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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/10/2026

It also was great to briefly say hi to @gregmcgarvey at #apporchfest today, as he joined Brett Heitmiller on backing vocals and electric guitar. Sadly, I could only stay for three songs since I had to get to the porch where @ChristianBeach was playing over a […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/10/2026

At one point yesterday, it dawned on me that I should have asked @ChristianBeach if he planned on covering Ministry's "(Every Day Is) Halloween" at #apporchfest today. I even started working it out on melodica in case he wanted me to join him. But I never […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/10/2026

In Asbury Park, NJ, for #apporchfest ...after @ChristianBeach played, we took a walk to the garage behind the house where we used to rehearse in our late 80s synth-rap band.

Two men wearing sunglasses pose for a selfie on a sunny day, with a house and a driveway visible in the background. One man is smiling widely, while the other has a slight smile.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! It's the third and final day of the #BandingTogether benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America on @BlowUpRadio and TONIGHT you can hear my live set at 8 pm ET! A donation of $20 or more gets you a benefit compilation including a […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

My wife, Alison, and I went to see Jessie Ware in Philly last night. She played “Free Yourself” to close the evening and it was absolutely euphoric. Live music is the absolute best…except for my music project, because I’m terrible at it.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Banding Together 2026, benefiting the Spondylitis Association of America, begins one week from today on @BlowUpRadio Tune in online all weekend, Oct. 16-18, and listen to my live set at 8pm EDT on Sunday, 10/18. Donate $20 and get a benefit compilation that […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

What I didn't know until @ChristianBeach told me in 2020 while trying to promote his DoubleLife EP was that the PA system we used to lug around with us to rehearsal and some shows in our weird synth-rap band in the late 80s was the SAME ONE (circled in red […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

So Gorgo (in yellow outline below) says, "So we can play here if we had our own PA?" They were told they could so Gorgo bought a PA system and Private Sector — according to Gorgo — became the first band to play City Gardens and opened the door for bands like […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Feel like writing a song called "Choosin' Fedi" explaining how it is very easy for people to not hear one second of a No. 1 hit song. This Rolling Stone take that people who say they haven't heard "Choosin' Texas" are lying is ridiculous. And as a fan of the […] [Original post on musician.social]

ROLLING STONE

At this point, though, if someone contends they've never even heard of "Choosin' Texas" or Langley, it may say more about the listener than the song. Or, for that matter, what they want to project to the world. With incessant news coverage alongside chart and playlist presence, it's pretty difficult to still claim total ignorance on this one. Perhaps there is a deeper reason why people say they haven't heard the song and feel the need to make it known: cultural cachet.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Coming this October...the 2026 edition of Banding Together, a @BlowUpRadio benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America. Donate at least $20 to receive a special compilation of tracks from many of the same artists performing live on BlowUp Radio the […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

Made it to see 80s Kids with @shannoncurtis and @hilljam at one of my old schools (Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College in Toms River, NJ)

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

Whoa! I did not expect to see 1880s/1890s Phillies baseball players in the #AnimationArray #NHAMFest26 special! This is left-handed catcher Jack Clements, who played for the Phillies from 1884-1897. Jack showed up in “Baseball Men” by @drivelsieve Go Phils! #RingTheBell

A vintage photograph of a young male baseball player in a posed stance, wearing a uniform with a cap, and preparing to catch a baseball. The image has a classic, sepia-tone appearance, emphasizing its historical context.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

Hold up! How did I not know @shannoncurtis is playing one of my alma maters next month?! Thank goodness I saw this ad on New Jersey Stage. Of course, just like with every time she and @hilljam come within 90 minutes of me, I have a potential conflict, but I […] [Original post on musician.social]

A promotional image for an event titled "80s Kids," featuring performers on stage. The date is set for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM, taking place at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/06/2026

Every time one of these #TIBTV posts come up with a thumbnail of one of my videos, it looks like I'm yawning, I have my eyes closed and/or I'm a lunatic. But @ChristianBeach? Here is a perfectly framed photo with the title of the song. I make all of his […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/06/2026

Three years ago today, I released “Life’s in the Balance” as a single. I wrote it in May 2023 while experiencing a malignant hyperthermia crisis (105.5º body temp) in an emergency room and submitted it for that year’s #Fedivision song contest. Every $20 or so […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/06/2026

