Hello Hear to Learn, Misha, David and Audio Track,

It took me some time, but I want to thank you all for your comments on Questions.
You have given me very nice compliments! thanks a lot for that (and listening to the song of course...).
And I think that pathetic little man in the East heard it too and moves to the northpole alone!

Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
Hi Hans. Sorry I'm late in replying. I have a habit of not reading comments before listening to songs. I like to listen without influence first, then read how others perceived it.

I like this song A LOT. I will be the first to admit, that I wasn't focusing on the lyrics for the sake of the lyrics. I just listened to the song like I would any song on the radio. How does it sound and do I like it? I do and I do! I really like the progression you create to move the song forward and continue to create interest. You used the percussion elements perfectly IMO. Your voice is exactly what this song need and those background vocals made it sound like it came from someone who knows what they are doing. All around, to me, this sounded instantly classic. I just liked the sound and feel that much.

Of course I need to mention the BGVox. Great job on those! I did go back and read the comments about that. I really think those took the song to that sounding pro level. Like anything it took more than the tool. I took a craftsman to know how to use it.

I enjoy writing lyrics, and used to really get into them. The older I got the more I realized that I'm in a group of many people who have favorite songs but if pressed for the lyrics, I would be in trouble. There are songs I like that even have really weak lyrics, or lyrics on subjects I don't agree with. For me, I liked the points you raised because those are YOUR thoughts. I may be wrong, but my guess is you wrote a song about things you think about. I'm not so sure you wrote and posted it to have me or anyone else try to solve the questions for you. I may be wrong on that. I just took it as a song.

I guess that's a long way of saying I like the song and loved how you presented it. Great job in my opinion!


Hi Hear to Learn, I think your 'name' is well choosen! You listen, you read and you think. And in that order (when it concerns music at least). I was very pleased with your post. And you are right, in most of my lyrics I work with thoughts I have on a lot of issues, but always with a personal touch. I was warned once not to do that. I ran the risk of exposing myself too much! Well, I don't have that risk I think. The only risk I had/have is making mistakes when writing in English...
I am very happy the song gave you these thoughts. Thanks for sharing them with me!

Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Hans,
Neat soft approach tune for acute subject. Cool opening and creative genre fusion. A+ for the lyrics / Message. Vocals and mix getting pretty professional. Enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
Misha.


Hi Misha, I was thinking of you lately, when all these nasty things started in Ukrain. Then heard your -black- beautiful song. I was glad to see you keep being active on the musical front. Hard times... But thanks a lot for your nice comment. A+! That's a "wow" from me!

Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Great song Hans. Lovely mix.


Hi David, you are always frugal with words, but always to the point. Thanks man!

Originally Posted By: AudioTrack
A really interesting introduction delivers a path for a quite beautiful song.
The song structure is neat, and interesting.
Nicely done.


Hello AudioTrack, I'm glad you alson mention that intro. It will be a challenge to get me an intro in a new song that gets so much attention, I think. You also used the word 'neat', like Misha did. It confused me a bit. Neat means proper, like a neat room or does it mean something else too. i never describe songs as being neat. But i like to learn. Tell me.
Thanks for your so nice compliments!

I hope you all have a nice day,
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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