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Perfect Fit

by Patrick McAvinue

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From birth we are told live fast 'til you're old. For the time will come to act, and to be bold. My fears of being left behind have made me reach out to find, the steps of life are hard to align. Chorus When a face in the crowd becomes a voice in your ear telling you how to live, and how to love, look down your path through the woods and the vines, and see that you'll always have a friend. I was acting insane, and my friends felt the same. What they could see they wouldn't dare to explain. Being under your thumb with nowhere to run, and what you said to me can't be undone. Chorus We push for the best, some settle for the less. Is that really just the way that it goes? I'm sorry I told you that we'd make it through all those years now we know we'll never have. I'll take back my ring, or keep the damn thing. (It) just reminds me of mistakes that need to go. Because time has shown to me how unhappy we'd be, it we hadn't chose our separate ways. All my hurt set aside, I've finally hit my stride. For a new love has entered my life. She's tender and sweet, and I hope you both meet. You never know - she might say, "yes," and be my wife. Double Chorus
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I know what you're thinking But I'm not your property No matter what you say No matter what you say [Chorus] Move along, there's nothing left to see Just a body, nothing left to see [Verse 2] A couple more for breakfast A little more for tea Just to take the edge off Just to take the edge off [Chorus] Move along, there's nothing left to see Just a body, pouring down the street Move along, there's nothing left to see Just a body, nothing left to see [Outro] Move along
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O Thou Great Being! what Thou art, Surpasses me to know: Yet sure I am, that known to Thee Are all Thy works below. Thy creature here before Thee stands, All wretched and distrest; Yet sure those ills that wring my soul Obey Thy high behest. Sure Thou, Almighty, canst not act From cruelty or wrath! O, free my weary eyes from tears, Or close them fast in death! But if I must afflicted be, To suit some wise design; Then man my soul with firm resolves To bear and not repine!
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Ballou 03:46

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On Perfect Fit, Patrick McAvinue clearly shows that playing the fiddle is way deeper than playing the right notes in tune or having magnificent bowing and chops under his hands. Music often speaks louder than words, and when this fiddle master does use words, they are well chosen. But it’s Patrick’s versatility, sense of composition and inventiveness that make for a perfect recording.

The compositions trace an emotional parallel track to Patrick’s rise as a preeminent fiddler. His melodies are surrounded by textures and tones played by virtuosos who serve the ensemble sound with elegance and drive. You couldn’t write a more beautiful love song than “The Perfect Fit,” a testament to Patrick’s effort to make his life embrace the love he has to give and his openness to receiving it in return.

Perfect Fit tells stories that connect Patrick to his ancestors and family, while exploring his own heart and artistry. I know I will listen to this recording over and over again, and it won’t be long till I’ll be saying, “I knew him when...” - Cathy Fink, GRAMMY® Award Winner
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For more info and press inquiries, please contact Patrick McAvinue.
Email - patrick@patrickmcavinue.com
Website - www.patrickmcavinue.com
Hometown - Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Current Residence - Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A.

This recording is possible thanks to an endless well of inspiration – my family, friends, faith, fellow musicians, and fans. I cherish your love and support.

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released July 12, 2019

All compositions by Patrick McAvinue, McAvinue Music, BMI except:

Gagging Order - Colin Charles Greenwood, Edward John O'Brien, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke, Warner/Chapel Music Ltd
Carriage House - Patrick McAvinue & Alex Lacquement, McAvinue Music, BMI
Prayer Under the Pressure of Violent Anguish - Public Domain, lyrics by Robert Burns/adapted by Patrick McAvinue, McAvinue Music, BMI

Featuring:
Audie Blaylock, Michael Cleveland, Cris Jacobs, Ethan Jodziewicz, Cody Kilby, Alex Lacquement, Gaven Largent, Sean McComiskey, Aaron McCune, Bob Mummert, Savino Palumbo, Shaun Richardson, Letitia VanSant, Scott Vestal

Production:
Session Dates: May 15-18, 2017, and November 14, 2018

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Scott Vestal at Digital Underground, Greenbrier, TN
Additional recording by David Nachodsky of Invisible Sound Studios Inc., and Mario Palumbo of Omni 1 Productions in Baltimore, MD

Artwork by James Elston · Photos by Russ Carson · Album Design by Robert Hakalski

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Patrick McAvinue Annapolis, Maryland

Patrick McAvinue is highly regarded in the world of traditional music. He's an International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning artist, known for his technical skill, versatility, and distinctive approach to the fiddle. In addition to his career in the United States Navy Band, he is a founding member of Baltimore, Maryland’s roots quartet Charm City Junction. ... more

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