Hi Noel, Floyd and Jannesan

You all gave me a very nice present with your wonderful responses. Thanks!

Noel, that tipping to your hat stayed in my mind. Very nice.
I fantasized what I would do if I were that creator and in the same way you asked "where is God". You do that automatically, I thought.
Probably not.
Of course I am curious how forum members would react to this song/ video, but on the other hand this is not the place for a deep discussion on it.
It's better to have a discussion about the musical or instrumental choises and that sort of things.
In that respect it is nice to read that I have done well. Thanks for that.

Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Hans.
I love this groove and the way that you used it. I tip my proverbial hat to you. You've created a really fine song.
Writing a lyric where God is in first person really grabs a listener's attention.

I sympathise with your lyrics. When I look around the world and see so much greed, so many people recklessly hating and hurting other people, and ecological environments everywhere collapsing because of mankind's impact on nature, it's very easy to wonder, "Where is God?"

You've told a really good story and you've done it with musical expertise smile
All the very best to you,
--Noel

Floyd, it's nice to hear from you again. And in what way...! Thanks for your compliments!
Also about that (first) video. Feels really good.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Hans,
An interesting song idea. Nicely done.
You sing with passion.
The BAND is excellent. Nice mix.
You did a nice job on the video.

fj

Janne, Very lovely words from you. Thanks!
I start with the cats. No they are not mine. I have 2 black cats, a mother and daughter (the only survivor of 5. And two visitor cats who like to join the meals...
That part of the movie was about that kitten. I thought it was dying, but the film turned out to be longer than the piece I used. In that other part a mother cat came into view and dragged the little one out. I liked that more.
And I added the 'meoww' sound.
The story: There is some reference to that 'help me' you wrote about. It is in the part where I (the God) asked for signs. But I haven't thought to ask for help verbally, because I am the supreme being myself!
I haven't been to Eden, have you? ;-) , but no, don't allow people to come there!

Originally Posted by jannesan
With a cool funky rhythm and your strong vocals nothing can go wrong smile Interesting angle, I can recall only couple of songs from this point of view. You have told the idea well, I can feel God's desperation. Naybe I have added 'please help me' line in the end, although I think Eden is still a stunning place, hopefully humans will never get back there to ruin it too...

Thanks for the cats in the video, are they yours? Every video should have at least one cat laugh Happy holidays and very creative new year 2024!

Janne

Thanks for the Christmas wishes. I wish you the same and let's continue making music in 2024!
Hans

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