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I Feel Older Than My WhiskeyThis is my take on a country song about whiskey, I have assumed that every serious songwriter has to write one, so that's the only reason I wrote it  First came the title, then after one year of aging the idea in my head, came the final lyrics. I chose Asterian as the lead vocalist, because IMO it is the closest to "whiskey voice". I hope you enjoy the song, with or without a strong drink  RealDrums: PopRock16ths05, ModernCountry16ths01 RealTracks: Electric Bass #3502 Banjo #3416 Acoustic Guitar #3059 x 2 Acoustic Guitar CountryFolk #2916 Electric Guitar Held #4296 Electric Guitar Power Mute #4295 Harmonica Background #626 Vocals: Synthesizer V Asterian (lead + harmony), Natalie (backing) Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab (Ozone, Neoverb) Lyrics: [Verse] I feel older than my whiskey more bitterness in my taste sweet dreams evaporated whole life's gone to waste. I feel older than my whiskey I've seen more brothers fall but I'm stronger to bear all the demons of alcohol. [Chorus] I feel older than my whiskey on this lonely night waiting to be opened to share a fierce bite. Behind the smoked glass door there's life I've longed to live a warm and smooth embrace to give. [Verse] I feel older than my whiskey I'm burning more in your throat the world that's superficial needs my antidote. I feel older than my whiskey I feel I'm more mature I have aged in a barrel but skepticism's my cure. [Chorus] [Bridge] Time to turn the cap to take peaceful sips together to savor sweet moistness on the lips. Empty the bottle get younger for a while end this graveyard blues with your grumpy smile. [Chorus] ---------------------- Janne
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Haha!
The whiskey I normally drink is 15 years old, I think.
So you could be 15, which is a little young to say your life's gone to waste. Kids today huh?
It's a funny song though, Janne.
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I like the melody and I think there are some clever lines in the lyrics. Also nice that it becomes a duet!
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Janne, inspired stuff! Love lyrics that take some risk, and you've certainly done that here. Uniquely appealing harmonic progression that works well, too. Like your acoustic band and the harmonica break fits right in. Nicely programmed vocals, though a touch less vibrato on the lead would sound more natural for this style of song to my ears. Cool tune!
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Janne, what a clever write.
Super synth vocals and lyrics.
Great backing band and mix,
Outstanding blues harp.
PS - I know that I am older than whiskey!
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Janne,
That's great! Nothing like a good whiskey song!
Awesome use os the Synth voice and an excellent tracks selection and mix.
Much enjoyed!
Bob
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I don't drink (anymore), but my kids ask me what it was like before dirt!! I love the song especially with the harmonica coming in there!! and what a modulation!!
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Man this is so good!
I love this tune!!
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Hi Janne,
This is s really cool song! Terrific backing tracks. nI think this is 5the first time I've heard Asterian sing a register this low. But he (it) sounds great I listened to it yesterday (and just now), but I didn't have the time to leave a comment here on the forum.
I like this a lot - interesting and good lyric. I particularly enjoyed the key modulation. Good work!
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Funnily enough, your singer sounds slightly drunk. However you did it, it's perfect for the song. FYI: Older whiskey burns less(!) because it becomes smoother with age and loses much of its character. But it's better for your song the way you wrote it
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WHAT?!? Where'd you get that whiskey? Oh, maybe you wrote this when you were 13. Hey, what do I know? Beer and wine. Being part of the Susquehannock tribe, I was brought up afraid of fire water. But what I DO know, is a well-crafted song, and this one shines in that category, Janne. Very cool harmony. At first I was thinking Asterian was too good 'o singer to do this, but as the song progressed with harmony and a key-modulation I came around to hearing him as another of your perfect choices. Man, that harmonica steals the show --or at least my ears-- and I love being the victim of its theft. Being scared of fire water didn't stop me from writing one called "Someone Said Whiskey" just to prove, as you said, I am a serious songwriter unafraid of any subject.
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Haha!
The whiskey I normally drink is 15 years old, I think.
So you could be 15, which is a little young to say your life's gone to waste. Kids today huh?
It's a funny song though, Janne.
Vic. Thanks Vic for your nice and funny comment Well, I took liberty to calculate also the time in the bottle to the whiskey age, meaning time wasted not to enjoy it. Or maybe the whiskey years do not equal the human years or dog years hmmm what age whiskey can you call adult  Janne
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I like the melody and I think there are some clever lines in the lyrics. Also nice that it becomes a duet! Thanks Alexander Paul for your nice feedback Glad you liked the melody and the duet part also. Janne
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Janne, inspired stuff! Love lyrics that take some risk, and you've certainly done that here. Uniquely appealing harmonic progression that works well, too. Like your acoustic band and the harmonica break fits right in. Nicely programmed vocals, though a touch less vibrato on the lead would sound more natural for this style of song to my ears. Cool tune! Thanks DC for your pleasant review I think that vibrato is the default for that voice and I didn't pay attention to it, but you are right, lowering it could sound more natural. Janne
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BRAVO. How did you get Asterian to sing like that? Superbly written lyrics, with a serious, reflective message as well as humour. Superb musical writing, too. Loved it all! Now, I must buy myself Asterian ... Well done.
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Janne, what a clever write.
Super synth vocals and lyrics.
Great backing band and mix,
Outstanding blues harp.
PS - I know that I am older than whiskey! Thanks Mario for your very positive feedback Glad you liked the blues harp, one of the best RTs, because it fits so many songs. Janne
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Janne,
That's great! Nothing like a good whiskey song!
Awesome use os the Synth voice and an excellent tracks selection and mix.
Much enjoyed!
Bob Thanks Bob, I appreciate your kind comment Glad you enjoyed my whiskey song! Janne
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Very clever write as per usual, Janne!
Love the harmonica intro, the solo also. Entire band sounds great actually. Vocals sound perfect!
Nice modulation!
Good one, enjoyed.
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First of all, love that title. Clever and it got my attention. Good job putting together a band to fit the song. Chorus works well.
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Hi, Janne. Nice melody - Asterian sounds good here. Clever write, although I don't know anything about whiskey at all. Fun modulation! As requested, enjoyment was had.
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