Sounds great. Melody, voice, instruments and production.

Rik- Thank you.

Janet- Thanks, lotta' thought went into those lyrics... glas they were appreciated.

Timmy-  Thanks, bro.

Luke- Many thanks.

Rimshot- Thank you for the kind words on the lyrics.

Thanks Philz... my wife's nephew (by marriage) just went back to Afghanistan after Christmas... 3rd or 4th tour. A special song honoring special people and their families.
 
Well done!
 
J

"control the thickness on the vocals a bit, thin out the back ups" I've been trying, but it's hard to control your thickness and thin out a bit, the older you get? The harder it is to do. Especially if you like beer :-( The good news is I'm back below 210, the bad news? I'm 4'9"...

Rimshot- Thank you again.

Shad- Thanks for expanding on your remarks.

Paulie- Thanks for dropping by and for the kind words.

Mark- That is very high praise indeed, especially coming from such an accomplished composer as yourself.  Made my day.  Many humble thanks.

 
Phil, Robby, Ed - this is a beautiful piece gentlemen
 
The sentiments these lyrics evoke should echo with anyone who owes their freedom to all the men and women who put their life on the line to protect that precious freedom. I can sense the passion in your wonderful delivery of every line Robby.
 
 
 
 

Very touching lyrics! Nicely sung and produced. I won't add any more comments to the track as there were many comments before, but those strings or synth could sound a bit more orchestral. That would add a nice soft ending and melancholy feel to it.

Hi, Phil, Ed and Robby,
 
Phenomenal job by all of you on this extremely well written and performed, very emotional collab!
 
Great lyrics with an emotional message, haunting vocals, nice instrumentation, and a clean, fresh sounding mix.  What else could anyone ask for in a nice ballad?
 
Nice work, boys!
Bob

Mooch- Thanks for the kind words.

Scotty- Thanks, man, yeah, would have loved to have had you along for the ride on this one.
JamesG- Thanks for the comments.  I had thought about a military style snare, but couldn't find a pattern I really liked.

Marius- Thanks for the kind remarks and comments.  Yeah, the synth solo leaves something to be desired and is not up to the rest of the song.  I just wish I knew what to do about it.  We almost had real strings there.

Robert- Thank you.  Glad you liked it.

That was really nice  ... softly sung touching lyrics ... Bless ... cheers