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Day of Small Things by ValleyPastor [Email]
Genre: Bossa Nova

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Last Played: Nov 19, 2008 - 11:53:48 PM
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Uploaded: Feb 18, 2008 - 01:39:45 PM
Last Updated: Feb 18, 2008 - 01:39:45 PM
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Description:
Mellow Bossa love song for my wonderful wife.

Lyrics:
Just a little ember starts the fire that warms the night.
And just a little word in season puts your fears to flight.
Just a little prayer to our great God will all His blessings bring.
Walk with me, love, through this life, hand in hand.
Let us despise not the day of small things.

Little drops of water join, to then become the sea.
So each little act of love can bring you close to me.
Let me love you, help you, hold you, and of your beauty sing.
Stone by precious stone, let us build our lives together,
And despise not the day of small things.

Love is built one small step at a time
Into a fortress great and strong.
And when life buffets us without reason or rhyme,
Upon God’s rock we’ll sing His song.

God did not give me great treasures of wealth. He gave me something more.
My friend, my companion, my lover, my joy. Each day better than before.
So as we grow, year by year, ever closer; ‘till the day we meet our King,
We’ll thank our dear Jesus for each moment together,
And despise not the day of small things.



Hardware:
iMac G5, Behringer mixer and UCA202 interface. Hohner Ebony acoustic guitar through Behringer C2 condenser mic pair. Washburn classical guitar through MXL 990 and 991 condenser mics My vocals through MXL 990 condenser. Angie's vocals through MXL 2001 condenser.

Software:
GB4, Band in a Box 12
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What wonderful lyrics! &mdash 02/18/08 - 02:11:11 PM
Such a tribute to your wife. :-) I love the vocals!! I'm pressed by how anyone can play the bossa nova beat and chords. Lovely song all around, Tom. :-)

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Bossa &mdash 02/18/08 - 05:18:54 PM
I've been writing and playing bossa style since High School. It's always relaxed the ol' beast in me. Thanks for the listen.

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Bossa &mdash 02/18/08 - 05:19:00 PM
I've been writing and playing bossa style since High School. It's always relaxed the ol' beast in me. Thanks for the listen.

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Day of Small Things &mdash 02/18/08 - 05:04:07 PM
ahh this is realy soothin ..and peaceful
thnx for sharin !!

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Soothing &mdash 02/18/08 - 05:20:22 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it

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Nice Bossa! &mdash 02/18/08 - 07:33:18 PM
Great vocals!! Very good song!
B

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gorgeous poetry &mdash 02/19/08 - 07:46:46 AM
Love this... not only a great bit of music and guitar playing, not just sweet lyrics, not the wonderful duet, but the whole thing, the whole tribute... wow! I can feel the love here throughout your offering, magnificent!
ttfn,
Drakonis

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Lovely... &mdash 02/19/08 - 06:17:05 PM
in sentiment, writing, and performance... especially your vocal harmonies which soar. Best to you both!

Jack

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Sweet! &mdash 02/19/08 - 06:28:07 PM
The bossa has such a gentle rhythm. Perfect for singing songs to your sweetie. Very nicely done.



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This has a fun &mdash 02/21/08 - 10:25:10 AM
texture right at first. Very airy and striking at the get go.
Enjoy the backround. Nice laid back sound.




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Day of Small Things &mdash 03/06/08 - 11:54:22 AM
What a wonderful lovesong, very nice vocals, bravi!! An instant favorite :-)

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well then &mdash 03/06/08 - 02:40:34 PM
it's official your in!!
Nice tune, I love the bossa style, when I was a kid it seems like it was on the radio all the time. So was that rhythm section from band in a box? those congas have a great tone.
Aint love grand.

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Congas &mdash 03/06/08 - 02:46:24 PM
The congas are apple loop. The rest of the rhythm is BIAB. In any case, the drum sound is Apple software instruments.

Yes, love is grand! Thanks for listening

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Great! &mdash 03/06/08 - 02:55:17 PM
Very cool song sir, great tribute to your wife, I guess that she's happy to hear that she was a big inspiration to you to write this great song. Wonderful job!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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right then &mdash 03/06/08 - 03:19:09 PM
very nice tune all around ... "bombing" you with Kudos ... much enjoyed Tom!

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smooth as silk &mdash 03/07/08 - 09:20:43 AM
wonderful groove, beautiful arrangement. vocals sound great together - and the lyric is full of love - so glad i came in for a listen!
anne

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Thanks Anne &mdash 03/07/08 - 12:34:12 PM
A positive comment from SISTERS is always a treasure. Your work is always admired here.

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Smooooth... &mdash 04/08/08 - 04:46:21 PM
A warm paean of love to your wife. A celebration of one of the finest gifts from the God of all blessing!

Be well!

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