Hello Mario, Al, Rob (RnAM) and Gayle,

Thanks a lot for your comments on my song!
I was worried (a bit) it was too dark for this time of year. But I explained why I made and make those lyrics. Bad habit...

Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, this sounds great.
This must have been a bear to mix however you did an excellent job on it.
Super vocal and lyrics.
"I thought we were more civilized
But I was wrong
I thought we were more social
But I was wrong
I thought we were more human
But I was wrong"

Those lines are so true!
Super song!

Hi Mario, thanks for all you wrote. Yes, it was some work to make it, but what I liked about it was that the tension could grew more with every chorus.
The instruments did a very good job on achieving that.
And so I could sing with more expression towards the end. That gave me a good feeling ;-)

Originally Posted by Al-David
Hi hans ...
Nice song, indeed! I like the treatment you gave the last word of each verse. It's nice to hear something we didn't expect. The chorus brings the the verses together very nicely. Your vocal is excellent! For a non-native speaker, your command of the English language is impressive!
I really enjoyed my listen!
Alan

Hello Al, yes that smiling/crying thing worked well in the verses. And I'm pleased with your comment on my use of the English language, as you said it.
It's always a challenge... But my family like my English songs more than my Dutch songs. Don't know why, but that's why I sing mostly in your language.

Originally Posted by RnAM
This is a really good song, Hans. Your vocals are spot on and the arrangement is really solid!
Well done.
Rob

Hoi Rob, dank je wel voor dit compliment van een zeer goed zanger! (Hi Rob, thank you for this compliment from a very good singer!)

Originally Posted by GayleS
Great message. Thanks for posting.

Hello Gayle, short but sweet! Thank you.

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