The February Challenge [FAWM 2020]
Thanks to some online music groups, I discovered an annual effort where musicians record 10 to 15 songs during the month of February, with the intention of releasing them as an ‘album.’ After some careful thought in January of 2020, I decided to join in. It was my second time doing it. The first, in 2016, was insane. For some reason, I decided to compose and record 1 new original music track every day. (I didn’t quite make it, and only got to 26.) For this 2nd time, I kept my ambitions reigned in, and ended up with just 17 new tracks. Some were live performances, created using my iPad Pro. Some were highly composed pieces. Some were experimental and abstract. Many were created on my PC using Cubase and a variety of free and in-built virtual synths and effects. Below, you will find a player that has all 17 tracks in alphabetical order. Below that, you’ll find individual players for each track. Also, you can download a playlist of all the tracks. It should open in your favorite music player. You can also view the site where the challenge originated. Play Stop Next» «Prev HIDE PLAYLIST X MP3jPLAYLISTS.MI_0 = [ { name: "BlinkAndMissIt", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvQmxpbmtBbmRNaXNzSXQubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "DuetTuet", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvRHVldFR1ZXQubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "FFS", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvRkZTLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "GraciousnessInShallowShadows", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvR3JhY2lvdXNuZXNzSW5TaGFsbG93U2hhZG93cy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "IDareYou-v5", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvSURhcmVZb3UtdjUubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "ImperiledVectors", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvSW1wZXJpbGVkVmVjdG9ycy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "LeapOfFaith", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvTGVhcE9mRmFpdGgubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "PlusOne", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvUGx1c09uZS5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "PsychoticBreak", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvUHN5Y2hvdGljQnJlYWsubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "SlowWaters-Preverb", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvU2xvd1dhdGVycy1QcmV2ZXJiLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "SwingFromTheHip", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvU3dpbmdGcm9tVGhlSGlwLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "ThisIsMyFinalAnswer", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGhpc0lzTXlGaW5hbEFuc3dlci5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "ThistleBoneTime", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGhpc3RsZUJvbmVUaW1lLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "TimePolice-NoDrums", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGltZVBvbGljZS1Ob0RydW1zLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "WithinHibiscusCrysalis", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvV2l0aGluSGliaXNjdXNDcnlzYWxpcy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "WithinTheBetweenV2", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvV2l0aGluVGhlQmV0d2VlblYyLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" }, { name: "ZebulonFricassee", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvWmVidWxvbkZyaWNhc3NlZS5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "true", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[0] = { list:MP3jPLAYLISTS.MI_0, tr:0, type:'MI', lstate:true, loop:false, play_txt:'Play', pause_txt:'Pause', pp_title:'Sander Roscoe Wolff', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:120, cssclass:'nostop flip ', popout_css:{ enabled:true, colours: ["#f0f0f0", "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18)", "rgba(167, 167, 167, 0.55)", "rgba(49, 49, 49, 0.64)", "rgba(0, 180, 37, 0.91)", "#d3d3d3", "#d8d8d8", "#3d3232", "#262120", "#262120", "#11912b", "/", 400, 600 ], cssInterface: { "color": "#3d3232" }, cssTitle: { "left": "36px", "right":"36px", "top":"30px" }, cssImage: { "overflow": "false", "width":"auto", "height":"120px" }, cssFontSize: { "title": "22px", "caption": "15.4px", "list": "18px" }, classes: { interface:'', title:' right-mjp bold-mjp plain-mjp childNorm-mjp childItalic-mjp', image:' Himg left-mjp', poscol:' soften-mjp', ul:' childNorm-mjp childPlain-mjp left-mjp' }} }; Here are the individual tracks, with brief descriptions: Blink And Miss It MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0 = [ { name: "Blink And Miss It", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvQmxpbmtBbmRNaXNzSXQubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[1] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_0, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; An exciting, up-beat instrumental piece with acoustic instruments. Produced in Korg Gadget, running on an iPad Pro. Duet Tuet MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1 = [ { name: "Duet Tuet", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvRHVldFR1ZXQubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[2] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_1, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Produced on the iPad Pro, this track an imaginary duet between two fake flutes that twist and interweave in an intricate and beautiful way. FFS MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2 = [ { name: "FFS ", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvRkZTLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[3] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_2, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Here’s a tune to dance to, maybe. Created in Korg Gadget on my iPad Pro. Graciousness In Shallow Shadows MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3 = [ { name: "Graciousness In Shallow Shadows", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvR3JhY2lvdXNuZXNzSW5TaGFsbG93U2hhZG93cy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[4] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_3, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Mysterious oscillations eminate from beneath the shallow shadows. Holding my breath, the hand of death passes by. Lights from sightless eyes shine in the narrow way, we stay inside the shuddered room, a womb for our fears. Created, I’m pretty sure, in Cubase on my PC, using various free VST synths and effects. I Dare You MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4 = [ { name: "I Dare You", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvSURhcmVZb3UtdjUubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[5] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_4, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; A RAWQ song, with me singing (badly.) Get out your lighters! I Dare You Copyright by Sander Roscoe Wolff 02212020 20:08 A calculation in the mind begins the count down The sand is falling, grain by grain, onto the sticky ground. Perambulators rumble by transporting hopes and schemes They and I begin to cry and tremble ‘midst our screams. He who cannot speak, cannot lie. Look me in the eye. He who cannot speak, cannot lie. Silent, you and I. Laugh, go ahead, I dare you. Turn to face the light. Speak, go ahead, I dare you. You are in the right. A percolation in the ground disturbs the ebb and flow The sky is falling, do or die, upon the earth, below. Imperiled Vectors MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5 = [ { name: "Imperiled Vectors", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvSW1wZXJpbGVkVmVjdG9ycy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[6] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_5, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; This is a tribute, homage, or rip-off of one of my favorite and little-known tracks by King Crimson. It evokes, in a small way, the feeling of the track that inspired it. It was produced on my iPad Pro. The lead ‘guitar’ was created with GeoShred. Leap Of Faith MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_6 = [ { name: "Leap Of Faith", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvTGVhcE9mRmFpdGgubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[7] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_6, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; An experiment with a complex set of delays, recorded live, using a variety of samples and synths. Produced on my iPad Pro. Plus One MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_7 = [ { name: "Plus One", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvUGx1c09uZS5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[8] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_7, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Another experiment, this time with piano, delays, reversed audio, and a mess of other effects. I think this was created in Cubase on my PC, but I’m not entirely sure. Psychotic Break MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_8 = [ { name: "Psychotic Break", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvUHN5Y2hvdGljQnJlYWsubXAz", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[9] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_8, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Here’s a dance number for people having mental breakdowns. I’m pretty sure this one was done in Cubase, on the PC. Slow Waters MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_9 = [ { name: "Slow Waters", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvU2xvd1dhdGVycy1QcmV2ZXJiLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[10] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_9, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Fake guitars, delays, preverb, and whatnot. A live performance on the iPad Pro, featuring GeoShred. Swing From The Hip MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_10 = [ { name: "Swing From The Hip", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvU3dpbmdGcm9tVGhlSGlwLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[11] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_10, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; An upbeat, but strange, musical exploration with acoustic-ish instruments. Created in Cubase. I quite like this one. This Is My Final Answer MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_11 = [ { name: "This Is My Final Answer", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGhpc0lzTXlGaW5hbEFuc3dlci5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[12] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_11, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Chance encounters with budding flowers, dancing showers us with petals. Metal tines ring, I sing this tired tune. Created on the iPad Pro. Thistle Bone Time MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_12 = [ { name: "Thistle Bone Time", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGhpc3RsZUJvbmVUaW1lLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[13] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_12, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; This one is pretty wack, but I like it. I think it might have been created in Korg Gadget. Time Police MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_13 = [ { name: "Time Police", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvVGltZVBvbGljZS1Ob0RydW1zLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[14] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_13, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; Sometimes I just love to play guitar, and create many layers of parts. I quite like how this turned out. Within Hibiscus Crysalis MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_14 = [ { name: "Within Hibiscus Crysalis", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvV2l0aGluSGliaXNjdXNDcnlzYWxpcy5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[15] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_14, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; She holds her breath like a wreath, beneath the blossom’s glory. It glistens, listening to the call of forgotten voices. Choices, now made, begin to fade away. Live performance on the iPad Pro, featuring GeoShred and a whole bunch of delays. Within The Between MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_15 = [ { name: "Within The Between", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvV2l0aGluVGhlQmV0d2VlblYyLm1wMw==", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[16] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_15, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; An electronic journey of sonic impulses. Evocative and strangely beautiful. Created in Cubase on PC with a variety of in-built and free virtual instruments. Zebulon Fricassee MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_16 = [ { name: "Zebulon Fricassee", formats: ["mp3"], mp3: "aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zYW5kZXJpcy5jb20vYXVkaW8vRkFXTTIwMjAvWmVidWxvbkZyaWNhc3NlZS5tcDM=", counterpart:"", artist: "", image: "", imgurl: "" } ]; MP3jPLAYERS[17] = { list: MP3jPLAYLISTS.inline_16, tr:0, type:'single', lstate:'', loop:false, play_txt:' ', pause_txt:' ', pp_title:'', autoplay:false, download:false, vol:75, height:'' }; My idea of an electronic minuet. I can imagine people in fancy Elizabethan costumes prancing about to this. Created on iPad Pro in Korg Gadget.
