God Took My Angel - PSR

[MarioD]

I woke up one morning with this song in my head and I don’t know why as my wife is alive and well.  Anyway I wrote about 90% of the lyrics and the rhythm guitar part.  SteveS wrote the balance of the lyrics and does the lead singing.  BobH finished and played the guitar part.  I did all the rest of the instrumentation.

We hope you like it and as always constructive criticism is welcomed.

[elwoodblues1969]

Mario,

The human brain records everything our eyes & ears take in when we're awake and given all the events that have transpired over the last 6 months or so,it would be no mystery to me that you just had a nightmare and that you were probably just too disorientated to be aware of your dream.
Sometimes I even confuse dreams with real life events,because there are incidences were I remember something I had done the previous day and then I have to take a moment to realize that it was in fact,just something I've only done in a dream.

This is something that occurs more often when your retired,because the days just blur together and so does your thoughts,when you have an abundance of free time(at least that is what I've experienced).

Your mind becomes wide open to retrospection,reflection,self examination,revelations, & epiphanies that just inundate your mind when life slows down & you are left with your thoughts.

I've always been a quiet & zen-like individual...a deep thinker..always contemplating life & zoning out a lot and now that I've been retired for 6 years now,I am a certified nut-case!

Anyhow...I really like the synth choir work in this one & Steve's vocals are quite strong & confident.


-Thom

[Oren]

Your mind becomes wide open to retrospection,reflection,self examination,revelations, & epiphanies that just inundate your mind when life slows down & you are left with your thoughts.

Agreed. And this can be a distinct advantage for a musician/songwriter.

Great song. Nice "folksy" production.

[kara]

And dream are a self defense mechanism against going insane....

I like the song, everything is there.
Good singing, the quy realy believes what he sings.

k

[MarioD]

Your mind becomes wide open to retrospection,reflection,self examination,revelations, & epiphanies that just inundate your mind when life slows down & you are left with your thoughts.

Hi Thom,
This may explain why I’m now playing things I never dreamed I could play. No pun intended.

I’ve been retired for 6 years also, however my wife claims I’ve been a nut case way longer than that

I’m glad you liked the song.

[MarioD]

Oren and Kara,  Thanx for listening and the kind words.

[folderol]

I had some real trepidation about listening to this song (there have been a lot of sad things going on this last few years) but I must say it is a good song, with feeling but not sugary or insincere.

I do have some doubt about the percussion at the start. it didn't really seem to fit.

[MarioD]

Thanx Will for listening and the honest review.

II do have some doubt about the percussion at the start. it didn't really seem to fit.

I’ve heard a couple of comments like this so I will probably change that initial drum part

[offthewall]

Mario ....
this is beautiful, my friend. 

If I can ever find some spare time I would LOVE to re-record the acoustic guitar part for you. (just my personal opinion on piezo p-ups) 

Fabulous song, and mix .... it is so ... Crosby 

 
James

[MarioD]

Thanx James.

Be my guest.  If you need anything from me just let me know.

[MarioD]

I took the suggestions from my friends at PGMusic and this forum and re-mixed this song.

Let me know what you think.

[Oren]

I took the suggestions from my friends at PGMusic and this forum and re-mixed this song.

Yo! you're on it now, Pardner!
That acoustic guitar track James has in the oven should just about round this one out...

[kara]

Went straight in my keep folder

k

[folderol]

This is dramatically better in every way.

[MarioD]

Thanx guys for the very nice words of encouragement.

I have learned a lot from your comments. 

This is one great forum!