Hi David, Marty, Dave and Ray,

My reaction is a bit late. Maybe I told you this could happen. Medically speaking it's still a long way to go.
But I am really glad I can make songs again and sing them too. No AI for me now...

Originally Posted By: dcuny
Nice production and write.
I found the piano jumpy, but since I play a bit of piano, I'm probably pickier than most.
Sounded good on the second listen, too. smile


Hi David, I am really glad the second listen gave you a good impression. Phew!
I was a bit puzzled about the jumpiness of the piano. I tried to solve some things about it, but the problem was I didn't hear that jumpiness.
I listened on severall sound sources, with and without headphones, but no jumpiness for me.
Still I changed mixing issues, eq's etcetera. I hope the jumpiness is lees or -better- gone.

Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Such a beautiful song, Hans. I remember when you first sent it to me. You made be believe it was total crap. HA! Well, there goes my respect for your opinion. This song is so good, man. Those lyrics don't need a drummer; they are impactful enough. I like how you fashioned the piano(s). Do you ever use the Control+ or ALt+ F8? What a great feature. Harmony on this is superb as is your main vocal. You are back better than ever. Excellent production and mix. Everyting properly placed and emphasized when needed.


Hi Marty, yes I sent you some earlier versions of this song (and some others), because you never get bored hearing them ;-)
I wrote to David what I did to 'fashion' the piano's. I think you heard an improved version here. I am on the right track I believe.
And about Alt-F8? Yes I use them, but not in the case of the piano's. Piano 1 had a lot of different kind of plays, or rendered results, but I couldn't use one part of it. They were to different from eachother and that would have given me problems in the rest of the song.
And since I can't play a piano or keyboard as in the realtracks I used them instead.
About the drums. I think you heard a version with the drums in it. I listened again and again to the song and then knew the drums have to get out. And i am satisfied. And you too!

Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Really good, Hans! Maybe your best yet. Just a brilliant write. Love the vocals as always, especially when you bring in the harmonies.

Well done!


Hello Dave, well, I was shining the day I read your post; "maybe my best yet!" Thanks man!

Originally Posted By: rayc
Those intro pianos jump about a bit - a little snip n stretch can smooth that.
Excellent narrative and perspective.


Hey Ray, snip'n and strech'n a piano is too high for me, I think You are the master of doing that! I fear that jumpiness can't be solved by me (yet).
Thanks for your compliments.

If you can explain that jumpiness for me in a clever way, I'm all ears.

Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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