A Canadian songwriter originally from Winnipeg, MB, now residing in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. Writes and composes music in a variety of styles including Rock, Pop, Folk, Country, Protest, Spiritual and Parodies - often with topical subjects that address social and political issues.
I frequently collaborate with other artists from home and abroad to create a sound that hopefully strikes a chord with listeners and possibly those with an interest to adapt or publish.
Member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), Songwriters Association of Canada, Freedom Force International and various animal rights groups.
I frequently collaborate with other artists from home and abroad to create a sound that hopefully strikes a chord with listeners and possibly those with an interest to adapt or publish.
Member of SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), Songwriters Association of Canada, Freedom Force International and various animal rights groups.
Why this name?
Wilde was already taken so I went with the obvious.
Do you play live?
Non-performing artist.
Band History:
2005 - Song Of The Year.com: named a 'Suggested Artist' by the staff.
2006 - Narrative Music Canada: 'Lyric Of The Year' in the Cultural/Spiritual genre for the song "Hide and Seek".
2007 - SoundClick.com: selected by staff as a first runner-up from over 8000 entries in a 10th Anniversary Song Contest. Awarded a 10 year VIP account. Contest Finalists
2008 Jan - Nashville Song Service: Lyric Writing Contest Honorable Mention in the Christian genre for the song "One Big Heart". Almost Made It To Nashville
2008 July - Selected by TEA Canada to be included in their Vol. 13 compilation CD to be released January 2009. Toronto Experimental Artists
Your influences?
Musically, I'm influenced by the events of Life and inspired by the Golden Age of Classic Rock, Pop & Folk with artists like The Beatles, Cat Stevens, Moody Blues, CSN&Y, Byrds, America, Gordon Lightfoot, Donovan, Pink Floyd, Buffalo Springfield, 10cc, Jethro Tull, Jimi Hendrix, Rare Earth, The Who, Yardbirds, Queen and Led Zeppelin as well as numerous Motown artists.
Anything else...?
Special thanks to those who support my efforts including those who I've worked with on a number of songs, as noted in the full song info.
Take a walk on the "Wilde Side" and check out my latest videos on my member page, along with news stories you won't find in the managed corporate media. Peace out.
Take a walk on the "Wilde Side" and check out my latest videos on my member page, along with news stories you won't find in the managed corporate media. Peace out.
Music
An internet love affair. [new version]
A summer song about the uncertainties of youth.
A Pop/Folk-Rock tune created for SC's 10th anniversary song competition. Selected by the staff as a first runner-up from over 8000 entries.
A former #1 in the Pop charts. Enjoy!
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 song about mistrust and its negative implications.
Make Love Not War
3 artist collaboration with lyrics by Billy Walker. Based on an educational project at the En'owkin Centre in Penticton, B.C. that asked the profound question, 'Do bones speak?'
A tale of lost love - with a twist, and one that many animal lovers will relate to.
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.
JOIN THE REVOLUTION!
Infidelity in High-Fidelity!
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Comments
posted on Mon October 6, 2008
Wilde1 on SoundClick, you got the dopest sounds and I'm feeling your page....I sell beats, check em' out, tell me what you think, peace. =]
Kingly
http://soundclick.com/Kingly
http://soundclick.com/Kingly
posted on Sat September 13, 2008
Really Cool Song!! I love the production and the mixing - actually sat at my piano and played a little solo, LOL!!! Keep up the great writing!!! Jacki Wheeler
Jacki Wheeler
http://soundclick.com/jackiwheeler
http://soundclick.com/jackiwheeler
posted on Wed September 3, 2008
Nice work. Great style. Thanks for the kind words. Hope all is well with you. cheers.
Karl Noonan
http://soundclick.com/karlnoonan
http://soundclick.com/karlnoonan
posted on Tue September 2, 2008
Murray,
You have fantastic writing skills
Very well written songs
And performance is as good as it gets
Great vocal work
Singable,catchy........feelable and presented perfectly!
You have fantastic writing skills
Very well written songs
And performance is as good as it gets
Great vocal work
Singable,catchy........feelable and presented perfectly!
DEADWATER MONK
http://soundclick.com/deadwatermonk
http://soundclick.com/deadwatermonk




I'm love hearing this song. I think it sounds even better
now. I do wish you had kept the little sound you had on the end before. Please keep in touch.
Toni