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And It Doesn't Have To Be That Way - Nembrini Faceman / NA 501
Original composition using the Nembrini Faceman & NA 501 Chorus Echo (sounds so good!).
Strat -> Faceman -> NA501 (hint of echo and spring reverb, lots of lovely chorus) -> AltiSpace 2 (York Audio IR) -> MagicVerb -> No Limits 2
(Halion Sonic drums quietly playing in the background.)
The working title is "And It Doesn't Have To Be That Way", but if anyone wants to write some lyrics and/or sing/play over it, please do.
Comments
The slight dirt from the Faceman is just lovely. Excellent playing as well, and the riff is really memorable.
Thanks, @richardyot - did you think this was going to be a Blow Monkeys cover? That was a great song!
I haven't heard anything by the Blow Monkeys since around 1986 😆 I can't really remember much about them...
Yeah, me too. But I remember that one song, really catchy, funky tune. I was trying to think of a song title that syllabically matched my chorus opening rhythm and it was all I could come up with.
Open to suggestions.
Great playing as usual, Paul !
Thanks - feel free to download if any words come to mind.
You wouldn’t be willing to give your hands for a graft would you?
Excellent composition, sound, playing, recording, everything.
Cash would be an apt cover, for the neo-grizzlers.
Doctor Robert had great hair.
The band was quite good as well.
Fantastic name.
This sounds really good. I like it.
Not my hands!
I can give my time. Thanks for listening.
Thanks for listening, much appreciated.
Yes it does- cuz it sounds good!
Thanks very much @Stochastically
Nice 👌
I only wish I had been in a band with you! I can even picture the club where this was recorded live. I was playing bass. It was very late.
I could see this inspiring a song… just need to play over it and find a suitable melody. Then put words that match.
I could see that happening.
I’ll pull it into Koala from a screen recording and see where it takes me.
I import the guitar part into Koala and improvised some melodic ideas over it…
Can you slip me a clue what the title means to you to help inspire some lyrics?
I hear three distinct sections.
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
I think it could follow be expanded into a song form:
Verse
Verse
Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
I’ll ask ChatGPT to write a song/poem that tells a story called “And it Doesn’t have to be that way”
(Verse 1)
In the twilight of our love, shadows start to play,
A subtle dance of words, leading hearts astray.
Misunderstandings weave a tale, emotions gone astray,
Caught in the web we spun, as daylight fades away.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
We’re lost in the echoes of what we say.
If we could just rewind, find a brighter day,
But the bridges we burned, now the price to pay.
(Bridge)
Silent tears in the night, whispers gone unheard,
A rift deepens, fueled by words.
But in this darkness, a chance to find the light,
Break the chains of misconception, make it right.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
Love’s flame flickers, but it won’t betray.
Let’s rebuild the dreams we tossed away,
In the ruins of our love, let a new foundation lay.
(Verse 2)
Letters left unsent, feelings left unsaid,
A chasm widens, where love once tread.
Miscommunication, the poison in our veins,
In the debris of our love, redemption remains.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
Mend the wounds, let the healing start today.
Through the wreckage, find a brighter ray,
In the echoes of our love, a chance to sway.
(Outro)
Hold onto hope, let forgiveness sway,
In the symphony of love, find a new ballet.
For in every misunderstanding, a chance to replay,
And it doesn’t have to be that way.
I gave a flow up prompt to make it sadder for the singer
(Verse 1)
In the silence of our love, echoes of goodbye,
A delicate dance of tears, as emotions slowly die.
Misunderstandings paint a canvas, shades of gray,
Lost in the labyrinth we built, where love decays.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
Echoes of regret in the words we say.
In the wreckage of our dreams, I kneel and pray,
But the broken pieces, they’re here to stay.
(Bridge)
Whispers in the shadows, a love now absurd,
Promises shattered, unheard.
In the cold of the night, where dreams decay,
A heartache lingers, as love fades away.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
A requiem for love, in the disarray.
In the echoes of our sorrow, where memories lay,
I’m haunted by the love we couldn’t convey.
