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So Far Away (with Bill Furner - The Tiler)
by Alannah

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Submitted on: Dec 24, 2005 - 12:23:16 PM
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Description 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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drakonis said 1074 days ago

I like it...
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

	deputydoofy said 1074 days ago
	Pefromed very nicely. This song was very nicely done. Very sorry for your loss.

	thetiler said 1074 days ago
	Thanks Alannah 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!

	notsosweet said 1074 days ago
	Haunting Fabulous vocals! And I've always been a fan of thetiler's guitar music so this is a double-treat for me.

	thoddi said 1074 days ago
	autumn breeze 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.

	Alannah said 1073 days ago
	Thanks to all 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.

	Leon said 1072 days ago
	Peaceful 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.

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	Peaceful 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.

	Lee_lee said 1072 days ago
	a sweet solice 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

	Emily Rohm said 1071 days ago
	A nice tribute. 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.

	said 1071 days ago
	VERRRRY 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!

	said 1071 days ago
	VERRRRY Oh yeah and I'd have to say your one hot cartoon gal! --- DR. BIZARRE!

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	VERRRRY Bizarre ... you rimple my dimple with your crimpled prose of cartoon lust. Out from my hair come the cartoon chopsticks!

	said 1070 days ago
	VERRRRY 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? --- DR. BIZARRE!

	selters said 1071 days ago
	Bizarre has a crush on you! And you cant blame him. What a voice!!

Jim Bouchard said 1071 days ago

Really well done!
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!

	Mystified said 1070 days ago
	Beautiful 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.

	bronco said 1070 days ago
	Pain as Beauty 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.

	alley-oop said 1069 days ago
	such beauty 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!

	said 1069 days ago
	downloaded It's that good.

	Mcboy said 1069 days ago
	bono bono capi di tutti capi!.........very kool presentation! lovely voice...and bill's guitar is nice and soulful.....enjoyed it much!

	RickW said 1068 days ago
	Beautiful Great job you two. Alannah, I know your Mom was deeply touched by this.

ChrisKevin said 1068 days ago

Amazing job
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.

	screamalexz said 1067 days ago
	lovely 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.

	Wulfareika said 1050 days ago
	Very beautiful 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.

	caroline said 1048 days ago
	i heard this song when you first posted it... 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

	Heidi_E said 1047 days ago
	truly moving 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.

	woodguy32 said 1006 days ago
	AMAZING wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but WOW thank you woodie

	woodguy32 said 1006 days ago
	AMAZING wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but WOW thank you woodie

	woodguy32 said 1006 days ago
	AMAZING wow.. i am stunned by your work.. what can i say.. but WOW thank you woodie

composerclark said 584 days ago

beautiful voice
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.

Alannah said 582 days ago

Thanks for your very kind words ...
... 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"

	paddler said 584 days ago
	.. absolutely beautiful - touched my soul

	elektronix said 584 days ago
	This song touches my soul. Great guitar, great voice. Thanks a lot for sharing! Bernd

	guitapick said 583 days ago
	You made me cry... ...my friend in sorrow. I, too, have lost loved ones. My heart reaches out to you.

Alannah said 582 days ago

Well ....
.. 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"

	guitapick said 582 days ago
	Ahhhhh... ..."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. --- I live between the notes

timothy devine said 581 days ago

This is so outrageous
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

Alannah said 576 days ago

How did I miss this comment????
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"

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	a sweet solice 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.

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	A nice tribute. 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 !

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	Bizarre has a crush on you! Thanks Selters .... it's nice to know I have such a fine army of supporters ....

	Alannah said 1071 days ago
	Really well done! 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.

	Alannah said 1070 days ago
	Beautiful 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" ..... !!!!!

	Alannah said 1068 days ago
	such beauty 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.

	Alannah said 1068 days ago
	downloaded Thanks themasses .... downloading - to me - is one of the highest forms of compliment.

	Alannah said 1068 days ago
	bono bono Thanks McBoy ... I'm honoured.

	Alannah said 1068 days ago
	Beautiful 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 ....

	Alannah said 1050 days ago
	Very beautiful 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.

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	Alannah said 582 days ago
	Thanks Paddler .... .. 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. --- "Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"

	Alannah said 582 days ago
	oh another soul .... ... 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. --- "Music is the way our memories sing to us across time"