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Simple but engaging melody. Very nice -Bjorn

Beautiful and melodic. I like the arrangement of flute and whatever stringed instrument that is. ? -Bjorn

I had trouble understanding the lyrics so wasn't sure what the story is about. But the song has an ominous tone to it which maybe explains the singer in the lake. Very strong vocal performance. -Bjorn

Sound textures is a good way to describe ambient pieces like this. Nice! Thoroughly enjoyed it. -Bjorn

tom That wouldn't be the Recreation Park in Long Beach, CA would it? Nice job on the cover. I like the guitar work and the extra expression you put in the vocals. ? -Bjorn

Hey Nigel, I'm not seeing any reason why YT would ban the video Pretty sure you can appeal the ban and an actual human will look into it. Anyway, I like the video and song. The production has a different look to it than what I'm used to seeing from you, so maybe that's a result of your newer camera person. -Bjorn

Very strong production. Your voice fits the genre extremely well. I thought the vocal is too upfront at the beginning. The panned voc at 1:54 and 1:56 is just a bit gimmicky. I enjoyed the song very much. Very well done. -Bjorn

I like covers that don't sound exactly like the original so I'm liking your made-it-your-own version. I thought the voc could use some (or more) treatment like reverb or double tracking (or bit of delay - not sure) Anyway, very well done. -Bjorn

Very good. Couple of suggestions (just my 2 cents): Need to change it up or maybe use less of that same refrain at the beginning and elsewhere. Or make some cuts to bring out the quieter sections which have a very nice airy feel to them. Flute is a bit thin. I thought I heard a human voice in there? I was expecting it to make another appearance but don't think it did. -Bjorn

Definitely not elevator music. Hard to comment on genres that I'm not really into, but have to admire the musicianship and arrangement that went into this. So very good. -Bjorn

Your music always has a lot going on in the background which works quite well, especially with your unique voice on top. I always discover more layers with each listen. Clever lyrics too make for an all around great song. -Bjorn

Yeah, D is okay but Dm - wow!. ? I like the exploration feel to this - try something, see where it goes, that went well, continue on. Always enjoy your songs Wookie -Bjorn

Sounds like something Ricky Nelson might have done (way) back in the day. I like the heartfelt sentiment of the song and your straightforward delivery. Very well done. -Bjorn

Jesse goes Beastie Boys or thereabouts. Nice! I found myself tapping my foot like a dog wagging its tail. -Bjorn

So it's just the same phrase and video clip over and over again? -Bjorn

Thumbs up. Very well produced and arranged song. Sounds pro to me. Just my opinion and it's a matter of taste, but I thought the chorus could stand out a bit more from the verses. -Bjorn

Where is this club? I want to go there some Sat night! Very cool production. Did you add in the tap dancing sound or was that from the video? Whatever, nicely done. -Bjorn

Sounds very promising Steve. You mentioned putting it on stage so I'm assuming you're making a musical? I'm liking the music so far, esp the song ~4:20. Had some trouble understanding the narrative so not sure what's going on but I get the gist. Best of luck with this my friend but I'm sure you'll succeed. Can't wait to hear what you come up with. -Bjorn

tom thanks, appreciate the comments @lynn thank you! mark yeah, I feel like I'm the same person as always but my daily routines speed by faster and faster lately noynekker thanks I appreciate the comment about adding the vocal part David thanks. good topic for musicians who are old people (but don't feel that way) steve thanks for commenting.

Instruments, melody and singing made an appealing sound that put a nice positive spin on my mood. Hard to describe but there it is. Thumbs up! -Bjorn

I always enjoy your guitar performance Makke Very nice. -Bjorn

Down and Out Short video. A work in progress I think. I had written the music a few years ago with the idea that I'd make a video showing early Sunday morning in Portland, OR. I had envisioned a nice peaceful story of people drinking coffee while strolling along the river. But times have changed. I walked around downtown Portland early this morning and took some videos and pictures. There are still remnants from last year's riots here and there but at least the stores aren't all boarded up now. I should say the whole downtown area is not like the images I took, just a small section in the mostly older part of town. But it's sad to see the deterioration and the homelessness. The music features the lya Efimov Duduk, one of my favorite VSTi but I don't use it that much. Thanks for watching/commenting. -Bjorn

Thanks Jack. Appreciate it

Tom, like...wow! Terrific production around your very funny and clever lyrics. Excellent pacing too. Pretty much have to watch a couple or more times to pick up on all the bits. Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed it. -Bjorn

Doug, Another great song. Every time I listen to your songs I always think, How does he do that on the guitar? A couple of people mentioned back up vocals and I agree. Or at least a little double tracking on the chorus maybe. Or not. -Bjorn