DONALD FORREST WILLIAMS "THAT SONG" BIG WRECK
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- I was the drummer on the first two Big Wreck Albums. I started this Produce Music at Home channel a couple weeks ago to document my life and what I'm up to. Im making music at home along with a full time job, kids etc. I saw there was interest in my drumming and lots of "covers" being done that were great but missing a few details. I decided to have a little fun playing these old songs again and hopefully people will enjoy getting to watch the drummer instead of the lead singer the whole time!! I used to wish they would keep the camera on the drummer more. So here you go, I did my best in the time I have. Not perfect but it has a great vibe...JUST DO IT!!! Enjoy!!
Those drums are the best 10 tracks ever recorded to an analog 24 track 2 inch tape within the perimeter of the Canadian border.
Run, Forrest, Run!!!
Thank u!!!
Thanks for your inspiration. I got to see Seku rock your songs. He is a worthy drummer. You rule, brother. Thanks again!
Legendary tune. Bad ass drum feel 🤘
And that is how that song is played🤘🏻❤️
I was just telling a friend I wish I could tell that first drummer of Big Wreck that he was bad ass and how appreciated he was. He was a huge part of why I liked them. I like your style so much, perfect structure, could flow with the groove, and accents the perfect parts. A drummer's drummer. Love it. It's like so well done, it's soothing listen to. Love it. Miss it. Still listen to it. You're one of the best. Thanks for making this channel. I've subscribed. The chorus part on "look what I found" and after the build up on "Prayer" are only two of the many, many favorites that stand out with me. I always say I like new Big Wreck and Ian Thornley, but it's just not the same without Forest. Thanks for sharing your talent with the world, man. Still listen to you often.
ForRest. :)
Brandon Green thank u sooooo much, u made my day!
@@producemusicathome Awesome! Looking forward to hearing more!
I knew who you were/are Forrest..keep on drumming, you are sensational..That Song is gold.
Thanks Jo!
This is my absolute favorite song of all time. Thank you so much for posting this
Thank u
The strange coincidence about this is that I also really love that song. What are the odds?
Man, I miss you! The best drummer from my favorite band!! Lovin' this!
Jarod Chiasson thank u!! So happy u are enjoying this , helps me out hearing the kind words
Snare sounds perfect🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thank u
I've always liked how That Song has that far away sound, it really plays into the lyrics. Love your playing Forrest, cheers
thank you!
One of the most beautiful times I've ever had was when I was 21 and had just gotten my own place. I had a mellow six-pack buzz going one night and I listened to "In Loving Memory Of..." from beginning to end for the first time with the lights dimmed. Probably sounds weird, but it was such a nice, peaceful moment. That album feels so personal to me now. Just want to say thanks for the music.
P.s. It's so cool watching your form while playing. If that was me I would've crossed sticks and dropped one within a minute.
Thank you for sharing that. So nice to hear
Stay tuned on Saturday 2/15 ill be releasing new music. Jack Burton Project. I play some Forrest drum fills on an otherwise electronic kick ass rock song!
I miss your groove and feel in Big Wreck... thanks for posting this!!
This is amazing. Love seeing you playing again ;)
My man! Awesome feel as always. 👍
My inspiration to buy new cymbals!
wow just wow!! my fav song ever you rock in this song thanks Brian from edmonton
Thanks Brian!
Awesome work! Really enjoy seeing you play the entire song in real time. What a treat. Thank you.
Thank u
Would love to see you do "Waste" or anything off TPATG wish you were still with BW but being a musician myself i know things change and life is unpredictable but you are missed.. I saw BW for the first time in Rochester New York my band played the same venue the night before at Water Street Music Hall I believe it was 98 that was the only time I saw you with the band I've seen them several times the past couple years....keep rocking brother!!
Alan Peters thank u! I will do waste , i love playing that one
@@producemusicathome np and awesome look forward to it..👍
You fixing the curtains in this vid is almost as good as when the band went to the bar for a drink during Ian's solo of the Oaf in Winnipeg at the Pyramid Cabaret. Back when Nickelback opened for you guys lol. This is a close second!
Jason Moniz lol, forgot about that, that really happened? Thanks
@@producemusicathome it did. Thought it was coolest thing when i was 18. Keep the vids coming. Loving them!
Amazing, Forrest! Absolutely amazing to see the master at work!
Thanks adam!
My favorite song of all time if I could only listen to one song the rest of my life this would be the one.
thank you sir just seeing this!
best cover of this I've seen so far hahaha thanks for doing these
gretsch in the studio lol! Thanks
Yes yes yes... amazing. Thanks dude!
Outstanding, sir!! You rock!!
Thank u !
EPIC!!!!!!
Just saw big wreck tonight..their current drummer did not do this song justice, was a tad disappointed..the drum tracks on “in loving memory of” are insane ..some of the best rock drumming I’ve ever heard
I seriously love your drumming! I would love to see a video of you playing along with Inhale!
Ok, i will do that one
@@producemusicathome West Virginia please! That song is EPIC! :)
@@ssjamez1 good one! Yes
As a Boston person with several friends who were at Berkelee at similar times as you guys, I was super happy when you guys broke out and am still a Big Wreck fan to this day! So many great tunes to choose from!
@@ssjamez1 thank u!!
Forrest, I just want to say thanks for the awesome drum tracks I've gotten to play along with all these years! Like a lot of other drummers I've wondered what you've been up to and here you are. Those two records and your playing on them truly has given me countless hours of joy. Such a impact on my life. Thank you again, and I must say "all by design" is a personal favorite. Cheers brother!
