Hi Mario, Scott, Ron, Bob and Dave,

Thanks a lot for listening to ‘the dirty white dress’. I enjoyed your comments.
The composing of it, went to a lot of stages and even styles. At first I let the girl die. I also let AI made her lying on the rubble, but then changed my mind. But all of this was because of the tragic of the subject and not knowing what to do. Sorry I am a little late with my response, but after posting it we went away for a holiday in Belgium. Now in my hotel I had some time to respond…

Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, what an outstanding song. Great vocal with some real down to earth lyrics about the evils of war. War is hell, especially on the children as they do not understand what is going on.
Great backing band and mix.
Loved it and IMHO this is your best to date.

Thanks a lot, Mario. Great compliments!

Originally Posted by Scott C
Very sad song Hans. Mankind if that is the proper way to describe ourselves never seems shock and amaze at the levels it is willing to go to.

Hi Scott, sadly enough you’re so right about that, and thanks for your comments!

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Hans, thematically ambitious without losing a slinky cool musicality. Super backing track and vocals. Nicely mixed, too. Think it's important to write about things we feel deeply, even when those things are dark. Well done!

Thanks Ron for your kind words! And you are right about the cause of writing it.

Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans,
Dark, brooding & musical...
Excellent band, vocal & production as usual. Tough topic done so well.
Bob

Hi Bob, thanks for this!

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Very powerful song, Hans, it certainly sums up the current state of the world quite well I think.
Well done!

Hello Dave, thanks for your nice words!

Well, maybe songs can also help a bit to put the pressure on…
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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