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I REMEMBER by craighalkett [Email]
Genre: Ballad

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Last Played: Oct 07, 2008 - 02:54:25 AM
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Uploaded: Jun 01, 2008 - 03:12:08 AM
Last Updated: Jun 01, 2008 - 03:12:08 AM
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My mother died a few years back and everything that was going through my head came out in this song.The hurt the guilt the great memories of growing up feelings i think most of us experience at times like this. appreciate feedback and advice cheers Craig
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beautiful... &mdash 06/01/08 - 03:21:25 AM
sad... and brought a tear to my eye. i wish it hadn't ended quite so abruptly but thank you for sharing these tender, uplifting and painful memories xox

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thanks Caroline &mdash 06/04/08 - 03:58:40 AM
will probably redo this and change the ending cheers Craig

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Wow Craig &mdash 06/01/08 - 03:30:52 AM
A lovely song about your mother and your early years.

I am lucky that both my parents are still alive and healthy, but I have moments when I feel guilty of perhaps taking advantage of their unconditional love, especially when I was younger.

A very thought provoking song, and I am going to visit them right now.

Thank you for sharing your experiences

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Thanks Robert &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:03:22 AM
great to hear from you i think we take each other for granted at times and sometimes forget that nothing lasts forever sounds like a start of a new song cheers Craig

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Heartfelt &mdash 06/01/08 - 05:17:12 AM
Heartfelt song. A song of unconditional love. Sorry for your lose, too.
Very nice production and your voice sounds excellent. It has a kinda' country tone to it.

A mother's love is the truest kind.

Agree with caroline about the abrupt ending. I think that may have been something you overlooked when you did the final mix. I have done that before, so now I always listen to the entire song before posting.

Great song my friend.

LL

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Thanks David &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:08:40 AM
i should have listened to the master before putting on i will redo the song as their are a few bits i dont like thanks again for comments Cheers Craig

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Great! &mdash 06/01/08 - 05:47:49 AM
Great as always, amazing vocal and great words. Wonderful playing... Thanks for sharing!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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Thanks Yeman &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:10:47 AM
appreciate your kind comments Cheers Craig

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I REMEMBER &mdash 06/01/08 - 06:33:53 AM
this is so stronge so powerful so heartfelt my friend
just awesome ..your voice hold alot of passions here
the words so true ..thnx alot for sharin such gem !!!

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Cheers Feter &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:13:31 AM
I appreciate you taking the time again to comment will redo the song and fix a few things cheers Craig

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I Remember &mdash 06/01/08 - 09:48:59 AM
Craig, this is so special. Thanks for posting what this song is for you, in the description. This just aches with authenticity and the powerfulness of love. Lyrics, vocals, guitar - all wonderful. Thanks for this special song Craig.

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Thanks Karen &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:16:58 AM
The ending could be a lot better and a few other things i am not happy with i will give it another go cheers Craig

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not many &mdash 06/01/08 - 11:37:29 AM
people can write so many golden songs. This one is a great one.

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Thanx Brian &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:21:27 AM
Appreciate your kind comment cheers Craig

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Your mum &mdash 06/01/08 - 01:28:33 PM
would be very proud of you Craig, as I am, what more can I say you are a star and I think this song is one of your finest.

Annie xxx

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Thanx Annie &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:18:57 AM
When i write one that you dont like i know i will be in big trouble Cheers Craig

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Whoa.... &mdash 06/01/08 - 08:10:54 PM
My mom passed away unexpectedly about 16 years ago... I was was frozen at the time... numb. As the years passed so many memories... so many "what if I had said or done this? Why didn't I?" I don't want to take away from the awesome job you do with that guitar and the production qualities... but your lyrics, your heartfelt delivery of those words speak deeply to me... Thanks.

and deep bows for a great song.

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Thank You JACK &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:26:01 AM
A compliment indeed coming from the master i really appreciate you taking the time to listen.The good thing is when the grief passes you are left with the great memories Cheers Craig

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The guitars &mdash 06/02/08 - 03:48:11 AM
on this remind me of the late, great Grant Mclennan (Go-Betweens). The song is sad - but beautiful. Lovely performance. The ending is abrubt as mentioned.

Peter

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Thank you Peter &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:28:22 AM
I am going to change the song a bit yeah the ending is really messy i appreciate you taking the time cheers Craig

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... &mdash 06/02/08 - 09:26:55 AM
the guitar playing sounds really pretty. i thought my mother died once and all that came out was a song "i don't care if you're dead) your voice sounds very honest and strong on this. the feeling is clearly there. this is really a good and meaningful song.

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Thanks Chance &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:30:55 AM
Appreciate you taking the time to stop by Cheers Craig

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gorgeous, man &mdash 06/02/08 - 09:30:09 AM
it's nice to see this amount of heart in music. bravo

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Thanks Joachim &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:33:34 AM
Appreciate you stopping by thank for the kind comment Cheers Craig

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Wow Craig... &mdash 06/02/08 - 03:18:15 PM
My mother passed on a few years back too. It was very difficult for me to handle. I too wrote a tune about what I was feeling. It helped some...

This is extraordinarily beautiful man. Touching lyrics. Moving vocal delivery. I think you did a fine job on the mix as well. Sounds really pro to these old ears.

Be well friend!

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PS &mdash 06/02/08 - 03:19:47 PM
I did forget to mention the abruptness of the ending. A glitch perhaps?

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Thanks Michael &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:36:18 AM
Appreciate your kind comments i am going to redo the song their are a few things i think could be better but the ending is a bit of a mess Cheers Craig

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This... &mdash 06/03/08 - 08:55:02 PM
...is a true beauty...tip my hat to you...I remember, too.

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Thanks Bob &mdash 06/04/08 - 04:38:13 AM
For the kind comment appreciate you stopping by Cheers Craig

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. &mdash 06/08/08 - 07:32:33 AM
Craig, a warm heartfelt song. Thanks

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Thank you &mdash 06/08/08 - 02:49:46 PM
appreciate you taking the time thanx for stopping by cheers Craig

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remembering &mdash 06/13/08 - 03:48:05 AM
man you really really wore your heart on your sleeve on this one....what a great way to work out your loss... beautiful and honest, I think this would put a smile on her face. Very fitting tribute.... as far as the music...great mix, great playing, the vocals are quite good as well.... I can really hear the void she left in your life, but I can also hear the joy that her memory brings you.... Thanks for sharing such an honest piece of music with us here.... peace....Ian

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Thanx Ian &mdash 06/13/08 - 04:07:54 AM
Really appreciate you stopping by Cheers Craig

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Moving &mdash 06/17/08 - 08:51:11 AM
Excellent harmonies and moving lyrics.Really strong song and poignant sentiment.A perceptive reminder of how we should try and make each and everyday count.
Regards RG

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You can sure sing &mdash 09/25/08 - 12:50:20 AM
I am not sure if I have heard better country ballad than you here.

You have harmony so much like the Everly Brothers. Amazing.

What a great natural gift. Your terrific voice just belts out bigtime.

Again what a gift!
When I hear that type of voice I think this guy has made money singing and maybe a lot of it. It seems so star quality! Enjoyed the guitar as well.

Would love to hear a bit more bassy-ness in the guitar.

Maybe when you mic I would suggest making mic point towards the top of the whole of the guitar and away from the fretboard and the bridge. But it does sound like a nice backup. Just a suggestion to an already terrific song!!!!

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