Russell Eaton thank you! So nice. Yup, work kids the usual. I finally found some time!
So happy to have found this! That's the feel I remember for this song! Met you in Victoria B.C. on the TPATG tour. My band played the night before you (we had a female singer). Bunch of us (also a dude you were jamming with in "Plan B") ended up drinking in your hotel room until late...don't remember much else...
Nice to see life is going well for you and looking forward to seeing more videos. Cheers Man!
Carsen Oglend ah yes! Thank u. RJ.
This is awesome! Wish they showed more of your drumming on live videos from back then....
One of the greatest albums from one of the greatest bands in history
Wow! Thanks! 😊
Awesome 👏 I really love this tune
thank you sir just seeing this!
Hope your well Forest!
Jake Vanstone am! Very! U? Send me something
Wow thanks so much for this. Your one of my favorite drummers, I grew up listening to your grooves and the reason I wanted to play drums! Was just jamming to oh my today and found your vids. Your ghost notes are the best. Look forward to seeing more music man.
Ben Pietila omg! Wow. So cool! Thanks
If you ever take request?? I'd love to see you jam out to oh my. Or even a ghost note warm up video! 🙏🏻
Ben Pietila ahh yes. Love that one! Will do
Deadly pocket ...
Straight Up
Lol. You need a curtain tech. Love your playing.
John Lord lol
It is truly great to see you playing, again, it's been too long. However, I cannot get past how small this bass drum looks...it's just not the same! 😉
Hey thanks, ill be pulling out the big one soon but this is the same size as the one in studio 24”
For some reason, I always thought you played a 26" live? Maybe Charles just made it sound BIG!
TourManager23 a 28 actually. I just used a 26” on the overemphasizing video. I have many bass drums!! Thanks again
And the akgD112 on the outside middle of drum 2 fingers away is the trick
Hey Forrest, I'm glad to see you making music. I saw you perform with Big Wreck in Toronto when you opened for Joe Satriani on your first tour. It was awesome. I have always wondered if you were ever offered the drummer spot when Big Wreck got back together? Don't feel obligated to answer this question if you don't feel like it. I am just curious if you or the original BW bass player were ever asked to return to the band.
David Hyer , Hi, thank you, I don’t even remember opening for him! Geez... yes i was offered the job and was not interested for many many reasons. I would love to play music with Ian and Dave again but i am not interested in the touring, travel , and time commitments necessary to be in the band. I have a great life at home and having a blast doing my own thing. Hit me up anytime on Facebook messenger. Thanks again
Forrest, thank you for taking the time to answer my question that I have had for years. I totally understand your reasons for not rejoining the band. They are the same reasons why I ultimately left my band in Los Angeles. It was taking too big of a toll on my family life. All the best to you.
As for the gigs in Toronto, one was at The Government with Satriani and the other was at Lee's Palace with Creed. Both were in 1997. I had never heard of BW and was there to see Satriani, and Big Wreck impressed me so much that I started buying every BW album as they came out.
David Hyer you are welcome. Anytime. I remember Lees!
@@producemusicathomeway back comment but I've always wondered if you were offered the job when Chuck had to quite the band and Sekou joined? I love how both of them play but I've always wanted to hear how you would have done some of the songs such as Hey Moma or You Don't Even Know.
@@justinerb6975 hi, i was asked by Ians manager at the time if i could tour and i said no so that was that. I could only commit to recording. He needs a full time guy.
New subscriber here, this has to be one of my favourite Big Wreck songs
I remember seeing you guys at studebakers in Burnaby B.C.
Hey thanks, me to!
Clayton Brown studabakers!!
You guys look like you just woke up and nailed every song perfectly!
Clayton Brown probably did! Lol
Hey there, huge fan! Love the drum sounds and everything you guys got on the first record 1997. Would you happen to have the raw and mixed isolated drum/guitar tracks from; “The Oaf”, “That Song”, and “Blown wide open”? I’d love to hear all those tracks isolated. Also, how many mics did you use on drums for that record? One more question, did you use a 26” kick drum or 28”? Thanks!
Hi, thank you!
I don’t have those recordings. Linus owns them now so that would have to go through them. Not likely... what I could do though is pull everything but my newly recorded drums out of the videos i did... I think I will do that. Videos of just drums!! Thanks
On the recordings it was mostly a 24” WFL or a 26” LEEDY
Mics
Top bottom snare
2 bass drum
One each toms
2 stereo pair of Radio Shack MODDED PZM’s ( I sell these on Ebay!)
A u87 room middle
Hihat mic
Think thats it
No overheads!!
@@producemusicathome Thanks for the reply and info, much appreciated!
Even though I love the new BW albums, they don't swing like the first two. I wonder why?
Thanks!
Hey Roadie, here's some video of you playing drums on that song in 1998 - at the 9:20 and 11:10 marks:
ruclips.net/video/lIboKOUt6aI/видео.html
thank you just seeing this! lol
I just can't stop watching this video...I love how you chomp stomp AND use stick at the same time on the hi hat...Awesome drum groove Don.Did you find this groove right away when you guys wrote this or did you play a few different ones and decided on this one for the final recording?
Thank u! I don’t remember exactly but i wanna say it was right away. Came easy.
I just watched a few seconds and i bet the hihat accents came as a refinement after a while of honing listening to Ian’s guitar