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Bill Furner (The Tiler) graciously sent me his guitar solo and asked if I would like to put lyrics to the song. I was not able to sing it the way he had originally intended and asked him if I could do a tribute song to my little sister (who recently passed away from Cancer). I explained that I would like to do the song as a Christmas present to my mother. He kindly allowed me the freedom to put a "different" expression to the song. I mixed the vocals myself. And some are now becoming aware, my mixing skills leave something to be desired, but I hope the song sounds OK nevertheless. I apologize to the Italian Community for my mis-pronunciation of some of your beautiful words (and the occasional flub of the lyrics).
Lyrics:
You have gone away
And left me all alone
My tears flow gently
Your memory in a song
You were my little sister
Now a soul that soars on high
You were taken away
Much before what’s fair
And now you are so far away
To far away to touch
You must sing to me
When I smell the autumn breeze
As I watch the coloured leaves
Fall to the ground
They will renew again in spring
But I know that you will not
You will live on forever
Deep inside my thoughts
I love you – Judy – I miss you
Tu sei andata via
E mi hai lasciata sola
Le mie lacrime volano via
La tua memoria in una canzone
Tu eri la mia piccola sorella
Ora sei un anima che vola alto
Ti anno portata via
Tanto prima che sia giusto
Adesso sei cosi lontana
Troppo lontano per toccarti
Tu devi cantare per me
Quando nel aria c’e l’odore di autunno
Guardanto il colore delle foglie
Che cadono giu
Ma le foglie ritornovo in primavera
ma tu non tornerrai
Tu vivrai per sempre dentro di me
Ti amo – Judy – e mi manchi tanto
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I like it... &mdash 12/24/05 - 01:44:41 PM
You did well with this, I know how hard it is to translate into a language
you don't know, especially when trying to do prose too... Tiler's guitar
sounds great too, though it is funny... with my head stuck in the 70s, I
keep hearing Kansas' "Dust in the Wind" in that one recurring riff. What a
beautiful elegy... my thoughts go out to you and your family for your loss,
but she is nicely remembered here.
ttfn,
Drakonis [ Reply to This ]
Pefromed very nicely. &mdash 12/24/05 - 03:16:04 PM
Thanks Alannah &mdash 12/24/05 - 06:09:42 PM
for doing this. You really have a terrific voice!
Hope you have a joyous christmas and a new year full of hope and wishes
that come true.
This tune sure became more sacred than I thought!
Nice going! [ Reply to This ]
Haunting &mdash 12/24/05 - 10:32:30 PM
Fabulous vocals! And I've always been a fan of thetiler's guitar music so
this is a double-treat for me. [ Reply to This ]
autumn breeze &mdash 12/25/05 - 03:19:57 AM
Hi Alannah, this is such a fine piece of art. Your beautiful voice together with the tiler's great guitar playing creates a peaceful mood. And its all well put together and great performed from both of you. The italian parts is lovely - tough I don't understand a word:)
I'm sure she will sing to you in the autumn breeze. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks to all &mdash 12/25/05 - 02:13:17 PM
Thank you all for such nice comments. Christmas can be a hard time of year for a lot of people, especially when you are a family member short for the first time. I thank God every day that there are still beautiful, kind and caring people (like the ones I have met on MacJams) in the world today to fill the space of those we have lost. Merry Christmas everyone. [ Reply to This ]
Peaceful &mdash 12/26/05 - 12:34:32 PM
Poignant, full of grief for an untimely death yet a celebration of life ...
Very hearfelt vocals. I lost a sister myself when she was just 17. This
song moves me in a way that no other songs here does. Great job and
thanks, Alannah. [ Reply to This ]
Peaceful &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:17:57 AM
To say that one of my songs "moves you" is the greatest compliment .. thank you so much Leon. It's when we lose someone that we realize just how precious and fragile life is. [ Reply to This ]
a sweet solice &mdash 12/26/05 - 04:16:04 PM
bonjorno, i'm sorry for your loss. i can understand your pain and your song speaks to all those who have lost. it's very beautiful and i agree that the italian makes it very sacred sounding as pointed out by 'thetiller'. merry christmas and be well [ Reply to This ]
a sweet solice &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:20:24 AM
Thank you for you comments Lee_Lee. Gosh I just learned that this site actually has a "speed limit" between comments. I need to wait 45 seconds between them. I must be too eager to respond. [ Reply to This ]
A nice tribute. &mdash 12/27/05 - 12:26:55 PM
This is very touching. I'm sure your mother will treasure this gift. I
especially like your singing on the Italian parts. I would almost like it
better without the spoken translation so I can simply listen to your
lilting vocals, but it is beautiful nonetheless. Nice job. Oh, and Tiler's
playing is gorgeous as always. [ Reply to This ]
A nice tribute. &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:22:31 AM
Thank you Emily .... coming from someone who's own song is currently on the top of all the pics ... I take this as high praise indeed ! [ Reply to This ]
VERRRRY &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:47:01 AM
Roamantic and I love the narrative like a strange cult classic movie soundtrack! Beautiful voice my dear! How's everything in cartoon land? Tiler as always a wonderful job! [ Reply to This ]
VERRRRY &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:49:10 AM
Oh yeah and I'd have to say your one hot cartoon gal!
