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I Havent posted in a long time,but in jan 5 2018 I got the news that a young girl who I have known since a very young girl had passed.
A Tragic event for all the family,Seonaid was only 39 years old.she leaves behind a husband and two young children under the ages of 13.

I Sat and wrote this song for her and her family as a tribute to a wonderful young woman,who gave so much more than she ever took.A Wellrespected teaching assistant and one of the kindest people you coul ever meet.
God Bless you Seonaid you will be missed by all but never forgotten

https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/angei-in-your-dreams


Angel in your dreams ( Seonaids Song )


Today she got here wings
And she flew up to the sun
O an angel o so pure
Her journeys just begun
She'll soar where others dare not go
Watching her loved ones down below

Now please don't cry for me
For im always by your side
You'll feel me in the wind
And im that bright star way up in the sky
Im not alone and im not scared
Its much to beautifull up here

And I will take away your pain
Make rainbows for you on cloudy days
Whenever you need me i'll be there
You'll feel my breath upon your neck
I'll visit you when your asleep
I am the angel in your dreams

Oh daddy please know that I never felt no pain
But I heard a voice calling my name
Then I saw grandma standing there
And I quickly ran to her

And I will take away your pain
Make rainbows for you on cloudy days
Whenever you need me i'll be there
You'll feel my breath upon your neck
I'll visit you when your asleep
I am the angel in your dreams




Style is _ACFIDGS.STY (Slow Country/Folk w/ Fiddle)

RealTracks in song: ~572:Bass, Electric, Blues BB Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 624:Fiddle, Soloist George Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 1756:Pedal Steel, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 2457:Strings, Rhythm CelticAir Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: SpoonsTradJig: a: Spoons b: SpoonsTradJig

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this was written in biab 2016

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Very touching. Rob

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Brad,

Very beautiful and heartfelt... Your delivery and production was perfect for this song.

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What a beautiful tribute Brad. Very sad situation news that motivated this song. Your lyrics were touching and such a heartfelt delivery.


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A well performed and heartfelt tribute. May she RIP.

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Brad, good use of the strings. They worked well. The emotion shines through in the write and the vocal. Beautiful, Tom

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Brad,

Sorry for your loss. A heartfelt tribute, well preformed. - fj

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a lovely tribute,

delivered with emotional care

nicely done Brad,

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Beautifully done Brad. Well sung and touching.
Cheers.

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Beautiful tribute!! Such a sad story. So sorry for your loss. Thanks for posting. I always enjoy your songs and this is probably my new favorite. Take care. Greg

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Thank you everyone for your kind comments


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I feel as though she moved through you on this one. You expressed many things so well. You really did a great this. Be proud for honoring her so well.

Sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you, friends, and her family.


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A very lovely tribute, you did a really fantastic job on this one and should be proud of yourself.

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful tribute with us.


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Hey Brad,

This is very touching. Great job.

I think on the soundcloud song name you need to change "Angei" to "Angel."

But again, a beautiful tribute.

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Your song gives Seonaid a gentle voice of consolation. Well done.


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Brad,

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Everything about this is very heartfelt and rings with sincerity. It's a wonderful tribute to Seonaid. Your performance was stellar.

Sending healing thoughts your way,
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Thank you noel for your kind words


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This a truly beautiful song, Biglad. You can hear the sincere emotion in the tonality of your voice. The choice of backing tracks was superb as well. It is wonderfully delicate, and really compliments the raw emotional lyrics.

You outdid yourself here - thanks so much for sharing smile


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