Hi Janne, Wao, Misha, Izzy and Brain,

Thank you all for your comments and waiting so long for an answer. In my post above this one, I wrote about the reason why (pneumonia), but now I'm on my feet again!
But of course I enjoyed your writings. And as the days go by, times become more and more worrying...

Originally Posted by jannesan
Great rock song with aggression, you speak directly not bowing to anyone, I appreciate it, but I hope you won't get into troubles wink But luckily you have also a good sense of humor and the end really made me laugh, South Canada salutes you laugh
Excellent instrumentation, powerful rock with pleasant funk flavors, effective piano and strong drum hits. Great mix. Enjoyable vocals and Tamar really brings another dimension to your music, you really sound great together with similar angry tone.
This has commercial appeal and should be a hit everywhere in the world, including Russia, China and USA!
Janne

Hi Janne, Tamar was very happy with your comment. She isn't used to this attentions (yet). And I? I still enjoy all comments. And yours are wonderful! But I do not agree with one thing: the 'angry' tone in my voice. It isn't. More a bit desperate, until the solution at the end. But your last line is my favorite. But I fear that will not happen. My son went to China (Hongkong) yesterday, but for savety reasons he erased this song from his phone!!! And maybe in more countries this can be the case. So no hit, I'm afraid.

Originally Posted by WaoBand
I love the music in and the production of this song, Hans, but I'm glad you ended on a light note re Canada. If I was to write a political song it would likely be titled something like "There Ain't No Good Guys In White Hats Anymore", or "No Government Is Pro-Democracy." Humans are adept at putting the secondary first and the primary last, or ignoring it altogether, governments and the MSM adept at this. A simple example is that the usual definition of democracy is "government by the people for the people" when putting the primary first would make it "government FOR the people, by the people, but what we have in our faux democracies is government for the banks, the mega corporations and the super-rich by the elite who are funded by the former. In a government FOR the people there'd be no such thing as homelessness and our illnesses wouldn't be seen as economic phenomena to make massive profits from. "There Ain't No Good Guys In White Hats Anymore" (if ever).

Hello Wao, thanks for your compliments on the song. And about Canada, yes, the song was finished, but one morning, still in bed, I thought I should change that ending. And when I saw that picture of 'great' Canada, I knew how.
Your thoughts about how to write a political song are certainly good thoughts, but I also want to keep it away from being too heavy. We need humor as long as possible, especially in dark times like these (and that to come). But I invite you to make that 'White hats' song!

Originally Posted by Rustyspoon#
Hans,
Very cool collaboration. Yours and Tamar vocals are so different, yet work very effective together. Funny-sad storyline. Don't get me started... Your arrangement and mixing skills grow exponentially. Very clever production. Listens well and thank you for sharing!
P.S. South Canada smile

Hi Misha, yes her and my vocals differ a lot, not only because she's a woman and I'm not, but her vocals are very high. The first time she came singing in my studio, I had serious doubts if our vocal would match. But surprisingly they did. We will do some more songs! And about Great Canada, how south will you want to live? The Canada canal?

Originally Posted by Izzy
Hans, your latest offering is a triumph of sound. The arrangement is masterful, the production impeccable, creating a sonic landscape that's both exhilarating and immersive. It's a track that commands attention from the opening bars and maintains its grip until the very last note.

Having said that, even someone as blissfully detached from political realities as myself couldn't help but find a deeper resonance. The song speaks, I think, to the precarious state of democracy in the world. It serves as a potent reminder of the vigilance required to safeguard our freedoms and a testament to the importance of seeking, or perhaps forging, spaces where those values can truly flourish. Ultimately, "Gotta Get Going" is a compelling blend of sonic power and thoughtful message - a true musical tour de force."
Hans, congratulations! I love it !!!! 💗 ✔️✔️ 👍 👋 🆗

Hello Izzy, I think I start with saying "Wow" about your remarks! Of course I earned them, but seeing these words on you pc... Well that makes a difference. Thanks for that. Still, I think many people are hesitant to commit to this song. Of course Russians and Chinese most of all, but Americans are also becoming increasingly uncomfortable. And that is the saddest part of these new times. But I enjoy that 10!!!

[quote=B.D.Thomas]Beautiful, different and funny - I _definitely_ enjoyed it.
And the funny video supports the song perfectly.
The Gulf of Canada cracked me up...
Well done, Hans smile

Hey Brain, I even read that I made you laugh out loud. Well, that's the greatest achievement I could have with you. But I also had to laugh seeing that 'Canada canal'. It was a funny picture that came just in time. Thanks again!

Well everyone, thanks again for your thoughts and let's try to laugh every now and then as we try to get things back on track.
Hans

Hans Berkhout
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