Call of the Wilde



Welcome. Murray Wilde here and I'm a songwriter from the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Since 2005 I've written and composed music in a variety of genres from Rock, Pop, Folk and Inspirational to Country, World, Instrumental and Parody.

I often collaborate with other artists with the ambition to create a sound that will strike a chord with listeners and an eventual goal of publishing a song or writing professionally.

Member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada) and Songwriters Association of Canada.



Why this name?
The bandname Wilde was taken so I went with the obvious 1.
Do you play live?
Albert Hall, Shea Stadium and The Fillmore were memorable but I still prefer my garage.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Top-selling albums on Amazon MP3 and Apple's iTunes for 5 bucks pretty much tells the story.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I'll leave that decision up to my legal department.
Band History:

2005 - Song Of The Year.com: selected as a 'Suggested Artist'.

2006 - Narrative Music Canada: 'Lyric Of The Year' for the song "Hide and Seek".

2007 - SoundClick.com: selected as a first runner-up from over 8400 entries in a 10th Anniversary Song Contest. Awarded a 10 year VIP account.

2008 Jan - Nashville Song Service: Lyric Writing Contest Honorable Mention for the song "One Big Heart".

2008 July - "Hot Girl" featured on a 21 song T.E.A. Canada compilation CD released world-wide 02/09 to all formats of radio, film and print media.


Your influences?
Musically, I'm influenced by the events of this thing called LIFE and inspired by the Golden Age of Classic Rock, Pop & Folk with artists like America, The Beatles, Buffalo Springfield, Byrds, Captain Beyond, Cat Stevens, CSN&Y, Deep Purple, Gordon Lightfoot, Iron Butterfly, Jethro Tull, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues, Peter, Paul & Mary, Pink Floyd, 10cc, Rare Earth, The Who, Yardbirds.
Favorite spot?
Atlantis
Equipment used:
Yamaha 12 string acoustic, Washburn electric, Band in a Box, Sony Acid, Boss Digital Recorder and a home-made PC, as well as other artist's talents and resources.
Anything else...?
All of my music can be downloaded for free in high quality. Thanks for the visit and your support.







Take a walk on the Wilde Side and check out my videos and the informative media links on the member page. If you're on MySpace as well, hit me up. MySpace

You're the Voice! Peace and happy trails.











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A summer song relating the uncertainty of young love.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
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Tale of a hot romance over the internet.
A SoundClick #1 song
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A Pop/Folk-Rock tune created for SC's 10th anniversary song competition. Selected as a first runner-up from over 8000 entries. A former #1 in the Pop charts. Enjoy!
A SoundClick #1 song
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A soldier's lament as told through a letter to a loved one.
A SoundClick Top 10 song
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A tale of lost love and one that many pet owners will relate to.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
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just a simple ditty recalling the days of the traveling troubadour.
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A song inspired by a true story of a U.S. soldier who left the army after witnessing atrocities during a two year tour of duty in Iraq. He has since joined a growing league of soldiers in the 'war resister' movement.
A SoundClick Top 100 song
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Based on a true story of a man who was instrumental in establishing the Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Do bones speak? A Native Indian's struggle with the past.
A SoundClick Top 50 song
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A collab with Danny Laygan of the Markdanyells who adds his unique vocal touch to my instrumental, 'Oceanna'. It's a timeless message of peace, healing and love.
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Never too late to support Ron Paul and advance the principles of peace, prosperity, liberty, freedom and a government by the people, for the people. JAN 2009 UPDATE: Too late folks... the 'New Messiah' has arrived! http://infowars.net/articles/
A SoundClick Top 50 song
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beast: [beest] - a cruel, forceful and wicked monster.
A SoundClick #1 song
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Got 6:23 to spare? Hop aboard, strap on your seat belt & crank up the volume!
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A song about trusting you inner instincts and the logic and foresight the conscience generally possesses. As they say, truth is stranger than fiction and often harder to swallow than lies that go down like fine wine.
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A modern rock adaptation of the traditional Christmas carol.
play hi-fi  commenting 2008 USA Election Song
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We are ready for you, watch the names? like can't be sure? perhaps it gives one more to think about? like it anyway cheers for guts and the freedom to do it. peace your friend@Sounclick Deborah ps specially tx 4 your song for SoundClick by my request on their board they r a quick click thats how l found you, great vocals and beats,guitar too what can l say, delicious! Best Wishes in 2009
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Like the classic rock sound. Especially like the lyrics and vocals
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Very creative and catchy lyrics. Nice touch with the windows opening tone. Well produced with great vocals.
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Cool song with a great message. Well-produced. Especially like the vocals and lyrics especially the bridge.
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Great song to.
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