How Long

My song is now posted on YouTube. It is for those who are or who have lost their loved one to mental illness. 
I have not experienced that tragedy in my life and pray I never do. 

http://youtu.be/mDBP1GeqkIc 
(select the 720p playback resolution for the best sound) 

The song was written a couple of years ago and I posted it on this forum then.  
I was just able to orchestrate it using Notion 4 rewired with S1. 
I have been working on the mix for a number of days now and feel I need to let it go.  

Comments are always welcome. 

Jimmy

Great delivery Jimmy, well sung. And there is nothing like a piano to sing a ballad to (maybe acoustic guitar).
I'm sure there are going to be more than just me that felt close to that song.
No critic, too close for me.

Wayne - thank you for the listen and comments.  
 
Jimmy

Jimmy, you captured the essence of this problem elegantly and with compassion.  Congratulations on a superb song and performance!

Ed - Thank you sir.
 
Lynn - You comments are much appreciated. 
 
John - The subject is tough and gut wrenching.  It is hard to understand what people have to go through when affected by this disease.  Thank you for your comments.
 

Hi Robbie - glad you liked it.  This was my first real orchestration in the sense that I scored all the notes except for the snare drum which I played live.  
 
All the best, 
 
Jimmy

jamesg1213
The orchestral underscore really made this shine Jimmy, that's very nice work indeed.

Hi James.  Thank you much for the nice compliment.  I learned a lot and was pretty happy with Notion 4.  I printed the piano part out and gave it to my piano player in the worship team to see how easily he could play it.  I can't read notes but can read drums/percussion so most of this was ear training.
 
Jimmy
 

Jimmy,
 
You have inspired me with this song.  In several ways.  First and foremost with the great message in this song. The final way is that you have given me the drive to start working with You Tube and learning to create video.

thegaltieribrothers
A lovely song well sung + very touching.
 
Best Wishes!
 

Thanks much to both of you.  

ralphwiggum
This is a very touching song Sir.  I like melancholy songs, they make me feel more.  The orchestration is excellent as well as the mix!  It gets just a little wordy at "There are moments in time that keep the memories alive".  I would say "Moments in time,  memories alive".  But it's great the way it is.  Actually, the lyrics are very beautiful.  Very nicely done sir!!

Ralph - I appreciate your comments and glad you found meaning in the song.  Sometimes I just let the lyrics do the talking without editing for professional presentation.  I think that has come about with me getting older!  
 
Thanks again.
 
Rimshot