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DR. BIZARRE! [ Reply to This ]
VERRRRY &mdash 12/28/05 - 11:33:50 AM
Bizarre ... you rimple my dimple with your crimpled prose of cartoon lust. Out from my hair come the cartoon chopsticks! [ Reply to This ]
VERRRRY &mdash 12/28/05 - 12:09:19 PM
Oh my god! Mother of pearl! You are such a tease! Look at those
gorgeous curly locks! Can I run my fingers through your hair and whisper
cartoon inpersonations in your ear?
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DR. BIZARRE! [ Reply to This ]
Bizarre has a crush on you! &mdash 12/28/05 - 10:54:56 AM
Bizarre has a crush on you! &mdash 12/28/05 - 11:39:02 AM
Thanks Selters .... it's nice to know I have such a fine army of supporters .... [ Reply to This ]
Really well done! &mdash 12/28/05 - 11:08:02 AM
I haven't had much of a chance to listen to a lot of music here, being in
the throes of an intense creative period, but this sounds incredible. I
actually think your mixing on this is something to be quite proud
of...to say nothing of the extremely touching subject matter. I don't
know what else to say except that I love this very much. The balance is
perfect and the music is purifying! [ Reply to This ]
Really well done! &mdash 12/28/05 - 11:41:34 AM
Thank you Jim ... I'm still learning the "mixing" end of things .... let's hope that the new year brings a whole range of creativity out of all of us and a new era of music is born. I look forward to hearing your new stuff. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 12/28/05 - 12:17:54 PM
Your voice is such lovely expression in this piece, Alannah, and your love for your sister in creating this is both moving and touching.
The guitar is the perfect accompaniment.
Just beautiful. [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 12/28/05 - 01:18:51 PM
Thank you Mysti .... I recently listened to your version of Silent Night on the Noel Project CD and I just cannot get it out of my head .... I wanna be able to "do that" ..... !!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Pain as Beauty &mdash 12/29/05 - 10:32:07 AM
If only all the sorrow in the world could be put into one song and never
played again, what a wonderful world it would be. I liked the way you
did the alternating singing and speaking interspersed with Bill's guitar.
It gave this song a unique artistry while at the same time honoring the
memory of your sister. [ Reply to This ]
such beauty &mdash 12/29/05 - 09:31:05 PM
Your voice is really something. You have a middle eastern phrasing
that is just amazing! I love this piece, Tiler, five star as usual. Well
done! [ Reply to This ]
such beauty &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:25:43 PM
Middle Eastern Phrasing .... well that must be it then ... hahahaha there has been MUCH debate about my "accent" ... and oddly enough I don't normally have one - it just seems to have appeared when I sing sometimes .... at last count I believe "Welsh" might have been the concensus. Thanks for the comments. [ Reply to This ]
downloaded &mdash 12/29/05 - 09:49:50 PM
downloaded &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:27:09 PM
Thanks themasses .... downloading - to me - is one of the highest forms of compliment. [ Reply to This ]
bono bono &mdash 12/30/05 - 07:05:50 AM
capi di tutti capi!.........very kool presentation! lovely voice...and bill's
guitar is nice and soulful.....enjoyed it much! [ Reply to This ]
bono bono &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:28:41 PM
Beautiful &mdash 12/30/05 - 05:27:50 PM
Great job you two. Alannah, I know your Mom was deeply touched by this.
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Beautiful &mdash 12/30/05 - 08:56:22 PM
thank you Rick ... and yes she was truly moved by this song .... it has certainly helped to give me some closure .... if there ever is such a thing as closure on these things .... [ Reply to This ]
Amazing job &mdash 12/31/05 - 01:35:52 AM
It can be so hard to compose over exotic guitar parts, and you have left a
touching, and inspired piece of your heart for us to enjoy. I am a 4 year
Cancer survivor, and a piece of music this gorgeous only serves to remind
us of the fragility of our lives, and how our memories live on, and inspire
us to create these tributes. You are a gifted singer, and I am SO very
happy you posted this. She is smiling.
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lovely &mdash 12/31/05 - 06:31:21 PM
love the use of different languages. the poem if beautifully written. some nice guitar was layed on this track. nicely done, i thought i had listened to your songs, but just realized i haven't and im sorry for not getting to it sooner. [ Reply to This ]
Very beautiful &mdash 01/17/06 - 04:49:45 PM
This song put me on the verge of tears. Reading the lyrics along to it, it's
so sad and slow and beautiful, and your Italian was beautiful too. I loved
the English narration after the Italian singing..just, beautiful. [ Reply to This ]
Very beautiful &mdash 01/17/06 - 07:30:30 PM
I am honoured that as a new (very new indeed) member .. that one of my songs was one of the earliest ones you visited. Thank you for your kind comments. [ Reply to This ]
i heard this song when you first posted it... &mdash 01/20/06 - 04:15:05 AM
it was painful then and it is painful now - the beauty of the lyrics, your voice and bill's playing combined with the dedication (and yes, both meanings) was and is almost too much for ms. pink and fluffy and her bear but... thank you for guiding me back - one love xox [ Reply to This ]
truly moving &mdash 01/20/06 - 10:28:05 PM
This is a very heart felt song with great meaning.
