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First (12), breath (6), love (904), morning (29), night (75), lover.friend (1)
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Description:
This is a song I wrote as a tribute to my wife a few years before she died. It was her favorite song, and has always been mine.
I hope you really enjoy this, I think it's a beautiful song. Maybe you will too.
Peace
Ed
Lyrics:
First Breath
Words, Music and Arrangement By Edward C. Wemmerus Sr.
Copyright © August 18, 1990 All rights reserved
Copyright © registered September 20, 1990
VERSE # 1
When troubled times come on me -
and I feel like givin' in.
To the hell and fire around me -
to the world and all its sin
To the liars and the cheaters -
to the temptations within
I think about you darlin' -
and I am whole again
CHORUS
Your my first breath in the mornin' -
my last sigh late at night.
Your the power behind my power -
through the struggles and the fight
your the reason I keep living -
your the dream that is so right
Your my angel and my lover -
your the one I call my wife.
BRIDGE
You don't need to worry -
and you don't need to fret
About what's happened in the past or -
hasn't happened yet
There's never gonna be a day -
through all eternity
That I won't love you just as much -
as I know you love me
Final CHORUS
Your my first breath in the mornin',
my last sigh late at night
Your the power behind my power -
through the struggles and the fight
Your the reason I keep living -
your the dream that is so right.
Your my angel and my lover -
your the one I call my wife.
Hardware:
PowerMac G4 AGP, Tascam FW-1804 firewire interface, TRS-8 8-track, M2516 Mixer Yamaha SY99, Takamine GX200 and Peavey Generation EXP guitars, Electro-Voice ND257B mics, and various outboard effects and compressors
Software:
Yamaha SY99 sequencer, Cubase LE, Garage Band
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First Breath &mdash 10/15/07 - 09:48:27 PM
Thank you Feter &mdash 10/15/07 - 09:55:16 PM
Wonderful... &mdash 10/15/07 - 09:59:05 PM
As I listened to the opening strains I thought to myself: "This is gonna be nice..." BUT, then came the chorus and I got all weepy! (And the lead solo is very touching also...)
A wonderful tribute to true and lasting love. Thanks for sharing this.
Be well friend! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Micheal &mdash 10/15/07 - 10:04:40 PM
It only took me 11 years to finally let someone else hear this out in the public, but I'm really glad that I put it up.
Thanks for being a friend Mike
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Randy Travis &mdash 10/15/07 - 10:32:33 PM
should cover this, and make you a millionaire!
That lead guitarthreatens to take this into rock-land, but you tie it all back down so gracefully at the end. Nice song. [ Reply to This ]
I could really usse Randy Travis doing this &mdash 10/15/07 - 10:44:40 PM
I guess instead is shootin' at a varmint like old Jeb Clampet, I'll just get Randy to hand over the millions.
This is a really early recording of the song which I brought into GB so I could tweak it. The guitar on the original was pretty lame, and it's still in there in the background. I decided it needed something with some real dynamics to it in the lead part to offset and compliment the flow of the rest of the song. I think it came out pretty could when you consider what it sounded like before I reworked it.
Anyway Jim, thanks for coming by and taking a listen. I'm really clad you liked it.
Be well man
Ed [ Reply to This ]
nicely done ! &mdash 10/15/07 - 10:39:34 PM
great work , vocals, harmonies and all !! it took me quit a few years to finally write something to honer those close to me who have passed on
in life. "memories of you all". my hats of to you my friend !!
rj [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Rob &mdash 10/15/07 - 10:52:35 PM
But actually this song was written for my wife some years before she died, so she got the joy out of it. She was a really special woman.
Thank you for finding this and deciding to have a listen. I'm really glad you liked it and were kind enough to take the time to tell me so. I shall return the kindness you can be sure.
Peace and be well.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
powerful &mdash 10/16/07 - 07:55:37 AM
lyrics,,,,,,heartfelt singing......a love song for the ages.......she was a lucky woman to have heard this testament to love.....many bows!!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks McBoy &mdash 10/16/07 - 04:36:01 PM
She was the love of my life, I couldn't have done it any other way.
Thanks for Listening and the nice words my friend.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Yes... &mdash 10/16/07 - 11:29:04 AM
...a true song of love...beautiful...
though I'm sure managing; please accept my condolences...she must have been a very, very special person...
Bob
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Thank you Bob &mdash 10/16/07 - 07:24:32 PM
She was indeed a very special woman. It will be 11 years tonight at 2am in the morning of the 17th. Yes I remember and will never forget, but as Sharon used to say "life is for the living", and it does go on.
This is a special song for me and your kind words make it even more so Bob. I thank you for them and for listening.
Peace and be well
Ed [ Reply to This ]
From the Heart ! &mdash 10/16/07 - 01:47:46 PM
Mr. Ed, this is really heartfelt song, the vocal as always lovely, the music is very fine and everything is fit with the atmosphere of the song. Loved the vocal harmony, loved the song. The mixing in the 1st class. Master gem is this piece. Have mercy [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Yeman &mdash 10/16/07 - 07:27:35 PM
For you kind and gentle words. I'm content to know you enjoyed listening to this song about love.
Peace be with you my friend
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 10/16/07 - 04:54:48 PM
words and sentiment Ed. Very emotional I must say and such a nice arrangement. The harmonies too are great, along with the poetry and delivery, Cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Maurice &mdash 10/16/07 - 07:38:48 PM
As you can see from the description this was written for my wife. It was written a few years before we even knew she was sick, and I wanted her to know how I really felt about her. And she did know, but this was just my way of making it personal and real.
