Produce MUSIC AT HOME

11/19/2024

Don't believe the bad reviews. Or... I'm just a softie!

09/16/2024

Check out my YouTube. New video!
Only Been about 7 months !
Produce Music at Home

I am not including a link cause it makes Facebook bury it - you Tube is a competitor.

Search youtube or google me

Donald Forrest Williams

08/26/2024

Putting away my toys for the day

08/26/2024

I'm currently engrossed in Miles Davis' autobiography—yes, the Miles Davis, one of the most legendary trumpet players in history. What's cool is that Miles wrote this himself (with a little help), so you’re getting his life story straight from the source. I stumbled upon this gem in a used bookstore in Maine called [Store Name], which is an absolute must-visit if you ever find yourself near the historic town of Houlton (right by the Canadian border in New Brunswick—we have a cabin up there). The store is a massive, well-organized treasure trove that every book lover dreams of.

While you're in Houlton, make sure to check out Marden's too. It's a bargain hunter's paradise with a slogan that plays over the store speakers: "I should have bought it when I saw it at Marden's." Truer words were never spoken! My wife Lara recently snagged a $100 kayak paddle there for just $25, and I'm still working through the ten deodorants I picked up last year for about a dollar each. That stuff usually costs a fortune!

But back to Miles—his book is nothing short of amazing. The level of detail he recalls is staggering. Did you know he came from a well-off family? His father was a dentist in St. Louis in the 1920s and was heavily involved in politics. Now, I’m not saying that having financial support guarantees success, but let’s be real—it helps. If you’ve got a father sending you money while you’re hustling as a musician in New York, you’ve got a leg up! It got me thinking about our band, Big Wreck. We had some advantages too. I came from the top school district in Massachusetts and could afford to attend Berklee College of Music (at least for the one year I went), where I met the rest of the band. And let's not forget that Ian’s dad owned a successful ad agency with high-profile clients like Ray-Ban. He even got his favorite photographer to shoot our second album cover. Remember the one with his son on the cover, rolling his eyes while the rest of us acted like idiots on the back? What a piece of work! Lol. I was totally clueless back then...

Anyway, back to Miles. If you're into music, you have to read this book. It’s a fascinating dive into the evolution of the New York music scene from the '40s onward. Miles doesn’t hold back, either—he loves to throw around the word "mother&ucker" when talking about the legends he played with, like Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker. The band lineup was constantly changing, partly because many of them were using he**in and just wouldn’t show up, and partly because Miles was always on the hunt for a new sound. This is hands down my favorite biography, and trust me, I’ve read a lot! Go order it now!

If you need help with your music or just some drum tips, hit me up on Messenger or check out my website! I’m very approachable, so don’t be shy. Also, my new group, The Forrest Williams Democracy, is working on a cover of "That Song" next. It’s going to be a blast! Because, let’s face it, the world definitely needs another version of that song—get it?

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Thanks for reading,
Donald Forrest Williams

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!

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12/24/2022

Merry Internet Christmas from my buddy Jack Burton!

Listen now anywhere.

Video drops tonight.

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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]

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