David,

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen and comment.
And many thanks for listening to the both versions.
I am really glad you like this tune.

And I much appreciate your analyzing this song in detail.
I'm glad you like the oboe.
Certainly the strings phrase from 2:57 may sound late.
I thought the notes in this part should be moved forward a little, but after all I left them as they were.
It may be worth rethinking.
Also, as you pointed out, I had limited rehearsal time.
This is because nearly 10 songs are recorded in 6 hours, so the time per song is limited to 30 minutes.

I am surprised at your really sharp analysis.
And I am deeply grateful for your analysis.
I am always very encouraged by your kind words.

Sincerely,

Shigeki Adachi