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Nice groovy chord progression. Well produced.
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Excellent mix and production. I can feel the sadness and the anger of the persona in the song. Good vocal (as usual).
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Good one Hans.
I wasn't all that keen on the oohs of V1 but they fitted better in V2.
Cheers
rayc
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Hans,
I love every part of this! You've got a unique voice that always drives your songs! I'm a fan!
I really like the laid-back rhythm section on this, especially the drum track!
The chorus on this is great!
Take care, TB
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Hi Ron, Ghostgum, Dave, Laurent, Tano and Janne, First of all, I want to apologize for my late reply to your messages. It's been a hectic few days. Not just for me, but probably for you too. There were a lot of people here, and there were a few birthdays (like my wife's), but I'm a little ashamed that I couldn't find the time to reply to your kind words! Super song, Hans! Lots of unexpected twists with your chord changes and melody, but it all flows naturally and sounds SO cool. Some nice lyrical twists on the breakup theme: Happy song are overrated anyway.
You've really dug deep for some BiaB sounds we don't hear featured like this. That opening acoustic guitar is very punchy. Your use of the vocal Mmms is unique but the best I've ever heard (or imagined). The lead guitar fills are nice, too.
The whole production has an open, glassy shimmer that supports the song perfectly. Congratulations on your new studio. Well done!
Merry Christmas! Hi Ron, you always analyze my songs or the instruments I use. I like that! Those vocals weren't actually meant for the song, but somewhere in the middle of the night I woke up and thought, "I need backup vocals in the style of 'mmm'" for my song. So I searched through the entire BiaB library and finally found these gospel mmms (in swing). Those were the only ones that fit the song, even though Ray wrote they didn't. Only in the second verse (I actually liked them best in the first verse...). Anyway, they sounded good. And I was very happy that my studio worked a bit better than my previous one, but don't be fooled, the recording space is still very small... The mixing room is much bigger! Groovy song with an infectious beat. As others have noted, your new studio is paying dividends already.
Merry Christmas to you! Hi Ghostgum, thanks for your compliments. I hope the new studio will do the same for all my future songs ;-) Your best yet I think, Hans!
Production is top notch as others have mentioned. Excellent vocal!
Best to you and yours for Christmas. Hey Dave, thanks a lot for your compliments! I'd never say a song is my (or your) best yet. I have mixed feelings about that statement. I still love many of my earlier songs. I know you didn't mean it that way, but I just wanted to say this. The recording/mixing/mastering makes the song sound clearer than my previous songs. I can hear that too. I hope I can maintain that level of sound engineering in the future. So thanks for the vote of confidence! The new studio seems to be doing good things, but it has a good musician to run it.
Laurent Hallo Laurent, you're right! Whatever studio you have, you still need a musician. Thanks for mentioning that!!! I echo all the kudo's already expressed--such a quality track and well-made composition. I esp liked the break that leads into the chorus, also the very cool vocal harmonies spread out nicely to L-R. And it's a really engaging rhythm that the whole thing has. Great post!! Hi Tano, because of words like yours, the bar is high now for me! I hope I can reach it again (and again!) Thanks! A new song by Hans is always the highlight of the week, and in this case, the highlight of the season  Glad to hear you have set up your studio and it producing more of your classics. Sad song to my taste - "Spring fills the air, but my mind conceals it/Too clouded to care" I like that familiar image. Nice acoustic rhythm and lovely chorus where your voice and harmonies really shine, I really enjoy how your vocals sit in the mix - and the mix itself has air and punch (edit: how on Earth I came with the exact same words as Bob, maybe because they are so true). Happy Holidays! Janne Hi Janne, I wish you mean that (highlight of the week). You must have missed me... And what a nice feeling you can talk like Bob! One day we make a song together. Think about it... and thanks a lot for all those nice words! Well, I can't wish you a Merry Christmas, but I can wish you a very happy and musical 2026! Hans
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Excellent song Hans. Excellent vocal and lyric. Boy big difference in your productions. Everything is so well separated and open. Really cool production. Well done
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Hi Knee Wobler, Marty, Mario, David C, Chay, Izzy, Janice and Bud, These have been very busy days for me, and I think for you too! But I'm not as organized as I should be: answering your messages as quickly as possible! You were all so kind to comment on my song, and what did you get in return? A complete silence!!! And while I can make excuses, I should have answered you much sooner. I'm so sorry! Maybe you won't comment on my songs anymore... but please, don't. A really nice arrangement and a good choice of BIAB style Hans. Particularly like the opening, coming in lightly with the guitars and then punching in with the bass and drums.
