The Bartenders and Emma Hope return with Hey Bartender! Part 2, a soulful and electrifying sequel to their signature hit. This time, Emma’s haunting vocals bring a new depth to the song, transforming the classic blues lament into a duet of heartbreak and resilience. While Johnny D. and Stephaan Rayes keep their signature groove alive, Emma’s presence adds a delicate yet powerful contrast—her voice both soothing and sharp, like the burn of whiskey after a long night. The song is richer, more intimate, and full of raw emotion, making it an unforgettable chapter in their blues story.

Lyrics:
"Hey Bartender"
(Verse 1) Hey bartender, I’m callin’ out to you, I’ve been prayin’, but you don’t hear me through. There’s a drinkin’ buddy, I’m lost in his charm, And I sip the whiskey poured from his arm. Every time he stirs from his drunken sleep, He grabs that bottle, takes another leap, And he pours me four for every tear I weep.
(Chorus) Oh, a weepin’ heart, torn apart by the miles, The one he loves is like a swayin’ pine. Sleepless nights and a soul in decline, Every thought of leavin’ makes him cry awhile. Why’s he cryin’ over things that ain’t come yet? Why’s he mournin’ for the sun that ain’t set?
(Verse 2) My eyes are dimmed, I can’t see no more, Since you left, the moonlight feels unsure. These tears run long, they blur my sight, And my broken heart joins the fight. Now I’m battlin’ sorrow and the pain of desire, A hopeless dream, a burnin’ fire.
(Chorus) Oh, a weepin’ heart, torn apart by the miles, The one he loves is like a swayin’ pine. Sleepless nights and a soul in decline, Every thought of leavin’ makes him cry awhile. Why’s he cryin’ over things that ain’t come yet? Why’s he mournin’ for the sun that ain’t set?
(Bridge) My folks keep sayin’ I’m a fool for this ache, They laugh and tell me it’s all just a fake. But my pain’s too real, I can’t make it less, It’s the hope and despair of this emptiness. A heart that burns, a tear that won’t stop, Knows its sins but won’t own up to the lot.
(Outro) Hey, you who turns away when I sing, My love for you’s growin’ in the spring. Don’t you dare call my love a lie, This heart beats true ‘til the day I die.


Hey Bartender! (Part 2)

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The Bartenders is a band founded in Toronto, Canada, by two passionate musicians: Johnny D. and Stephaan Rayes. This dynamic duo has mastered the art of modern blues, infusing it with soulful grooves and a touch of rock. Their signature track, Hey Bartender!, quickly struck a chord with music lovers thanks to its infectious energy and catchy riffs. Known for their captivating live performances, The Bartenders turn every stage into a vibrant mix of rhythms, blending classic influences with a refreshing modern twist.

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Lotus Pastel is one of those rare artists who seem to exist slightly outside of time. Her origins remain undefined, with brief chapters spent in Tokyo, Seoul, and Tangier before finally settling in Paris. This rootless journey shapes her music: delicate, ethereal, and quietly fearless.

With a voice both fragile and luminous, she creates songs that feel like secret confessions, half-whispered and half-sung. Her sound drifts between dreampop, poetic electronica, and intimate pop, always tinted with surreal imagery and a sense of soft resistance.

In 2025, Lotus Pastel unveiled not one but two striking albums. "Ma Vie, L’Univers" opens like a diary scattered in the wind: playful and dreamlike on tracks such as "La Machine à Café a Pété", tenderly reflective on Je suis là…, and cosmic in its collaborations with Dark Earl (L’Univers) and OldNEO (Echoes of a Myth). Later that year, "Ici, Daba et Ima" expanded her palette, weaving Franco-Japanese moods (Yuki no Shita), Moroccan shades (Daba, Sous le bleu de Chefchaouen), and fragile nocturnes (Que la nuit m’oublie).

Lotus Pastel does not chase anthems, she builds atmospheres. Each release is less an album than a landscape, pastel skies, blurred edges, words floating like fragments of a dream. And in that liminal space, she is already carving her own place in tomorrow’s music scene.

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Hello! I’m a university professor of history who enjoys playing guitar and piano/keyboard, and occasionally composing — unpretentiously, just for fun. I’ve been here for at least 10 years, but only recently have I started using the platform for something other than just external digital storage.
Most of my recordings (made with a KorgD8, Audacity, and more recently Reaper for MIDI and the Spitfire Audio libraries) are entirely homemade and decidedly imperfect. And yet, I think that lately I’ve learned to do something a bit more - and better - also thanks to greater commitment.
My music includes old songs (all written back in the last century; here I’ve only shared the ones I’ve reworked in recent years) as well as both old and new instrumentals — usually in several versions, some of which eventually disappear because they’re simply unlistenable.

Thanks for stopping by and giving something a listen; in the description you’ll often find explanatory notes or translations of the lyrics.
Here I’ve discovered a community of talented musicians and songwriters, and plenty of beautiful music to enjoy. Whenever I like, comment, or repost a track, it’s always the result of attentive listening. For the same reason, I’m not interested in trading empty “likes” without real engagement, and I won’t reply to messages from would-be promoters — follower counts don’t matter to me in the slightest.

Update (2024, September 9). Completed the "AI & (fake) songwriting project". Here: https://soundcloud.com/mick-hansan 

P.S.: A prayer, a humble request to those who publish songs: use the description area to make the lyrics available... This would make listening to them more complete and enjoyable!

I've posted some 'live' homemade performance here: https://www.instagram.com/michele_ansani/

Hey Bartender! (Part 2)

The Bartenders and Emma H.