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Another lovely RPM listening party in the books. Now to get home and actually try to start something for this month's challenge

The view from an outdoor table at Cafe Vera in Mexico City, with a laptop set to the monthly RPM Challenge listening party

Enjoying the latest monthly #RPMchallenge listening party (& sketching) at a lovely cafe in Mexico City

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Had a lot of fun with this one. So many layers of arps and MIDI guitar hidden in there

YouTube video by Bay Mud I Made a Live Soundtrack Using Only Phone Notifications

Got to be part of a fun and challenging one-night art event recently that had me doing a live ambient soundtrack using only phone notification sounds. Super fun in the end! youtu.be/dnjBLuF_YTQ?...

YouTube video by Bay Mud An Expert's Guide on How To Fail Online Music Challenges

With another annual #RPMChallenge about to begin, it seemed like a good time to re-share these totally non-sarcastic words of wisdom: youtu.be/FgUNPQON6RM

Thanks! Was my first time using these acrylic brush markers for the designs

Thanks! It was a fun challenge

5 colourful hand-painted DIY guitar pedals connected together via patch cables and a daisy chain for power

Built these 5 pedals for someone starting a new rig. They gave rough parameters, but I was told to pick 5 that made sense. A tough choice and a lot of anxious drilling and hand-painting. Came out well in the end and they are happy!

It's all true. I was a mess

Thanks! Was fun to draw, for sure

A drawing of the Duolingo owl as a gestalt monster of many different faces, vaguely in the overall shape of a heart, by Paul Watson

A little gift for my wife, who is both encouraging of the weird monsters I draw in my sketchbook and is also currently doing a lot of Duolingo (fun to try out some new acrylic markers too)

A sketchbook on a desk next to pens, open to a pen and ink drawing of a weird creature with many hands

Was sketching during the latest #RPMchallenge listening party. Sort of lost steam on the details, but weird monsters are always fun

Couldn't have said it better mys...oh wait, this is me

It's #bandcampfriday, so here's where you can find me:

Glitchy folk: patientwhales.bandcamp.com
Ambient Electronic: baymud.bandcamp.com
Supervillain Crooner: lordplunder.bandcamp.com
Garage-folk Duo: dogisblue.bandcamp.com

Something for everyone!

My life's work. Thanks! (Also bonus points for the Iron Giant)

Thanks @florgoth.bsky.social! If folks are looking for something more recent, here's my new solo project, Patient Whales (glitchy folk) Patientwhales.bandcamp.com

YouTube video by Bay Mud Rediscovering the Volca Keys: Ambient Glitch Jam with Onward

Went back-to-basics with a no-talking ambient jam this week, as I dusted off the (classic?) Volca Keys to pair it with the Onward for maximum madness. A fun pair!

youtu.be/4za4olkoGRs

Had a lot of fun recording this one

It's a real eyeful

This edition of Other People's Music offers a pair of rock albums offering proof of life for that once dominant genre, along with joyous modular techno, solo jazz clarinet & jungle-leaning IDM.

www.etherdiver.com/2025/11/27/o...

#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #NewMusic #IndependentMusic

A pencil crayon drawing, done in high school by a 16-year-old Paul Watson, of a shirtless man with falcon wings and lightning coming from his eyes, riding a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle through the air. The exhaust has ribbons coming out, and the tires are glowing with electricity. In the background is another man, arm outstretched as he is trapped in trailing ribbons.

In case you're wondering, this high school drawing proves I peaked creatively at 16. If I ever get a tattoo...or a van to airbrush...

YouTube video by Bay Mud L6max Sub-Mix: How to Use It as a Stereo Send

Bonus video this week, as I'm starting to deep dive into specific features of the Zoom L6max, starting with the new sub-mix output, which solves one of my bigger issues with the original L6: youtu.be/Zd2vIcXoJ1A

YouTube video by Bay Mud How I Made a Full Remix Using Only The Novation Circuit Rhythm

Brought out the Circuit Rhythm sampler to both fight GAS and make a full remix for a friend youtu.be/YAbGS0hz9e4 #electronicmusic #remix #circuitrhythm

A pen and ink cartoon of a man splitting in two from the neck up (drawn by me)

Some days I'm of two minds (also, this paper is made of rocks!)

It's true. Happens every time a video gets more than 5K views (also your semi-daily reminder that I'm posting synth stuff over here on via @bay-mud.bsky.social)

Your semi-daily reminder that I'll be over at @bay-mud.bsky.social for synth/gear stuff going forward, so pop over

YouTube video by Bay Mud Zoom L6max vs L6: New Features, Fixes & a Few Surprises

Hopefully this comparison of the Zoom L6 and the new L6max is helpful to someone! They are both good and neither is perfect, just depends on your needs (and I have a lot of needs, apparently)

YouTube video by Bay Mud Vintage Electric Piano, Granular Pedal & Gas Can Amp | Gritty Ambient Keys

Had some fun using my new-to-me Pladask Baklengs granular pedal on my old Hohner Pianet T electric piano. Made for some inspiring ambient textures and loops. Will have to use this combo again (and practice playing more) youtu.be/_1NLEI-A8gg

Every Friday is Bandcamp Friday if you add $1 to cover the fees