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Our Dad (v.2) #571723 12/21/19 07:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 53 Keefmeister OP Enthusiast
OP Keefmeister Enthusiast Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 53	Seventeen years ago (December 21, 2002), our dad passed away. My grieving process turned into writing a song about his life. Recently, I created a new version of "Our Dad" with BiaB...using a style that more closely honors his spirit and the music he loved most. I still marvel at the BiaB product each time I use it. I think I've exhausted all my songs that fall in the country genre, so it's time to move on to other projects. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5jCMdpJ48 SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/keefmeister-1/our-dad Production notes: BiaB Style: ACCNTRY.STY Acoustic Country w/Pedal Steel Mixed in Cakewalk Sonar (custom piano parts added in Cakewalk) Mastered in iZotope Ozone Our Dad [Verse 1] Born into a family big on simple things Good hard work and music, there was no shortage of Rich in truth and values back when times were tough Seven sons, one daughter came to show that love's enough [Verse 2] Called to serve his country as a young man Sergeant in the occupation army overseas There he met a Belgian girl he’d marry Together they would build a life and start this family [Chorus 1] Our dad, he could sing Our dad could do anything A humble man, a gentle soul, he made his family whole And our dad, he could play anything with strings in his own way The ever-willing troubadour could always do one more [Verse 3] Gifted with more talent than the average man Wise in many ways he chose to labor with his hands A carpenter, a craftsman, sure as builders go An artist, a perfectionist, our Michelangelo [Bridge 1] Deep inside his soul a music maker A golden voice that could have led his life down fortune’s road Instead, the good Lord kept him near and safer Whispered teach them all to play, your gift they’ll pass along. [Verse 4] With quiet courage he faced each day with new resolve A lion-lamb he lived his life in mission with the dove Tough and righteous warrior we saw little of Its presence sewn deep in the cloth we knew as our dad’s love [Chorus 2] Our dad, he could sing Our dad could do anything A humble man, a gentle soul, he made his family whole And our dad, he could play anything with strings in his own way A peaceful loving music man, our leader of the band [Bridge 2] Man’s best friend was often his companion Dogs that never left his side made homes deep in his heart Fishing trips and family vacations Countless priceless memories held dear now we’re apart [Verse 5] Night night night night, see you in the morning dad You're simply the best father this family could have had Teaching through example we learned right from wrong Your humor, kindness, and selfless way, through us now you live on Marc Keefer Music - https://soundcloud.com/keefmeister-1 Music Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjtca2tXOv8fpcTUuWVsozT1HyU5k-QJ

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571746 12/21/19 08:39 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,591 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,591 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Very cool tune . Super vocal. Lyric touches home. Well done Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571805 12/21/19 12:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,802 Rustyspoon# Veteran
Rustyspoon# Veteran Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 5,802	Marc, very nice tribute to your dad. Very clean vocals and production! I watched the youtube video. Photos are amazing! I have a passion for vintage photography Loved the upper left, tinted photo of your dad with dog and the one with uke which is a gem. Thank you for sharing! Misha.

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571833 12/21/19 02:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,738 Virginia USA Ezekiel's Storm Veteran
Ezekiel's Storm Veteran Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,738 Virginia USA	Writing is very therapeutic. You brothers and sister must really appreciate this song. Excellent vocal. A nice gentle melody, which I assume reflects your father's character.

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571858 12/21/19 06:09 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,302 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,302 Cooran Queensland Australia	Well written and arranged. Well done all around. There's some plosive/sibilant aggression probably due to reverb but that's a small point. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571931 12/22/19 05:14 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,746 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,746 Florida	Marc, A well-written sung. An amazing tribute. The production carries it well. Nice vocals and harmonies. All well mixed. And a cool tribute video. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #571937 12/22/19 05:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,155 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,155 GA USA	It's all already been quickly said... This an excellent write, vocal performance, band and mix. A very moving tribute. We enjoyed the audio and vid. You are most fortunate to have such a rich photographic history. J&B J&B Videos J&B Soundcloud J&B Website

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #572142 12/23/19 06:28 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	A terrific tribute to your dad... I really enjoyed the video presentation! Jim †=☮&♥

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #572267 12/24/19 04:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,677 Germany Crossroads Expert
Crossroads Expert Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,677 Germany	Hi Keefmaster, that's a wonderful tribute to your dad and it's very well done in all aspects. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Stefan All the videos & songs with lyrics: http://www.nachtsheim.de/BJN/BJN-Videos.html Guest book: http://www.onlex.de/_gbuch.php?username=SpaceFart YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeS46zV9s38WRYx7LCVgkhQ?view_as=subscriber&pbjreload=10

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Keefmeister #572523 12/26/19 12:28 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,291 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,291 United States	Very nice tune Marc! What a great vocal to go with obviously heartfelt lyrics! The table steel really moves this one along! You have a splendid mix! Really like the change up at around 2:30. The harmony is spot on! Thanks, Torrey.

Re: Our Dad (v.2) Scott C #572689 12/27/19 01:31 PM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 53 Keefmeister OP Enthusiast
OP Keefmeister Enthusiast Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 53	@Scott C: Thanks very much... @Misha: Thanks for your feedback. We are totally blessed to have these photos, especially those of my dad as a young boy. A little back story...my grandfather (who died when my dad was 15) used to take my pre-teen dad to little dive bars and have him perform. My grandfather got to drink for free. It was a different time (post-depression). @Ezekiel: Thanks, yes my dad was kind and gentle, but strong and protective when a situation called for it...which was thankfully not often. I'm going to re-record a version of this song with my siblings. We'll divvy up lyrics and sing together (harmonies) in the later verses/bridge/chorus. We don't live near each other so we'll have to do it in bits and pieces. Looking forward to that. RayC: thanks for your feedback and you're right about the sibilance. Good catch. I should have worked on that more than I did. @Floyd: Thank you, sir. Much appreciated. @Janice and Bud: Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. This is a wonderfully supportive community. You guys are making great music (sampled some of your sampler . It must be a delight to have a spouse that shares the passion for music/recording. <thumbs up> @Jim: Thank you, sir! @Stefan: Thanks a bunch and I hope you had a blessed Christmas and (will have) a great New Year! @Torrey: Thanks very much. Very much appreciated... Marc Keefer Music - https://soundcloud.com/keefmeister-1 Music Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjtca2tXOv8fpcTUuWVsozT1HyU5k-QJ

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