February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

AquaMunkee (@aquamunkee)

progress: 14

winner!
joined: February 6 2007
location: Wisconsin, USA
website: www.aquamunkee.com/songs/
influences: Sunspot, Led Zeppelin, Spinal Tap, Sting, Van Halen, Tenacious D, SRV, Jimi Hendrix, RHCP, Flight of the Conchords, Zappa...

Bio

FAWM 2007 made me a songwriter, and since then I've been addicted.

All compositions from previous years are posted to my website:
http://www.aquamunkee.com/songs/

As for FAWM2012, it's a busy month and I'm having trouble imagining how I will pull off the challenge this year, but it always seems to turn out so let's see what happens!

Also, just a warning to those accustomed to my more conventional work in FAWMs past - I fully acknowledge I am getting into some pretty weird shite this FAWM. I'm not trying to be avant-garde or anything, just really interested in exploring new directions. Actually, I think I can trace the inspiration all the way back to the 50/90 challenge of 2007 when songwriters like @wille (and many others) intrigued me with the dramatic time/tempo/signature changes they were able to pull off with such interesting effects. At the time I didn't fully get it, and I suppose I still don't to their level, but now I really feel like exploring it.

I've just realized I don't really add much to the trad singer/songwriter genre and am just following this strange muse to see how far it takes me. No offense if none of this appeals to you, I get it!

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So first, the AquaMunkee explanation - I'm psychotic about scuba diving, and when I started in 2005 I dove so much everyone called me "AquaMan." Then I got involved in a silly time-wasting game called Monkey Fight (www.gtfbtw.org I think?) and called my character "AquaMunkee" and the name stuck.

I've since made a logo (the icon used on FAWM) and based two home business endeavors off the name - AquaMunkee Studios and AquaMunkee Scuba. As the business names imply I am a home studio owner and also a PADI Scuba Instructor.

I look forward to reconnecting with my songwriting friends from previous years and also meeting more this year. I play guitar and dabble with keyboards, bass, and drums.

2012 Songs

1	Cold Stone Killer (with cactusjoe)	19 comments // 3 months ago
2	Deez Nuts	16 comments // 3 months ago
3	Warped Time	21 comments // 3 months ago
4	Temporal Distortion	13 comments // 3 months ago
5	3040	8 comments // 3 months ago
6	No H8 the 7-Ate	3 comments // 2 months ago
7	Pie Monty Domine	3 comments // 2 months ago
8	Give Me Wood	4 comments // 2 months ago
9	WTF(?!?) Ditty	2 comments // 2 months ago
10	Farewell	6 comments // 2 months ago
11	Bonobo Feast (with cactusjoe)	1 comment // 2 months ago
12	Gutter Skank Feast (with cactusjoe)	4 comments // 2 months ago
13	Quitter	2 comments // 2 months ago
14	Buttery Muffin Feast (with cactusjoe)	5 comments // 2 months ago

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toms 2 months ago

Hey, I used your title:
http://cookiefinger.bandcamp.com/album/miss-the-hiss
I thank you!!!
debrandio 2 months ago

Be careful in them caves..worse things that could happen, will not be in the H20. Don't bump your brian, Brain. see what I did there...
cactusjoe 2 months ago

Looks like you got your 14 thanks to collabs.
caterwauler 2 months ago

Thanks a lot for your comments. I'm short of time right at the moment but I'm curious about your other songs. I'll be back
debrandio 2 months ago

Your comments are so funny, I think it's okay if songs take your thoughts elsewhere, it's a compliment in my mind.. thanks Brian.
axl 3 months ago

Hey, thank you so much for your awesome comments!
besatree 3 months ago

Thanks much for the feedback, definitely appreciate the kind words!
caterwauler 3 months ago

Hey Aqua!!! Good to see you, good to hear you, good to read you
Thanks
toms 3 months ago

Well, I took a whole ten minutes to make new album art based on the awesome "miss the hiss" idea. Sort of Andy Warhol meets my 3 year old with ADHD and with a crayon.
candle 3 months ago

Thanks for the great comment on The Empty Sleepers Of Image! Will have to check out your work later tonight.

See You In The Shadows…
cloudboy 3 months ago

The kazoo is an idea for Kali. I actually hear a trumpet but hard to play at the same time as a guitar hence...the kazoo. Raw recordings suit me just fine. Thanks, brother!
albasauce 3 months ago

I would say that my tune has a little more work to do. But thank you for the kind words. I will have to check out your new one after work. Loved the Cold Stone Killer
max 3 months ago

Next time you pass through, you add an extra day.
I should listen to fawmsongs, but I'm watching the aquamunkee/sunspot videos on youtube instead. damn, some good stuff there.
debrandio 3 months ago

I was looking at your website the other day drooling. Love your equipment list.
cactusjoe 3 months ago

Khak. What's up. Looking forward to collab tomorrow. So geeked.
axl 3 months ago

Hey, Brian. Looking forward to hearing your new stuff.
debrandio 3 months ago

Brian #6... damn. time flies...
I back at home this year and looking forward to hanging with some fawmily this feb.
max 4 months ago

Here's hoping you'll have a fantastic, productiveTwentyTwelve FAWM.