It took me months to create this song. I did several versions before considering that I had finally achieved it. This is a song that was created as a catharsis to forgive my father’s absence, which caused me so much conflict for many years, yet I miss him somehow. In this song, there are intentional elements that emulate his presence and his departure from this world, as he was a pilot by profession. While it is an extremely personal song, I hope it can also serve as a reflection for someone else of the difficult condition of losing a loved one.

A Mere Memory © 2025 by Patricia I. Herrera is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/


*Image by Frank Cone
(For the Mexica culture, a hummingbird represents the spirit of a warrior, hence the image.)

A Mere Memory

I'm a "firecamp" musician, meaning I only sing and play instruments for fun and to honor my favorite artists and their songs, although sometimes I write and compose my own... I also have a podcast named "Reminiscencia Podcast", go check it out on Spotify! I play rhythm guitar and keyboards, and I'm currently learning to play the clarinet. I sing in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which I'm also learning. 🇧🇷 I'm an amateur DAW (Ableton Live+Waveform) user... 🎹 🎙️ 🎸 All the credits go to the great and talented musicians who made all the songs that you will find here possible. 😉 And remember, guys, music sounds better with a good pair of headphones on! 🎧

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A Mere Memory

Pat IH