Some time ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Patrick Wade at a volunteer event. Quickly, we went from strangers to good friends.
Patrick’s a remarkable person who has overcome some serious challenges. His journey is inspiring, and he was hard at work crafting songs dedicated to the people that inspired him. This endeavor led to the creation of his album, “Irish Blue”.
To bring “Irish Blue” to life, Patrick collaborated with two immensely talented musicians and engineers, Kyle Logan Cardoza and Tevye Friedlander. While Patrick poured his heart into writing the songs, Kyle and Tevye contributed their expertise in instrumentation, engineering, and recording.
After tracking and preliminary mixes were completed, Patrick approached me about lending my producer’s ear to tweak, mix, and master the album, and I got fired up. The collaborative effort resulted in an album that we’re all really proud of.
See Patrick’s heartfelt dedication and the full album below.
“Irish Blue” (Songs for You) is a collection of songs dedicated to the people I love. You know who you are. I also dedicate this collection to the memory of my dear friend Harley Smith, who passed away two days after Christmas 2023 and to his family. Ours was a 54-year-long-friendship, and that wasn’t long enough. I remain grateful for every minute. Every song has a backstory; these were inspired and shaped by my friends and family, who I love dearly. Thank You.
Loving others is the best expression of how we can love God. Because of people like you, I want to get better at it.
I hope that you enjoy the music. If so, share it with someone you love. That would make my dream come true. Do everything you can to create as many beautiful memories as possible with those you love. Time goes ever so quickly. Be well. Be joyful. Love works just fine… with practice, we get better at it.
Lyrics, Melody, Voice – Patrick Downing Wade
Vocals, Guitar, Piano & Musical Arrangement – Kyle Logan Cardoza
Engineering, Mixing, Musical Consult – Tevye Friedlander
Production, Mixing & Mastering – Allen StricklandAlbum release date: 3 March 2024
– Patrick Wade
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