I also love the two languages combined. oh. . . .and i really like your voice
too! Thanks for sharing. [ Reply to This ]
AMAZING &mdash 03/02/06 - 11:58:37 AM
wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but
WOW
thank you
woodie [ Reply to This ]
AMAZING &mdash 03/02/06 - 11:58:40 AM
wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but
WOW
thank you
woodie [ Reply to This ]
AMAZING &mdash 03/02/06 - 12:03:31 PM
wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but
WOW
thank you
woodie [ Reply to This ]
beautiful voice &mdash 04/29/07 - 12:36:27 PM
I got here via your "In Memoriam" thread, and I think this song is very moving indeed. I think your voice is just amazing, and in fact, I think it's so powerful that I'm not sure you even need guitar on this; it might be interesting to do it a cappella. I also don't think you need the spoken translation, but that's just a personal preference on my part. I'm really impressed and moved, and very sorry for your loss. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks for your very kind words ... &mdash 04/30/07 - 10:23:25 PM
... acapella huh ... not sure I could pull that one off ... I tend to sing off key even while listening to the music ... couldn't imagine if the music were only in my head .. hahaha I went back and forth on the translation part .... and it was on the advice of one of my friends who asked that the English part be put in because they said they didn't understand the Italian part ... (ya can't please em all) ... I'm not even sure why I sang it in Italian in the first place ... it was just a notion I had at the time. Sort of like a secret message to someone on the other side.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
.. &mdash 04/29/07 - 12:48:20 PM
Thanks Paddler .... &mdash 04/30/07 - 10:25:41 PM
.. for taking the time to listen to this tune - I hadn't listened to it myself for a while until recently ... and to know that a soul was touched is high praise indeed.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
This song &mdash 04/29/07 - 12:52:13 PM
touches my soul. Great guitar, great voice.
Thanks a lot for sharing!
Bernd [ Reply to This ]
oh another soul .... &mdash 04/30/07 - 10:27:56 PM
... I do like it when something I create touches souls .. however, in this case it might be the inspiration behind the song that was the touching part .... but I am happy that you stopped by and took the time to listen and especially to comment.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
You made me cry... &mdash 04/30/07 - 07:32:13 AM
...my friend in sorrow. I, too, have lost loved ones. My heart reaches out to you. [ Reply to This ]
Well .... &mdash 04/30/07 - 10:31:02 PM
.. I hope I "made you cry" in that "good way" .. you know the way when we "remember people and the good times we had before we lost them" melancholy kind of cry .... this too can be healing in itself. (All those nasty chemicals in our bodies that can only be released through tears). It truly is only a matter of time until we all are faced with a loss of some sort - it's part of living I suppose. And a good old fashioned cry helps heal that pain I think. Thanks for stopping by my little memorial tune and commenting. I appreciate it.
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
Ahhhhh... &mdash 05/01/07 - 08:42:57 AM
..."the good way", without a doubt. All a part of time's passing...as you said.
I'll soon be posting a solo guitar piece, born of the cleansing power of tears.
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I live between the notes [ Reply to This ]
This is so outrageous &mdash 05/01/07 - 09:29:14 PM
This song really features your very talented self. I love the way you work. Putting something into blank spaces, and so soulfuly and tasty here. You have really hit me deep with this one. You put your feelinigs into a beautiful masterpiece.
So personal, so beautiful, so beautifuly sung. Like an angel, dancing in the heavens. I'm am certin that your sister is in you and in this song. She must have been very special. I can only imagin your deep deep love. I am sure she heres you. I will keep this song and most definatly share it with many others. It is very touching.
I am so glad you grabed spirit child and got me started on you, for this song alone. Now i must find the time to listen more, for sure.
God Bless
peace to you
tim [ Reply to This ]
How did I miss this comment???? &mdash 05/06/07 - 08:15:38 PM
Wow Tim ... those words of high praise are certainly high praise indeed!!!! My head must have been in the clouds when you left this comment for me to not know it was here until today ... of course Spirit Child holds a very special place in my heart ... honestly .. not a day goes by since I first heard it that I don't listen to it ... (maybe even a few times in a row ...) I don't know why THAT one sticks with me the way it does ... but it just does. And I am soooo glad that you sent me the original vocal files with all those juicy extra bits which you had deleted but which I put BACK IN !!!! We really must work together on a new tune one day ....
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"Music is the way our memories sing to us across time" [ Reply to This ]
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you don't know, especially when trying to do prose too... Tiler's guitar
sounds great too, though it is funny... with my head stuck in the 70s, I
keep hearing Kansas' "Dust in the Wind" in that one recurring riff. What a
beautiful elegy... my thoughts go out to you and your family for your loss,
but she is nicely remembered here.
ttfn,
Drakonis
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