Hi all.
Kevin suggested I post a song here.
It's about a woman who has Alzheimers, who drifts in and out of remembering.

The lyrics were mostly written by my friend Lisa Gundling. I tweaked them and added a couple of lines.

I use BIAB mostly and edit in Sonar X1 Producer.

Comments appreciated. https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/remember-in-colour

Vic

Hi, Vic.

Welcome to the Showcase!

Good write. Terrific arrangement. The Brent nylon works really well for this - you weaved it in very nicely - sounded like someone actually playing along to the song.

A lyric would be nice to see (everyone here is a writer, so we like to read 'em...). It's also nice if you list the RTs that you have used - to give folks ideas about producing their own songs if they hear something they like...

Tell Lisa she should join us! She would be a delightful addition here, as well..

Enjoyed the song. Sung with feeling...

floyd

Excellent on every level. Thanks for posting.


Charlie

Hi there Floyd.

Thanks for that. Lyrics now up.
I'll mention it to Lisa.
The rts are bass 366, guitars 365,362 and 2200.
Vic

Remember in Colour © 2015 Gundling & Arnold

The photo's worn, a black and white
She puts it to her wrinkled face
She recognizes him right now
On many nights that’s not the case
She wants to press her lips to his
For now this picture has to do
She giggles at her lipstick mark
Says, “you’re a mess now look at you”

Pre
In her mind she hears him say,
"That's no price to pay, ‘cause"
Chorus
Your kiss always set me on fire
It’s why I called you my live wire
I know your memory fades to black and white
But now…turn on the light…
Remember in color tonight.
Inst.
Colors fade to black and white
Red lipstick makes him look a clown
Who is that silly looking man?
She puts the photo of him down
Wipes away the kiss's mark
Now she's trying to forget
Makes her way back to the dark
But he won’t let her yet

Chorus
Your kiss always set me on fire
It’s why I called you my live wire
I know your memory fades to black and white
But now…turn on the light…
Remember in color tonight.
Inst.

Bridge
It stings to hear him say these things
She’d fly to him if she had wings
Chorus
Your kiss always set me on fire
It’s why I called you my live wire
I know your memory fades to black and white
But now…turn on the light…
Remember in color tonight".

That's very kind of you Charlie.
Thanks.
Vic

Hi Vic. Good to see you here!
Didn't realise you used BIAB.
The vocals are nicely restrained and the lyrics are delightful.
Cheers.

Vic
Great tune, beautiful lyrics, sensitive and really well produced.
Thanks for sharing
Trevor

Hello Vic,

a beautiful song! Professional sounding.
Quite a start on this forum!

Rob & Anne-Marie

What a beautiful and heart wrenching song.

Loved the mix too.

Josie

Hi Vic - welcome to the BIAB forum - that's a song many people can relate to. --Pete

Thank you RichMac.

Been using it now for over a year. I do edit it a lot though.

What part of NZ are you from?
Vic

Hi Videotrack.
Thanks for the support.

Vic

Hullo R & AM.
Thanks for the kind words.

Vic

Hi Vic, welcome to BiaB. I think you'll like this community of
writers, arrangers and producers. And you will hear some
amazing use of BiaB.

This is an excellent write and production in all aspects.
Everything just sits right to support the vocal delivery.

Janice and I are in a situation with both of our mothers
which allows us to feel very close to your sentiments
in this song.

You might be interested that a collaborator and active
member of this board wrote a song a few months back that
was based on a similar theme.
Who I Once Was

Again welcome and thanks for bring both of ya'll's talents
to this forum. I'm sure you'll be much appreciated!

J&B

Hi Sundance.
Thank you for the appreciation.
Maybe coincidence but I co wrote a song called "The Last Sundance" just recently.
https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/the-last-sun-dance

Vic

Thank you PeteG for the kind comment.

Vic

Vic, Welcome and I hope you've got a lot more where this came from. The subject matter hit close to home here and I'm sure many others will say the same. Really nice use of real tracks and the nylon guitar works especially well. Nice job on the mix and production and well done Lisa on the lyrics. I quite enjoyed the song. Tom

Vic,

This is a beautiful track. Loved your vocal on this...

Bob

Tauranga in the sunny Bay of Plenty where it is raining like h*** at the moment.

Vic,

A very nice sounding song to be about such a cruel disease. Excellent arrangement and production.

Hullo there, Janice and Bud.
Thanks for your appreciation.
I'll visit your suggested post now.

Vic

Tommy.
I have a few.

I listened to yours on the same subject. It's a warming track and I was surprised to see that it's in first person. But it certainly works.

Vic

Thank you Mr. Dean for the nice comments.

Vic

Thanks Rich.
I asked because an old school friend of mine lives in Christchurch now but that's a long way from you.

Vic

Thanks Jim.
Yes, it's one of the cruellest.

Vic

Hi Vic,

welcome to the forum.
I was looking here for the answer to my comment, but I must have missed to post it.
So everything has been said.
Great tune, beautiful lyrics and a great voice.
Enjoyable listen.

Guenter

Hi Vic,

Joining in with everyone else, I'd also like to welcome you to the forum

As Guenter said ...

I agree completely.

Regards,
Noel

You had me hooked at the guitar introduction. As everyone has already said - very well done!

Shwmae from Neath,

The others have said it all, all I can add is this song is an excellent way to introduce yourself on this forum.

An awful illness, awful but such a lovely song.
I like the lines
so descriptive

I look forward to more

Alyn

Thank you Boehm.
You're very generous.

Vic

Noele96.
We appreciate that. Thank you.

Vic

Mr. Dcuny.
Yes, those two guitars blend well there.
Thank you for listening.

Vic

Shwmae Gibson or Alyn.
Da iawn, diolch.

Thank you for your kind comment.

Vic

A very good song and production, great vocal as well.

Musiclover

Very nicely done!! Pretty song. Love the sparse arrangement and the treatment of the guitar. Nice, heartfelt vocal. Great job all around! Take care. Greg

Thank you Music Lover.
Vic

Thanks for the kind words Greg.

Vic