Hello forum friends,

This is my second post of the year.
This song is one of the songs we recorded during our music circle's winter recording session.
This is a collaboration with other members.
Tsuyoshi Tamada wrote the lyrics and sang the song, I composed the music, and Sayuri Yahagi (still in her 30s) arranged it.
As I get older, I find it harder to write lyrics and it becomes a chore to write scores.
So this time I asked my friends to write the lyrics and arrange it. They are very reliable friends.
The music was performed by Yamaha teachers.
This time too, I have prepared a live band version and a BIAB version.
The BIAB RealTracks Instrumental version was created for lyricist to write the lyrics and for vocalist to learn the melody.
Now I would like to introduce it to you.
Any comments encouraged.
Always welcome.

Best Regards.

Shigeki Adachi

Title: Ballad 〜暮色のカフェから〜(Translation: Ballad - From the Cafe at Dusk)

Link of Live Band Version by Yamaha Teachers:
https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/at-the-cafe-at-dusk

Vocal: Tsuyoshi Tamada, my music circle friend
Accompanied by Yamaha Teachers
Following additional VST instruments played with EastWest Symphonic Orchestra
Ist Violins, 2nd Violins, Violas, Cellos and Oboe
Scored by Sayuri Yahagi, my music circle friend

Link of RealTracks Version:
https://soundcloud.com/animarorecords/ballad-from-the-cafe-at-dusk

Style is _SJAZBL2.STY Smooth Jazz Ballad w/Electric Guitar
RealTracks in style: 908:Bass, Electric, SmoothBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 910:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothBallad Ev16 065
RealTracks in style: 1072:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzBallad Ev16 065
RealDrums in Style: SmoothJazzBallad^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Summary of lyrics

The autumn wind is starting to blow
In the cafe on the street where dusk is falling
Since the time I broke up with you
The clock inside me has just been ticking away the empty time

The sea we saw side by side
And the starry sky that seems within reach
Now just shine sadly in the corner of my heart
I only loved you deeply

If it were possible
I would like to return to the day we met
And fill it with brilliance
Gently wipe away your tears with my fingers.

Your voice laughing brightly
With a glass of Chianti and a candle.
Now it has faded far away
And the clock is just ticking away the empty time.

The melody I sang with you
Is flowing from somewhere
A bygone illusion is melting into the twilight

Every time I see a figure that looks similar to you
A sad feeling crosses my mind
But now it's time to move forward
I'll start walking away from my restraints of our memories
While pushing the big door to open