Charles Bonnet by Davy Vance published on 2022-02-06T18:17:37Z In his final days,my father vividly saw things which obviously weren't there. He was otherwise sound of mind,so this was very odd. That's when I found out about Charles Bonnet syndrome. Charles Bonnet syndrome causes a person whose vision has started to deteriorate to see things that aren't real. The hallucinations may be simple patterns, or detailed images of events, people or places. They're only visual and don't involve hearing things or any other sensations. It's important to be aware that hallucinations associated with Charles Bonnet syndrome are caused by failing eyesight. They're not caused by a mental health problem or dementia. People with Charles Bonnet syndrome are usually aware that the visions aren't real, even if they're vivid. There are 2 main types of hallucination that people with Charles Bonnet syndrome tend to experience. They may see: simple repeated patterns complex images of people, objects or landscapes Simple repeated patterns can take the form of grids, shapes or lines, which can appear in bright or vivid colours. The patterns may lay across or cover everything the person sees. More complex hallucinations can involve people, places, animals and insects. There's a great big dog Outside my window Why he's alone,I really don't know I can see him there Plain as the day There's a small bird there On my windowsill If you look really hard He's there still I can see him there Plain as the day I think they're trying to kill me But I don't really mind I long to be free To be unconfined I can see it now Plain as the day I see myself with your mother On a golden afternoon No wheelchair to roll me My legs still below me I hope it happens soon Comment by FL very nice song and instrumental sound. 2023-07-10T05:52:57Z Comment by Kurt Mottershead Nice track, very soulfull 2023-06-19T00:57:34Z Comment by ZDCOM this is awsome and the lyric tells the story below-awsome track 2023-01-13T03:35:32Z Comment by David. k. A. Spencer. Awesome, grabbed my full attention. Fantastic 2023-01-11T16:59:40Z Comment by MaZeppa One beauty after another. Good note choices. 2022-11-04T17:21:00Z Comment by clive hawkins lovely song.....a heartfelt if sad tribute!..........i'm having similar things happen with my mum......i know her eyes are going a bit.....but she also has dementia.......she always sees faces in the most random objects 2022-10-29T16:10:18Z Comment by Linda Straub Really nice! 2022-10-25T23:55:52Z Comment by Three Photons gorgeous lead guitar work on the outro - top notch! 2022-10-25T20:38:46Z Comment by Three Photons fantastic sound Davy - digging the harmonica. Thanks for the song notes! 2022-10-25T20:36:51Z Comment by Anibal Seminara Super! So well done! 2022-09-27T09:51:21Z Comment by MASTERING TRUE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS Another wonderful song within a great production! 2022-09-12T12:01:15Z Comment by Dave Orestes 1 amazing personal story with the images that are tangible and intense ,given the explanation you gave of the syndrome, 2022-08-30T18:01:11Z Comment by Noisepalette Great guitar! 2022-08-23T22:34:30Z Comment by Electra Volcana solid consistent great rock 2022-08-15T19:26:02Z Comment by DMc.Music (1) Very touching. A beautiful song - End guitar is Gilmouresque ! 2022-08-06T14:17:36Z Comment by Terry Wigmore such a touching lyric to accompany yourfine guitar and vocals. Not heard of Charles Bonnet syndrome. Sound mind yet visions of things not there - sounds like a reall challenge to rest in that awareness for ones final days. That challenge seems to be captured by your appraoch to the song craft and your vocal delivery, Davey...delivered for your father. Thanks for sharing your personal journey with us. 2022-07-26T18:26:13Z Comment by Brad Bilbro full of emotion. 2022-07-23T16:54:07Z Comment by wilbud914@gmail.com So. Very. Good melodieπππ 2022-07-23T16:18:40Z Comment by Couch King Presents real affecting song, thanks for the interesting write up, love the sad yet accepting yet hopeful vibe, the lyrics are really touching, and the vocals are expressed so well, really good song! 2022-07-12T19:56:59Z Comment by mayur saikia poignant and touching.....amazing clarity and resonance in those guitars and the overall sound....love it! 2022-07-08T14:45:10Z Comment by Uli Stonedigger Comming from the heart! Great music my friend! 2022-07-08T11:51:12Z Comment by O#D Composer Great track π Nice riff 2022-06-27T16:48:35Z Comment by JoeLiberty Sad but wonderful track :) 2022-06-27T07:08:14Z Comment by Il Camaleonte Similar phenomenon happens with diminished hearing. If the brain doesn't get enough sensory input it makes stuff up for entertainment. One of my patients who had gone practically deaf and blind described how he could hear a guy upstairs peeing into a silver bucket (lived in a bungalow...) 2022-06-25T17:11:44Z Comment by warfydave Fab song Davy - Great lyrics. 2022-06-06T17:57:54Z Comment by Sonni Quick Awesome song. Appreciation for behind the track info. Learned something new 2022-05-30T06:36:40Z Comment by N.o.b.S. Excellent solid guitar rocker, excellent Gilmour solo sound, love it! 2022-05-22T19:51:40Z Comment by Pierre Bordetti Great vocal Davy ! 2022-05-19T09:37:18Z Comment by REKHA Oh WOW! The glorious sounding harmonica now! 2022-05-17T17:31:50Z