Produce MUSIC AT HOME

02/13/2024

New video , enjoy !

If you want a modified PZM just search on ebay or reverb. I usually have them in stock. They are Killer! Must haves when recording drums.

08/03/2023

This page is kinda crusty.
As soon as you stop posting regularly it dies on the vine. Facebook algorithms! So I figured I should do a post here and keep it just on the edge of death.
Follow me on The Forrest Williams Democracy page and Big Wreck Uncensored page.

This is my band’s new song.

View theforrestwilliamsdemocracy’s Linktree. Listen to their music on YouTube, Spotify here.

05/08/2023

Matthew Joseph DeMatteo , producer of my band Big Wreck’s first album “In Loving Memory Of…” suggested I try using some room mics that don’t point at the drums… OK!

This is a basic drum room mic setup but I had always pointed the mics at the drums - this time I did not due to a suggestion from Matt DeMatteo and I enjoyed...

12/24/2022

My pal Jack Burton’s Internet Christmas!

www.producemusicathome.com

12/24/2022

Merry Internet Christmas from my buddy Jack Burton!

Listen now anywhere.

Video drops tonight.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyInternet Christmas · Jack Burton ProjectInternet Christmas℗ 2022 Donald WilliamsReleased on: 2022-12-23Auto-generated by YouTube.

12/15/2022

Happy belated Thanksgiving!

12/12/2022

https://youtu.be/EHG72lj0wPU

Just a bit of a hello and walk around my house to show you what's up lately. Hope everyone is well. Thanks,Donald Forrest Williamswww.producemusicathome.com

11/18/2022

Proud of my Lara Williams
Her first official interview.

Try and make it to her solo show at the Cohasset Library. (Paul Pratt Memorial Library 35 Ripley Road Cohasset Massachusetts) It is up now and runs through the end of December.
I will be with Lara at the opening reception this Sunday 2:30-4:30PM.
Come hang with us!

In this weeks epsiode we met with Lara Williams, an Encaustic painter here on the South Shore. Listen in as we discuss what Encaustics are and where they cam...

09/17/2022

LINK IN BIO

07/20/2022

Just released! Produced at home! Link in bio. https://linktr.ee/theforrestwilliamsdemocracy

06/18/2022

Link in bio

03/05/2022

Great Bottom , or top, snare mic.
W a stand fir bottom placement, and a cable for only 150$ great price. Snag it!

If you need drums, mixing, or overall production help email me at
[email protected]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shure-Unidyne-III-545SD-Dynamic-Lo-Hi-Microphone-w-Cable-Atlas-Adj-Stand-/234452889855?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

You Are Purchasing The Shure Unidyne III 545SD Dynamic Lo / Hi Microphone w/ Cable & Atlas Adj. Stand In The Photo's.

10/25/2021

https://anchor.fm/donald-williams8/episodes/Phone-Interview-by-Heather-Armstrong-of-Scotia-Music-on-a-show-called-Virtually-Micd-2020-e199eug

Check out Scotia Music on facebook. Thanks, Forrest. www.producemusicathome.com

10/18/2021

Recorded drums today.
Check it out!

https://youtu.be/8GDy442ueKc

Typical day recording drums on my day off. Thanks for watching.need drums or production?I can help!producemusicathome.com

07/19/2021

New project by Brodie Hay
I recorded drums for it and he did the rest.
His friend Kurt Zazalak on vocals.
Check it out!

https://youtu.be/0RhvulLsVYA

Recored Drums for Brodie Hay's new Project with vocals by his friend Kurt Zazalak. enjoy.If you need drums hit me upproducemusicathome.com

07/19/2021

Geeks Unite and watch as I unbox a rare AKG microphone mount! https://youtu.be/tU4EkB07GEw

Found these new old stock, never used mounts for the AKG 414 model. Very rare.I have 3 to sell on Reverb. https://reverb.com/item/42177266-akg-sa-18-3-fit-c4...

