Hi Ron, Noel, Lee, Marty, Brian and Mario,
It seems like I'm always too late to reply to your lovely song comments! Of course, I have my excuses, but they're a bit weak. After I post a song, all sorts of ideas for a new one pop into my head. And I want to try them out, and then I forget to reply to you in time. But I'm sure you're all have the same habit and still manage to do your homework on time.

Originally Posted by DC Ron
Weird and wonderful. Cool Zen-ish theme and wild accompaniment: A winning combination to my ears. Love your vocals and harmonies. The mix if first rate, too. Fantastic job, Hans!

Hi Ron, do you think it's a strange song? And Zen-like? That sounds great to me, Ron. I've never considered myself Zen-like. Strange, yes. But it was precisely that combination that made you like my song so much. Thanks for that! I told my wife I'm a Zen Buddhist... She looked weird at me.

Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Hans.
This is very entertaining listening. I love the song and the way you've arranged it. It's easy to hear that a lot of thought and listening went in to getting the final production. The opening guitar and fiddle are great. When the fiddle started playing, it reminded me of the fiddler in Charlie Daniels Band when they played "The Devil Went Down To Georgia".
It's an easy two thumbs up from me!
--Noel

Hi Noel, to be honest, the song, like most of my songs, went through several phases. Initially, they're quite nice, but a bit simple (in my opinion). Then I often listen to them and all sorts of ideas pop into my head about what I can change or add. Usually in the middle of the night (to my regret). Like the violins. I thought the song was finished, but a little voice in my head whispered, "No, not finished yet. Something surprising needs to happen. A violin, for example?" But it's very kind of you to say all this. I looked up "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" on Google. That Charlie can sing incredibly fast. I think that's impossible for me. But there are some similarities in the violin playing. Thanks to BiaB, I didn't have to play it myself.

Originally Posted by Knee Wobbler
Hi Hans
A really good choice of style, love the violin. Yes it’s different, but it works and works well. I have a penchant for upbeat Irish/folk music, so this really appeals to me.
Great song, kind regards.

Hi Lee, thanks for your reply! I'm glad you liked it. I also love Irish songs, like The Pogues (Dirty Old Town). But playing them myself? That's too difficult for me.

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, man, Hans. This is one of the funnest (though not the funniest) songs I've heard you develop. It grew into the special sound you created here. What an excellent mix. You know how I like your vocal. Could it be a bit louder on htis one? Hey, if you build that rocket, please make it big enough for all of us. Violin with an Irish lilt. Yeah, that fuels the rocket nicely.

Hi Marty, yes, you always get my first drafts and (almost) final drafts. I always heard you thinking, "What the hell am I supposed to say to that Dutchie? It's so weird/ugly, except for the vocals." Until the (almost) final draft. Then you explode or burst out in lyrical outbursts about how beautiful it is. (Honestly, this is all in my imagination, because you're always kind, friendly, and helpful. That's why you (almost) always get my first drafts...). It wasn't until you asked me—in your message—if the vocals could be a bit louder that I thought, "Too late!"

Originally Posted by Ghostgum
Some interesting instrument choices here, but they work surprisingly well together. Concept, composition and execution are all top-notch.

Hi Brian, thanks for your very nice compliment! I hope I can continue doing this!

Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, this is great.
Loved that tremolo guitar intro
The violin was an excellent surprise
Great vocal, harmonies, and lyrics
Great ending
One of your best.

Hi Mario, thanks for your kind compliments, but didn't I tell you NOT to call it my best song? Okay, you didn't say that; you said "One of my best."
But my best songs have already been made, or are yet to be made. So what does it matter? As long as you like the song, it's the best for me!

I was a bit late, but I hope you still appreciate my words.

And I wish you a nice weekend too.
Hans

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