Hi Brain, J&B, RnAM, Noel, Donny and Arri,

Thanks for listening to this song. Some people like it, some don't. That's especially true for songs with a crazy violinist, I think. But as long as my wife loved it initially (and still does), he had to stay in the song, otherwise I'll have some confusing moments myself... ;-)

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Like Andrew, it took me a while to get into the song, but then I liked it.
I like the contrast you achieve with the chorus, even if it's a little too wild for me there.
But you've definitely achieved what you wanted, so I'd call it a success.
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Brain, like in my second line here, sometimes it takes time to digest and sometimes you stop listening (eating).
Well, you did the first. And I'm glad you told me how that proces worked out for you and in the end you can call it a succes...

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
We were thankful for the happy ending: smile
“And now... It feels I'm living in a confusing time

I wonder where the light will break

But you see me smiling - my soul aligned

Oh, my mind is now a shining lake”
That is an excellent and timely write.

There’s a lot going on with the band (PG, you and Logic).
But the dynamics keep it breathing like a living being.
The wild fiddle expresses the confusing times very well!

Enjoyed it!

J&B
P.S. Good luck with the studio!

Hi Janice and Bud, I'm glad you liked the "happy ending," even though it was actually meant to be a bit sad.
In the previous chorus, I sang "You see me rising - for one more time," which really symbolized the sadness.
It was meant to be a kind of struggle in life, with all the disturbing things that happen (both inside and outside), and the crazy violinist was meant to symbolize all of that. And -of course- you understood that very well. Thanks!
Oh, and I'm halfway with the rebuiling/ reshaping of my studio. Didn't expect it was so much work, only to record my vocals for new songs...

Originally Posted by RnAM
Hi Hans,
I also had to get used to the style and instrumentation of this song.
It's certainly not something we (Dutch) call a "dertien in een dozijn" song.
But in the end I liked it.
Enjoyed anyway.

Anne-Marie

Hoi Anne-Marie, You're right about that Dutch expression, but the song was meant differently. Life doesn't always go the way you want.
I wasn't thinking about myself while writing this song, but in general. Look around you!
But I'm still happy to read that you ended up liking it... I'd say: "Mission accomplished."

Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Hans.
This was one heck of a musical adventure for my ears. It must have been quite a challenge to pull these diverse elements together when mixing the final outcome. You did a great job writing, performing and producing this smile Kudos to you.
--Noel

Hi Noel, I'm very sorry I busted your precious ears. I didn't know a fiddle and some congas can achieve that ;-)
Yes, it was some work to get this all in place. You don't want to know how manny versions lay behind this final one! Thanks for the kudos!

Originally Posted by DonnyGee
Congas worked well, mice job.

Hi Donny, I started with drums, then BiaB's congas and bongos, and finally a mix of Logic and BiaB's congas. The bass went through a similar process, but in the end, it was just a "Logic performance." Thanks for mentioning them!

Originally Posted by Brno
Dank u well, Hans. Very different song indeed! Interesting arrangement combining different genres. That's so great with BB, that one can play with styles!

Hi Arri, just a few Dutch words from you! You're a real all-rounder, as we say here; you're truly multilingual and play just about every instrument. Do you also play a "crazy" violin?
But I have to correct you a little; In this case I needed some help from Logic too. The bass, piano, congas and some strings. But BiaB is great!
I hope you also liked my song.

Have a lovely day today, here the sun shines!
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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