Happy 80th birthday to legendary bassist Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel)! @ChristianBeach and I saw the Tony Levin Band play at The Saint in Asbury Park 20 years ago and we had a chance to briefly chat with Tony and synth wizard Larry Fast (Synergy […] [Original post on musician.social]

Two men smile for the camera in a lively bar adorned with numerous colorful stickers and posters. One man has a close-cropped hairstyle and a gray shirt, while the other, bald with a mustache, wears a maroon t-shirt that reads "King Crimson festival"

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

My janky basement studio is ready for the WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge this weekend. Am I? Who knows? But I’ll give it a shot. Here’s more info about the contest… xpn.org/song-challenge

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/05/2026

@pgcd After what seemed like a relatively gentle drop of my second Apple Watch made it unusable last year, I went sans watch until a few weeks ago when I decided I needed something just to keep track of time during a 10-mile race. So I bought an old-school […] [Original post on musician.social]

A Casio digital watch displaying the time as 1:40. The watch has a black casing and strap, and features various buttons and functions, including a calendar and alarms. The background is a neutral color.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/05/2026

Went to Philly yesterday to see WXPN's Free At Noon doubleheader with Philly's own Gail Ann Dorsey and Hiss Golden Messenger. Both were amazing, but I'm going to focus on Dorsey because she is a legend in my eyes. She played bass for David Bowie during his […] [Original post on musician.social]

Gail Ann Dorsey performs on stage, holding an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. The background features colorful lighting and soundproof panels, creating an intimate concert atmosphere.

A close-up of Gail Ann Dorsey's hand on an acoustic guitar, featuring a "No AI" sticker on it. The setting has a blue background, suggesting a performance environment. The guitar is partially visible, along with the person's attire and an accompanying microphone stand.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/05/2026

To participate in the WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge, you must be based in WXPN's terrestrial broadcast area. But as you can see on the map below, that extends far beyond Philly thanks to repeater stations in North Jersey, the Lehigh Valley, south-central PA and […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/04/2026

OK...think I'm going to have to get to the Nitzer Ebb show in Philly on September 25. Won't be the same without Doug (RIP), but I never saw them with Doug so I won't notice the difference. Oddly, this would be another band off my bucket list one year to the […] [Original post on musician.social]

A promotional image for a Nitzer Ebb concert tour in the USA in 2026. It lists tour dates and venues from August 21 to September 27, covering various cities such as Ferndale, Chicago, and New York.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/04/2026

Great to see my longtime friend and collaborator @ChristianBeach get out and play a live set again on Sunday. This show at the Middletown (N.J.) Arts Center got snowed out back in January and only Christian and another artist from the original bill made it […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/04/2026

@limebar Thought you might appreciate this...I'm at WXPN in Philly in the NPR World Cafe performance studio to see a modular synth concert presented by ambient music radio program Star's End.

A group of musicians is gathered around a table with various electronic music equipment, including synthesizers and mixers. The setting features dim lighting with a red hue, and several people are engaged in conversation while interacting with the gear.

A group of people is engaged in conversation and collaboration in a music studio, surrounded by various electronic equipment and cables. The setting features dim lighting with colorful accents, and some individuals are holding drinks.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026

This should be an interesting night out for me. WXPN in Philly airs an overnight ambient music show on the weekends called Star's End. Tonight, the show is presenting an evening of modular synth performances in the WXPN studio where most NPR World Cafe […] [Original post on musician.social]

Event promotional image for Star's End WXPN Member Event "Electrical Spectacle" with Chuck van Zyl. Includes details: April 25, 2026, from 7 PM to 10 PM at World Cafe Performance Studio.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/04/2026

Since hearing Art All Night Trenton, a 24-hour pop-up arts festival started in 2007, would no longer be held, I’ve gone through my photos & videos from over the past 18 years. In my “Crossing the Finish Line” video, I’m wearing a “Trenton Makes The World […] [Original post on musician.social]

A man is jogging on a path surrounded by trees in a park. He is wearing a green t-shirt with the text "TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES."

An artwork featuring a framed photograph of a bridge at night with "TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES" illuminated on the side of the bridge, reflecting in water below. Next to it is a smaller painted canvas depicting a sun above a horizon.

