The Patch
The Legends
The Heart
The title track that defines the brand. It’s about the lifeblood of the town and the liquid gold that runs through the history of the family.
A look at what lies beneath the exterior of a working man. It bridges the gap between the physical labor on the surface and the internal life of the songwriter.
A tribute to the generational work ethic. It honors the lineage of those who worked the rigs and the standard they set for those who followed.
A true story of my great-grandfather, John Fletcher Ray—a legendary runner whose passion, grit, and integrity carried him through adversity and into local legend.
A song about the high stakes of giving your all to something—or someone—and the vulnerability that comes with true commitment.
A tribute to the quiet, unshakable commitment that develops over many years of marriage—a love so deep that words often fail to capture its breadth.
A raw look at a lifetime spent "hiding in plain sight" and the struggle to find your own rhythm when you feel fundamentally disconnected from the world.
A true story of my grandmother, a miscalculation in the chicken pen, and a secret kept for sixty years. A lighthearted look at a formidable woman.
Licensing Information: All works in the Hydrocarbon Wine catalog are 100% owned and controlled by Martin Ray. As a "one-stop" catalog, both master and publishing rights are cleared and ready for immediate sync licensing.PRO: BMI (Writer) | Publisher: Self-Published