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This is a remix of the original song (from about a year ago, see here if you'd like to compare both versions) with new vocals. YouTube-Link: Abused (A Silent Cry) For those who don't know (or have already forgotten  ) what the song is about, a short summary of the song: This is a song about one of my best friends who, in her thirties, began to seek professional help because she didn't understand why she was self-harming, cutting herself and biting her arms and doing all these nasty things. The uncomfortable truth was that she had been abused as a child but had always repressed those memories. Unfortunately, after learning the truth, she was even less able to come to terms with her past and told me that, in hindsight, she would have preferred NOT to have known. The first part of the song is about before she knew, the second about after she found out the truth. Some technical information:Style: _TEARS.STY The band:Drums: MarkTreeFills, SkaSlow70sWesPerc, PopCountry16ths Bass: 518, 572, 2474 (all re-amped) Piano: 1406 Guitars: 3435, 3731, 3738 Strings and Synths: 1543 + yours truly You can find the lyrics in the next post.
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Title: Abused (A Silent Cry)
Verse 1:
There's a spider crawling down your mind
weaving a web around your memories
to hide the things your innocent soul can not deal with
and lock them away from a life that will never, never be the same again
Chorus 1:
I can see the broken soul
behind those empty eyes.
On your arms the burning scars
they will never go away.
No medicine can heal these wounds
in a soul that slowly dies inside without a cry
Verse 2:
The memories still frighten you like a shadow in the night
haunting you with visions of the past you cannot fight.
The pain it cuts so deep, it's like a thousand knives
and every time you try to run away, it follows you.
There's no escape from yourself
Chorus 2:
I can see the broken soul
behind those empty eyes.
On your arms the burning scars
they will never go away.
No medicine can heal these wounds
in a soul that slowly dies inside without a cry
Outro:
I can see the broken soul
behind those broken eyes
Last edited by B.D.Thomas; 02/17/24 02:00 PM. Reason: Lyrics added
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BD, I remember this song well when you first posted it, sad then, sad now. So very tragic.
I agree, that it's good to shine the spotlight on such abuse.
Musically, again, you did a great job on this remix.
The synth vocals are amazingly real.
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BD, I remember this song well when you first posted it, sad then, sad now. So very tragic.
I agree, that it's good to shine the spotlight on such abuse.
Musically, again, you did a great job on this remix.
The synth vocals are amazingly real. Thank you BT for listening (again ) and your nice comment. Much appreciated!
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BD, Sad songs are the best songs. Your ability to make these vocals work is amazing. Perfect mix and your lyrics are important in bringing this mental health problem to the forefront. Most people don't want to hear or talk about these problems so using your excellent musical skills to put this out there is a helpful public service. Well done again, Tom
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Hi Brain,
I can't remember hearing the original version of this song. But a lot of the song sounded familiair.
Though, I'm a great fan of your songs and stories, it is therefore inevitable to hear more or less the same style or structure of the music in your songs.
That doesn't matter at al. I hear it in my own songs too.
But I like this song very much, as I wrote on YT. Dark but beautiful!
And your AI girls... You are great at shaping them.
Very good work of you,
Hans
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BD, Sad songs are the best songs. Your ability to make these vocals work is amazing. Perfect mix and your lyrics are important in bringing this mental health problem to the forefront. Most people don't want to hear or talk about these problems so using your excellent musical skills to put this out there is a helpful public service. Well done again, Tom Thank you, Tom, for listening and your positive feedback. I think sad songs about a sad subject that most people are aware of but don't talk or think about often, touch something deep inside.
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Brian, I also remember the original post.
I hope your friend can overcome her problems.
I like this version.
Super mix.
Your song exemplifies how powerful music can be.
Outstanding work.
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Hi, Brain.
Nice remix. You've still got a large verby soundscape, but the vocal is a lot more up front.
Good vocal as well.
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Beautiful song! The arrangement and mix support the vocals perfectly. The vocals have a nuance and humanity that I really like a lot, and is really essential in a song about such a delicate topic. Well done!
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Brain,
This song has a beautiful darkness about it... I love the remix. A stunning piece.
Bob
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Hi Brain,
I can't remember hearing the original version of this song. But a lot of the song sounded familiair.
Though, I'm a great fan of your songs and stories, it is therefore inevitable to hear more or less the same style or structure of the music in your songs.
That doesn't matter at al. I hear it in my own songs too.
But I like this song very much, as I wrote on YT. Dark but beautiful!
And your AI girls... You are great at shaping them.
Very good work of you,
Hans Thank you very much for your feedback here and on YouTube, Hans. Mucho appreciated ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Unfortunately, I can't accept the compliments for the AI girls because there aren't any (at least not for the lead vocal). I thought that was clear because they weren't mentioned in my first post. I apologize for that. This remix was sung by a real singer, who of course followed my guidance track, which is a really easy way to convey what you want from a singer. I think it's Shigeki Adachi who often uses Synth V vocal demos to guide real singers. I got the idea from him. Shigeki Adachi, you're great!
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A beautiful song on a difficult subject. Freud said the child is the father of the man. But can you heal the father if you know the child?
Kind regards and relief for your friend.
Laurent
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I remember this song very well, one of the first I heard from you I think.
Great song, very powerful!
Vocalist is fabulous, love her tone.
One of my favorites from you, well done!
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Hi B.B. Thomas,
Superb achievement. The perfectly synchronized melody and video touch my sensibilities. It's a very endearing and beautiful song. The singer's voice is superb. I really appreciated it. Well done
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Brian,
Haunting. Chilling.
The mix sounds good to me.
The video is powerful, too.
fj
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Beautiful and sensitive song about a sad but important subject. I write as a qualified counsellor, long retired, and also as someone who lost one of the great loves of my life: a wonderful lady, now deceased, who'd been abused by a relative since childhood, then later on in marriage. She left me when she realised she was in love with me (!) as she believed that whoever it was she loved would eventually hurt her. So for me this is a necessary song. Well done.
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Hi BD,
I listened to both versions and they seemed quite similar - however I like the vocals in this newer version - the harmonies seem less and more subtle.
Good song.
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Nigel
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Hi B.D.
I vividly remember the original. I think this is a better mix, although the first mix wasn't bad. To capture the depth of agony, as you have done so very good, takes skill and talent. You have a lot of both.
I always enjoy your songs.
Alan
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Brian, I also remember the original post.
I hope your friend can overcome her problems.
I like this version.
Super mix.
Your song exemplifies how powerful music can be.
Outstanding work. Thank you Mario for your kind and positive words. Unfortunately, she's no longer with us 
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