The Wretch Recording Laboratory
The Wretch Recording Laboratory
Primarily a rhythm guitar player. Been home recording since 1983. Never persued joining a band, but was fortunate to join one in '08. We've since gone our separ
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Magnus Troll in D Minor
Magnus Troll in D Minor
A collaboration with my youngest son Seth. I composed the song and provided "everything rhythm" and he did all the spectacular lead guitar work. Time signatures alternate from 7/4 to 4/4. Hope you like it. Peace, FTK
Independent artist The Wretch Recording Laboratory drops "Magnus Troll in D Minor", a Blues Rock track on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. This track does what good blues rock does best — it connects. Find more from The Wretch Recording Laboratory on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Amazing Grace (Remix)
Amazing Grace (Remix)
Just me and my Dobro.
SoundClick artist The Wretch Recording Laboratory presents "Amazing Grace (Remix)", an outstanding release in the Blues Rock genre. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. With a tone that is spiritual, grunge and indie rock, The Wretch Recording Laboratory's track connects on an emotional level. "Amazing Grace (Remix)" has peaked at #22 in the Blues Rock category on SoundClick. If Alternative, Rock and R&B is your sound, "Amazing Grace (Remix)" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Back in the Squeaky Chair
Back in the Squeaky Chair
Sound effects provided by my homemade brass "clang", my homemade African Slit Drum, and my solid oak Gunlocke office chair (1953) with the squeaky spring tilt mechanism.
"Back in the Squeaky Chair" by The Wretch Recording Laboratory is a Blues Rock production available on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. The track creates a listening experience that feels spiritual, art rock and grunge. It has reached #21 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. Listeners into Alternative, Rock and R&B will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Seth Wilkins - Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar Frank Wilkins - Vocals, Percussion, Harmonica
SoundClick artist The Wretch Recording Laboratory presents "Golden Boy", an outstanding release in the Blues Rock genre. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. With a tone that is spiritual, alternative pop and shoegaze, The Wretch Recording Laboratory's track connects on an emotional level. If Alternative, Rock and R&B is your sound, "Golden Boy" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Old Brown Coat
Old Brown Coat
Track inspired by Steve Vai, Zappa and Robert Johnson.
"Old Brown Coat" is a Blues Rock track by The Wretch Recording Laboratory on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The track creates a listening experience that feels spiritual, indie rock and post-punk. For fans of Steve Vai, Zappa and Robert Johnson looking for something new, The Wretch Recording Laboratory delivers on SoundClick.
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Raw material is more of a project than it is a band. It consists of friends who show up to the Wretch Recording Laboratory and jam. We lay down some tracks and if we like the results we lay down more tracks until it sounds halfway decent.
Lots of times, Raw Material is just myself recording one track at a time.
My major interest would be to get a project together to play the "backyard barbecue" circuit. Classic rock, blues, maybe some original songs. Show up at 11:00 A.M. to set up, play from 1:00-4 or 5:00 P.M., have a beer and a burger, pack up and be home by 7:00.
Interested? Let me know!
Band/artist history
The Wretch Recording Laboratory "where compromise is a way of life" and Raw Material are a project begun in (or around) 1983. Inspired by the antics of Frank Zappa's Lumpy Gravy and Uncle Meat, I began recording on tape, "bouncing" between a cassette deck and a Tascam reel-to reel, then cutting and splicing things back together in strange and wonderful ways. Shortly thereafter, I began experimenting with the "tape-loop" method of recording using two reel-to-reels wired together about 4 feet apart using one for playback and one for recording... all with the same reel.
Many years have gone by since I started experimenting with recording, and now that the digital age has come around, The Lab has invested in a 16-track digital recorder.
So, I'm "back in the squeaky chair" (inside joke) and havin' a blast!
Have you performed in front of an audience?
The only place I play live on a somewhat regular basis is at my church, First Congregational Church of Marshfield (founded in 1632, so yeah, it really is the "first"). Through a series of events, I was asked to take on the leadership of the contemporary worship band at the church. I don't know if "contemporary" is the word I'd put on the style of music I've brought there, but every time I do something "bluesy" my pastor comments on how much she loves that "slide guitar thing" I do.
Your musical influences
King Crimson, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Tom Waits, Robert Johnson, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Yes, ELP, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy Cobham, My Dad, Uncle Henry, Uncle George, Uncle Franky, Uncle Hank, Tony Bennet, Perry Como, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles... that's enough for now...
What equipment do you use?
Guitars: Eterna 6-string acoustic, Ovation 12-string acoustic, Flamenco (unknown brand), Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Penco SG (copy, circa 1974/78)
Pedal Board: Cry Baby, Boss Noise Gate, DOD Compressor, MXR 10-Band EQ, DOD Flashback Fuzz, Digitech Screamin' Blues OD, Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo, Boss TU2 Chromatic Tuner.
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amplifier
PA: Wharfdale Pro PM600, Loudspeakers: PRO Professional Speaker System
Zoom R-16 Digital Recorder, powered through Peavy PV-4C Power Amp with Peavy loudspeakers
PV-8 Mixing Board
The "Lab" also has a Roland digital drum kit... just a little one, but it sounds great through the PA, a homemade cojon, a homemade African Slit Drum, and various other strange and wonderful commodities for your dining and dancing pleasure.
Anything else?
Well, then there's my 1969 Mustang Convertible... yeah, that's my baby
Marshfield, MA
USA
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1291133
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Comments (112)
Pure & Simple :)
This is outstanding!
[Would love to see a video--to "steal" your technique.
Two guitars (steel + acoustic)?
One guitar (Hound Dog?) with fingers and bar?]
gentlemen, amazing work here. you guys sure know how to talk a stroll on the dark side. intense all the way.
always a treat to play with the kids great sound scape here well done
Tim
YES!
YOU BOTH CREATED something here...More than this song...YES!
Very proud !
:):):):):) I love the song guys...but something more important....FATHER N SON!
YEAH>>>>>>BRAVO!
YOU BOTH ROCKED ME!
JON:):):):)
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