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That was a fun listen! laugh

I'm always happy to hear the blues, and everything, from the lead guitar to the raspy vocals, worked well to build the feel.

The backing harmonies were cool, and the pauses were super-effective.


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Wow! Bravo! Love it!

Ok, so I'm not exactly articulate in my choice of words of praise, haha ... but, seriously, the underlying beat and rhythm of this piece is wonderful ... your singing is great and, well ... it just works! So professionally done, too ... the rhythms are tight and crisp, the sound quality is excellent ... and, most importantly, it had me tapping along from beginning to end! Hats off from me! :-)

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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Great kick @ss blues. I love this one.

Your vocal is super here! Outstanding backing band!

IMHO this is your best to date.


Hi Mario, thanks for your nice words! Especially what you said about the vocals. I hope it won't stay my best song...

Originally Posted By: PeterF
Hans

Really good production and a great chorus. The band sounds great, and a very genre authentic vocal.

Peter


Hello Peter, that's a nice compliment you gave me. I'm beginning to believe my voice isn't too old and raspy to make songs. Thanks for that!

Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Hi Hams,
yeah - finally a new Haarlem Shuffle...
Like I already wrote in my e-mail I really like this one a lot. First of all it's a blues tune so I am attracted anyway. But this one is one of the really good ones, so I couldn't help but like and enjoy it a lot.

Great backing track (how come you always are so successful in finding the perfect ones?) - nice lyrics and passionately sung - couldn't ask for more, I guess.
Really, really well-done, Hans,
Gezond blihven, hoor !

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Hi there, Stefan, thanks for your kind words, but I am not succesful in finding those backing tracks, it's creativity, man. You have to work hard to create these things! I am kidding a bit, although..., not too much. But as you know, it's the fun of making music with a big help from BiaB that does this to me. And to you too as I know!

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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Hey, Hans:
Digging the opening to this, and the thereafter—kinda Doors-like. Great vocal, really hits the right tone and sits nicely in the mix. Very, very cool—very, very slick. Without a doubt, my favorite tune from you—HOT! Well done!

My very best to you,
Deej


Hi Deej, this was very nicely said of you. Feels good if someone calls your song 'hot'!

I wish you happy Easter, but be careful with those eggs...
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Originally Posted By: dcuny
That was a fun listen! laugh
I'm always happy to hear the blues, and everything, from the lead guitar to the raspy vocals, worked well to build the feel.
The backing harmonies were cool, and the pauses were super-effective.


Hi David, I'm very pleased with your compliments on the song. I promise to do some more Blues this year. It's not only fun to listen to, it was really fun making this song. I like these kind of songs very much, although I like to try other styles as well.

Originally Posted By: musician17
Wow! Bravo! Love it!
Ok, so I'm not exactly articulate in my choice of words of praise, haha ... but, seriously, the underlying beat and rhythm of this piece is wonderful ... your singing is great and, well ... it just works! So professionally done, too ... the rhythms are tight and crisp, the sound quality is excellent ... and, most importantly, it had me tapping along from beginning to end! Hats off from me! :-)


Wow Musician, that is some compliment. Thank you very much! But those words increase my tendency to tease (to hide my blushing I suppose) by saying 'of course I can see it isn't easy for you to find proper words of praise about this great song', but I will stay humble and only thank you again for your nice words ;-)

Nice Easter you all,
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Love the blues and this is one is absolutely entrancing, Hans. That chorus brings this to a whole new level that leaves many blues songs in its dust. Great vocal and story. Love the drive.


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Hans,

You really have something special here. Great song and vocal and a very cool mix.

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Love the blues and this is one is absolutely entrancing, Hans. That chorus brings this to a whole new level that leaves many blues songs in its dust. Great vocal and story. Love the drive.


Hi Marty, that's most kind of you, this reaction on the song! And the chorus...It was just a creative idea to do something different. And it worked out well!

Originally Posted By: rsdean
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You really have something special here. Great song and vocal and a very cool mix.
Bob


Hi Bob, I sure hope I have something special here. The amount of reactions don't look that way, but I know I have to be patient and also this forum is too crowdy with good new songs. But don't get the impression I'm am disillusioned. I am happy with your reaction and I will cherish it...

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Really fine work Hans! Your chorus is really strong! Great job on your vocals and the instrumentation is perfect! Thanks, Torrey

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well that just blew all my blues away, honestly that was a kick thumping song with all the guitars live and real , and your vocals suited it to a tee.

Was this all Biab ?.

well done Good song
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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Really fine work Hans! Your chorus is really strong! Great job on your vocals and the instrumentation is perfect! Thanks, Torrey


Hi Torrey, nice to read your compliments! a lot of 'posters' complimented me on the vocals in the chorus too!
I'm really happy it worked out so well.


Originally Posted By: beatmaster
well that just blew all my blues away, honestly that was a kick thumping song with all the guitars live and real , and your vocals suited it to a tee.
Was this all Biab ?.

well done Good song
Thanks


Hello beatmaster. It is great to read I blew someone away. You described that event very expressively! especcially what you wrote about the vocals...
And yes, all was from BiaB, except some compressors and reverbs. But BiaB has really (some) good stuff to work with! No, it's really a great piece of software.

So thank you both for your comments on the song,
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We love the blues and a blues shuffle is our favorite so you made this
one very easy to like!

The RT's sound great as does the mix and, man, your vocal fits this
perfectly. Lots of blues soul in your voice.

And a good write also.

Everything is cookin' and we enjoyed it!

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