February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

Simon Waldram (@simonwaldram)

progress: 8

joined: January 31 2006
location: Nottinghamshire, UK
website: simonwaldram.com
influences: Sebadoh, the Field Mice, Fat Tulips, Galaxie 500, R. Stevie Moore, Elliott Smith, Daniel Johnston, Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, Steven Davies, The Cannanes, The Go-Betweens, The Bats, Halaka, Danny Short, Snot Patties, Windy & Carl, Joy Division, Spacemen 3, Flying Saucer Attack

Bio

Even though I’ve never been able to finish FAWM or 50/90 (yet), every time I give them ago I always end up with a least a few songs that make it all worthwhile. Also I love the feeling of community on here. People are so wonderfully supportive of each other.

I’m around halfway through writing a double album of psychedelic/noise/ambient stuff, so that’s the way I expect at least some of my FAWM efforts to go. There might be a some singer-songwriter type stuff too, but that’s not really my focus. Whatever happens is fine, though. I tend to write a lot of my better stuff pretty quickly with little planning beforehand. I just want to make some music.

My albums:

Conchology (Ferensway, 2009)
Songs Without Words (NSI, 2010)
The Day the Signal Died (Ferensway, 2011)
Industrial Skyline (aReW Recordings, 2011)

http://simonwaldram.bandcamp.com

2012 Songs

1	Nebula	11 comments // 3 months ago
2	Resenah	9 comments // 3 months ago
3	Down at the Beach (with oneslowtyper)	14 comments // 3 months ago
4	A Single Flickering Light	5 comments // 3 months ago
5	Half a Song (For You)	7 comments // 3 months ago
6	Strange Skies	11 comments // 3 months ago
7	Wrong Way Down a One Way Street	7 comments // 3 months ago
8	Lost In the City	5 comments // 2 months ago

Soundboard

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shutyatrap 2 months ago

Well somehow I have made it to the 14.. Thanks to Jessica...

I will now work on the half music when I finally go back to work tomorrow while on the train. in and back. Should hopefully sneak it in in time for closing of FAWM 2012... repetition...broom broom broom broom.... repetition...broom broom broom broom...repetition...lol
shutyatrap 2 months ago

Thanks for all the comments Si. I have really enjoyed myself this year with FAWM. I didn't put any pressure on myself and have just had fun mostly... I have also enjoyed trying new things sound wise.

I have been really quite ill since the latest in my Dental Extractions on Saturday. I couldn't even bring myself into my first day back to work today after a week off. I seriously doubt I will get to 14.5 this year now sadly.. However I do have 2 tracks that I did while I woke up for 10 minutes yesterday which are just beat and shit so I will hopefully be able to put something over them to get to 13 and then maybe I will break out a 2012 version of repetition...lol
gummunq 3 months ago

hi sorry i've been slow to respond. yes, let me know about what celloiness you need and i will get back to you on it. i'm just a liiittle bit swamped but if what you need is not too complex i can definitely manage
oneslowtyper 3 months ago

You're right on pace to get your 14 songs Simon... keep the pedal to the metal.
erinkelsey3 3 months ago

Hi! Thanks so much for putting my song in the recommended songs thread! I definitely did a happy dance around my room haha
stevenwesleyguiles 3 months ago

Thanks! 14 songs came quickly this year.
shutyatrap 3 months ago

I know what you mean about writing for the sake of it but that pretty much is my plan for this years FAWM. Hopefully I will continue to write some goodish shit but its unlikely...I don't care if its all not so good...its just fun to take my mind off all the shit life brings for a while.

oh...ha ha ha....
What do you mean I always wash myself with soup!!!?!!!
shutyatrap 3 months ago

dude you are killing it!! Song 6 already!!!! Look forward to hopefully getting a collab done before this is out!!
dee 3 months ago

Hi from a fellow Nottinghamshire-rian... Nottinghamshire-ton....
Nottinghamshire inhabitant!
mariemarzzarella 3 months ago

I've been busy, back in college. I hope to find the time to write and record this month.
mariemarzzarella 3 months ago

Hi! You're doing great, three songs already? I'm impressed.
shutyatrap 3 months ago

Yes I thought you would have been surprised. I have been working very longs days but I think I can make some music on the way home. I am working on track 2 right now and may even have some lyrics almost ready to go!!
majidae 3 months ago

Hello Simon!
I saw your post and was definitely interested in helping out with some lyrics for Down at the Beach.
If you'd like, you can send me an email at majidaeyo@gmail.com

Have a great day!
kiwafruit 3 months ago

Hi Simon! Thanks for starting the post on Facebook. My fave thing about FAWM and 50/90 is getting to know awesome people around the world going through this madness together
candle 3 months ago

Wow! Thanks for the compliment & the great comment on Midnight (as well as my other songs)!

See You In The Shadows…
argenstock 3 months ago

ha, thanks! The kazoos are actually probably the most professional-sounding part. lol.
marietueje 3 months ago

HI Simon,

Good to see you back on FAWM. How's tricks?
errol 3 months ago

Yes, I have made it through, but mostly through collabs. Have I made 14 SOLO songs? No.
errol 3 months ago

Allloooo simon! Have you been doing FAWM for awhile?
elainedimasi 3 months ago

Here's to "I just want to make some music"!
marklberry 3 months ago

Simon, I'm following you now. Cheers! marklberry
sheilerk 3 months ago

"I just want to make some music"... I think that should be our motto It's certainly mine. Also hoping to come up with a song or two. Nice to meet you, and looking forward to hearing what you do
explodingmary 3 months ago

i just want to make some music too. i've been so focused on writing and editing writing this past year, i could scream!

have an excellent FAWM-- see ya in the forums.
devin 3 months ago

Reporting for duty!

The reason I dig ambient is it is soooo far from the racket I normally put up
donna 3 months ago

Hey, Simon! Thanks for dropping by. Wishing you a tremendous FAWM this year as well. Doesn't matter how many or how few songs you end up with - as long as you can put a few in your pocket.