The Remembering

This song is in memory of my Dad who passed away last week. I'd already been working on this because I knew it was coming.
 
The song started as an experiment in underscore, building up layers using Orbit. The bell/synth sounds are from Hideaway Studios. There is also a bunch of Omnisphere, plus several tracks of my strat.
 
https://dancumpian.bandcamp.com/track/the-remembering

or

https://soundcloud.com/dcumpian/the-remembering


Just would like to add that this is not a sad song, but rather a song to remind us to remember the good things of our lost loved ones. I'm quite sure my Dad would not have liked it...to much rock for him, lol.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Just would like to add that this is not a sad song, but rather a song to remind us to remember the good things of our lost loved ones
Love that thought Dan.
I really like this one - I hope you don't mind me saying but it takes me right back to the eighties when I was tinkering with synths - shades of Ultravox, OMD, early Depeche Mode......
Very cool 

Dan,
 
Sorry to hear about your loss.   I think your dad would have liked it simply because you did it with him in mind.  That outweighs it all...
 
Really good listen,your soundscapes and sense of space and depth are always stellar, no exception here.   Really good song.  
 
Regards

Nicely built-up, captured and presented. Great spacing and layering. Inspiring. Enjoyed listening. Thanks for sharing.

daryl1968
Just would like to add that this is not a sad song, but rather a song to remind us to remember the good things of our lost loved ones
Love that thought Dan.
I really like this one - I hope you don't mind me saying but it takes me right back to the eighties when I was tinkering with synths - shades of Ultravox, OMD, early Depeche Mode......
Very cool 

Don't mind at all :)  Some of my favorite influences are from that time. Thanks Daryl!
 
Regards,
Dan

I am so sorry to hear these terrible news. I wish you patience because time will ease the pain.
The song sounded just right in these hard times, not sad like you said but still a very moving song. Great song.

Rimshot
My sincere condolences go out to you and your family Dan. 
I lost my father a long time ago. Still think of him often.
I love how you started with a heartbeat and the whole piece gets stronger. 
Your remembering must bring you joy and strength.
 
All the best. 
 
Jimmy
 

Thanks Jimmy!
 
Regards,
Dan

String Jammer

jamesg1213
My condolences on the death of your father Dan. This is a beautiful piece. You chose the synth sounds well, just right for the melodies. Love how this builds so well, and the arrangement evolves with it. Very nice indeed.

+1

Thanks Scott!
 
Regards,
Dan

kakku
I am so sorry to hear these terrible news. I wish you patience because time will ease the pain.
The song sounded just right in these hard times, not sad like you said but still a very moving song. Great song.

Thank you!
 
Regards,
Dan
 

michaelhanson
I'm very sorry for your loss Dan.  What a great tribute to your father.  What more can one give than a creation of the heart. 
 
The song is well done.  Mix seems very good to me.  I love the way the song builds. 

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it.
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Leadfoot
Like the others, I'm very sorry for your loss, Dan.
Very nice song. I love the stereo interplay, and the way the song builds in a long crescendo. I can feel the good times you were reflecting on when you wrote this. It's very present in the music. It's a wonderful tribute to your dad. Whether he'd have liked the music or not, he would have loved it, because of the effort and love his son put into it to honor him. Nice job Dan.

Thanks Bob! Thank you for your very kind words...
 
Regards,
Dan
 

Incredibly nice soundscape. Love how well the music takes the listener on a meditative journey.  So sorry for your loss.  I did the same thing when my Dad passed away. Back then I was using Cakewalk's MC4. I haven't listened to it in quite some time so I just looked up how long ago it was when I finally published it. ( Sun Feb 08, 2009 ) 
Nice work!

Tap
Incredibly nice soundscape. Love how well the music takes the listener on a meditative journey.  So sorry for your loss.  I did the same thing when my Dad passed away. Back then I was using Cakewalk's MC4. I haven't listened to it in quite some time so I just looked up how long ago it was when I finally published it. ( Sun Feb 08, 2009 ) 
Nice work!

Thanks James!
 
Regards,
Dan

gusrogers
Thanks for sharing your music. My condolences go out to you, music really is a great way to keep the memories and emotions. Really great track as normal.
 
Take care and have a wonderful xmas. 

Thank you Russ!
 
Regards,
Dan

Knowing all of the elements that went into this one I am amazed at how well you put it all together. Also makes me want Omnisphere :) 
 
I think it sounds very cheery. Definitely not a sad song. I like the theme that runs through it. Excellent synth beds. The guitar is a great addition. Nice soft mix. As always, excellent work!