(Verse 2)
Unspoken pain, a rift we can’t repair,
The weight of misunderstanding, too heavy to bear.
In the ruins of our trust, the foundations sway,
As the final remnants of our love decay.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
But destiny’s decree, we couldn’t disobey.
Through the tears, I search for a sunlit day,
But the storm inside, it won’t go away.
(Outro)
Fading echoes of what we used to be,
In the symphony of heartbreak, a mournful melody.
In the ruins of our love, I’m left to stay,
And it doesn’t have to be that way.
I asked for another version where the couple’s relationship is falling apart because a child died…
In the silence of our love, a child’s laughter once rang,
A joyous symphony, with melodies that sang.
Misunderstandings wove a tapestry of despair,
Our little one, lost, caught in the web we share.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
Grieving hearts in the words we say.
In the echoes of our loss, we both betray,
Blame becoming the price we pay.
(Bridge)
Whispers in the darkness, blame’s bitter curse,
A rift deepens, aching and perverse.
In the cold of the night, where shadows play,
A love once warm, now fading away.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
Grieving for the one who couldn’t stay.
Through the tears, we can’t find a brighter day,
Lost in the labyrinth of guilt, where love decays.
(Verse 2)
Unspoken pain, accusations fill the air,
A heavy burden, too much to bear.
In the ruins of our family, foundations sway,
As the blame game unfolds, love slips away.
(Chorus)
And it doesn’t have to be that way,
A requiem for a life that couldn’t stay.
Through the guilt, we search for a sunlit day,
But the storm inside, it won’t go away.
(Outro)
Fading echoes of what we used to be,
In the symphony of blame, a mournful plea.
In the ruins of our love, forever to stay,
And it doesn’t have to be that way.
Any suggestions for ChatGPT prompts to get something in a different vein? Maybe more of a blues theme… a cheating girl friend?
(Verse 1)
In the midnight hour, I hear the lonesome train,
My baby's cheating heart, causing me so much pain.
Misery's my company, as I sit and sway,
And it doesn't have to be that way.
(Chorus)
Oh, she's a wandering soul, can't be chained,
A cheating heart, driving me insane.
In the blues of betrayal, I find my way,
But the echoes of her deceit, they're here to stay.
And it doesn't have to be that way.
(Verse 2)
Late at night, I hear her footsteps roam,
In a world of shadows, she found a new home.
Her promises, like smoke, fading in the air,
And it doesn't have to be that way, but life's not fair.
(Chorus)
Oh, she's a rolling stone, can't be tied,
A trail of tears, in my heart, I hide.
In the blues of betrayal, I kneel and pray,
But the echoes of her lies, they won't decay.
And it doesn't have to be that way.
(Bridge)
Guitar weeps, echoing my despair,
Lost in the rhythm of a love unfair.
Her cheating ways, like a ghost, won't fade,
In the blues, my heart is aching, betrayed.
(Chorus)
Oh, she's a wild wind, can't be tamed,
A cheatin' game, my heart's inflamed.
In the blues of heartbreak, I find my way,
But the echoes of her infidelity, they'll always stay.
And it doesn't have to be that way.
(Outro)
Gone are the days of a love once true,
In the blues, I sing the cheatin' blues.
Her unfaithful echo, a haunting replay,
And it doesn't have to be that way.
Thanks very much.
Being in different countries makes the band thing very difficult, but collaborations can do. Thanks for the kind words.
The title doesn't really have any meaning to me - just seemed to fit the riff.
ChatGPT is quite prolific. Nice playing!
(BTW the track is downloadable from soundcloud.)
You can do that? Is it something you enable in SoundCloud? I have hundreds of files in SoundCloud and sometimes I want one back… AUM cleans up my mess and deleted files after a while but it does ask permission.
Yes, when uploading/editing in soundcloud check the ‘Permissions’ tab and enable downloads. This puts a download arrow/button on the track window.
That’s nice to know…
So, you’re not fixed on the title? Or should I proceed building off of it anyway.
I should start some singing over your track to see what works.
I'm not fixed on the title - you have complete freedom. (I'm happy you are interested.)