Hi Marty, Janice and Bud, Floyd and Al,

I was really happy with the reactions you gave to this song!
They were so encouraging that I now think I'll make more songs.
I hope this is what you wanted to achieve too...
And, more seriously: thanks for that!

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
POWERFUL!! If I heard this song coming, I'd step out of the way --and then follow it wherever it went. What a strong production, and always extraordinary vocals. I'm always impressed with your abilty to bring in dynamic break-downs, then follow with even stronger enthusiasm. Good write, and excellent production and mix. Love those lyrics, Hans.

Hi Marty, I sent you a few earlier versions via WhatsApp, but you didn't respond. So I continued on my own... Later, I heard you were having problems with your PC. I also had a version with a bouzouki and a bit less heavy (!). But thanks for your kind comment. I can already see you jumping away when this songs starts playing...

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
We enjoyed our carousel ride with your song.
Janice was imagining the ups and down of the pretty painted ponies as we went round and round.
We love this line:
“And round and round we go
That’s the truth all dreamers know”

Your write up reminded us of the old adage:
“those who do not understand history are doomed to repeat it.”

Standout vocals!
Great band … all BiaB?
Excellent punchy mix.

Enjoyed it!
J&B

Hi J&B, thanks for your kind words and that old saying. I'm afraid none of us understand history, or life itself...
I thought of you when I wrote that line about the dreamers. Really! I think I did, because I know you love those kinds of lines.
About the band: I edited my intro page and wrote down which instruments and effects I used (not all the effects like EQ, reverb, compression, etc., but the added sounds).
But most of it was BIAB. I used three pianos!

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Good Rocker!
Excellent use of BIAB
Bass and drums sound really good
Terrific angry Rock vocals

Enjoyed
fj

Hi Floyd, Thanks a lot for your nice post! Those 'driving Pop drums' fitted really nice in this song. Glad you liked it.

Originally Posted by Al-David
Hans,
This is, without question for me, your best song since you've been on the forum. The music is great - the varying intensity is dynamic. Your vocal is excellent.
Love the big drums and bass line - they really drive the song. This song is so good in so many ways.
Rock on!
Alan

Hi Al, That's a nice compliment, Al! I'm not sure many do like this song as much as you do, but I'm glad you do!
The first version was not at all a rocker, but a 'gentle' song with a Bouzouki. I liked it, but missed something. And then I came to this.
I had some doubt about using those 'breakers' after the intro, but them liked them the most ;-)
Thanks!

Wish you all a very nice day!
Hans

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