Because it was a special song I took my time and made it as good as I could at that time.
This was actually the original recording I did in 92. I brought it into GB and used it's capabilities to enhance what was already mixed down in the master, and added the guitar part to make it just a little more special.
Thank you again my friend for you kind words and for dropping in for a visit. It's always a pleasure to see that it's you when you come knocking.
Peace to you
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Getting me... &mdash 10/16/07 - 08:35:43 PM
... choked up. This dear. Strong lead vocal to sing those incredible lyrics of love. Man... the simple words... a powerful message, all wrapped up in the sound of a stellar country music performance.
Kudos to you Ed... and God bless you... and your wife.
D [ Reply to This ]
Thanks again Jack &mdash 10/16/07 - 09:28:35 PM
For coming to the party and enjoying the atmosphere. This has to be one of the best, if not the best song I ever written. (opinions may vary here) But it is the most special, at least to me.
I'm really glad you got to hear this one Jack, and that you took the time to send me some kind words on it.
Keep the peace in your heart man.
ED [ Reply to This ]
Slo... &mdash 10/16/07 - 10:11:47 PM
You know you really are great and amazing, you really are...this song is perfection and your voice is the best part, I'm a hopeless fan, we are lucky to have you here, see you on your next one! [ Reply to This ]
Thank You Tom &mdash 10/17/07 - 03:35:02 PM
The first time I saw your name mentioned here on MacJams was when McBoy sent me a heads up on the song., "Princess"
http://www.macjams.com/song/35955
on which you sang the lead vocal. I was very impressed by the work you did on the song with the lyrics, and the vocal.
That said, it means a lot to me that you would make the comment you made about the singing I did on this one. I'm really happy you dropped in for a listen and enjoyed my song. and were kind enough to take the time to let me know.
Thanks again Tom, it is appreciated.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Awesome &mdash 10/17/07 - 03:13:53 AM
Oh! I love, love songs and this is a beauty.
I am glad I had a listen to this :) THX for sharing.
Take care
--
Kenta [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Kenta &mdash 10/17/07 - 03:45:33 PM
I'm glad you found this song among the thousands of song here on MacJams. This is really an amazing place for us to share our hopes and dreams and songs with each other. The music of life is alive and well on MacJams.
Thanks again for the kind words Kenta, and for dropping in for a visit. So nice to meet you.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Beautiful &mdash 10/17/07 - 05:58:25 PM
Thanks you Doug &mdash 10/17/07 - 06:54:35 PM
I'm really happy you liked it, and took the time to comment on it Doug. It's a very special song for me personally.
Thanks again, be well,
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Heartfelt and beautiful song &mdash 10/24/07 - 06:57:25 AM
You have an amazing singing voice.This is a truly deep and powerful song.Nice job on the guitar solo- it fits the song perfectly. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 10/24/07 - 03:24:24 PM
I'm really glad you like this song, it has a very special meaning to me as I'm sure you could guess.
This is the original recording I made in, I think the year was 92 or 93, in my home studio . I brought it into GB a few weeks ago and stroked it a little with some of the fine effects that are there in GB. Then I added a new guitar part over the original tracks to fill it out a little better and make it more interesting in the break. I think it sounds much better than the original, and has a much fuller sound now.
Thank you again for the comments and especially for the one about my singing voice. It's really nice to hear that kind of comment. I'm glad you stopped by to check out my latest, and enjoyed what you found.
Be well Mark
Ed [ Reply to This ]
oh man &mdash 10/24/07 - 03:31:24 PM
this one broke my heart. great one sloparts. u have a voice a smooth as honey.
i am so glad i found your site. wonderful friend! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Davis &mdash 10/24/07 - 04:23:31 PM
I'm glad you found it too. It's always nice to have company, even more so when it's a fellow musician.
As I said in the intro, this is a very special song for me. That makes it even nicer when someone else likes it too. Thank you for you kind works Davis and for coming to my place for a visit.
Be well my friend
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Apt.... &mdash 10/26/07 - 08:38:27 AM
I have had a tear with this....I feel it.... as my new wife has a young son who is in a terminal situation....which will be the subject of my next post here....oh boy....
This tune makes me appreciate so much a lot of things. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Dennis &mdash 10/26/07 - 09:05:57 AM
You know sometime you never know who you going to touch with the words you write down in a song. I'm so sorry to here about your young man and his illness. I can relate that's for sure. I hope this song helps you in some small way.
I'd say I look forward to you next post, and I do, but also I don't for reasons I'm sure you understand.
Be well my friend and give my best to your wife and here son, Where there's life there's always hope.
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Ed you are so good! &mdash 10/26/07 - 08:52:54 AM
You are so talented and never dissappoint, even if it is C&W. :) Love truly is a many splendored thing -indeed. The love you have for your wife shines through with this heartfelt, emotional tribute. You were both blessed to have one another for the time that you did. A wonderful job. (First breath in the mornin and last sigh at night.....what a classic line!)
Thanks for letting me know about this. Enjoyed it! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks you Gail. &mdash 10/26/07 - 09:15:11 AM
I was hoping this would please you in some way. even if it is CW -:) She was a very special person so I wrote what I felt was a very special song. She deserved no less.
I'm glad you accepted my invitation and came to call, and that you found something special here that touched you. If it made you feel all warm and tingly inside then I am content.
Thanks again Gail
Ed [ Reply to This ]
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