Hi Ray, Marty, Brain, Chay and John,

Thank you for the very kind comments on the song. I really enjoyed them. It was certainly exciting to incorporate those violins like that. You could just as easily have thought it was too busy or something.

Originally Posted by rayc
I think I'm with Marty regarding the orchestration but that's no prob as the song cuts through.
Excellent lyric & cool vocal.

Hi Ray, that's a really nice compliment. Especially about that orchestra, and considering what Marty also says about it. Thanks!

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Oh, yeah, this turned out brilliantly, Hans. I always like the strings you added, but, man they sound SO MUCH better ducked behind you wonderful vocals. So well written and crafted. I also like the cover pic with that handsome Dutch mug.

Hi Marty, well, I always let you listen to my first drafts of a song. And you always enjoy it, and you even give me advice. And in the end, the song is usually completely different from that first draft. I think you encourage me to do that, but how?

Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
I just listened to your song again.
I think the orchestral parts are pretty good.
It's amazing how much tension strings can create.
In my opinion, they are a good choice and very well implemented.
Important message, conveyed by really good vocals.
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Hello Brain, you are mostly one of the first that comment on my songs. Thanks for that. In this case I had to laugh a bit; your comment about the song was "a sad story and even sadder song"(or words alike) and then these words up here come as a wonderful surprise compared with that first reaction.
Thanks for this addition to that 'sad song'!

Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great song, Hans. I think the orchestral input is excellent ~ very creative.

Hello Chay, thanks for this compliment. Feels good!!!

Originally Posted by John Walradt
Wow, Hans, do you ever mix orchestration with rock! The staccato violins really give a stunning edge. You put that together very well. Melody sounds appropriately urgent. It's still in my head which is always a good sign.
John

Hi John, the best compliment is that the song stuck in your head for so long. I appreciate that! I've written more songs that feature rock and violins. I love violins, but not always in the classical way. You might have noticed that in a few of my previous songs. So thanks so much!

I wish you al a great day,
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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