Hi DC Ron, Bob (Dean), Vic, Torrey and Andyman,

Thanks a lot for listening/viewing my song and all your compliments.
I also really appreciated the birthday wishes, although they didn't make me feel any younger...
I hope this year brings a lot of -good- inspiration, especially here in the forum.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Hans, happy birthday! Your song sounds great! Love your vocals and the harmonies really give them a lift. Great use of BiaB BGVs (I think), and the xylophone (?) is an inspired backing instrument. The fiddle and lead guitar also fit in nicely. Super job!

Hi Ron, you are always so kind when it comes to reviewing my songs! I can't find the words to thank you, but I do!

Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans,
That's a great song and great video. Love the lyrics and excellent mix.
Your vocal is also excellent - I hear some touches of Lennon. Very nice!
Bob

Hi Bob, Marty texted me via WhatsApp, telling me joyfully he wasn't the only one hearing touches of mr. Lennon!
He read your post... And he knew I had my doubts about that compliment. Janice and Bud started calling me John, and now you too.
My wife said she didn't hear him in my vocals. Then I 'forced' her to read your post, telling her you are a great musician, but still she wasn't convinced...
The only thing I can do is saying "thank you, Bob"!

Originally Posted by vicarn
Very nice, Hans.
Just one little nit in that the fiddle intro ends abruptly.

Age? I've been forgetting why I came into a room since I was in my 30's.
Vic

Hi Vic, yes I bet you are not younger than me, but you don't know...
Thanks for the compliments on the song, but I don't agree with your 'little nit'.
The violin ended nicely there. Take another listen and you will hear it.

Originally Posted by Torrey Bliss
Hans,

It's great to hear from you! Happy birthday and congrats on entering a new decade....one in which I'm confident you will produce a lot of new music!
Hans, your voice is excellent here with no signs of wearing out!
I encourage you to keep the musical spark going because it's the thread that links us to our youth! Even if it's just our minds hanging on to our younger years, that's what is most important because it will help us stay sharp and defy the inevitable entropy of our bodies!
Your track is beautiful, and you did an excellent job in all aspects of the production!

Thanks, TB

Hi Torrey, that new decade...(sigh), but maybe you're right in that I will produce more songs. Making and singing them is still a nice thing I love to do.
The way you say it is so nice. Thanks for that. And I hope that soon all your physical discomfort will be completely behind you. Can we continue to enjoy our songs together!

Originally Posted by Andyman
Enjoyed the song and video, Hans. The lyrics made me smile and I especially liked your vocal. Happy birthday to you, I'll be hitting 70 myself in July.

Andy

Hi Andy, you know? It made me smile to read you smiled for the lyrics. Luckily no dementia...
I wanted to start this year with a lighter song. Reading your story, I think I have succeeded.

Thanks,
Hans

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