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It's Never Easy Letting Go BIAB STYLE: PIANOLN.sty (Piano Lane Visceral Pop Ballad) 1536:Bass, Electric PopBelieve Ev16065 (rev -11) 892: Piano Acoustic, Solo Accompaniment PopLiverpool Ev16 065 (rev 60) RealDrums=Visceral Pop Ballad 1543:Synth Pad PopBelieve Ev 16 065 Other BIAB tracks: 2504:Piano, Acoustic Held Chords 060 368: Guitar Acoustic Strumming Ev 065 Reason 11 Sound samples:French Horn Ensemble String Orchestra Symphonic Strings Alt Piccolo (Vib no loop) Orchestral Percussion (timpani) ********************************* LYRICS When you were young I held you near To keep you safe from all your fear I was your comfort and your light From the terrors of the night But as the night replaces day You grew up and went your way You had the freedom to choose Free to win or free to lose My pillow soaked with many tears Regrets that mark the passing years It matters not how hard I tried I could not hold you to my side It's never easy letting go To see you tossed to and fro My words falling on deaf ears I faced the sum of all my fears And though desperate be your plight I still pray you'll choose the Light And that it will guide you Safely home. © 2022 Brian Raynor
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Great description of the plight of parents of adult children.
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What a wonderful ballad you've made Brian!
That subtle whistle I hear here and there, is that the piccolo? Sounds really functional in the mix.
Rob
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Brian...this is a lovely song...I hear a little hint of Willie Nelson vocally and in the writing...I hope that's taken as a compliment...really nice use of the brass instrumentation...a tender ballad that all of us parents can relate to...so well done!
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Yes, Rob, that is indeed the piccolo. 
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I hear a little hint of Willie Nelson vocally and in the writing...I hope that's taken as a compliment. It's quite a compliment to be compared (even if just a little bit) to a Country Music "Hall of Famer." Thanks, Dan.
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Hi Ghostgum,
Very sweet melody. The arrangement is bewitching. It's very pleasant to listen to. Well done.
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Hi Ghostgum,
The arrangement is bewitching. It's very pleasant to listen to.
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alias JaniJackFlash Thank you, Derochette. Most of my compositions are worked out on guitar (the instrument I am most comfortable with). For this arrangement, however, I used my midi keyboard.
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Hullo Brian.
I get the Willie Nelson comment.
I also get the parenting theme and it's a pleasing tune.
It's a personal song so I can't offer any suggs but I would like to hear it with a simpler instrument track. More casual. Maybe a single piano and bass or acoustic guitar a la Willie.
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OOooo, such a good song, Brian. I love how you build it, and the chord structure is very advanced. Man, there is such sadness yet encouragement in the lyrics. You write about one of the hardest things one has to do in life, and make it sound like the beautiful, selfless choice it is. Kudos on many levels.
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Very good song Brian. I really liked the writing and agree with Marty's assessment "such sadness yet encouragement in the lyrics." It could be because I'm a country guy, but I think this song would also do well in a more country style.
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It could be because I'm a country guy, but I think this song would also do well in a more country style. Yes, Brad, it might indeed adapt well to other styles (although country players might find some of the chords a bit tricky). For example: G#majb5 C#7#9 Ebm6add9 etc. 
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Classic country feel with an excellent orchestral build. I like the subtle use of the piccolo. Cool chords, too! 
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Brian,
Very good song. Wistful and expertly sung. Great arrangement.
Bob
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What a terrific production and what a great marriage of BIAB and Reason. I think the big production works great (no need for a simpler version) and it allows you to finish off with a wonderful timpani roll! On top of all that, you've got a silky smooth voice singing a nice melody. Couldn't ask for more.
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