The Stray
Singer/Songwriter
The Stray was released on March 27, 2026 by HIBAW Records as a part of the album How I Became A Wave
Melodicness
How much the song possesses a clear and memorable tune that follows well-defined musical patterns. A song high in melodicness generally features clear and memorable instrumental or vocal lines.
Acousticness
A measure of how much a song relies on acoustic instruments (eg. piano, guitar, violin, drums, saxophone) instead of electronic or digitally synthesized
Valence
The musical positivity or emotional tone conveyed through the song's harmonic and rhythmic components. High valence corresponds to feelings of happiness, excitement, and euphoria while low valence is associated with sadness, anger, or melancholy.
Danceability
A combination of factors including tempo stability, rhythmic patterns, and beat emphasis to determine how suitable a song is for dancing. A "danceable" song may feature a consistent tempo, repetitive musical structure, and strong downbeats.
Energy
The perceived intensity of a track which may be influenced by tempo, dynamics, and musical compactness. A high energy song may have a driving rhythm and dense instrumentation while a low energy song can be musically sparse and feature slower tempos.
BPM
Music Video
Music Video
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
How I Became A Wave
Performer
Pat Carey
Guitar, Vocals
Kealan Kenny
Pedal Steel Guitar, Musician
Rory McCarthy
Piano, Musician
Davie Ryan
Percussion, Musician, Synthesizer, Banjo
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Pat Carey
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Pat Carey
Producer
Davie Ryan
Producer
Sam Proctor
Mastering Engineer
Ber Quinn
Mixing Engineer
