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
 

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.

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 

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.

Thank you James, I appreciate the support. Glad you like the music, it inspired me as it came out...
 
Regards,
Dan

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

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
 

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

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

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

Love the chugging strat rhythms, love the crystal clarity of the mix. I also really like the many different rhythms that come and go. It certainly evolves.
 
I think there's a pop/click at :15 when a layer of some kind comes in.
 
OMD is a nice reference, they had some cool stuff for sure.
 
the Bandcamp version just kind of ends abruptly, which might be entirely intentional given your motivation for the piece, I think I get it. Very sorry for your loss.
 
thanks for sharing your excellent music.
 
-Tom