Blog Posts
Ragged Birds Music
I caught Matt "Mojo" Denton on TikTok. He posts some useful stuff for recording and mixing. Also he uses Logic Pro X which is the DAW I use. I follow people who post interesting and useful content so I started following Mojo. Matt "Mojo" Denton We have used several...
Angels We Have Heard
It's Christmas time. Time for sharing, giving, and singing. We haven't made a Christmas song in a few years. We released our version of Silent Night in 2022 which was a new Christmas story framed with the classic Christmas carol. We really like that song and it has...
SWITCHFOOT!
Shari and Todd are both big fans of the band Switchfoot. We love the interesting and eclectic styles in the songwriting, the uplifting lyrics, and the solid musicianship. Their live shows never disappoint. They are inspirational for much of what we do with Captain...
Acousitcally Speaking
Most of Captain Billy's songs start out on acoustic guitar. Sometimes there is a deliberate vibe we are going for, sometimes it is just noodling until we find something interesting. Who Told You is one of those songs that started with noodling. I liked the I-vi chord...
Who Told You?
Who Told You is the latest banger from Captain Billy's. It features some catchy hooks, funky beats, and interesting lyrics. It might be our best release to date. One of those songs I don't get tired of listening to, even after writing, recording, and mixing it. If you...
World’s On Fire
Our friend Don Jones does wonderful work. His music is consistently interesting and passionate. He tops that off by creating captivating videos to accompany the songs he writes. Todd Douglas was offered the opportunity to sing lead vocal on another Don Jones track....