Hi Rob, Mario, Marty, Floyd, Chay and Noel,

Thank you very much for listening to this waltz. Not many people like this kind of music or style, but you do!
Or at least, you liked it. I appreciate that enormously. I think I’ve mentioned this before; it wasn't my intention to create a waltz initially. However, the melody I was composing turned out to be quite difficult to sing. I tried it a lot of times, while adjusting parts of the song. I was close to throwing it in the trash, but suddenly I got this melody! And you liked it. That is the best part of all!

Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Fantastic waltz, Hans, what an evocative mood the instrumental bed creates. I liked your vocal, felt like it could've been a tad louder. Subject matter was intriguing to say the least. I'm sure everyone has at least one "what if" person in their life. You're one of the most creative minds on the forum and you always deliver. Great job!

Hi Rob, thanks for your kind reply! I thought singing louder would ruin the atmosphere. I also had to deal with Tamar. She thought it was a 'difficult' song to sing along to. We had to spread her vocal part over several days because it didn't always work out. And yes, the story wasn't really exciting, I just liked the thought of "what if...". I was thinking of someone myself when I wrote it, too.

Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, this is a masterpiece
Loved how you mixed instruments from totally different genres and areas and made them sound great together.
Super vocal and arrangement.
Outstanding lyrics and mix.
IMHO this is your best to date
Loved it

Hi Mario, "my best so far", that is a great compliment! I thought I had already won that "prize" with my previous song, but as long as I can excel in that, all the better. So thanks, man!

Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Ha, you'lllike this story, Hans. The other day when i first saw the YT notification i must have been so excited that i pushed the link twice. The song started playing twice with a bit of a delay to the second one. WOW! I thought what is Hans into now. It was so confusing. This mistake can be repeated to hear what i heard. Yet i would not reccomend it because the song is so good and should be listened to in the way you made it. What a wonderful (relatable) song. The waltz time was the perfect choice. Well done!!

Hello Marty, I think you have heard a lot of versions of this song and know how I struggled to find "a decent road", but the way you tried to listen to it was very creative and confusing. And you know what? I did the same thing with your song Bumpkin patch. It was confusing...
But your compliments are great! Thanks for them.

Originally Posted by floyd jane
Hans,
Good song.
Cool BIAB tracks.
Good vocals.
Well done.

fj

Hi Floyd, You can write things down point by point and so clearly! I would never be able to do something like that. Thank you so much!

Originally Posted by WaoBand
As I wrote on the YT post, "Excellent instrumentation and arrangement" - and it really is a nice mixture of stringed instruments - but I also relate to the lyrics. It's said that one never forgets one's first true love and that's certainly true for me 56 years later! I even still remember her birthday.

Hi Chay, I feel the same way. And her birthday too! That was on my mind when I wrote those lyrics. And my wife knows this. But she is the one who stays with me year after year. So what is a more beautiful thought?
The latter, right?

Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Hans.
It's easy to hear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into creating this song. As others before me have noted, the instruments work really well together, and they showcase your vocals very, very well. I always find it refreshing to hear a waltz. It's a time signature that makes me feel very comfortable. You've done a great job and I loved the journey that your words and music and arrangement took me on.

Congratulations on another fine addition to your song catalogue.
--Noel

Hi Noel, You said that so beautifully again, Noel! Truly wonderful. And so personal, too. Thank you! I enjoyed it a lot.
Hans

Hans Berkhout
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