Hi Ray, Vicarn and Firesong,

It was very nice reading your posts about the song.
Thanks for that. The topic is sad, but the making of it, was a nice process. Not only the vocals from Anne-Marie and me, but also the choice of instruments and builds of the song.
After we mixed our vocals, AM came with a suggestion to make another 'break' like the one after the first chorus. She likes one after the solo, but I did it after her marvellous bg-vocals in the middle, for the last part of the song. I was happy she also liked that more.
But now about you:

Originally Posted by rayc
The change of texture with the heavier guitars was welcome but very brief...a tease?
Two voices that work well together...I'd have liked a little more of Anne-Marie.
We're certainly constructed with a obsolescence integrated.
Fab stuff.

Hi Ray, as I wrote, we added another break with the heavy guitar. If I had done more of that, the character of the song would be changed too much. In my opinion.
And about the mixing of our vocals, or more AM, well... there was something why we didn't do that.
But I was glad I asked her to remove all excisting BG's and do whatever she want on that. And that worked out perfectlly. I'm glad you agreed with that too.
And I also agree with your last line. Though that doesn't mean you have to be happy with that.

Originally Posted by vicarn
Well done you two.
I would bring Anne-Marie's voice up a little though and eq it to match your tone if you can.
Vic

Hi Vic, I understand you liker her voice more than mine, but as I wrote to Ray, we had our reasons to do what we did. Maybe in another song...
And my vocals are what they are. And I still like them, although they are getting older as well!

Originally Posted by firesong
Hans and Anne-Marie...very nice duet work here...certainly an interesting track...rock guitars and banjos...an interesting mix of instruments that compose a great band..."aging"...ahh...fun...well done Hans...I always adore Anne-Marie's voice...you can't go wrong there!

Hi firesong, thanks for your comment, but I feel something special in the words you choose, especially about aging. I can't put my finger on what exactly you mean, maybe you would name it differently? Tell me!

Have a nice day and lots of inspiration,
Hans

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