“Bela Lugosi's Dead” recorded and mixed on 10/14/23 and 10/15/23, for October’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“Bela Lugosi's Dead” written by Ash/Haskins/J/Murphy, originally by Bauhaus.
Released on October 20, 2023. Happy 141st…
“Geisha Boys and Temple Girls/Let Me Go” acoustic Heaven 17 medley, recorded on the evening of 8/10/2023.
“Geisha Boys and Temple Girls” and "Let Me Go" written by Gregory/Marsh/Ware, originally by Heaven 17.
“Homesick” written and recorded on the evening of 8/10/2023, for August's 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“Homesick” is also being submitted to August’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
I've been displaced from home for more…
“Independent Women” recorded and mixed for July’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“Independent Women” written by Knowles/Barnes/Rooney/Olivier, originally by Elbow; originally originally by Destiny's Child.
"Independent Women" is…
“Pronounce the Crown” rerecorded and remixed for July’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com); original demo recorded in October 2018 for xChange 2k18.
“Pronounce the Crown” is also being submitted to July’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge…
“Pronounce the Crown” rerecorded and remixed for July’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com); original demo recorded in October 2018 for xChange 2k18.
“Pronounce the Crown” is also being submitted to July’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge…
“The Romance of the Telescope” recorded and mixed from 6/26/23 to 6/28/23, for June’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“The Romance of the Telescope” written by Humphreys/McCluskey, originally by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
“Force of Nature” written, recorded, and mixed from 6/26/23 to 6/28/23, for June’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“Force of Nature” was also submitted to June’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
“Force of Nature” written by W…
“Force of Nature” written, recorded, and mixed from 6/26/23 to 6/28/23, for June’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“Force of Nature” was also submitted to June’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
“Force of Nature” written by W…
“My Butterfly” was recorded and mixed very quickly from 5/7/23 to 5/11/23, for May’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“My Butterfly” was also submitted to May’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
“My Butterfly” written by W. Ng.
“The Caterpillar” was recorded and mixed very quickly from 5/7/23 to 5/11/23, for May’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
"The Caterpillar" written by R. Smith/L. Tolhurst, originally by The Cure.
“My Butterfly” was recorded and mixed very quickly from 5/7/23 to 5/11/23, for May’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
“My Butterfly” was also submitted to May’s REM Challenge (via RPM Challenge).
“My Butterfly” written by W. Ng.
The juxtopation of these two songs is perfect, the ugliness of the first intro of harsher nature into a neatly wrapped tune of beautiful melody.
Coming into My Butterfly that feels like something Smith should have done in the first place. The completion of the thought from old to new is a wonderful idea.
Great job Wilsun! --- *SORRY! *DR* Wilsun!
“The Caterpillar” was recorded and mixed very quickly from 5/7/23 to 5/11/23, for May’s 30 Day Songs challenge (30daysongs.com).
"The Caterpillar" written by R. Smith/L. Tolhurst, originally by The Cure.
Recorded and mixed (very quickly and sloppily) on the evening of 4/28/2023 for the “30 Day Songs” project. Everything was recorded on one take. The guitar is out of time at some places, vocals are pitchy and terrible. I wanted so much for this…
Recorded and mixed (very quickly and sloppily) on the evening of 4/28/2023 for the “30 Day Songs” project. Everything was recorded on one take. The guitar is out of time at some places, vocals are pitchy and terrible. I wanted so much for this…
No apologies—that was awesome. Nailed the middle 8. Got the St. Denis lyric (I always wondered whether it was intelligible or not). The slower tempo evokes the heartache better than the original, and sweet baby Jesus was that falsetto great. The one take approach makes it immediate, like a text message, which is kinda what the song was built off. I’m touched. Thanks for a much-needed cheer-up.
"Always (Again Remix)" recorded in February 2023 for the RPM Challenge.
New recording of an old song with different arrangements. Originally started as a joke in response to Tim (of Letter Seventeen) asking AI to write a song (not) about airplanes…
"Always (Again Remix)" recorded in February 2023 for the RPM Challenge.
New recording of an old song with different arrangements. Originally started as a joke in response to Tim (of Letter Seventeen) asking AI to write a song (not) about airplanes…
Quick and dirty cover version of the (in)famous (and questionably inappropriate) 1984 charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Recorded for the 2018 Holiday Challenge (I think).
"Do They Know It's Christmas" written by Geldolf/Ure.
Quick and dirty cover version of the (in)famous (and questionably inappropriate) 1984 charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Recorded for the 2018 Holiday Challenge (I think).
"Do They Know It's Christmas" written by Geldolf/Ure.
Quick and dirty cover version of the (in)famous (and questionably inappropriate) 1984 charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Recorded for the 2018 Holiday Challenge (I think).
"Do They Know It's Christmas" written by Geldolf/Ure.
Always interesting to hear how songs evolve. This stripped down demo version is great too... the forward vocals, acoustic guitar, and sparse drums create quite a different atmosphere.
Great, laid back sound. I like how the tambourine carries the song through, and that staccato violin sound. And yes, amazing guitar solo from Mr. Samford.
You came for the Earth. You stayed for the Wind. That gets you the Fire.
Tim - a voice
Andy - a guitar
Jarrett - A lotta voices, a lotta drums, and a fine, fine, FINE imitation of Michael McDonald.
I've been obsessed with this song since I watched a Rick Beato video that called out how the awesome guitar solo was criminally buried in the mix. Plus, it's yacht rock, and if there's one thing I love, it's yacht rock. So I set out to record…
You wouldn't know if from my uploads over the last few months, but I rarely record covers, mostly because you hear what's WRONG, not what's RIGHT. But I had a theme of Earth, Wind, & Fire for September, so I decided to take on a huge song…
THIS... IS... AMAZING! Has that definite Letter Seventeen style but faithful to the original, right down to the nuances. The synthetic handclaps, the disco guitar in the chorus, great drumming from Jarrett... well done!
