Nothing Left to Bleed

I wrote this song in 2008 or early 2009 for a different band. Like You Are Free, I think that I was trying to convince myself to keep plowing ahead. It never was played by my other band. If I remember correctly, the metaphors I used in the chorus didn't quite mesh with the personal views of the band's singer. So it was shelved. I broke it out for RCE and recorded a demo version of the song at Dave B's house in early January of 2010.

Demo, January 2010

Notes: Paul on acoustic guitar and vocals

The band picked up on this song immediately, but it took me a few months to get the vocals even close to okay. For some reason, I just couldn't get it (and I still struggle with it). Thankfully, I have a very patient and understanding band.

Rehearsal, April 25, 2010

Notes: Dave B on electric guitar, Paul on electric guitar and vocals, Dave O on drums, Steve on bass

Nothing Left to Bleed is another song that Ben added quite a bit to when he started playing with us. The verse breaks and pre-chorus parts finally made sense.

Live at Jukes, December 23, 2010

Notes: Dave B on electric guitar, Paul on electric guitar and vocals, Dave O on drums, Steve on bass, Ben on electric guitar and vocals

The recorded version is, in my mind, one of the best songs from Ghosts and Pride. Everybody was perfect. Ben and Jeni nailed their harmony vocals and we found a great groove as a band.

Final Mix from Ghosts and Pride

Notes: Dave B on electric guitar, Paul on electric guitar and vocals, Dave O on drums, Steve on bass, Ben on electric guitar and vocals, Jeni Lee Richey on vocals