I wrote this last year and forgot Id recorded it. Rediscovered it whilst going through my BIAB library today so thought Id put it up.
A simple song about saying goodbye etc after a breakup
Whiskey And Rye (c) PMcNaught 2024 All tracks BIAB Vocals by yours truly Thank you for listening
LYRICS
In the dim-lit room, the bottle's almost dry Memories fading, as we say goodbye The whiskey burns, the tears they fall Heartache echoes through these empty walls
Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow In the shadows of a love gone by We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye
The clock ticks on, the night grows cold Whispers of regret, stories untold Each sip a prayer, each drop a sigh We cling to each other, as the tears run dry
Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow In the shadows of a love gone by We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye
The stars above, they seem to weep A lonesome tune, a promise to keep But in this moment, we find our peace In the arms of whiskey, our souls release
Whiskey and rye, the bitter taste of sorrow Lost in the haze of a long tomorrow In the shadows of a love gone by We drown our sorrows in whiskey and rye
BAIB INFO
Title: Whiskey and Rye File:Whiskey and Rye.SGU Key=D , Tempo 95, Length (m:s)=3:04 No intro. 69 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 69. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody Soloist track has 149 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0) Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Tempo, Time signature,Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _HEPNO85.STY (Pop Ballad w/ Held Electric Pian)
RealTracks in style: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1542:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopBelieve Ev16 065 RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 838:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopBalladClean Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1705:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1705:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryBrent Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 626:Harmonica, Background Travis Ev 085 RealDrums in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
What!?! You forgot you recorded it? Pete, this song is so memorable. Excellent vocal and harmony. Man, been seeing some good whisky songs on here lately. Great band and mix, too. Much enjoyed.
Enjoy whatever happens! marty
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What!?! You forgot you recorded it? Pete, this song is so memorable. Excellent vocal and harmony. Man, been seeing some good whisky songs on here lately. Great band and mix, too. Much enjoyed.
Im afraid to admit it Marty, yes I did forget about it!!
But to be fair, back then I really wasn't confident enough in my writing to put it out there.....then I discovered this forum!
Thank you for your support................and everyone else who has taken the yime to comment,advise etc on my offerings.
Much aoppreciated
Pete
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Gee, Pete, you must be from the DEEP SOUTH part of Lancashire. That's an authentic twang you've got going on, and you use it to great effect. Nice honky tonk tune, and well produced and mixed. Nice one!
DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
Nice production and mix in this song. Enjoyed the listen.
Some favourite Waoist Adages: #1: Play on the Way. #13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you. #58: Bring consciousness to it. #63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made. #92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
Gee, Pete, you must be from the DEEP SOUTH part of Lancashire. That's an authentic twang you've got going on, and you use it to great effect. Nice honky tonk tune, and well produced and mixed. Nice one!
Thank you Ron, I was once told I could make meatloaf sound country lol.
Originally Posted by WaoBand
Nice production and mix in this song. Enjoyed the listen.
Thank you so much
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Now that's a song. I'm glad you remembered your recorded it. I like the way you immediately go into the chorus after the last line of the verse. Excellent vocal, and one would never guess that you're a bloke from Lancashire.
Now that's a song. I'm glad you remembered your recorded it. I like the way you immediately go into the chorus after the last line of the verse. Excellent vocal, and one would never guess that you're a bloke from Lancashire.
Thank you so much!
Just to clear things up, I'm a fat baldy bloke from Lancashire😂😂😂
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
Right then, Pete from Accrington, the land of black puddings and proper brews... aka Lancashire.
I've just had a good ol' listen to your latest tune. Blimey, I wasn't expecting that! You've got a voice that's smoother than a pint of Boddington's, and this song is catchier than the common cold going around Accrington in January.
And that Band In A Box? You've wrangled that thing into submission like a sheepdog on steroids. Seriously, top marks for making it sound like an actual band and not a malfunctioning toaster.
Seriously though, this is a top-notch tune. I'm definitely gonna have to go digging through your back catalogue, see if you've got any other bangers hiding away. I'm giving this a solid four out of five frothy pints - and not just any pints! We're talking premium frothy pints, pulled with love from the best damn pub in all of Lancashire. You deserve it, lad. Cheers!
Right then, Pete from Accrington, the land of black puddings and proper brews... aka Lancashire.
I've just had a good ol' listen to your latest tune. Blimey, I wasn't expecting that! You've got a voice that's smoother than a pint of Boddington's, and this song is catchier than the common cold going around Accrington in January.
And that Band In A Box? You've wrangled that thing into submission like a sheepdog on steroids. Seriously, top marks for making it sound like an actual band and not a malfunctioning toaster.
Seriously though, this is a top-notch tune. I'm definitely gonna have to go digging through your back catalogue, see if you've got any other bangers hiding away. I'm giving this a solid four out of five frothy pints - and not just any pints! We're talking premium frothy pints, pulled with love from the best damn pub in all of Lancashire. You deserve it, lad. Cheers!
Izzy.
Well my flabber is truly gasted my man!!!
Thank you so much for your post, I really do appreciate it.
You put a large grin on this old buggers face with your sense of humour, I sir, like the cut of your gib 👍
I'm off for a pint or three!
Sometimes you just have to say f### it and do it anyway!
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