It takes a Village (EP)

by JR James

0:00

3:55

My Friend

Uploaded July 23, 2012 10:36pm.

184

This is an ode for a good friend of mine that had took his own life at the end of last year. I was in the midst of writing some other songs and it stopped me in my tracks. I just wrote basically how I felt about this tragic ending to a very special friend. This one is for you Phillip.
Recorded using Reaper DAW & Jamstix virtual drummer software.

Download

World War Nine said May 6, 2017 6:43pm

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I get scared sometimes when I'm alone too much & I think about the ways people who have taken their own lives affect me. I guess it's easy to understand that it's not a matter of finding a reason to do it; it's a matter of getting help before any action is taken, & somehow getting through the quicksand long enough to find a reason to be OK again.

James Michael Taylor said October 30, 2012 12:10am

Fine tribute. A sadness we all share sooner or later.

Stan Gadziola AKA (gadzooks) said October 21, 2012 11:12pm

Jamstix sure sounds like the real thing. This is real nice man ... I'm a fan! Really liking your original stuff...

joeldbrodsky18 said September 11, 2012 12:03am

very nice...nice tune...good mix...good ending...nice work

Brett Warren said September 9, 2012 9:16pm

Good song, James. I like the EP, it's like the Flaming Lips' more conservative cousin. Sunny textures, pleasant melodies, good work!

Lady Jane said August 13, 2012 7:49pm

*sniff*

igor said August 13, 2012 12:55pm

~Friends 'll Be Friends~

terrysongs said August 12, 2012 6:30pm

All of us and one more morning

Dave Berry said August 5, 2012 11:07pm

Heartfelt and beautiful. A friend of mine from work just passed from cancer and this hits hard and deep tonight. You have a great singing voice.

galinka-music7 said August 3, 2012 4:50pm

Oh,You have beautiful voice! Respect!!!

Guest said August 2, 2012 4:03am

fluently poignant

Paul Lisney said July 31, 2012 12:47am

Nice voice and a nice atmosphere to the whole song.

Guest said July 29, 2012 9:00pm

Yep, I Like This

Guest said July 29, 2012 8:13am

Speechless... Wonderful...

another cultural landslide said July 27, 2012 9:47pm

Absolutely wonderful track! w;-)

Greg Connor said July 27, 2012 1:52pm

Nice tribute to an old friend.

Andrew Russe said July 26, 2012 5:20pm

This one's really growing on me. And I didn't notice the story behind it when I was first listening (although I suspected something along those lines from the song itself). A sad tale, but a gorgeous song.

Wildgeas Music said July 26, 2012 12:35am

Well, that was was depressing. Great performance James. Your vocals are outstanding.

Guest said July 25, 2012 6:11pm

Aw! Sorry to hear the news! Lovely song! Bethan

launched said July 25, 2012 6:48am

Sweeet tune! Sad story behind it, but I guess that's how we get the inspiration. I have to say it's an incredible production, very loud and clear, you can hear everything! A job well done!

Johnny Stone said July 25, 2012 4:21am

Dig it

Andrew Russe said July 24, 2012 6:55am

Sigh... :)

Guest said July 24, 2012 2:57am

well done an awesome tune.

Andrew Russe said July 23, 2012 10:48pm

Loving these vocals. I'm listening on crappy pc speakers, but big sound, and I love how those vocals sit on top of it.

view all