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This song is about my (Anne-Marie's) sister who died recently.
Although her cancer was cured she suffered from some terrible side effects. She decided not to go on. Although understandable her decision came as a shock to us all.
Composing this song for her, helped accepting it.

Marianne

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First I am so sorry for your loss - such a hard thing to face.

The song and video are both absolutely beautiful. So moving.

Well done.


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WOW what a great tribute!

I really liked your arrangement, vocals, and especially the lyrics. I was drawn in right from the start!


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My condolences to the family, great tribute song; thanks for sharing!


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Hi, R & AM !


I am so sorry for your great loss !
I lost my brother and later my wife to cancer
what a horrible disease ! This is a very nice
tribute indeed and so well performed !


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Hi Rob and Anne-Marie,
Originally Posted By: Sundance
First I am so sorry for your loss - such a hard thing to face.
The song and video are both absolutely beautiful. So moving.
Well done.

Couldn't say it better.

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Rob & Anne-Marie, I am so sorry for your loss. Wonderful tribute that will live on. Beautiful vocals. Well written. Thanks for sharing. Tom

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Very sorry to hear about your sister. This is really a lovely song. Thanks for sharing it. Take care. Greg

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Anne-Marie & Rob,

Beautiful, beautiful. And totally heartbreaking.
So sorry for your loss.

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A wonderful and obviously heartfelt tribute that is also finely crafted.


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Hello Josie,

Thanks for your very kind response.
We're glad that Biab enables us to express these feelings in a musical way.

Regards,
R & AM


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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Thanks Mario,
A tribute.... that's exactly what the song was meant to be.


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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Thanks PG, also for the Psalm.


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
http://rnam.net/


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Hi Dani.

Thanks for your kind response.
We hope you will also find comfort in creating music.

Regards,
R & AM


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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Rob and Anne-Marie,

So very sorry to hear of your loss. This song is a beautiful as I'm sure she was. People pass on but what they leave behind lives on and it's obvious she left a lot of warmth and love behind. A simply gorgeous song that further embellishes the time you had with her and the precious memories she scattered about. Beautifully done!

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Anne-Marie & Rob,

Beautiful, beautiful. And totally heartbreaking.
So sorry for your loss.

floyd


Yes.

Wonderful tribute and production. And your vocals, the harmonies, perfect.

My condolences.


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A very touching and well done tribute. Love the harmonies and the video is spot on. Thanks. Cheers.

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Wow... cool tune on a difficult subject.

I have 2 songs on my site that were inspired by folks who had cancer... one is recovered and the other passed on.

It's probably the hardest kind of song to write. But as you pointed out, it can be cathartic.


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Thanks Herb,
Yes it can be cathartic.
We already listened to some songs on your website, which two songs are you referring to?

Regards
R & AM


We are Rob Meulman and Anne-Marie Bovenkamp from The Netherlands.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gsdNLE7_Gy8qavoOplQow/videos
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Wow, where to start? My condolences on your loss. Your production here is so good, everything stands out like you were in my living room performing live. I love that you went with such a simple arrangement. Just so well done. And I'm a big fan of your videos and this one is no exception. Marianne's photo at the end is beautiful and haunting with the music you have written for her.

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