Hello Derochette, Torrey, Blueage, Josie and Jptjptjpt,

Thanks for your nice posts on The River. I appreciated them all. I will answer you separately below.

Originally Posted By: Derochette
Hi Birchwood,
Beautiful arrangement on a series of well chosen chords. There is rhythm. Your voice is well integrated and the guitar solo is excellent. Well done. I appreciated.
Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash


Derochette, even though we make a different kind of music, we still listen to each other's songs. Thats very nice, don't you think?
I'm glad you liked the way the song is composed and my vocals in it. Thanks for listening. the next song will be more different.


Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Hans,
I think this is my favorite of all the tunes of yours! The groove you created with those realtracks is some of the best work I've heard with them! The song is so catchy and has such a great energy that it just compels the listener to stay with it all the way through! Kind of reminds me of something Phil Collins would have done back in the day! Your vocal is outstanding! All the instruments "pop" and the solo is perfectly placed with the right sound! The little guitar chops at the end was an inspired choice! Much applause here for some very nice work! Thanks, Torrey


Torrey, of course I am disappointed this is your favorite of my songs, but on the other hand I'm very happy you have a favorite one from me (a bit kidding). Thanks for your nice compliments, especially that association with Phil Collins. I think he will agree ;-)


Originally Posted By: bluage
Hello, 'Birchwood'...
"It is about me dealing with the here and now as a way of living." Well, you certainly made that clear in your lyrics, and also in your vocal recording, which was powerful and sounded as though you were urgently relating to us some kind of a revelation that you have experienced in your personal life.

The BADMAN.STY (Bad Man Country Blues Attitude) possessed a driving sound that matched the liberating feel of your lyrics. As you said in the text of your post, "I think it was the name of the style that drew me to it." It's amazing where we get our musical inspiration from, isn't it?
Through this song, I feel like you shared something with me smile.


Bluage, thanks for your wonderful reply.! I am really happy with it! But to start with that Bad Man style; I was mistaken. I thought it was a Batman style, that crimefighter in a certain style. I thought that was funny and that's why I chose that style. But still you're right that it's amazing from where we pick our inspiration. And that is also the case in this song, or lyrics. I didn't have any revelation or something like that. I always think it's not smart to leave out the past. I had some serious discussions with people who strongly believe(d) that the past has no use for their lives. In this song I pretended to be one of them: So I was the one getting those problems I mentioned (the river of emotions, build up from the past and that I never cared for, and not having any friends left). Then I changed my livestyle and 'finally used my brains'.
So, in a way you are also right; it was meant as a revelation, but not to me, but hopefully others will become aware that the past is very relevant to our future. On the other hand, it's also a nice song.

Originally Posted By: Sundance
I need to feel happy
Much better for my brains - can I relate to that after the year we've had here. Great job. That rock vibe you created really drew me in. Keep em coming.
Josie


Josie, I believe this is the first time I received a post from you. Thanks for that! I feel honored.
And thinking about your last song on this forum, I can imagine you can use more happyness these times. I hope you are a catlover, because my next song will be about a cat. There is happyness in it too!

Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Well done. Great arrangement. Lyrics are well written and a lesson worth remembering. Nice mix. I really like whatever effects you used on the chorus vocals. The band was hot!
Good one.


Jptjptjpt, thanks for the compliments and your 'support' on the fx discussion.
I feel empowered!

Thanks everyone for discussing or complimenting my song.
I heard that my country will turn deep red again tomorrow because of the Covid variant Delta. I sure hope this won't be the case for your countries, but stay safe!
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130