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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

Your unique style is always interesting for sure. Lyrics are very good. I thought you could change it up a bit but that's just me. -Bjorn

It's About Time I like this as an instrumental but decided to add some vocal bits here and there. Not sure how well they worked in the song though. Thanks for listening/commenting. -Bjorn

Nice one David. Really good orchestration. -Bjorn

Freddy, I just love the traditional blues progressions going on in the background. "Too much time for thinking" fits right in with the blues theme. -Bjorn

That main synth reminds me of the 70s somehow, maybe Wendy Carlos? I like how the machine gun percussion seems to turn the page to another theme -Bjorn

Nigel, boy I really like the visuals in this one. Fits the music perfectly. Hope things are going well for you. Sounds like crazy stuff going on where you live -Bjorn

Steve, Such a beautiful song! Makes you appreciate how the accompanying parts can add so much to the main melody and lyrics. -Bjorn

Lynn, A reminder that the seemingly insignificant has a huge impact when they're gone. I really like how the song builds up to a powerful ending. -Bjorn

Very nice! Enjoyed listening to this on a lazy afternoon. I'm not familiar with Jon Hassell. Will have to check out his music. -Bjorn