Hi Ron, Marty, Scott, Wao, Dave and Izzy,

Dutch songs aren't so populair in this forum. I know this, of course.
In my family it's a bit the same, but still I like to sing them once in a while.
It is what it is...

But I'm glad to read the comments of those who listened.
They are all very nice comments.
Some only listen to the melody and the sound of the words, some also read the translation of the lyrics.
And everyone liked that old foto. I let AI brush up the fading foto.
It worked quit well, although if you look closely to my forehead you see as if I had wrinkles of hair, or something strange.
So don't look closely at it ;-)

Ron wrote again after my reply to his first post:

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Ron...Thanks for your compliments, but just tell what you think of for instance my vocals, or whatever. Don't be shy on that. If you are hearing these things, just tell me.
But I didn't hear it, so maybe it is caused because it's Dutch, a harsh language...

Hans, I did listen again and now I don't hear anything amiss with the vocals. Think I've tuned my ears to Dutch! Ha! LOVE your song!

Hello Ron, I am very happy with your conclusion. After your first post I listened to the song again, but I couldn't draw any other conclusion than the one I wrote to you. Luckily you confirmed this with your new post. Thank you!

And then Marty replied too. He is the only 'foreigner' (in the language) who has heard different versions of the song, my hesitations and even feelings of hatred towards the song, but always encouraged me to go on with it.
And he wrote:

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, man, what a complete treat, Hans. I didn't know that was actually yuou two in that photo. I think I know every word, Hans, because I know you. The feeling you infuse into the vocal confirms my assessment. I am so happy you finally finished it --let it go really. It surely reaches Heaven (even if your dad ain't there laugh ) Can't wait to be a fly on the wall for your next one.

Hi Marty, thank you very much for your support and confidence in me to achieve a great result. I really hope you remain that fly on my wall. Just watch out for my cats. They hunt flies...

And I received a very nice post from Scott Ezekiel;

Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Great photo that captures a moment between father and son, just as your song captures what is in your heart. Your vocal is inspired and the music is crafted well. I like that skyrocket sound effect you put in there.

Scott, thanks for your comment and the nice compliments about the song. Also about that fx that 'skyrocket'. Actually it was some kind of explosion on a battlefield, but here it did just what you wrote.

And Wao underlined that feeling Scott expressed;

Originally Posted by WaoBand
Really nice song, lyrics, vocals, arrangement and production, Really enjoyed listening.

Wao, you captured all your feelings about this song in just two lined. Very good! See how many words I use in this post :-)

And Dave, who came home from his holidays with some friend and then had to catch up with the forum;

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Sounds good to me, Hans, makes no difference that I don't understand the lyrics, just means I can concentrate on the melody.
Well done, enjoyed the listen. Nice picture of you and your dad! smile

Dave, thanks for your very nice words, after those exhausting days somewhere in the country.
You once told me your wife is originally from the Netherlands. Could she understand it a bit or was she not at home when you listened to it?

And then Izzy shared a thoughtful post in which he related it to his own experiences with his father.:

Originally Posted by Izzy
Hans
Very skillfull production and I could hear the emotion in your voice and it is clear that making this song was a real labour of love.
I lost my father 24 years ago so I can relate to the photo connection of your narrative. Thank you for helping me rekindle my own father/son memories.
A beautiful song.

Overall, I've received very kind comments on this Dutch song, and I am grateful for that!

Have a nice day,
Hans

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