Produce MUSIC AT HOME

12/01/2025

Improvising!

11/24/2025

Episode 2 of Joey's Chair now available - During this hair cut we discuss how we feel about the drumming of among other very opinionated views on various Music subjects!

Producemusicathome.com for more about me and contact info.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/45XAflt1eNPDlPhswUn3Zl?si=cAqzOS5mSnKkzxBSVbPxgw

Produce Music At Home · Episode

10/27/2025

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10/22/2025

Thank you Dave (Ever The Impostor) for the excellent review! I enjoyed producing and performing on your beautiful and kick ass song.

Home page of PRODUCE MUSIC AT HOME, a production company from Hull. Producing music from home.

10/19/2025

New video from Big Wreck original drummer Donald Forrest Williams!
My client asked for the mix settings like EQ and compression I used on the mix of his song and I figured that this was a good excuse to post a video! So here we go!!

I explain how to get in touch with me for your music production and drum tracks. What the process is from picking a song to recording, microphone and equipment tips, arrangement, mixing, mastering, release on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music to promoting your music on social media.

Thanks for watching and feel free to reach out,

Donald Forrest Williams
producemusicathome.com
producemusicathomenow@gm

My client asked for the mix settings like EQ and compression I used on the mix of his song and I figured that this was a good excuse to post a video! So here...

10/16/2025

I’m the original drummer of Big Wreck, the long haired guy in the That Song and The Oaf videos! My long locks are gone but - My Podcast is back!
This Episode - Talking to my good friend, fellow musician and barber, Joey whom is an exceptional conversationalist!
We talk Rush reunion, late 80’s early 90’s rock and what I would do if Dave Growl called me to play in the Foo Fighters. My answer may surprise you!
If you need help recording and releasing your music or just needs great drum tracks feel free to reach out to me - check out my website Producemusicathome.com

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oxbVhqRQ5tltYwSw8BoqV

Produce Music At Home · Episode

09/16/2024

Check out my YouTube. New video!
Only Been about 7 months !
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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...