Nieuwe post in Tribute to Joshua

This is my cover of the song written by the American singer-songwriter Karen Taylor-Good, who wrote the song to honor her nephew Paul, who ‘left too soon’. This song is very well-known in organizations for parents who lost a child.

A cover of a song by Celine Dion, written by J.J. Goldman and Phil Galdston

My version of the song written by Niels Littooij aka Nielson (https://on.soundcloud.com/jgucn), a hit in the version of Jaap Reesema (https://on.soundcloud.com/GwwjF) in the Dutch tv program Beste zangers

My version (vocal arrangement by me) of the Dutch version of the well-known religious song 'Abide with Me', often sung at funerals. Dutch lyrics: W. Barnard, A. den Besten, W.J. van der Molen Music: W. Monk

My cover of the Transatlantic song, written by Neal Morse and Celeste Prince

Sometimes acceptance comes from unexpected sources

My version of the iconic song of Pink Floyd, written by Roger Waters and David Gilmour.

My cover of 'Soon' by Yes, the end part of 'The Gates of Delirium', written by Jon Anderson, from the album Relayer.

After the death of your beloved you develop habits to remember him, like some kind of rituals. In a way they're expressions to make a (new) connection. Lyrics & music, vocals, instruments and production: René Toonen Read the lyrics here: https://1drv.ms/b/s! Aqfl7axqWUDpjH6voMV8ZIn9cDFe Read my blog about the background of this song (in Dutch): https://joshuatribute.blogspot.com/2020/11/uitingen-v...

My version of 'Tears in Heaven' by Eric Clapton. Written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings. All parts and additional vocal parts by me.

Your name is important in your life. That's why I tell in this song how my son got his name. Lyrics & music, vocals, instruments and production: René Toonen We moved a couple of months earlier Just settling in our new neighbourhood And seeking the blessing of the Lord Because we knew you would come So, on that last Sunday of the year We sat on that bench in this friendly church And listening to th...

My version of a well-known song sung - often at funerals - in Roman-Catholic church in The Netherlands. Lyrics: Huub Oosterhuis; music: Floris van der Putt

Anytime anywhere there is a light, how small it may be it drives the dark away and brings hope. Lyrics & music, vocal, instruments and production: René Toonen Your heart a cathedral without windows The flame has died, no light inside But the earthquake shattered the walls Through the cracks the glow seeps through Even behind the darkest sky There’s always the sun shining brightly Look for the silv...

My version of the song from Cat Stevens (1972). Choral arrangement based on the version of Rick Powell; instrumentation based on that of youth choir 'Assumptio' I participated. Read about my tribute in my blog: joshuatribute.blogspot.nl