Hi Bob, Rob, Brain, Andrew and Paul,

It's great to read these lovely messages from you.
Also because the studio renovations caused acoustic problems I never expected.
So the improvements were turning out to be good. Your comments prove that. Thanks!

Originally Posted by rsdean
Hans,
Great song. Love the instrumentation on this one. Excellent vocal as always. The production has a lot air and punch - very nice!
Loved it!
Bob

Hi Bob, I never take "excellent singing" for granted. Especially not as you get older, but thankfully, judging by what you said, that's still the case.
Thanks for that!

Originally Posted by TuneMonger
I don't know if it's suggestibility on my part, but this production does sound a step up for you. What is in your new studio to give you such good results? Good song and good singing as usual, but better sounding. Or is it in my head?

Hi Rob, it must be in your head... No, I don't really know what helps the most in the rebuild. Or maybe it is because my recording gear function better here? I also use another reverb (Valhalla). But thanks a lot for this wonderful comment!

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I'd say your new studio passed the test and was worth the effort - the production/mix is really good [Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]
The good thing about ended relationships is that they often make good material for a song, and you've turned it into a really good song.
Enjoyed my listen(s).
A lot!

Hi Brain, you almost said the same as the others; the improved studio turns out to be good. Thanks for that! I wish I had done it sooner, reading all the comments...
And about ended relations; Don't suffering and creation go hand in hand?

Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Hans!
You’ve chosen a really tasty RT here, and coupled with your chords and melody, has brought about a good song. I was looking forward to the chorus each time around. Studio sounds good!
Merry Christmas!
Andrew D

Hi Andrew, It took me some time to come to this. At first I had something with a piano, cello and violin, and Marty was too polite to say it was nothing. He only said he was sure I will change the concept many times and come up with something wonderful, or something like that. I don't think he heard this version yet... But thank you for saying it so nice. and you know, when I hear the song myself, now I'm looking forward to the chorus too. That was what you achieved here!

Originally Posted by P Glaser
I like this Hans. Great groove and very nice tracks. Harrison? Good job.

Hi Paul, Janice and Bud used to call me John for years. And now I am Harrison? Only Ringo and Paul (!) to come... Thanks a lot, man!

I wish you all a very nice Christmas and what comes after that; 2026!
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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