A song for Alzheimer's patients, lovers, family, and friends

This sounds good but I would like to here alittle more backup music behind what your playing and singing .

Good luck with it !
Radio

Yeah, my dad had it pretty bad when he passed... I was staying with him and helping him before we had to put him in a managed care facility :-( I remember one night hearing a commotion in his room in the middle of the night, and I went in to see what was going on. He was on his hands and knees and patting the floor? He said he was putting out fires... I hooked him under his arms and lifted him on to his bed (probably 220 lbs.) It was an impressive dead lift. And he said, "wow! you're pretty strong for a woman!" It was sad, but it was funny too :-) He thought I was a nurse. I laughed and said, yeah dad :-) I guess I would be pretty strong for a woman :-) What was wild is that my very young son (he turned 1 the day my father passed... My dad always knew his name, and always knew it was his grandson? Even though he would confuse pretty much everything else. Something about his grandson, simply could not be taken from his memory.

Well I'm tearing up now... It's a nice song, and a horrible disease.

In loving memory of Mr. C. J. Robbins, may he rest in peace with all of his memories... He was a good man, and a good father.

Nice sentiment and I like the vocal inflection as well.

Peace Ben

Radio, thank you.  Perhaps more orchestration would help. 

James, thank you too.  I don't know where that melody came from but as soon as I found it, it was special.

Hey Notat, thanks for the good words.  I worked with Glen Campbell's chief engineer at Capital Records.  He told me how Glen used to lie flat on his back with all the lights out in the studio to sing his greatest hits.  I loved his music growing up.  

Rimshot 

Hi Ben, thanks for the good word.  Hope all is well down under.  

Rimshot

Sweet..  I had the tissue box nearby.

Difficult subject, sensitive exploration, thanks for sharing.

Nice tune.  Would have liked to seen the lyrics printed out.  Although you have a nice clear voice and great tone.

Daryl

Hi Jimmy,

Beautiful song. I love the simplicity of the arrangement and your voice is just perfect. Very moving...

Hi, Jimmy,

This is a very emotional and moving song, great songwriting with a deep sentiment.

I lost my Grandfather, Father, two uncles and an aunt to this horrible disease, so unfortunately, I know first hand about the devastation that it causes.  Actually the second or third song I ever posted here when I first joined the forum four years ago was a song called "Fade" that I wrote about Alzheimers.

Anyway, the piano and strings on this sound warm and very well textured, and provide a perfect pad for your excellent vocals.  The mix sounds great, but I agree with Ian about possibly lowering the lead vocal just a Db or two, so it doesn't stick out quite so much over the keyboards.  Of course that's just a subjective opinion and you've already got a really nice mix.

Wonderful song, Jimmy, fantastic job!
Bob

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Bob

Thanks to all of you for your gratious comments.  Your support is really appreciated. 

Rimshot

Scottytunes,
I am very sorry to hear about your Mom.  I truly am trying to write something meaningful to those who suffer and have gone through this.  Thanks for your words.

All the best.

Rimshot