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so good ! that’s a tough song. you did a great a job. I think that slower bpm makes it even more powerful. i have started playing it but i must admit cheat a lot because it was so hard for me to play it correctly😆 it also doesn’t help that i play G i the lazy way so i have to do some gymnastics to get some of those hammers and transitions. well done!

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I have since slowed this down a bit – and actually tune my guitar before playing …..

I recorded it with two guitars, one capo at 6 and the other capo at 1 but no other instruments. Decided to keep it sparse.

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welcome John – you have a made a wise investment ! Enjoy the journey !

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well done – your voice has very similar quality of Mr Crosby! sounds great !

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@albert_d Sorry to hear of your Moms passing.

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Thanks all for listening and your supportive comments.

I just realized I have a typo – my Dad passed in 2020 (not this year and cont figure out how to edit the post). What is interesting is I started writing for the first time during his Hospice care. It really has helped me process so much and I am in such a better place emotionally. Even last year I would not have been able to sing this song and get through it. Now I can write and sing a song like this from a place of gratitude vs just sadness. Music heals !

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very nice !

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Brilliant idea. I did something similar. I have several guitars but my pride and joy is a custom Martin D-41 that I purchased in memory of my parents. I took it on camping trips etc and became worried that it might get damaged so I purchased an entry level Epiphone as my travel guitar. I recently moved it upstairs in the living room (all my other guitars are downstairs in my music room / old bedroom). I now play it as much as the Martin because it is always right there and waiting.

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great song ! well done

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@Philb , @Kitman thanks for listening ! I am now going to invest some time in what kind of instrumentation to layer for recording.

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This is so good. More like a “a fine wine” 😎

I get “notes” with a hint of Pink Floyd with that solo providing a nice “Gilmore finish”

Well done!

T

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@Bill_Brown Thanks – The most rewarding part of this song to me is how many people have commented about how it reminds them of a parent. That is the greatest reward for me or imagine any song writer – that their work has brought about a personal memory of the listener. Thanks for taking the time to listen and provide feedback.

T

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@Philb thanks for listening and the nice comment!

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Thanks @Fletch !

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I am big gilmore fan as well. His guitar solo’s so lyrical and emotionally moving!