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Posted By: gibson Alcohol - 07/06/14 04:03 PM
Amongst other things frown I was a prescription medication addict and alcohol dependent a few years/ decades ago crazy and wrote this on my 12 string. It is a distant memory now so I was able at last to record it.
It is a bossa, Chacha tribute(?) to dependence.

ALCOHOL

I like drinking whisky
I also like drinking gin
Maybe that kinda explains a little bit
the trouble I’m in
But noone wants to
be to be unkind

Don’t give me lotsa money cos I wont have it long
The doctor took me of them little yellow pills I relied on to get by
I relied on to get by

My mind makes a killing
Everyday of the week
No time I just sink deep into misery no way out
No more little pills to rely on

It’s not much fun but I’m not the only one
the ones err were once prescribed
To change our minds
Little yellow pills to rely on to get by

My mind makes a killing
Everyday of the week
No time I just sink deep into misery no way out
No more little pills to rely on

No more little pills
aah just one in a million
but i err rely on
gotta get by


****** Song Summary *************
Title: ALCOHOL
File:ALCOHOL RT.MGX
Style is POP_SADE.STY (Pop_Sade -90s Cool Pop-Jazz)
Style MIDI Instruments are : finger Bass 1 from EMU Proteus, SOLO moulded from 2-3 BIAB soloists, and a bit of me and is a mix of Brass and Synth soundfonts
RealTracks in song: 918:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm ChaCha Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 854:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm RockWaltzA-B Ev 140
RealDrums in Song: BossaBrushes: a: Sidestick Brushes b: Sidestick, Ride
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Posted By: Charlie Fogle Re: Alcohol - 07/06/14 06:25 PM
This is a weighty subject and your lyrics seem almost a matter of prayer. Your vocals are a good fit for this song and the subject.

Charlie
Posted By: RichMac Re: Alcohol - 07/06/14 09:42 PM
Hi Alyn. I love the drama, the phrasing and the shock of the chorus. The voice and the backing really work for me. Nice one. Cheers.
Posted By: dani48 Re: Alcohol - 07/06/14 10:12 PM
Hi, Alyn !:))


This is one of your more
original tunes ? Dramatic,
yes, indeed very dramatic
and fascinating !:))


Cheers
Dani
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Alcohol - 07/07/14 02:56 PM
Alyn!!!!!

THIS IS PHENOMENAL!!!!!!

Excellent in every way. Terrific production. Perfect vocals.

A great big WOW at ya, man!!!

This would fit nicely into one of my all-time favorite albums - that few people seem to know about - BREEZY STORIES by Danny O'Keefe - you should try to find a copy - I think you might like it...

Awesome piece of work, Alyn. I applaud you...

floyd
Posted By: dcuny Re: Alcohol - 07/07/14 04:04 PM
Nicely done - the vocals are an excellent match to the music.
Posted By: boehm Re: Alcohol - 07/07/14 04:13 PM
Hi Alyn,
Originally Posted By: c_fogle
This is a weighty subject and your lyrics seem almost a matter of prayer. Your vocals are a good fit for this song and the subject.

I like those brassy solos.

Guenter
Posted By: Sundance Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 02:54 AM
Hi Alyn,

The transition from narrative to that chorus vocal is GREAT! Really like way you put this arrangement together musically too. BTW, I'm not usually a fan of narrative in songs but you sure sold me on this one.


Josie
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:42 AM
THanks Charlie,
I suppose it was a prayer when I wrote it,and I wasn't too sure wether to post this.

Thanks for listening.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:44 AM
Richmac

Thanks, I like the use of the word "drama" I never thought of that, just glad that song is now finished.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:46 AM
Dani,

I thank you too for description of drama.
Thanks for listening.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:47 AM
David,

Thanks for listening and commenting

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:54 AM
floyd,

I am humbled by your comments. Thank you. A little tear crept into the corner of my eye reading your post.
this is one of the vignettes of my life.

I have heard of Danny O'Keefe, in the recesses of my memory, but will search for him and listen to his works later today.

thank you so much floyd

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 05:55 AM
Guenter,

The brassy solo took time to get right, but to me the combo of a chacha and waltz set the solo in place.

Thank you

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 06:02 AM
Josie,

I am so glad you liked it, your songs are so beautiful.
The demons can't sing eek it was "me" in the chorus!!

