This song is the first rough draft of a song that I would like to use for a film. Inspired by a screenplay brainstorming session with Jim.

Played on a MicroKorg, with drum tracks from a very old CTK-451, recorded and mixed on Adobe Audition through a Behringer Xenyx 1204USB

Unrealized Movie Score w/ Sound Effects (Early Demo)

Enjoy Isla's bedtime songs, sung by Francie in our new "Francie Sings You To Sleep" series featuring soothing background sounds and ambiance with ASMR qualities to help you fall asleep.

Once Upon a Dream is originally from Disney's Sleeping Beauty (1959)

Once Upon A Dream (Francie Sings You To Sleep)

About the song:
This was a demo recorded July 18, 2024 in the home studio with a bit of vocal layering and reverb added in post-production. "What is My Life?" is a tongue-in-cheek upbeat anthem to every "gifted" kid that is still trying to figure out their lives as adults. Inspired by artists such as Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson, and Randy Newman, this song celebrates disaster in a way you can sing along to!

Lyrics:

"Hey kid you're incredible. You're gonna go far, I can't wait to see what you do!"

I was only 13 when you said those words to me. Now here we are again, tell me what you think.

Well I put in my time and things started off fine,
But somewhere along the line things started to stall,
With three degrees on a wall, my bank accounts getting small,
I've made decisions, and I think I regret them all!

Tell me how, tell me when
I need to know I can get out again
If I try just a little bit more
Will I finally open the door to my life? My life?! My life!
Open the door to my life!

And there was a time or two, we lost a job or two,
Yeah it's been rough, but I can't complain,
And every time that I try, I get a punch in the eye,
I keep on runnin', but I'm getting nowhere soon.

Tell me how, tell me when
I need to know I can get out again
If I try just a little bit more
Will I finally open the door to my life? My life?! My life!
Open the door to my life!

What is My Life? (July 2024 Demo)

Rough demo recorded on Williams II Ovation digital piano with EV RE-20 mic and edited in Adobe Audition.

Lyrics:

"Nothing works the way that it's supposed to,
So what the hell am I supposed to do?
I look around
Nobody ever makes a sound about it...

Nothing works the way that it's supposed to,
So what the hell are we supposed to do?
Have you looked around?
Maybe everybody's found something else..."

Written and performed by Brother Toadstool.
Copyright 2024 Jason Wilson All Rights Reserved

Nothing Works (The Way That It's Supposed To) - Basic Demo

"I've been 2000 miles just to be nowhere
I've seen people big and small inside of their heads,
And all I've learned is just one thing,
It's that...

Everything is everything,
Or at least it can be (with the right eyes)
Everything is everything,
Or at least it can be (with the right eyes)

You can break it down,
And turn it around,
Painting your perception,
Like a piano paints a sound,

But be mindful should you choose to be free,
Because...

Everything is everything,
Or at least it can be (with the right eyes)
Everything is everything,
Or at least it can be (with the right eyes)

Everything is everything,
Or at least it can be...

I hope I make it out alive,
I hope I make it out alive,
I hope I make it out alive,
I hope I make it out alive!!

When I came to you,
You were so confused,
Did not know what to do,

Was I looking for,
An open door,
A place to hide?
I slipped inside...

...these morning sounds..."

Everything is Everything + Morning Sounds Reprise (October 2024 Demo)

Lyrics:

"Back at home ain’t much changed, 
you still ain’t got a thing for me
Maybe I’m the one to blame
All these years and it’s still the same, 
aches and pains nearly every day
Lord I oughta be ashamed

But have I got news for you
I’m getting outta here soon
Am gonna try and never look back

Come Monday, I’ll be on the road, 
losing my load, scratching x’s and o’s
a traveling band, living out a melody
come Tuesday, I’ll be down in Louisiana 
bangin’ on the keys of this ole dusty piano
Living my life through a song that’s in a dream
Aw that’s the only way it’s gonna be

Running hard, dark through light, 
never slow down, day or night
Someday maybe I’ll draw the line
But as long as you’re on my mind, 
peace and ease’ll be hard to find
The miles between us ain’t much of a divide

But they say down in Mexico
Where the ladies and cowboys go
La cantina donde la cerveza fuje,

Come Friday, I’ll be south of the border, 
mind outta order and memory getting shorter
El diablo verde et   tequila driving me
And come Saturday, I’ll be at a bar, strumming away on my ole guitar
Burning your memory down like kerosene
Oh that’s the only way it’s gonna be

Come Monday, I’ll be on the road, losing my load, scratching x’s and o’s
In a traveling band living out a melody
And come Friday, I’ll be at a bar, strumming away on my ole guitar
Burning your memory down like kerosene

Oh that’s the only way
That’s the only way
That’s the only way it’s gonna be
It’s gonna be"

Written by John David Harrison
Produced by Brother Toadstool
Recorded at the humble Odd by Midnight Studio

Performed by the Odd by Midnight band featuring:
Jason Wilson (Brother Toadstool) - Vocals, Guitar, Organ
John David Harrison - Keys, Vocals
Mitchell Phillips - Drums

Vocals Updated and Outro Added on 11/3/2024

The Only Way (Demo)

Old-school rock meets post-punk retrowave in this single from Odd by Midnight, releasing October 1st. "Haunted" is an immersive experience that crashes over the listener from the very beginning and carries them on an eerie journey through a story of madness. 

Beware. After listening, you, too, will be haunted by this song.

This is the full version. A 5 minute radio edit is also available.

Haunted (By You) - Full Version

This unrealized horror movie theme has been transformed into a tribute to one of the classic horror movies of all time. 

Unrealized Horror Movie Theme (Night of the Living Dead Tribute)

Lessons forgotten on the return back home.