Hi Janne, Al, J&B, Ezekiel, Ray and Deej,

I noticed the song was already on page 3, so there are a lot of new songs added since I posted this song.
And I did not reply so quickly. Shame on me. But, there is one excuse; I was completely caught by a new song I was making.
It wasn't the plan, but it came to me, let's say in the middle of the night. It was a nicer tought than in this song.
Anyway, thanks a lot for your posts, thoughts, advice and support. That's what I like from this forum.

Originally Posted by jannesan
I can relate to lying awake in the middle of the night, although the problems that keep me awake are much smaller than those huge ones you describe.
Anyway, good lyrics and the words flow nicely along the catchy and pleasant melody, the title hook is very memorable.
Your instrument choices are once again very well thought, enjoyable bluesy rhythm and the solo guitarist fits well. Nice details in the arrangement, instrument breaks sound very natural.
Excellent mix and your vocal is strong as always.
Janne

Janne, what a nice post! And as I wrote in the first lines above, I also have creative thoughts in the middle of the night. Like you. For the song, I just fantasized about that specific time of day, because of all the serious things happening in our world.

Originally Posted by Al-David
Hello Hans ...
Most of my music is written between midnight and 4:00am.
I really liked the wide panning of the acoustic guitars - filled the entire soundscape. Real nice lyric, vocals, and band. You have a lot of talent, my friend!
Take care,
Alan

Hi Al, I did that too, but I was younger than. Now the writing of lyrics and songs is happening the whole day through...
As for that panning, I thought about the stereo field for this song and tried something different (for me). Normally I pan the piano to the right and all the acoustic guitars to the left.
This new way worked well, given your and some other comments on this topic.
And thanks a lot for that 'talent'part. Made my day!

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
First, welcome back and you have been missed. smile
We like how the song gets grittier and more intense as the night goes on.
The lyric is one we can relate to. We love the lines about the angry birds and the swirling bats.
Excellent vocal, write, band, arrangement and mix.

Here’s to a good night’s sleep!
J&B

Bud, and Janice, how many times have you written "welcome back" in my case...?
I think many times. Thanks for that, I hope you don't have to write this more often, but it was a 'strange' year for me and not yet passed, I'm afraid.
But songmaking continues again, whatever time of the day.
And your post helped to get that sleep you wished me. Thanks for it!

Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
I love the guitars. They drive the energy of the song. I like the effect you put on your voice at different part---just the right amount without overdoing it. I can identify with the lyrics. Good work!

Hi Ezekiel, I think most of us have their creative moments in the middle of the night! Not just the difficult ones.
Thank you for your very nice words!

Originally Posted by rayc
Fabulous band!
I like everything except where the FX were increased massively in the 2nd run through of the chorus.
Midnight ramblers must've been about exactly what your describing.
The break down at 3.18 is ace.

Hello Ray, thanks for this great compliment! I had already prepared myself for the worst, because of your sharp ears.
I agree with you about fx in that part, but I couldn't get rid of it, it wasn't really an extra amount of fx, it 'just was there'.
Of course I tried some things, but in the mean time I start liking the effect of it. Try it, listen 3 more times ;-)

Originally Posted by Deej56
Hans,
Love that opening riff—kills right out of the gate. Your vocal is crystal, sits wonderfully in the mix. The guitars really groove . . .and the solo slays . . . love how it leads into that slow down with the piano and love how you pick it back up again. Cool tune!

Kind regards,
Deej

Hi Deej, I'm very pleased with what you wrote. Thanks for that!
How do you sleep?

And i wish you all a creative night too,
'till our next songs!

Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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