Hello Janice and Bud, Misha, Brain and Scott,

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
You really are channeling John in this one, Hans, and we love it.
Your vocals and Dave’s guitar fit very nicely together and his solo is reaching for those stars.
And the piano RT is very good. The mix sets up an engaging soundstage on our monitors.

This is Janice’s favorite part of your great lyric:
“I often watch the stars in the sky 
that's because I am a dreamer
 I roughly know how far they are away
 but I love to see them waiting for me, every day”
(And Bud is not surprised since Janice takes frequent evening walks to enjoy the moonlight, stars and night sounds.)
The arrangement also is a highlight as is the delightful video (LOVE the sleeping cat and dog!)
Marty’s advice is always helpful indeed!

Welcome back Hans!
J&B

J&B: I never thought of John this way... but I'm very glad you love my song.
And thanks Marty on persisting to ask Dave playing the lead. Indeed he did a very good job!
I also love Janice's favorite quote in this song. I can't agree more.
Thanks a lot for your so nice words!

Originally Posted by Rustyspoon#
Hans,
Finally got to hear your tune. Really cool groove you got going. Good old European POP, no pun intended. Rich instrumentals and strong vocals. Overall a treat to listen. Nice job of assembling video too. Mix is clear and vocals sit very well... I am not a professional, but I think I am hearing audio aliasing in vocals. Maybe I am wrong. In any case, really enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

Misha, thanks for these nice observations of you!
I think you are close to a professional, only here I cannot agree with you on hearing audio aliasing.
I think what you heard were the background singers not being in sync with the lead vocals in 1 or 2 cases somewhere at the end.
I left it like that, it wasn't really wrong.

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Originally Posted by Birchwood
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Solo guitar: Dave Bell
Advisory: Marty Straub
HA! I knew it.
When I heard the song, my first thought was: "That's a Marty song with Dave's guitar".
The guitar is obvious, but you've managed to create the same positive vibe with a twinkle in your eye.
Very good. I like it.
A lot!

Brain, your brain leads you to spaces...
Marty wishes it was his song, but it was an older song of mine, but completely rearranged. And some parts of the original lyrics remained.
At the time it was one of six versions I made about the end of a relationship. A few days ago, the girl involved said that she recognized some sentences (about the birds and the stars), while her sister thought she was mistaken.
So she was happy with the proof I gave her.
But it could have been Marty's song... He is a good man!

Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
I assume this is the best version because it sounds darn good. I love the rhythm section. You created a catchy killer chorus that you have sung well with conviction. Dave's adds that right amount of sizzle to this hot song.

Scott, thanks for these words. In this case there was only one version, but in the original song I had 6 versions and I liked them all. But none had that very good solo play like only Dave can do.

Thank you all and until our next songs!
Hans

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