Riff Beach

Just getting acquainted here with the Godin Electric and jamming to a Bitcrushed Backing Track that I composed. Lovin' the Lace PickUps!

Tony Harris (Tony's Lyrics) originally wrote and produced this song for sharing on his SoundCloud site. Always liked it, and the poignant, nostalgic tale of a time gone by. Seems a Radio Station in his Hometown, where Tammy Wynette and Sonny James began their careers, was closed down after Sixty-Seven Years. Anyway, Tony recently asked if I might re-create a version of it. Revised, minimally, for Lyrics to fit my phrasing. An AcoustaTronic take on one of Tony's Terrific Story-Tellin' Tunes. This one, based upon a True Story. Thanks for letting me share in your Music, Tony, My Good Friend. I really enjoyed this project. Please do check out Tony's other songs and collaborative projects at "Tony's Lyrics" on SoundCloud.

The Music Died Today ©

Lyrics by Tony Harris (2017 - Tony’s Lyrics)

Music by Riff Beach

It was such a sad day today

In our lovely small town

For our beloved Radio Station

Well now, they just closed it down

Founded back in ’Fifty

It had become a local Landmark

Played Lots of Great Music

And, how it warmed our Hearts

(Chorus)

Oh, The music just died today

In my Hometown

Just flipped a switch, so they say

Then, there was no more sound

> (Then, they shut ‘er down) <

And, You can blame it on This

Or, You can blame it on That

Well, It all just went away

Yeah, the music died today

And a cold wind blew our way

When (As) the music died today

Memories still remain

But, no more requests….

Golden Days are all gone

The DeeJay’s were the best

As ‘American Pie’ Played On

Well, it brought us all to tears

Last song our station’ll ever play

After Sixty-Seven Years….

Created, composed 'in the moment' while experimenting. Just flickin' n' pickin' my Alvarez Cedar Top Acoustic to a few customized artist presets. Recorded direct-in via the Eleven Rack, through an Audient iD14 using Logic Pro X. Vocals shaped with an iZotope Nectar Harmony texture. Justa' Buncha' Saturday Morning Insanity. Idea here was to fuse a NEW and 'Old' Acoustic Trad feel.

Away N’ Down Deep ©

Riff Beach Original

RiffWerx - 2018

Way Down…..

Deep within My Soul

There’s a story….

That’s waiting to be told

Somewhere…….

Can’t you see,

All the things

that are troubling you and me?

Somewhere…..

Deep Down in My Soul

There’s a story

Waiting to be told

Something……

Can’t you see,

Lord, it’s troubling

……you and me?

Previously penned Original from 2013 that I Revised and Re-Recorded.....As Always..... Thanks for Listening. Most Genuinely appreciated. ;-)

Chasing Shadow ©

Riff Beach - Original

RiffWerx - 2019 (Revised)

The Truth you define…….

Filled with thought evasive

Perhaps, you can find…

Something more persuasive?

The things you accept for spirituality

That’s just not my take on reality

Fire a torch and slow the night…..

Or, should we wait for morning’s light?

Chorus

We’re ready for a change

The Now’s all new

To disagree not strange

That’s just me and you

Do the shadows we chase?

Tend to shade what’s real?

Do they cause you pause?

Cloud the way you feel?

Bridge

Can you hear my laugh?

Can you free my soul?

Can you be my half?

Can you make me whole?

< Repeat Chorus-Bridge-Chorus and Out >

Bitcrushed Drums and sketching along with one of my Electrics with Bigsby. Went where the Music took me. ;-)

Created Chord Progression, Melody, conjured up some Bluesy Shuffle Piano, then played along with the '72 Custom Tele and put The Bigsby to work. Jammed along with Djembe and added a Leslie tone with Harmonica using the RotoCabinet EFX in Logic Pro X. Way, Way Fun! ;D

Just One Fine Memory © (Original)

Riff Beach - RiffWerx

There are those times when Time isn’t all that kind

No…..Not always a Friend of Mine

And all the emotions that we hold inside

There’s not always a place for them to hide

( Chorus )

Can you spare us a little Happiness?

Nothing good ever comes from a Life of Sorrow

Maybe, the promise of a Brighter Tomorrow?

You see….all I want is Just One Fine Memory

( Bridge )

When we think back upon our Youth

And, the never-ending Search for Truth

Was life really all that great way back when?

Or, were we just so much younger then?

Would you Fill Up My Lovin’ Cup?

With One More Fine Memory……

Don’t you know that’s plenty enough?

For even a restless Soul like me

Created an arrangement in the Key of G with the Beachin' Riff'ers, devised a Bitcrushed Drum track, and added a little bitta' Resonator-Slidin'. Then, played along with my Breedlove Acoustic and Yamaha RevStar Electric to render this little ditty here in a Relaxed and Laid-Back Southern Rock style. :D)))

Beautifully created and produced Original Music from Bravei Brasil. Original song lyrics and vocals by Riff Beach (post-production).

As always, most appreciative to collaborate with my Good Friend and a most gifted Music Creator and Producer, Bravei Brasil.

Beyond The Blue Horizon ©

(Original - 2019)

Music, Production - Bravei Brasil

Riff Beach - Lyrics, Vocals

Somewhere out there

A bright new Sun is risin’

So, let’s just set our sights

Beyond The Blue Horizon

Sometimes, there’s no need to wait

Or consider compromisin’

Why even hesitate? Let’s just set sail………

Beyond The Blue Horizon?

(Chorus)

Dare to Risk Reward

Leaving won’t be that hard

When you realize what lies ahead

(Beyond The Blue Horizon)

(Bridge)

Beyond The Blue Horizon….

Come follow me, My Friend

Beyond The Blue Horizon

All that’s old will be made new again

Some may choose to stay

But, we can leave today

We’re on our way to a place

Beyond The Blue Horizon

Além do horizonte azul ©

(Original - 2019)

Música, Produção - Bravei Brasil

Riff Beach - Letras, Vocais

Algum lugar por ai

Um sol novo e brilhante está se levantando

Então, vamos apenas definir nossas vistas

Além do horizonte azul

Às vezes, não há necessidade de esperar

Ou considere comprometimento

Por que hesitar? Vamos apenas partir…

Além do horizonte azul?

(Refrão)

Atreva-se a recompensar os riscos

Deixar não será tão difícil

Quando você percebe o que está por vir

(Além do horizonte azul)

(Ponte)

Além do horizonte azul ....

Venha me seguir, meu amigo

Além do horizonte azul

Tudo o que é antigo será renovado de novo

Alguns podem optar por ficar

Mas podemos sair hoje

Estamos a caminho de um lugar

Além do horizonte azul

Sometimes, rather joyous to create, Bitcrush a Drum Track, and just play along Electric Free Form. Big Fun exploring various voices of the new Fender Custom '72 Telecaster and experimenting with The Bigsby. Unleashed with a bit of Phase and a few flavors found via The Eleven Rack. :D)))