07/14/2021

Tracked Drums Monday for Brodie Hay.
Made a video of the process.
If you need drum tracks or anything send me a message!

https://youtu.be/x7XekEywURk

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06/12/2021

“Lighting in a bottle!”

“Sounds like Chris Cornell!”

“I can’t wait for the next one!”

“Love it! Drums sound great “

“Vocalist is a keeper”

“Love it!”

Check it out!

smarturl.it/retrowreck

06/11/2021

Out now on streaming and YouTube!
Click this link.

smarturl.it/gf31ux

About Retro Wreck
Retro Wreck is the brainchild of Donald Forrest Williams, an original member of rock band Big Wreck, who recorded and toured with the group on their first two albums. While engaging with fans of the band online, Forrest began pulling old demo tapes from his personal archives, many of which consisted of ideas recorded with the band in his studio that were not pursued by the group. Instead of simply releasing these tracks outright, he came up with an idea to let fans breathe new life into them. Forrest sent out a call-to-action on Facebook, where fans would write their own songs over unfinished and unreleased drum and bass tracks originally recorded in Forrest’s own studio in 1996, a year before the release of Big Wreck’s debut album “In Loving Memory of...”. Titling this project “Retro Wreck” (a title voted on by fans on Facebook), the first song, “Left Behind” is a time capsule that acts as both a tribute and a nostalgic trip to bring listeners right back to those early days of classic Big Wreck magic. Scott Maybee, an avid Big Wreck fan and active musician and songwriter, wrote the version of the song that was selected as the template for other musicians to build on. The song was released as a digital download via www.producemusicathome . com with all proceeds going towards the development of future songs to support the Retro Wreck project. “Left Behind” is a song written by fans for the fans, and will be released on all major streaming services on Friday, June 11th.
Drums- Donald Forrest Williams (original demo tape, 1996) Bass- David Henning (original demo tape, 1996) Melody, Lyrics & Guitar: Scott Maybee (2021) Hammond & Guitar- Neal Pinto (2021) Ebo Guitar: Glenn MacDonnell (2021) Additional Guitar: Glenn Burgos (2021) Additional Guitar: Alan Forsyth (2021) Additional Guitar: Daniel (Chip) Paschall (2021) Engineering, Mixing & Production: Donald Forrest Williams. Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California https://youtu.be/9ql11_viqXE

The song was released as a digital download on Monday May 24th via producemusicathome.com - a website dedicated to helping musicians find ways to record and ...

05/30/2021

Another gear Geek out video!

https://youtu.be/rl13uV1wokI

RECORDING MUSIC AT HOMEwww.producemusicathome.com

05/27/2021

Press Release:
BIG WRECK ORIGINAL DRUMMER RELEASES OLD/NEW WRECK MUSIC!
OUT NOW for pre release download.
About the song "Left Behind"
The song was released as a digital download on Monday, May 24 via producemusicathome.com- a website dedicated to helping musicians find ways to record and produce great sounding music at home using techniques I’ve learned over the years. It will be released on all major streaming platforms on Thursday, June 3rd.

