Hi all,
 
Been a while...here's a new song by Tim Wilkinson and I. It's a sad one, dealing with the funeral of Tim's beloved Grandfather.
 
https://soundcloud.com/nettlesmith/tlhh-mix-3
 
Tim - vocals, keyboard, drum machine
Me -electric guitars and mixing
 
A little info; the drum machine is from Garageband, the keyboard is a 40 year old 'Winfield Audition' that Tim found in a junk shop;
 

 
Vocals and electric guitars recorded into Sonar Professional.
 
The Lifetime He Had - Tim Wilkinson
 
Now the sun still recollects what it was to shine
And the birds can still recall how they used to sing
There's a crumb of comfort in that
 
Climbed the hill in our Sunday best
To where we gathered in the churchyard
To lay him to rest
 
Brings to mind
Some small reasons to be glad
For the lifetime he had
 
A photo or two in black and white
Is all of his life that remains
That once held such colour and light
 
Through the wrong end of the telescope of time
His face looks like me, but younger than mine
 
Brings to mind
Some small reasons to be glad
For the lifetime he had
 
Now the sun still recollects what it was to shine
And the birds can still recall how they used to sing
 
Brings to mind
Some small reasons to be glad
For the lifetime he had
For the lifetime he had
 

In my mind's ear, I can hear the bass and drums, so I'm okay with this bare-naked version. Beautiful song, wonderful lyric and melody.
 
Great job James and Tim. Sorry for your loss Tim...
 
Regards,
Dan
 

haunting - very nice mate. I would like to have heard more of you geetars personally but I get it.

Simply beautiful and memories of a life gone bye through a musical portrait. Great work Tim and James!!
Sorry for your loss Tim, my prayers go out to you and your family.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

James,
 
Its always good to hear a new collaboration from you and Tim. 
 
Tim's lyrics are spare and speak from the heart. The arrangement is as spare as the lyrics with a pleasing, droning accordian-like keyboard part. The percussion is an interesting choice with a part that (by itself) sounds like a part for an up-beat pop number.  I would consider a simple, soft bass part with sustained notes, but this is a good song that is well sung, and it sounds just fine as it is.
 
Strong work as usual.
 
Bert

wow I love that keyboard!  What a beautiful sparse mix and tribute!  Tim is the best singer I've heard.  So is the guitar.  very nice!

I like it sparse, but that busy brush hi hat and wood block on the four seem to indicate it's going full drums and bass kick ass any moment now. As a listener I feel punk'd. Did I spell that right?
 
cheers,
-Tom

Raw, naked and powerful music, from the heart, nothing to add just  

Another great tune, I'm a fan. Love it

Hi, James,
 
Very moving and emotional song with heartfelt vocals and meaningful lyrics!
 
Tim's voice sounds wonderful as always, the vintage keys sound nice, your guitar solos are tastefully done and the guitar tone is rich sounding and perfect for the song.
 
My only suggestion would be to slightly raise the level of the instrument part that comes into the left channel at around the :45 second mark because the keys sort of overwhelm it throughout.  It almost sounds like a nylon string guitar or other string instrument, but I can't quite make it out.  But, then again, maybe my ears are shot after a couple hours of mixing.
 
Anyway, it's always great to hear something new from you and Tim, and this is another winner!  Please convey my sincere condolences to Tim on the loss of his Grandfather.
 
Best Wishes, James!
Bob