September 2023 A-side
We sailed up to the shore some island we don't know
We dropped our anchor then we left the boat
I know we're risking all but this is worth the chance
Just think of all the wealth we'll take back home
We'll be fine…
The August 2023 30 Day Songs prompt came from a list of ChatGPT country song names a friend posted to Facebook. I started off trying to make fun of the genre and instead wrote a song I think I sorta like. Rumor is there's a second mix floating…
The B-side for my July 30DaySongs submission is a cover of a tune I've loved since it came out way back in 1982. Wilsun has been having a rough go if it lately and I recorded this to hopefully cheer him up for a bit.
Marz and I love Crowded House. We were feeling ambitious and took on one of our favorites for the June 30 Day Songs submission.
Tim - guitars, voices, other noises
Marz - vocals and lead guitar
Jarrett Osborn - drums
Tim played and sang everything
Another cover for the May 30 Day Songs project (https://30daysongs.com).
This has always been one of my favorite songs and I saw that Ben Kweller's album
"Sha Sha" is turning 20 this year. I needed a b…
Tim - guitars, voices, and other noises
Marz - vocals and lead guitar
Megan Kleven - backing vocals
Marz and I have know one another for over ten years now, but we've never actually recorded anything where we sang together until now. We…
Sounds awesome! Clean, forward, and intimate. Love the acoustic arrangement and all the little touches (tambourine, shaker, fingersnaps). Love the layered vocals too from the three singers.
Groovy! Fun, bouncy bassline... not knowing who Suzy Bannion is, she seems to be running from something (witches?). I'll look it up after leaving this comment.
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One from back in the day ….. you’ve done a good job with it
You've started using a different approach with your vocals and I really like it.
This is spectacular. The raw emotion really comes through.
this is fun, put a smile on my face!
I'm not familiar with the Manics, but, this jams, nice job Wilsun!
Oh man. I love this voice out of you. MORE OF THIS!!!!!
oooohhh. Love the dark, mysterious vibe. I'm a huge OMD fan. You did this justice.
Great tune! Love the jangly guitar vibes and cool Eno-esque backing synths. Reminds me of James "Laid" style stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Nice work here. You should write "dumb three minute pop songs" more often.
I am also a fan of basically taking another song and turning it into your own song. Good idea and good job!
I don't know the original, but this was well done and well produced, the sounds and the mix are all great!
The juxtopation of these two songs is perfect, the ugliness of the first intro of harsher nature into a neatly wrapped tune of beautiful melody. Coming into My Butterfly that feels like something Smith should have done in the first place. The completion of the thought from old to new is a wonderful idea. Great job Wilsun! --- *SORRY! *DR* Wilsun!
There is a bold move in purposely have dissonance be the intro of a song. You are nailing the Robert Smith.
Wow. this is really quite good, Wilsun. You don't give yourself enough credit.
No apologies—that was awesome. Nailed the middle 8. Got the St. Denis lyric (I always wondered whether it was intelligible or not). The slower tempo evokes the heartache better than the original, and sweet baby Jesus was that falsetto great. The one take approach makes it immediate, like a text message, which is kinda what the song was built off. I’m touched. Thanks for a much-needed cheer-up.
Nailed the New Order vibe
Problematically addicting. VERRRRRRY nice.
@Eternal, I don't often check Alonetone so sorry about missing your message, but feel free to add to it! I don't think it was played in time though...
one mo' time......
Man, I wanna add to it. Good job.
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Always interesting to hear how songs evolve. This stripped down demo version is great too... the forward vocals, acoustic guitar, and sparse drums create quite a different atmosphere.
Great, laid back sound. I like how the tambourine carries the song through, and that staccato violin sound. And yes, amazing guitar solo from Mr. Samford.
I love outtakes.
This is a vibe... definitely has that 70's Yacht-Rock sound! Great bg vocals and guitar solo.
THIS... IS... AMAZING! Has that definite Letter Seventeen style but faithful to the original, right down to the nuances. The synthetic handclaps, the disco guitar in the chorus, great drumming from Jarrett... well done!
Excellent! It's menacing and calming at the same time.
Darn catchy, fun listen!
This friggin' rocks! Love the thick, sludgy, dirty sound. Great mix too. Epic song (both parts)!
back and catchy, love the middle section with the multi vocals and drums coming in.
It's like a loungey version of a Synth-pop classic! Well done, and a very fun listen. Thanks for bring a smile on my face for a bit.
Great cover. Great vocal harmonies. Love the superclean mix. Catchy as heck, really fun listen.
Achingly beautiful, heartfelt delivery, awesome.
Gorgeous soundscape, expansive, calming.
Like "Hey Julie," sounds great with the straightforward, laid back, acoustic arrangements.
Sounds awesome! Clean, forward, and intimate. Love the acoustic arrangement and all the little touches (tambourine, shaker, fingersnaps). Love the layered vocals too from the three singers.
Nice companion to the A-Side (is it using the same chord progression?). Sounds tragic, even a little sinister.
Groovy! Fun, bouncy bassline... not knowing who Suzy Bannion is, she seems to be running from something (witches?). I'll look it up after leaving this comment.
Introspective but almost pop in its bounciness and hummable vocals.
Utterly epic... just listen and drift away.
This sounds like a pop song with its playful melody hiding behind the ambient vibe. Very enjoyable.