Hi Chay, Dave, Al and Beth,

Thanks for your nice comments on my secrets. With your words I came close sharing them with you...

Originally Posted by WaoBand
Love the rhythm section and production of this lyrically atypical song, but writing as a qualified counsellor I'm torn between offering you my services and making bad jokes! laugh Actually one of them's a good joke, but suffice to say that enjoyed the music!

Chay, I wondered what your bad joke would have been ;-) But I can only guess now... Nevertheless, your comment is very nice!

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Hi, Hans,
I know what you mean about it being difficult to hear all the new songs on the forum 'cause then you have no time to work on your own songs.
My solution is simple, I only support the people that support me.
This is terrific! You had me right from the intro with the bass and piano, very creative.
To my ears the BGV panned left is a little sloppy, not very tight with the main vocal. Which is great by the way, always been a fan of your voice. But that's a minor quibble.
Enjoyed!

Hi Dave, your solution is a bit drastic for me. I can also learn from people that don't support me, but I liked those who do!!!
I'm very glad you liked the song from the start.About the BGV: I did it on purpose to let them "escape" from the main vocal. I could have used Vocalign (I have that plugin), but I liked it the way it was. Maybe that happened after hearing the song so many times. Then you start to like or hate everything you hear. That's the danger. I think you know that.

Originally Posted by Al-David
Loved it, Hans!
Love the wind chime effect of the erhu. I like it and the Japanese version of it (Koto). There's a lot of variety in the background tracks, but they all work very nicely together.
And yeah, lots of new stuff on the forum lately. I get here when I can and listen to as much as i can, plus answer reviews on my songs. I'm quite a bit behind, but I'll catch up before the year is over!
I'm still dealing with legal issues (not ugly - just complicated) that have taken much of my time. I've driven from Alabama to Denver and back twice - and once to St. Louis and back. But things are falling into place.

Again, I really enjoyed your song!
Alan

Hi Al, yes, I added a lot to the song to make the rhythm more interesting.
And I'm sure we all want to hear the new songs, because there are so many interesting ones. But time... You've summed it up perfectly. Including the reasons why it's becoming increasingly difficult to listen to them.
By the way, you've travelled a lot of miles!

Originally Posted by BYOBand
Really interesting band, Hans. I enjoyed hearing such a unique, layered sound. Something Bowie-esque about the whole thing.

Hi Beth, well, you made my day! I told it to my wife you heard something from Bowie in my song. I was used to be compared with some musicians, like al Steward and 'John L' by Janice and Bud, but Bowie...? I try to stay modest...

Thanks again and have a nice day!
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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