Go Down Smooth
by @racheleve · @n1742
Liner Notes
Another collab between @racheleve and @n1742 !
Rachel says: It took me a minute to figure out what I wanted to write about to honor this slightly spooky/suspenseful sounding track Nigel sent me. Then I remembered I've written a couple songs about "infamous women in history" and have the idea of eventually recording an EP or album with this theme, so figured: why not write about a famous female serial killer? Went with "Nannie Doss," an alleged "romantic," who poisoned several husbands and family members between 1927-1954. I absolutely love the bass line and guitar solo Nigel added and won't say I didn't have a couple murder fantasies regarding certain men with way too much power as I listened to the chorus...! Thank you @n1742 for another great collab!!
Nigel says: As always when collaborating with someone like Rachel, my original piano chords and Yurt Rock drum part became something totally new and vivid with her fabulous vocal and lyrical ideas. We adapted the structure a bit, I added the bass line which was great fun to do because of the harmonic structure and then I put a guitar solo in which I hope does fit with the mood. We repeated the whole tone (C# against G) intro before the guitar solo and at the end and I think the strange sounds of whole tone melodies give it a haunting feel. The tritone interval was banned in medieval times because it was associated with evil. Thanks again Rachel. Even more fun than last year I think.
Lyrics
Go down smooth Lyrics and Vocals: Rachel Eve Music and Production: Nigel Pattinson
Dreamed of a perfect love Far away from him Who cursed her with his sin Immersed herself in lonely hearts Tried to get a brand new start But she could never win
Heard you like your whiskey neat I just made you a little treat And I promise it will Go down smooth
Another hearts club match But he could not lift the latch Of her cold and shriveled heart Still tried to find the key To love’s great mysteries But all she’s left with is his life insurance policy
Heard you like your whiskey neat I just made you a little treat And I promise it will Go down smooth Drink up now it’s almost time For your final wild ride And I promise you will go down smooth
Chords: Intro: The notes C# and G in 3 octaves (tritone) suggesting C# whole tones scale on the bass part.
Verse Db6 Ab7 B6 Ebm7 Gbm6 Ab7 x 3
Chorus Dbmaj9 Gb9 x 3 Ebm11 Ab9
Comments
I really loved this listen!! Awesome music track Nigel!!! I really love Maj9ths and maj7ths!! Excellent composition!! The flats really nail the flavor of the melody!! I love the jazzy feel and Rachel's vocals are so awesome and perfect for that jazzy feel of this song! Loved the harmonies and 2nd vocal. The chord progressions are really unique and unforgettable.. loved the guitar solo too.. Basically loved everything about this song!!! So well done folks!! Bravo!
Really cool, interesting chords, melodies, harmonies here! It has a really unique sound that draws you in. Rachel’s voice is of course fabulous and I love the lyrics/storytelling. Great collaboration!
Cool collab! I dig that organ part in the second part of the verses. Great bass lines on the chorus too
Oh that keyboard and vocals - delicious. I love the chord progressions, draws you right in! Great listen 💚
Smoky cigar lounge feeling here. Loved the bass line and the vocals. Very jazz like. Very emotional singing. This is top notch!
What hasn’t already been said?! I’m always blown away by fawm because I find gems like this! I like how you gave us your chords, very helpful! And @racheleve what a fantabulous voice you have! Omg. Blown away!