Originally, as some of you know - this song file was titled "Memories (DEMO)" and was exactly the same as this but with one minor change: the vocals.

After reading all of my reviews, talking to fellow musicians whom I respect, and consulting with friends and teachers alike - I have come to this decision. The original demo version of "Memories" was as close as I could ever get to a final version. The emotion I displayed and sent through that piece was unmatchable and I could never do it the same way again. (Maybe if I tried really hard but that's another story).

So, what I decided to do was reopen the original demo file and make one minor change. To do a dual voice and have vocals over the voice changer voice to make the lyrics more understandable. This is my final version in all of it's glory. For those of you who have been following all the versions - you may feel cheated or you may feel I have made the right choice.

I can understand your feelings whatever they may be - but this is my decision. And I'm keeping it. I hope you enjoy the final version of Memories.

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[Original Commentary for "Memories (DEMO)]

I'd like to say (with some pride) that every single instrument on this track is the same instrument. My Ibanez AS83. I used no presets and no pedals - just plugged the guitar into an AMP with some gain and made that fucker whine. The ONLY effect I added was some reverse on the guitar during the beginning verses as i'm sure you can tell. However, besides that every other sound I got from my guitar was from me going fucking beserk. I'm pretty proud of the sounds I got out of my guitar - and once again I used a voice changer for the vocals.

Lyrics:

Take a look around at what is left of what we built.
It has fallen apart to our memories - our memories.
Take this moment and put it in your pocket -keep it with all the rest.
'Cause in the morning your dreams will always leave you alone and feeling restless.

Please remember the times that I held you in the rain and in the snow.
'Cause without memories, there is nothing left to hold you from just letting go.

[Edit: 08/28/08 - It has come to my attention that I was unconciouslly inspired by another song. I do not know the song's name, but it is by the artist "Halley". I have tried looking for it but found nothing - if anyone finds out the name of the song please let me know.]