Bapu Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) About a 18 moths ago a family friend, Benni, lost his wife, Ruth. He mentioned to me that he had written many poems to her over their 50+ years of marriage. He asked if I could put some of his poems to music. I gladly agreed. I then asked me mate Daryl1968 and his current MrsDaryl1968 to handle the vocals. Daryl did the organ, strings and guitars. I arranged the bass and piano using ToonTrack EZKeys2 and EZBass. Hugo Ribeiro (from Citizen Regen and Moonspell) provided the drums. Here is the result. Verse 1: Was it only yesterday that we said our vows And should we now take our bows We have had our ups and downs And had our share of frowns, And still our love abounds Pre-Chorus: Every night I will always say What's in my heart, every day Chorus: I will never say goodbye tomorrow With all the pain and sorrow of losing you Another day I will borrow, so I won't Have to say goodbye tomorrow Verse 2: As we celebrate our special day Your love always lights the way And here we are, closer than ever As one and always together Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus: Bridge: We always kissed each other goodnight No matter what, it's only right Who is this picture of love and truth Here she is, her name is Ruth Repeat Chorus: Edited July 1, 2023 by Bapu 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Very moving. The song would be well received at a memorial service. -Bjorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Well done chaps, great tribute to your friend's partner Ed. A musical production much as I would expect from your lot. It is painful when you lose your very best friend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c. Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 nice job.jack c 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglandBross Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 great ! EB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesha Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Has a bit of holy reverent feeling, sweet spirit to it. How nice to take Benni’s words and make a beautiful tribute from them. Powerful piece and gesture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Definitely a heart song, as I really felt it as it went along . . . well contributed by everyone, an enduring and realistic love theme that many can relate to. Just a great listen folks ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 22 hours ago, Wookiee said: Well done chaps, great tribute to your friend's partner Ed. A musical production much as I would expect from your lot. It is painful when you lose your very best friend. I totally agree with Wookie on this - this is a really excellent track and very well done all round. Cool Stuff Nigel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Very touching and professional, as I would expect from you. I hope your friend appreciates it as much as we do here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Excellent. Lyrics, vox, arrangements, playing, recording, mix....really liked the string arrangement🎶🎶🎶🎶 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Absolutely incredible cadence choices for those lyrics. Daryl's voice clear as ever, a melody floating above some awesome chord choices. One of my favorite collabs from you guys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markno999 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 No doubt Benni was quite happy with the music and performance of his words. As a listener one can imagine a lifetime of memories in 4:21. Great work. Regards 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Great job on a Very touching and sweet song. For sure this one had a purpose.. Loved it .. ms 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I enjoyed working on this one mate. So glad Benni was touched by it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSband Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Nicely done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 9:50 PM, bjornpdx said: Very moving. The song would be well received at a memorial service. -Bjorn Thanks for listen Bjorn. Since Benni (and Ruth) are of the Jewish faith, it's too bad he did not ask me to do this before the unveiling of the headstone service his past December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwnicholson78 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 A very moving tribute. I'm sure your friend must have really appreciated it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Very nice and moving composition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bapu Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/2/2023 at 5:31 AM, Wookiee said: Well done chaps, great tribute to your friend's partner Ed. A musical production much as I would expect from your lot. It is painful when you lose your very best friend. Thank you for the listen and the kind words my furry friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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