Good job, Have a merry Christmas. Hi Knee W; What you wrote is actually the kind of structure I like to try to use in more of my songs. It's a kind of thinking about saving the goodies for later. Thanks for that! And a creative year too! Hi, Hans. So happy to be the one you "bother" with your progress. I was getting a bit worried about the progress of your studio rebuild, but the progress on this song was never anything to worry about. It started out with a good idea, and your vocals can make any song better. THis is the best mix. Thanks for bothering me, and keep it up, Hans. Hey Marty, yeah, I love pestering you with my ideas! You stay so positive about it, even when my version is... well, call it "just a rough idea." Then you reply, "I think this or that sounds good, AND I'm convinced you can do more with it in a new version." Like with this song. And look what happens? (Another) song you like! Thanks, Marty! Hans, that new studio jump started your creativity.
Great song and lyrics
Outstanding vocal and backing tracks
Super mix
IMHO this is your best to date. Hi Mario, thanks for your kind words! But I do have mixed feelings about your last sentence. I get what you mean, but is this my best song yet? Don't let my feelings get to you. This is how you feel about this song, and that's great. Thanks again! Hi, Hans. Congratulations on getting the studio done. I love the attitude that comes through on your vocals. You've got a very distinct musical style. The lyrics are on SoundCloud, so I won't include them here, but you knew that already. Ha! I see what you did there.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2026! Hi David, I think you're the first to notice that line. I like to write things with a touch of humor. I'm hoping my new studio will lead to more nice songs, but don't count on it! It's the kind of song that helps, I think. And thank you so much for your kind compliment about my singing and style! This song had me form the opening guitar. It's a really nice mix, though I would have like the guitar solo to have gone on a bit longer. Hello Chay, I agree with you on that opening. It turned out better then I expected it to be. And yes, if time isn't an issue in these kind of songs, I agree with you on that solo. Thanks for this post! Hi Hans
I'm sorry to be late on this as I"m still catching up.
First off – big high‑five on finishing the studio rebuild.
Wow. Just… wow. From the very first note of that smoky, fingerpicked guitar intro, you had me hooked — it was like musical Velcro for the soul. And your vocals! You’ve got that rare gift of sounding both raw and polished at the same time — like emotional sandpaper wrapped in velvet. And those harmonies? Top-Tier my friend. The backing “mmms” from Marty (bless his soul for being “bothered”) added just the right touch of gospel-tinged guilt.
This track is a masterclass in mood. You chose RealTracks like a sommelier pairing wine with sorrow — every instrument pours into the next with such care and feel. That laid-back bluesy electric solo? Pure liquid regret. The pumping bass? My foot hasn’t stopped tapping since my first listen. Honestly, if this is just a soundcheck for your new studio, I can’t wait to hear what happens when you actually start recording — world, brace yourselves.
Massive kudos on finally completing your studio rebuild — I know it took longer than expected, but clearly, great art (and great cable management) can’t be rushed. This song isn’t just a comeback — it’s a statement. A heartbroken, beautifully arranged, expertly produced statement that says, “I’m back, my gear is working, and yes, I will make you cry with minor chords.”
Here’s to 2026 — may it bring you better love, better luck, better Wi-Fi… and at least one person who doesn’t already know how it ends.
Bravo, Hans. This one’s a keeper. Keep strumming, keep humming, and keep making us all wonder why we didn’t know it already!
Warmest (and slightly jealous) wishes,
Izzy Hi Izzy, you really know how to write words that sound (or read) like pure honey and gold. Awesome! I got a huge smile on my face when I read it: "Wow!" Is this what they mean by "walking in the sunshine"? Because that's exactly what I did after reading your post. You did make one small mistake though: Marty didn't sing those "mmms." I think he would have liked to, but no, those were actually from the BiaB gospel singers. I thought the song was ready to be released, and then—in the middle of the night—I thought: "No, I still want some extra vocals, just without the words." And so it happened. And my wife wasn't even jealous... “Sun shines bright today, yet I can’t feel it.
Kids cheer and play, but I’m not there. Spring fills the air, but my mind conceals it,
Too clouded to care”
Excellent lines to describe the love lost feel.
Hans, for us you’re again definitely channeling John Lennon here, which is delightful.
The arrangement, your vocals and the RT’s you chose work excellently in creating powerful dynamics.
That Brent solo is great.
Your upgraded studio is working out great indeed.
Well done and we much enjoyed it.
Happy New Year!
J&B Hi J&B, and yes, John is back again! I didn't realize he was gone ( the real one, ye, but even the 'fake' one?). I hope my studio did the magic, but it could also be this kind of song. Thanks a lot for your compliments! So, now we are about 15 days in 2026. A lot of things (keep) going on, but so does our music, I hope. Thank you all and till our next songs! Hans
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