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An Anniversary Song (second demo)

from Homecooked: Songs From FAWM 2013 by TA Walker

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This is a remake of the 13th song I wrote and demo-ed on February 26th for my wedding anniversary. It is the only track on "Homecooked" that was recorded after FAWM 2013 ended, although the original song was written and demo-ed on February 26th.

The original demo was very rough (you can hear it at fawm.org/songs/8065/), and I wanted to record a "tidier" version for my wife on our anniversary. Ironically, I had barely more time to do so than I had during FAWM, but I think in the end, this isn't a bad demo at all... and the sentiments are heartfelt!

The 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars and vocals were recorded on my iPhone 4S (yes, really) using a TASCAM iM2 mike for the guitars, and an iU2 with Oktava MK219 condenser for the vocals, recording onto Multitrack DAW on the iPhone. I then transferred these tracks to Logic Pro on the Mac, and put together a "string quintet" arrangement (2 violins, viola, cello and double-bass) using East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra samples and my MIDI guitar.

This song is, naturally, dedicated to my wife Joy, whose love and support has made such a difference in my life - I love you! XXX

(Note: "Cheongryangri" in the lyric, refers to the area of Seoul where the church was that Joy (who is Korean) and I got married in. I confess the bit about cherry trees blossoming early for us might've been poetic licence, but... look, indulge me on our anniversary, eh? ;-) )

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A bright warm day in early spring
Found us both in Cheongryangri
Dressed our once-in-a-lifetime best
And joined by friends and family
It seemed even the cherry trees
Had thought to blossom early
A present for our special day
Especially for you and me

Eleven springs have rolled around
Through rain and sun and heat and snow
Still we walk this lane as one
Past snowdrops bursting from below
Each spring renews our memories
Our garden grows a cherry tree
Our daughter catches petals, as we
Recall that spring in Cheongryangri

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from Homecooked: Songs From FAWM 2013, released March 4, 2013
TA Walker - vocals, 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, MIDI guitar string arrangement

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TA Walker UK

Guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter, often with "electronica", "lo-fi" and "prog" inclinations.

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