July 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
Written in five minutes. Recorded in 10 minutes (used take #3). Added additional instrumentation and mixed in about 45 minutes…
“Summer Rain” was written, recorded, and produced on July 23, for the July 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
Written in five minutes. Recorded in 10 minutes (used take #3). Added additional instrumentation and mixed in about 45 minutes…
“Nothingness” was written, recorded, and produced on May 31, for the May 2024 REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
It was done out of desperation to have something submitted for this month's REM Challenge. It is terrible!
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 8
Written Monday 14th February 2022
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It's not entirely true. But it's CLOSE ENOUGH!
It was actually the 16th of February.
But we were corresponding by email on the 14th.
Then we…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 6
Written Friday 11th February 2022
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I was meant to be resting and chilling.
In fact, I was resting and chilling.
But then I got a message from Lala saying she was listening to the…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 5
Written Thursday 10th February 2022
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What can I say? Mrs R likes it.
I knew she would.
Scheduling-wise, songs per day, I've now caught up with having missed the first 5 days of…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 2
Written Monday 7th February 2022
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I wrote this one a couple of hours ago.
I set up for recording, and busted a string on the Martin... GAH!!!
I tried a big ole dreadnought thing…
**Song-writing Demo for FAWM 2022**
Song number 1
Written Sunday 6th February 2022
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OK, this is a bit of a departure for me - posting songwriting demos.
This is a one mic recording made this morning in the living room, touch of reverbs…
Sounds great! Impassioned vocals and sweet sounding acoustic guitar. There's just something about simple and sparse arrangements. I can see where you're coming from in regards to RPM, there is a significant difference between writing and production. I think I enjoy the production side of things more, and once I finish with an RPM, I rarely go back and touch it. I'm an inept writer, so the thought of writing 14 songs in a month would give me anxiety!
In the final few minutes
That I'll be around
Will you waltz with me in it
Would you turn me down
Would you turn me down
As the time's running out
And I make my advance
Would there be any doubt
If I take the chance
Can I have one…
Quite a challenging album, an emotional rollercoaster; everything from an air of pessimism, to poignancy, to heartfelt. As usual, you have a great way of painting pictures and telling stories through your lyrics. I know you mentioned that you would be proud if this was to be you last album (I'm paraphrasing), and I would agree because it's a great album. However, at times the album is quite dark, which is a bit of a departure from the optimism I'm used to hearing. Hope you continue with your music.
The vastness of the ocean
A darkness in the sky
A lifetime of emotion
How hard you've had to try
To navigate the currents
And the demons in the deep
You have to stay awake
'Cuz they might take you in your sleep
You wish that you could…
Heard something crawling in the walls this morning
Later on, I heard that fateful snap
The little critter never had a warning
I'll have to head on down to face the guilt that's waiting
When I check the trap
A pair of trees I planted in…
If I told you how well I know you
Would you tell me it's not true
Have you got yourself believing
No one could know you like I do
I know it's been a long time coming
So many others you thought would treat you right
But I'm gonna show you…
Everybody's looking for a savior
To tell them how to live before they die
As if they can't control their own behavior
Or trust what they can see with their own eyes
Mindlessly believing what you tell 'em
When everything you tell 'em is a…
Raised on vinyl and a needle that rides
To a paper circle at the end of both sides
Between the speakers, cover in hand
Sit in silence after Jungleland
I will not trade one bit of my soul for their pieces of gold
I've seen a world they'll…
Fun and neat little album! Love the progression of the songs, like it tells a little story. "Watching the Rain" is a nice song to end the album, sounding melancholy but full of hope. Well done!
Now with more awesomeness! Thank you to This Wretched Vessel Lead vocalist for adding in some Gang vocals to beef up the chorus. Also borrowing their percussionist for some tambourine to give the song some extra pop!
You know I can’t think…
Brian wrote a song.
Wilsun covered it.
Wilsun gave me his Garageband file.
I teamed up with a robot orchestra and we made this.
Hopefully Brian and Wilsun will like it.
Wilsun's cover: https://alonetone.com/wng801/tracks/leave-me-alone…
Comments on wilsun's stuff
I remember liking your stuff from 2025 RPM. I see you're back at it again. Well done.
I like this one very much
Tight set, my friend! A perfect three-song, fifteen minute escape.
Okay, this is f@cking awesome.
Dang. Holy crap, your production quality is fantastic on this!
Nice, liking the layering of instruments. Good job :-)
Great track Wilsun! You’ve captured such a raw and relatable feeling with this song!
cool stuff great listen ....cheers tony cee
Good times. Good times indeed.
Love it. Yes, it is bad. But You committed in the performances making it still great!
superb vocal ,
brill , recording , clear mix love the vocals and backing vocals sounds great........cheers tony cee
Short yes! But a nice one.... LG
Short and sweet! ...and happy? I like proto punk Wilsun! Happy Birthday! - 8/1/2024
nice like it ......cheers tony cee
Dark and dramatic! Love this Wilsun! Celebrate the little things, desperation or not, this track is fantastic!
Nice one!
I'm with Keith. I think I prefer this version.
You did it again. Of course you did.
Beautiful!
Comments made by wilsun
The feels... love the chill, atmospheric vibe.
Haunting, atmospheric, and gorgeous.
Epic, cohesive, and gripping. Just brilliant!
Agreed with the other comment, very Elbow-esque, the melody and even the vocal has a Guy Garvey style to it. Excellent!
Toe tapper, this one. Nice chord changes.
Touching.
Great vocals! Raw and honest. I love nuances that cannot be replicated, it lends to a one-of-a-kind recording.
Sounds great! Impassioned vocals and sweet sounding acoustic guitar. There's just something about simple and sparse arrangements. I can see where you're coming from in regards to RPM, there is a significant difference between writing and production. I think I enjoy the production side of things more, and once I finish with an RPM, I rarely go back and touch it. I'm an inept writer, so the thought of writing 14 songs in a month would give me anxiety!
Quite a challenging album, an emotional rollercoaster; everything from an air of pessimism, to poignancy, to heartfelt. As usual, you have a great way of painting pictures and telling stories through your lyrics. I know you mentioned that you would be proud if this was to be you last album (I'm paraphrasing), and I would agree because it's a great album. However, at times the album is quite dark, which is a bit of a departure from the optimism I'm used to hearing. Hope you continue with your music.
Great track! Love the full instrumentation. You should open up your singing like this more often.
Wow... poignant.
Hummable and heartfelt.
Quite epic, great multitracked vocals. Thought provoking lyrics.
A Keith Landry album with drums and electric guitar!? Seriously though, great opener.
Oh, the feels.
Fun and neat little album! Love the progression of the songs, like it tells a little story. "Watching the Rain" is a nice song to end the album, sounding melancholy but full of hope. Well done!
Fun surf rock vibe! Awesome trumpet outro.
Laid back and groovy!
Great acoustic sound and atmosphere, awesome vocals!
Great remix, love the string heavy outro! Interesting to hear the vocals more upfront as well.