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As I looked back after my sister’s death last year and the deaths of my mother and father a few years ago, I just felt compelled to express what I went through in my mind knowing that death was upon them and that they would soon die. Saying goodbye was very hard but it’s something that we all have to face sooner or later. I wrote this song as a lasting reminder of those feelings and to remind myself of how I found peace throughout the journey. This is a song from my Christian album. Saying Goodbye is Never Easy Saying goodbye Is never easy to do Cause the love that God created in our hearts Is pure and true The time will come For all of us someday Our hearts break when someone that we love Is soon to pass away The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more
Saying goodbye Is never easy to do If we could we’d hold them back and never Let them pass on through Repeat chorus
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Very well done! A sad song, and a tough subject, but you addressed it very well. Nice melody/vocal. Interesting chord changes. Personally, I would leave the real strings and not use the synth pad. I think the organic sound works better with the feel. Nice job Sonny! Take care. Greg
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Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd
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You and Daniel really make a terrific team and do such a variety of stuff but always do a top job -
Good writing, good mixing and good performance.
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Hi, Sonny !
What a beautiful tune !
It is easy for me to
recognize that feeling of
emptyness and sadness that
you display here ! A tune
like this can only be written
in a state of great sorrow !
I know as I had to say goodbye to
my beloved wife after 42 happy
years together !
I can still feel the pain
listening to your tune !
All the best to you !
Dani
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Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd +1, Sonny and Daniel, What a great song and sound. Absolutely beautiful and a terrific mix. Tom
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Hi Sonny, I'm sorry to quote Floyd again. But I couldn't say it better. I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
A very beautiful song. Just going back to listen again. Guenter
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Nice work. Full and rich in my cans.
No real nits to pick that matter.
The acoustic solo was tasty. Nice stuff.
Nice engineering.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Hello Sonny,
First of all we're very sorry to hear about your losses.
We have to say that you have used your grief to create a beautiful song with heartfelt lyrics, very well sung by Daniel.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Love how you've put your grief into a song.
Well done Sonny.
Rob
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Hi Sonny. Love the melody of the first 2 lines of each verse in particular.
Heartfelt song and very well sung. Cheers.
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Sonny,
That is such a sad but beautiful song.
I am not going to quote floyd BUT I will say that I cannot improve on what he said, he spoke for me.
Wonderful
Alyn
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Very well done! A sad song, and a tough subject, but you addressed it very well. Nice melody/vocal. Interesting chord changes. Personally, I would leave the real strings and not use the synth pad. I think the organic sound works better with the feel. Nice job Sonny! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg, I appreciate your thoughts and I always listen to what people have to say technically. That's the only way we can improve. Sonny Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd I remember that this was Daniel's favorite as well. He always wanted me to keep it acoustical and to not beef it up in anyway. I will let him know what you said about his vocal on this song. Thanks Floyd for sharing. Sonny You and Daniel really make a terrific team and do such a variety of stuff but always do a top job -
Good writing, good mixing and good performance.
Thanks Charlie, It is a pleasure to work with Daniel and I look forward to doing many more with him(although I have many more with him to release right now). My current status is working with another friend of mine Tami Long. We will be putting down vocals tracks to my first Christmas song this Saturday. Sonny Hi, Sonny !
What a beautiful tune ! It is easy for me to recognize that feeling of emptyness and sadness that you display here ! A tune like this can only be written in a state of great sorrow ! I know as I had to say goodbye to my beloved wife after 42 happy years together ! I can still feel the pain
listening to your tune !
All the best to you !
Dani
Dani I'm sorry for your loss and I appreciate you sharing this with me. I'm thankful that you were able to spend 42 years of your life with her and the memories of that time will never be lost. Thanks for listening and letting me know this about yourself. Sonny
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Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd +1, Sonny and Daniel, What a great song and sound. Absolutely beautiful and a terrific mix. Tom Thanks Tom, I will let Daniel know as well that you think this is probably his best vocal...Daniel brings what I do to life and it is so exciting to me after we finish recording to hear the things that I had envisioned be a reality. Daniel gives it the magic that I just could not do by myself. Sonny Hi Sonny, I'm sorry to quote Floyd again. But I couldn't say it better. I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
A very beautiful song. Just going back to listen again. Guenter Thanks Guenter, Floyd does have a way with words and that's evident in the songs that he writes. I appreciate your feedback. Sonny Nice work. Full and rich in my cans.
No real nits to pick that matter.
The acoustic solo was tasty. Nice stuff.
Nice engineering. I am glad that you enjoyed listening Herb. I always look forward to your feedback. Sonny Well I have to get dressed for work...I will return later tonight and finish replying to everyone else. Sonny
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Just said farewell to a family member last week. Your song hit home, especially...
"The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more"
Peace.
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Hello Sonny,
First of all we're very sorry to hear about your losses.
We have to say that you have used your grief to create a beautiful song with heartfelt lyrics, very well sung by Daniel.
Rob and Anne-Marie Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie for your kind comments...I am glad to hear from you. Sonny Love how you've put your grief into a song.
Well done Sonny.
Rob Thanks Rob, people who write songs know that sometimes it is easier to express what we are going through by putting it in a song no matter the subject matter. Sonny Hi Sonny. Love the melody of the first 2 lines of each verse in particular.
Heartfelt song and very well sung. Cheers. Thanks Rich, it was a needed song for me to write. Sonny Sonny,
That is such a sad but beautiful song.
I am not going to quote floyd BUT I will say that I cannot improve on what he said, he spoke for me. Wonderful
Alyn Sad yes, but also a part of life that we all face and have to deal with in our own special ways. Thanks Alyn for sharing your comments. Sonny Just said farewell to a family member last week. Your song hit home, especially...
"The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more"
Peace. I'm sorry for your loss Scott. I found out through my father's death (who went first) that grieving quickly and not holding back eases the pain of looking back later. I haven't forgotten my dad but every time I think of him or mom it is always pleasant thoughts. The lines above expresse that part of grieving right before and shortly after death. Thanks for letting me know of your loss. Also thanks for the message today. Sonny
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