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New Junt beat demo

Beatober Day 1: Keep it simple. The 3 layers I used are as follows.

1: horn sample from “Ink” by Black and Brown. 
2: two mics on my Gretsch drums
3: Washburn bass

keep it simple_Beatober 1.wav

Beatober Day 2: Keys. I started with a Wurli sound over top a drum loop from my own Couch Kit Vol. 1. A little Fender P-bass, pitched down shaker and snake plant cowbell rounded out the rest of the space.

keys_Beatober 2.wav

Beatober Day 3: Knock Knock. I woke up thinking of some huge drums recorded in a hangar that @andrew_wycoff gave me a couple years ago. I cut up the drums and then blasted them in my studio. The rest flowed from there. Fuzzy fake synth bass, dramatic octave piano and a funky auto wah guitar were the obvious choices.

knock knock_Beatober 3.wav

Beatober Day 4: Cliffhanger. A fall candle and lavender salt scrub got me too relaxed to make a suspense beat so this cliffhanger is about hanging out at the top of an underwater cliff and watching all the fish swim by. Filtery drums, OP-Xa V and some monophonic synth bass rose out of the murky depths.

cliffhanger_Beatober 4.wav

Beatober Day 23: Crispy. Instead of thinking about mixing in the traditional sense, I decided to mix meters. The keys sample came from a beautiful song in 6/4 called “A Mothers Love” by The Vernon Spring that I’ve been loving for a while. I added a simple tango-ish drum groove and used my p-bass to fill up some low end before running it through my Otari Tape Machine. 

#beatober #beatober2023 #orionredwolf #musicproducer

crispy_Beatober 23.wav

Beatober Day 28: Spooky. What is spookier than a D-minor Alberti riff paired with some symphonic bass and slamming drums? Having a high verbed out drone ringing the whole time. 

#beatober #beatober2023 #spooky #piano #orionredwolf #musicproducer #halloween

spooky_Beatober 28.wav

Beatober Day 29: Sample This. I’ve been thinking about this beat since I made it out of my voice 12 days ago and not being fully happy with it. Today I chopped it up and added some drums and p-bass to “fix it”. 

#beatober #beatober2023 #orionredwolf #musicproducer

sample this_Beatober 29.wav

Beatober Day 30: Boom. Bass based beat bumping big booms. I just found a Bobby Hebb song called “Sunny” that had a casual chromatic nod to the James Bond theme song as a transition and it was such a nice surprise. It inspired my 30th beat of beatober! Sometimes all you need is 2 p-bass’s and Gretsch drums.

#beatober #beatober2023 #musicproducer #orionredwolf #drums #bass #bond

boom_Beatober 30.wav

Beatober Day 31: Reprise. As I looked back over the last month of beats and videos, I remembered how much I love Day 2: Keys. The simplest thing to do was add a more dynamic drum part and just make the whole beat a little louder. I may actually like the original better but it was fun to re-interpret my own idea.

Additionally thank you to each individual who has reached out in support of Beatober and to every one in my life for understanding the extra 75 hours this took up in my October! One more shout out to Jae Jonson for the beautiful art interpreted from my creative rambling. 

#beatober #beatober2023 #orionredwolf #musicproducer

reprise_Beatober 31.wav

Introducing 'Stormy Days:’ Orion Redwolf's Raw and Emotional Journey Through Grief
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Step into the evocative world of songwriter and producer Orion Redwolf's latest single, 'Stormy Days.' Shedding his previous moniker, Orion and the Melted Crayons, Redwolf accepts himself and unveils a deeply personal narrative exploring the tumultuous aftermath of his father's passing when the Virginia-based artist was only 14. 

In this poignant prequel to his 2021 single titled “The Letter”, Redwolf embarks on a soul-searching conversation between his present self and the frozen echoes of his childhood sorrow. Through haunting melodies and vulnerable lyrics only a child could write, he captures the turbulent waves of grief with remarkable clarity of mature deliberateness.

Masterfully crafted by Redwolf alongside co-producer and engineer, Matt Wyatt (Night Teacher, Self Releasing), the duo delves deep into the raw essence allowing the music to speak volumes through simplicity. The murky sonic qualities embody the confusing emotions of grief, while Redwolf's warm and crystalline vocals carve a peaceful space amidst the storm.
 
With funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, this collaboration serves as a testament to Redwolf's artistic vision and commitment to authenticity allowing the artist to dive into his emotional process and introspection . Each verse echoes with the weight of personal experience, inviting listeners to join Redwolf in grief, growth and acceptance. The lyrics of "Stormy Days", with verses penned the day after the death, paint a vivid portrait of longing, remembrance, resilience and catharsis.

Perfect for those seeking solace in music's embrace, 'Stormy Days' provides audiences a space to immerse themselves in Redwolf's tranquil yet profoundly moving musical landscape while transporting listeners to scenes of nature, contemplative drives, and moments of quiet reflection.

For Redwolf, the song holds a deeply personal significance. "This song brings me to tears," he shares. "The lyrics, 'I just can't wait to see you again,' hit a little differently now that I'm a 32-year-old man, not a 14-year-old boy." Redwolf recounts the final moments with his father, the emotional toll of bidding farewell over the phone, and the profound sense of loss that followed.

"The loss of security caused by his death has been something I’ve worked hard to process and this song has been a pillar of my life which I returned to as a method of processing my emotions," Redwolf reveals. “I wish I could ask him about all the things a child would never think to ask."

"Stormy Days" along with its instrumental companion track will be available on all major streaming platforms on May 2nd via Redwolf Records. For more information, visit www.orionredwolf.com and follow Orion Redwolf on Instagram (@orionsblt).

About Orion Redwolf:
Orion Redwolf is a talented songwriter and producer known for his emotive and introspective musical style exploring genres. Redwolf was awarded the inaugural Virginia Commission for the Arts songwriting fellowship in 2023 in the wake of his debut 2021 record The Good Stuff. Lyrically he draws inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him and crafts evocative compositions that resonate deeply with audiences. "Stormy Days" marks his debut single under his new moniker, showcasing his artistic growth and commitment to authentic storytelling.

Stormy Days (instrumental)

Stormy Days

For preview only. Releasing publicly 6/21/24

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A bluesy anthem written under a walnut tree in Free Union VA asking the existential question "Are you happy and, also, can you even be??"

Good Lord

On august 22nd 2021 I woke up, sat under a walnut tree and wrote a song about searching for happiness. This is the demo I recorded on my iPhone to make sure I didn’t forget how it went.

Hear the fully produced version that released Oct 3, 2024 at www.orionredwolf.com/good-lord

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