Hi Floyd, Laurent, Rob, David C, Andrew and Chay,

Thank you all for your very nice comments on the "Rocketsong" (It's easier to call it this way than using the original title everytime. Like Floyd did).
I was a bit afraid some of you would get goosebombs from that crazy violist, but no one did! That's what I like!
I will go in the deep on all your individual posts, ok?

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Hans,
I like your Rocket song.
"'Cause now I'm on my way to the moon
Or maybe to eternity
I think I'll know it real soon
what it's gonna be"
Cool chorus. And I like how you use BGVs there...
You always have thought provoking ideas and/or questions in your lyrics. I like that, too.

Good use of BIAB.
Both the baritone guitar and the fiddle make this a unique experience.
Enjoyed the listen.
fj

Hi Floyd, when I found a promising melody while puzzling, I naturally had to come up with something similar for the vocals. That turned out to be trickier than I thought; you have a melody, but you don't know how to sing it. Sound familiar?
To practice, I quickly wrote down a few sentences. Something about space. And then I found the vocal line! I kept the lyrics (well, I wrote them in better English). I could even make a statement with them. So that was a win-win situation! Thanks for recognizing this!

Originally Posted by laurent4114
I don't know why, but lately there seem to be quite a few people who want to leave the planet. Strange atmosphere! I really like the vibrato guitar intro and the rest of the song, it's cheerful and about leaving.
Laurent

Haha, Laurent. Yes, you're right! I think it has to do with people who call themselves "world leaders." Well, they led me/us to space...
I'm glad you also think the music helps me escape from them!

Originally Posted by TuneMonger
There's a lot of rocket songs: Bowie, Elton, Stevie Wonder. Now we have yours. I like the instrumentation very much. You always present something interesting with your songs, including this one. Good work!

Hello Rob, if you'd read my answer to Laurent, then you know now how there are so may rocketsongs. Most have lead to eternity...
Thanks a lot for your nice compliments, not only on this song, but my other songs too!

Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Hans.
The song really took a different direction when the fiddle kicked in. laugh
Excellent production.
I love the ending!

Hi David, initially, the violins weren't in the song. There were other instruments and drums in it too. I let Marty listen to it, and even though he normally loves my songs, he said, "I'm sure this song will end very differently. And the drums are distracting." That's when I knew I was on the wrong track with the song. So I changed everything to what it is now, except for the violins. I woke up in the middle of the night and thought, "Violins, I want those in!" I did, and I laughed. They cheered me up! And that's how the song became what it is today. And I hope it cheers you up too, David!

Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Hans!
This has an interesting combination of instruments - but it works! The style coupled with the fiddle partly conveys the recklessness of the trip, although completely understandable. In one sense, this is why many people are migrating to Australia to be a world away from perceived troubles - the tyranny of distance has worked in our favour in the past, but not so sure moving ahead. This is all to say the subject of your song would be very relatable to many.
Good work - it’s different but I like it!
Andrew

Hi Andrew, thanks for your comment on the song. If you read what I wrote to Laurent above, you'll see that I had the same thoughts as you when I wrote the song. And I'm glad you like it!

Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great guitar intro, perky fiddle and really catchy chord structure and tempo. A totally enjoyable song, but I have a really seriously serious complaint: IT'S WAY TOO SHORT! laugh

Hi Chay, I'm so sorry I didn't consider your needs when I created the song. I guess I just wanted to get it done as quickly as possible. It's really cold up there! But I have a solution for you. You can press a button called "repeat," and man... I bet you'll stop it yourself after about two hours. Thanks for your message!

Thanks everyone and continue making music after reading!
Hans

Hans Berkhout
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