An old brick building with large windows, featuring a central entrance with double doors, set against a cloudy sky. The surrounding area consists of cobblestone pavement.

Interior view of an industrial space featuring a large overhead crane system, with steel beams and high ceilings. The area appears spacious and is illuminated by natural light from large windows. The floor is open and empty, highlighting the structure's architectural elements.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/04/2026

Saw the incredible @Gregmcgarvey at Bent Iron Brewing Co. in my town last night. He set up a Mastodon account in 2022, but that was as far as it got. I talked to him after his set about coming over to the fediverse since I'm trying to grow the New Jersey fedi musician community.

Two musicians perform on a stage decorated with string lights at dusk. One plays an acoustic guitar while the other plays a percussion instrument. The setting has a vibrant blue light ambiance.

A musician performs on a stage with blue lighting at dusk, while guests gather around a fire pit under string lights. A barn and other structures are visible in the background, creating a cozy outdoor atmosphere.

An illuminated stage scene featuring two musicians: one playing a guitar and singing, while the other is seated with a drum. String lights create a warm atmosphere against a darkening sky.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/03/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility so it's a good time to check out Rock Against Hate Vol. 8, curated by @BlowUpRadio and benefiting No More Dysphoria. The compilation includes my "techno demo" of "It's All Around You," which wound up being less techno than […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/03/2026

OK...I've been trying to block out time to work on a special remix and video to celebrate 5 years of this music project in July, work on my new album and possible work on the new @ChristianBeach album. But now I see I have to also set aside some time to have […] [Original post on musician.social]

A Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump expressing approval of Robert Mueller's death, stating: "Robert Mueller just died. Good, I'm glad he's dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people. Presidents DONALD J. TRUMP"

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/02/2026

RE: mastodon.social/@tibtvnowplayingbot… OK...we haven't had snow like this in Central New Jersey in years...and I'm now realizing winter may not be my thing either... ¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

A man wearing a black winter coat and hat stands outdoors in a snowy setting, holding a blue snow shovel. The background features snow-covered vehicles and bare trees, with gray skies overhead.

A wooden ruler is partially embedded in white snow, showing measurement of around 15 inches. The surrounding area is covered in a smooth layer of snow.

A snowy scene showing a thick layer of snow covering a driveway, with a car partially buried in the snow. Nearby, additional snow is visible on the ground and other vehicles.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/02/2026

The new roller coaster for 2027 (a rumored Mack spinner) at my home theme park, Six Flags Great Adventure, is going to have purple track with gray supports? Ferocious Designs: The Ride?

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/02/2026

RE: nham.co.uk/2026/02/142769 Strong representation from the New Jersey fedi gang here... @stefan, @ChristianBeach and myself.

Image features the outline of New Jersey with the text "I HEARD BRUCE MIGHT SHOW UP" displayed prominently. The background is black.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Here is a remix of my song “The Greatest Love” done by my friend/collaborator @ChristianBeach Watch the full video: youtu.be/Yx58W7d0zmw

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/02/2026

And for anyone interested in where I was in that crowd, I was somewhere around that yellow circle with my sister, her friend and her friend’s brother. Some jerk right next to us would later throw an ice cube at Joni Mitchell (a late fill-in for Pete Townshend […] [Original post on musician.social]

Screen capture of video from behind the stage looking out into the audience at old Giants Stadium during the Amnesty International Conspiracy of Hope concert on June 15, 1986. Peter Gabriel is performing “Biko” with his right fist high over his head. An area of the crowd on the field near a lighting rig to the viewer’s left is circled, marking the approximate location of the post’s author at the time.

Post author’s view of the stage at the Amnesty International Conspiracy of Hope show at Giants Stadium on June 15, 1986. Philadelphia’s The Hooters are performing on stage.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/02/2026

Since it's #BandcampFriday again and I just released a video for "It's All Around You," you can get my 2025 EP, Off You Pop!, for just $2 from Bandcamp this weekend only (but today would be better). Get it here: tinyurl.com/fdoffyoupop

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/01/2026

@limebar Just started watching your interview with @lorenzosmusic and guess who else worked at a pizza shop (a Pizza Hut, specifically) to buy a bunch of gear in the late 80s/early 90s? Didn't use software back then. Did all my work using the Kawai Q80 […] [Original post on musician.social]

A person sits on a stool in a music studio surrounded by multiple keyboards and musical equipment. The individual smiles while playing a synthesizer, with shelves and a calendar in the background.