I write a lot of poems and have put a few to music so I will warn you when I post the next one!!! I call this style of mine Old Man Rap without a silent C.

Alyn
Posted By: gruverider Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 10:29 AM
very unique, love the style here for such a deep and difficult subject. you have a Tom Waits vibe going on to me, and a vocal performance that accentuates and complements the lyric quite effectively!

well done much enjoyed!
Posted By: tommyad Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 12:41 PM
Alyn, What a great song. An important subject that comes across as a personal journey. The chorus is striking. My favorite of yours so far. Great Job!! Tom
Posted By: ROG Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 03:16 PM
Hey Alyn.

That is not a comfortable listen - not something you'd put on late at night to relax to after a hard day. It has the same effect on me as does the piano solo in Bowie's Aladin Sane.

Having said that, it's still brilliant in it's conception and execution. The music, the lyrics and the vocals have so many contrasts and contradictions and yet the whole thing comes together with such a powerful effect. How do you DO that?

Just when I start to think I know what you're up to, you surprise me yet again.

Whatever next? I can't wait to see.

ROG.
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Alcohol - 07/08/14 07:01 PM
Mercifully I've never been there...but I have family
and friends who have. Some came out on the
good side and some didn't. I'm happy you landed
in a good place. And, wow, what a way to express
yourself! They've all already said it and I feel the
same way but couldn't begin to be as eloquent as
floyd -- he really nailed it. This is one that will
be on our play list and one that we will share.
Posted By: PgFantastic Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 02:31 AM
Glad to hear you kicked your demons, song was great thanks for sharing!
Posted By: PatrickH Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 03:13 AM
Jim Morrison meets Alice Cooper meets Mick Jagger. Just my impression. Excellent. Thank you.
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 04:25 AM
Gruverider,
Thank you for the comments.
I have always been musically unique and I really appreciate the Tom Waits comparison.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 04:31 AM
Thanks Tom,

It WAS a hell of a journey, the song was simple LOL! in comparison. It just shows how versatile BIAB can be.

Thank you for your comments, praise indeed coming from you.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 04:51 AM
ROG,
Too much of the something "to relax" after a day's work/ at the end of a day, was the start of my problems LOL. Even tho' I rarely drank to excess when I was a professional before my life medically destroyed.

David Bowie's very early material was a great influence on me, "Memory of a free festival" still sticks out in my mind. And of course "the Laughing Gnome!!

It took a while to get to fruition but BIAB has to take FULL credit for the music as all I had were the chords.
I am so glad it is over.

Thanks for commenting, I await your next opus also.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 04:57 AM
Janice and Bud,

Thank you for your comments.
Yeh I lost friends to that demon but also made exceptionally close friendships from the few that also escaped.
That song has at last closed that chapter of my life.
Please share it.

Thank you

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 04:59 AM
PgFantastic,

Thank you, I really do appreciate you commenting.

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 05:01 AM
nobilis,

What can I say when you mention 3 of my musical influences!
thank you so much

Alyn
Posted By: MarioD Re: Alcohol - 07/09/14 11:52 PM
EXCELLENT!

That is all that I can add to what already has been said.

I buried one young friend due to alcohol and I have another 50 year old friend who drank himself into an assisted living dorm! Not fun! But I am glad that you won your battle!
Posted By: Greg Johnson Re: Alcohol - 07/10/14 02:58 AM
A really thoughtful and interesting piece of creativity!! Truly one of the most unique and powerful songs I've heard on the forum. Excellent work! Take care. Greg
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/11/14 03:47 AM
Thank you MarioD,

Yes we all know friends that succumb, sadly.
This chapter of my life is now history, thankfully

Thanks for commenting

Alyn
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/11/14 03:49 AM
Greg,

Thsi song shows to me the power of BIAB, when one steps outside the box.
All the best

Alyn
Posted By: JoanneCooper Re: Alcohol - 07/11/14 06:14 AM
Hi Alyn

I listened to this the other day but for some reason I didn't want to be the first to comment. It is such a deeply personal song with the angst and anguish coming pouring out. So, I preferred to see what others had to say. Now it has all been said. So glad that period of your life is over but, hey, something really awesome came of it and that is this song!
Posted By: gibson Re: Alcohol - 07/12/14 08:40 AM
Thank you Joanne,
I thought long and hard about posting this song and did not expect such a response. I thought it would be quickly off the 1st page!
Thanks for the word awesome! and for commenting.

Alyn
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