Ray, David and Elliott,

Thanks a lot for your replies to my song.
Once in a while I like some more power in my songs and, if possible, something unusual (for me at least).
Both happened here. Funky stuff and trumpets!
But I received some comments about the sound of the trumpets and so. That is good, because than I can learn more.

Originally Posted by rayc
The bass intro is very cool and sets the song up really well.
The horns work well when they're in the mix but that section before the solo leaves them a bit naked and not as effective.
The false end reprise works well too.

Hi Ray, why do people call trumpets horns? For me, horns have a heavier, lower sound (in orchestras for example).
But beside that, when you mentioned that part just before the solo, I knew right away what you meant.
At first I had some doubts too about that section, but after hearing it more, the doubts disappeared.
But I changed it a bit by adding volume to some other instruments there.
And also I changed the eq on the trumpets, so they become 'sharper' in the high end.
Thanks for your opinions!

Originally Posted by David Snyder
Man, you are getting on a funky roll these days.
So much great energy and swagger.
I love these new sounds Hans. Keep it coming. Sounds great!

Hello David, I think I got inspired by your latest song 'To stand as one'
But also by the sound of the percussion in the BiaB style I used. Liked that immediatly.
My next song has to be something different. Don't know how (yet), but also inspired on your lyrics!!!

Originally Posted by Elliott Kayne
Cool groove. The Bass sounds great. is that all Real Tracks? Like the horns it adds allot to the overall feel of the tune.

Hi Elliott, I used the bass from BiaB, but I altered the eq on it, more high, less low.
I made 2 versions of the song, in Am and Em (this one). The bass in Am sounded a lot better in my ears, but the trumpets made the song dull.
By changing that eq I solved the 'problem' of the sound of the bass guitar

In 'The Dice' I also altered the sound of the bass, although there I did that with the use of Melodyne.
Just before I saw a YouTube video on that subject.
And I think you heard the song just after the changings I made on the trumpets because of the posts on that subject.

Have a nice start of the week!
Hans

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