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"Missing You" is a song I've written for my Dad. He passed away on May 2022. Having not see him for a long time since he was living in the US and me living in Asia. The last time I saw him was 1985. When he passed away, I applied for a US visa to pay the last respect for him. Unfortunately, inspite of the completion of my documents, I was denied twice.

Out of that experience, I wrote this song "Missing You". I have chosen a faster tempo in order not
to be so sad music.

Music:
I based the tempo based on the BIAB samba style. Generating some of the ideas. Then edited and added some instruments on Reason.
The guitar solos from the beginning up to the end was generated from BIAB solo, specifically PAT MARTINO solos.

LYRICS:

Missing you

The day you left, I can hardly believe it.
I guess I wasn’t ready for it yet.
We hadn’t even said our last goodbyes.
You just left, and I’ve been notified.

Well, it’s sad. You know how sad that was.
Not being able to get in touch
But knowing where you're going makes me feel at ease
because I'm confident you'll be at peace.

But I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

I still regret not being able to see you.
For many years when I had a chance
I didn’t have the time to say hello.
Now you’re gone, why do I miss you so?

Yes I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

But I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

Solos:

But I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

Yes I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

But I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

Yes I’m missing you.
Every day since you left,
I can't get you out of my head.
Missing you.
Wished I had spent more time with you.

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Ditto what I wrote on "It's a Beautiful Day". smile
PS: my father passed away a little over 20 years ago and although we didn't get on in life I've had 4 experiences of him since he died and all were amazingly positive.


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I love this style and the song is great. Even if the subject is sad, it gives off a joyful and catchy side. We would like to hear more of your voice.
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A lovely tribute to your Dad.
I'm not sure I would have used samba as a style but it certainly works and is as you wanted, not sad.
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Nice backing tracks, and melody. Excellent Mix and Production. However, the upbeat feel of the song does not match the sentimentality of the lyrics, by choice I presume ...


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