new song and recording: "Waste"

This new, original song is called "Waste" and was written in March 2016. The recording, lyrics, tablature, and composition notes are given below.

Recording

Tablature

Tablature for this song is posted at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzqNzl6eyl0MN1BUTTVzQUhCNXc/view?usp=sharing

The code that generated this PDF is at https://github.com/emw314159/tracks

What I Wrote It About

Processing some heartbreak and lovesickness.

Lyrics

I've had better days
This one went completely apeshit
In shock about how much was wasted
In shock about how much was lost
I've had better days

Trying to turn the page
Turn the mind
Turn my imagination
Trying to turn the page and walk on by
But I can't turn my heart

This hope seeks recognition
Connection, resolution
And it's more about the love I want to give
Than that I want to receive

I've had better days

It's when you pray for a better resolution
But don't care what it is
And you're appalled at how much was wasted
And desperate for what was lost
I've had better days

Trying to turn the tide
Turn the mind
Turn the outcome
Trying to turn this thing around
But I can't turn my heart

This hope seeks recognition
Connection, resolution
And it's more about the love I want to give
Than that I want to receive

Unrequited love is such a waste
Unrequited love is such a waste

I've had better days

Composition Notes

I make heavier use of synthesizers (arpeggiators) than ever before, layering multiple arpeggiators starting at the same pitch over each other. In the low register this adds significant bass to the song. In the high register this creates the effects that I counterpoint the lead guitar with. The interesting thing about the arpeggiators in the high register is that if you hit two notes simultaneously, the effect isn't both notes playing in parallel, it is some unpredicted combination of oscillation between the two notes' individual arpeggiation. I don't know if this is a software bug or actually intended, but the effect is cool!

I use a five string bass and a seven string guitar to get the low notes. This is my first time composing with a seven string guitar and I really like it.

Live Performances

• 18 March 2016 at Lush Lounge in Vista, CA
• 23 March 2016 at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub in Escondido, CA
• 24 March 2016 at Aztec Brewing Company in Vista, CA
• 30 March 2016 at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub in Escondido, CA
• 31 March 2016 at Aztec Brewing Company in Vista, CA
• 3 April 2016 at the Saddle Bar in Solana Beach, CA
• 10 April 2016 at the Saddle Bar in Solana Beach, CA
• 24 April 2016 at the Saddle Bar in Solana Beach, CA
• 25 April 2016 at Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas, CA
• 28 April 2016 at Aztec Brewing Company in Vista, CA
• 9 May 2016 at Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas, CA
• 15 May 2016 at the Saddle Bar in Solana Beach, CA
• 7 June 2016 at the Ché Café Collective in San Diego, CA
• 20 June 2016 at Mr. Peabody's in Encinitas, CA