A music setup featuring multiple keyboards, a microphone on a stand, and an acoustic guitar in the background. Additional equipment and shelves are visible, contributing to a creative workspace.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/01/2026

Things like this will never stop being cool to me. @ChristianBeach & I grew up in the same town, but crossed musical paths by chance as bandmates around 1987. Our friendship waned a bit at times over the years, but we’ve been friends and collaborators since […] [Original post on musician.social]

The image features two sections showcasing music currently playing on The Indie Beat TV. The left displays Christian Beach with details about his song "Food on the Table" from the EP DoubleLife. The right displays Ferocious Designs with details about the song “Precious Jewel” from the EP Off You Pop!

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2026

I bought a used Roland Jupiter-6 at the music store where I bought my first pro keyboards for around $800 in late 1989/early 1990. I sold it to a friend for about half that in 1994. You can tell I am a musician because I make bad financial decisions like that all the time. 🤦‍♂️

Image shows a Roland Jupiter 6 synthesizer with a keyboard and various control knobs. The item is listed for sale at $8,426.44, with an additional shipping cost of $829.98. The condition is noted as "Used – Excellent"

Image of a Roland Jupiter-6 synthesizer featuring 61 keys. The synthesizer has various knobs and buttons, indicating its extensive controls. The listing notes it is used but in very good condition, originally priced at $5,500, now reduced

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/12/2025

On this date in 1979, Christopher Cross released his debut album featuring my third-grade jam, "Ride Like the Wind." Here is the cover of that song I released earlier this month. Stream/download: wp.me/PcZlvI-hV

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/12/2025

Catch the BlowUpRadio.com premiere of "You Better Hold on Tight" on @BlowUpRadio Presents New NJ Music Monday night (Dec. 8) at 7pm ET! Tune in: player.live365.com/a42405?l Stream/download: wp.me/PcZlvI-hO

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/10/2025

TODAY @ 3pm ET, tune in to BlowUpRadio.com to hear my live set for Banding Together, a webathon benefiting the Spondylitis Association of America. I’m actually attempting some live acoustic guitar playing for 2/3 of a song…that will be a first for me […] [Original post on musician.social]

Image features a wooden crate prominently labeled "BIG BOX OF MUSIC" with additional text indicating a BlowUpRadio.com fundraising webathon for the Spondylitis Association of America. The event is scheduled from October 16th to 22nd, 2025.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2025

Saw Elbow — one of my musical influences — live for the first time ever Saturday night in Philly. And, boy, did they exceed my very high expectations by a good measure. Absolutely incredible…way better than my photos, that’s for sure.

Photo of Elbow performing at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2025

Banding Together returns to @BlowUpRadio Oct. 16-22, a week-long webathon featuring 90 live performances benefiting the Spondylitis Association of America. Get a download code for the 233-song Big Box of Music compilation celebrating 25 years of […] [Original post on musician.social]

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2025

When I play a live set for @BlowUpRadio Banding Together (or other benefit), I usually do a stripped-down set...just voice and piano. But I've started playing to simple rhythm tracks in recent years and, this year, I'm recording new backing tracks so I can […] [Original post on musician.social]

Image features a wooden crate with promotional text for "BANDING TOGETHER 2025," benefiting the Spondylitis Association of America. The crate is labeled "BIG BOX OF MUSIC" and highlights "25 YEARS OF WHERE NJ ROCK LIVES"

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2025

But what I didn't realize is that the word "eventually" is quite prominent in "Love Conquers All" — a song with a similar theme as well. I think its interesting that I subconsciously used a similar vocal part in a song called "Eventually"... (5/5)

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Ferocious Designs @ferociousdesigns.musician.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2025

At the start of June, I entered a 24-hour songwriting challenge based on the prompt “belong.” “A Brand New Day” was the result. I have written & recorded 4 songs in a span of 24 hours since June 2024, so I put together a collection of those songs — for just […] [Original post on musician.social]

A glowing red neon sign features the text "24 HOURS" prominently, with the word "songs" beneath it. The sign is framed in a circular design and has a modern aesthetic. The top of the image includes the text "FEROCIOUS DESIGNS"

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