Dear Forum Friends,
Greetings! As I mentioned previously, I completed the Berklee School of Music Songwriting course online through Coursera.org over the summer. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. As part of the course you're required to write songs and song fragments to demonstrate concepts. I wrote this song using one of the writing assignments as a start.
I always admired the selfless nature of the American patriots of the past and present and hope we always answer the "Patriot's Call"
Enjoy.

SpaceDog

http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=12632155&q=hi&newref=1

Style is _CBALAD2.STY (Country Bal w PedSteel (85 RS))

RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085
RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open

Excellent song. Well done

Hi!

As a retired Army NCO and disabled Vietnam Vet, I say thanks! We always appreciate when someone extends their kindness and thanks to us.

Excellent song...prosody was perfect. Your voice fit it very nicely. Thanks again! Best to you...

Al & Di

Hi SD,

excellent song. Nice vocals, harmonies and piano
playing.

Guenter

your lyrics here are top notch!

much enjoyed!

+1

Great lyrics and liked that piano and drum motif. Nice harmonies and vocal too.

Josie

Scott, Guenter, Gruverider, Josie, Al&Di,
Thanks so much. I'm glad you liked it. I've been learning a lot from all of you. I'm glad it shows.

Al&Di,
I know a number of us are vets and military retirees. I always try to say thanks to those who served, but I hoped to recognize patriots in the broader sense in this song. Police, firemen, teachers, community volunteers and anyone who puts service to nation before self are tops in my book.
SD

SD, This is a nice tribute to all those that serve us. I liked the drum and piano parts. I also liked the lyrics. Thanks for posting. Tom

Hi SD !:))

I´ll join all the positive comments
given !:))Keep up the good work !!:))


Cheers
Dani

Dani, Tommy,
Thanks for listening. I glad you liked it. It took a while to figure out how to do the snare drum. Finally decided midi was the best way to go.
Cheers
SD

Wonderfully done tribute to the truly deserving!!

SD,

Nice job. You sang this one like you meant it. Well done - floyd