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Hi everyone,

I was not on the Forum for over a month. I'm sorry for that. Has to do with some nasty things.
I saw a lot of new songs I have to listen to. I will!

But in that 'silent' time I managed to made 2 songs, or in fact, I recreated them.
They are older, but never released. At least this one wasn't:
Merry-go-round, https://on.soundcloud.com/PUfsh

It is a song I made in 2017, but totally rearanged it and altered the lyrics. So, in a way it's a new song.
A song about ordinary people living their lives. in a way we all do that, but some more exiting than those in this song.
Still it's a nice song, I think, but let me know what you think about it.

The next song will be posted in a few days. So two songs to look forward to ;-)

Enjoy,
Hans
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Technical stuff

I used the style Gambol and tempo 120 bpm.
Bas, 3120, piano, 1772, guitar, ac 1, 2933, guitar ac 2, 2932.
voc oohs/aahs 2975 and as solo guitar a nylon 2201.

Lyrics:

Merry-go-round
(c) HwB, 2017/08-01-2019/ 09032023
v
I am always on the move,
living my live amongst my friends
It seemed that this was more than enough
to make me feel alive
v
How I wanna live this life forever?
That doesn't matter
I'm facing every day, have a will to live
That is my drive

Sub chorus
A long, long time I lived my days
Let no one in my space
But all this changed when suddenly
you just stepped in!

Chorus
And it is alright,
enjoying my life
and my heart shares yours
Ohh yes it's so nice with you at my side
We're on a lovely course
v
Oh, and we are always on the move,
living our lives together
It seemed that this was more than enough
to make us feel alive

Sub chorus
Chorus
-Solo-

v
Oh, how we're gonna live this life forever?
That doesn't matter
We bought a house, raised our kids
That is our drive

Chorus
v
Oh, that's we, always on the move
Living our lives together
It looks like this is more than enough
to make us feel alive

Chorus 2
And it is alright,
enjoying our life
and real love we've found
Ohh yes it's so nice with you at my side
In our own merry-go-round


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I'm getting track not available or deleted??


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Hi Ellioth,

I'm surprised. If I press the link it plays the song.
But try https://on.soundcloud.com/osjuB
Or https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130/merry-go-round-eb-m1


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A great spirit, I was just boogieing to this for a third listen on the treadmill! Excellent arrangement, with some fascinating rhythmic quirks in the chorus that keep the mind slightly off balance and totally engaged. I enjoyed this very much.

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Hi Hans,

Good song with good vocals and harmonies.

I enjoyed it very much.

Best Regards
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Very cool groove. Excellent backtrack. Basslines were very cool. Gave the song a cool feel. Super vocal and lyric. Very well Hans. Glad you resurrected it. Well done.


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Cool overall sound. The electric piano creates a gliding motion in the music.

The melody works well. Vocal is one your top performances.

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Hi Hans
What a cool song
Typical Birchwood sound ;-)
Sounds absolutely great - especially the acoustic guitar is awesome
You have so many good songs but this one is definitely one of the best
SUPER work Hans
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Hans,
Cool tune. Excellent groove and good choice of instruments. Nice and airy. I liked it. Vocals are ACE, but too much high frequency for my taste. It (vocals) lacks most of bass, so sits a bit apart from arrangement. In any case, a very nice tune. Thank you for sharing.

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Man, it's inspiring how you work a song from conception to creation, Hans. Excellent vocal as always, and I really like the melody and passion. Nice use of the ooze and oz. Always an excellent choice of musicians in a pro mix. I try hard to find some constructive criticism to show you I can help. I even try to nit pick something I make up, but... Well, it's flawless.


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Ellioth,

Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Ellioth,

I'm surprised. If I press the link it plays the song.
But try https://on.soundcloud.com/osjuB
Or https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130/merry-go-round-eb-m1



I fear it was too much?

Hans


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Hi Mark,

Originally Posted By: Mark Hayes
A great spirit, I was just boogieing to this for a third listen on the treadmill! Excellent arrangement, with some fascinating rhythmic quirks in the chorus that keep the mind slightly off balance and totally engaged. I enjoyed this very much.


Didn't know the song was good for health exercises! Good to know for me on my hometrainer!
Thanks for the compliments!

Hans


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Hi Nigel,

Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Hans,
Good song with good vocals and harmonies.
I enjoyed it very much.

Best Regards
Nigel


Great to see you liked the song!
Thanks a lot,
Hans


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Hans,

Engaging groove on this one. Stellar vocals with some great, well-balanced BGV harmonies. Vocal sits really well in the mix for me . . . and the production overall is well done. Like your BIAB oohs/aahs . . . not always easy getting them to sound well in the mix (at least not for me). Nice choice of lead acoustic guitar. Well done tune, Hans!

Hope all is well in your world,

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Welcome back Hans, and what a good return you brought us!

Like so many others since Covid arrived our life has become more simplified. But your chorus below reflects our feelings that all is still good!

“And it is alright,
enjoying my life
and my heart shares yours
Ohh yes it's so nice with you at my side
We're on a lovely course”

We enjoyed the band - excellent as always and wrapped in a fine mix.

It is so good to hear your voice again John, we mean Hans. wink

Kudos!

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Pleasantly positive message. Has some kind of Marc Knopfler lightness in the melody, chording and in the groove.
Nice instrumentation, that piano is very smooth and the acoustic guitars support the mood.
Good vocals and oohs/aahs work well with your voice.
Soothing song like a warm blanket.

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Super groove and vocals!
Great backing band with backup singers...brilliant
Outstanding mix!


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What they said - strong groove that keeps going. Cool harmonies.

Excellent work on the arrangement - there's always something to listen to, but it never gets cluttered.

Good song! smile


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Hans,
Excellent groove with a nicely balanced band ( love that nylon guitar!), and your always strong vocals.
Enjoyed!

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Cool song, reminds me of Dire Straits, that's a good thing.
Good vocals, instrument selection and overall production.
Was fun to listen to.


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