About Retro Wreck
Retro Wreck is the brainchild of Donald Forrest Williams, an original member of rock band Big Wreck, who recorded and toured with the group on their first two albums. While engaging with fans of the band online, Forrest began pulling old demo tapes from his personal archives, many of which consisted of ideas recorded with the band Big Wreck in his studio that were not pursued by the group. Instead of simply releasing these tracks outright, he came up with an idea to let fans breathe new life into them. Forrest sent out a call-to-action on facebook, where fans would write their own songs over unfinished and unreleased drum and bass tracks originally recorded in Forrest’s own studio in 1996, a year before the release of Big Wreck’s debut album “In Loving Memory of...”. Titling this project “Retro Wreck” (a title voted on by fans on facebook), the first song, “Left Behind” is a time capsule that acts as both a tribute and a nostalgic trip to bring listeners right back to those early days of classic Big Wreck magic. Scott Maybee, an avid Big Wreck fan and active musician and songwriter, wrote the version of the song that was selected as the template for other musicians to build on. The song was released as a digital download via https://producemusicathome.com/album/1951126/left-behind with all proceeds going towards the development of future songs to support the Retro Wreck project. “Left Behind” is a song written by fans for the fans, and will be released on all major streaming services on Thursday, June 3rd.
Drums- Donald Forrest Williams (original demo tape, 1996) Bass- David Henning (original demo tape, 1996) Melody, Lyrics & Guitar: Scott Maybee (2021) Hammond & Guitar- Neal Pinto (2021) Ebo Guitar: Glenn MacDonnell (2021) Additional Guitar: Glenn Burgos (2021) Additional Guitar: Alan Forsyth (2021) Additional Guitar: Daniel (Chip) Paschall (2021) Engineering, Mixing & Production: Donald Forrest Williams Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A

About the song "Left Behind" The song was released as a digital download on Tuesday, May 25th via producemusicathome.com - a website dedicated to helping musicians find ways to record and produce great sounding music using techniques I’ve learned over the years. It will be released on all major st...

05/18/2021

Proud to be a part of this collaboration.
Please check the Album out on all streaming services.
I play the drums on “Powderfinger”

https://open.spotify.com/track/2yNqRXUCDqqBiz0HKdAdX5?si=808be75981dc47c9

Thanks to Ken Tizzard for including me!

Ken Tizzard · Song · 2021

05/10/2021

New gear nerd video.
Not enough good AKG C12A videos out there.
So... https://youtu.be/QFlyp_rjU-Y

featuring a song from : BRODIE HAY "This Is The Final Call" If you need help with your music production at home, email me/[email protected]

05/07/2021

Please check out this

INCREDIBLY CATCHY ENERGETIC ROCK SONG!!!

and provide some feedback please.

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A http://www.maorappelbaum.com/Drums by Forrest (Donald Williams)

05/05/2021

New Music!
I recorded drums(150$) and mixed(200$) this awesomely simple rock song on Monday and Brodie sent me the lyric video yesterday.
Enjoy and please provide us some feedback and share if you like it. This is his only means of promotion. Thanks everyone!

If you need help getting your music finished and out there send me an email , I can help.

[email protected]

https://youtu.be/PdvQUe_Em98

About Brodie in his own words:" I'm from a small town called Virden, Manitoba (Canada). I've been writing and recording music since my teens (I'm 40 now). ...

04/29/2021

Making a new song using my recording from 1996 of Dave Henning (original Big Wreck Bassist) and I (original drummer).
Everyone is welcome to participate.
I will sort through all of the submissions and create a final song later but in the meantime I will share everything I get, as I get it.
First off is Alan Forsyth. Here is his bio:

“Quick bio 🤔
My name is Alan Forsyth, I’m a guitarist for my band AriesVision out of Akron, OH. I love writing/recording in my free time. My crowning achievement is performing onstage with Chris Cornell in 2011.”

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel!

https://youtu.be/T4Nl3sNNXcg

Creating a new song from an old recording of 1/2 of the original Big Wreck band, Dave Henning and I. Join in the fun send me an email and I'll send you the t...

04/25/2021

Story about working with Michael Beinhorn. Poor Dave...https://youtu.be/mtQt4s4TSWs

hire me for drums or production:producemusicathome.com click "hire me"Email me!!, just do it![email protected]

04/22/2021

https://www.facebook.com/BIG-WRECK-PAGE-Uncensored-104870558412117

A page to celebrate all things Big Wreck! Where EVERYONE is welcome run by original drummer Forrest W

04/21/2021

https://youtu.be/bV-EZ3UB_bk

Started a new page on facebook. "BIG WRECK PAGE UNCENSORED"Where everyone is welcome and uncensored. https://www.facebook.com/bigwreckuncensored/

04/21/2021

Come join us!