Mira’s music to me is often full of reminiscence. When I heard these lovely piano samples I felt that I could express a similar feel with lyrics and additional instruments. I think many of us remember their days of joy and lighthearted energy. This is what this song is about… moments we cherish…  we once knew and shared with our loved ones.

I started with a set of Mira’s piano samples https://soundcloud.com/mirandashvangiradze and started building the track with drums and vocals. During the process of adding other instrument, the process of creating and mixing I updated Mira with ‘in between’ mixes. We contacted each other about some ideas and Mira spontaneously recorded her back vocals. It became a full collaboration and boy… do I like the result :))

Piano, backing vocals and initial mix of these by Mira
Lyrics, vocals, Fender Strat guitar, Fender Jazz bass, drum programming, Yamaha keyboard, arrangement, mix and production by me.

Published May 2013

Lyrics of  "Remember":

I remember – the days of sunlight
At the garden table – the happy faces
Everyone had a tale
Fooled around, ate some drink some
Those are the days to remember

Everyone was there
Children playing
The dog running – in circles
I remember your face
With a smile
Preciously caught in time

Those were the days – my pride
I want to recall this time
The way we were back then
Easy and so cheerful

Those were the days – my anchor
All that I want remember
The way it used to be
Without a future worry

(remember, remember, remember)

Those were the days – my pride
I want to recall this time
The way we were back then
Easy and so cheerful

Those were the days – my anchor
All that I want remember
The way it used to be
Without a future worry

Those days are gone now
Lying in the tall grass
You took my hand and I
Knew that you’d understand

Nothing lasts forever
Despite what we endeavor
We ceased the days of blessing
All of what I’m caressing

May 2013

REMEMBER - Mike Spring with Miranda Shvangiradze -

Netherlands based singer-songwriter/guitarist/composer/sound engineer.
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REMEMBER - Mike Spring with Miranda Shvangiradze -

MIKE SPRING