bjornpdx

Interesting interactive article about song structure change over the years, especially the last 10 years or so. Interesting tidbit: the 3 min 30 sec "rule" for pop music came about because that was the length that would fit on a 78 rpm record. Well, I didn't know that. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/03/14/opinion/pop-music-songwriting.html

Nigel, HS, Jack, Wookie, Doug - Thank you. I really do appreciate the comments. Mark and David -Thank you. Being the Nordic type I am, it doesn't seem like I would love red rock desert landscapes, but I do. tom - I'm glad you pointed out the quick cuts in the video. I had added in some footage and forgot to do the transitions but it was late and I was tired of working on the video so I just left it. Should have done it though.

In Dreams by Roy Orbison. My reaction is like Dennis Hopper's in Blue Velvet . Only I don't go out and kill people afterwards.

A "rock" video. Scenes from Valley of Fire in Nevada, White Pockets and Colorado Buttes in AZ. Thanks for listening/commenting. -Bjorn

David, Yep definitely a scary clown soundtrack. This set off some interesting imagery in my head. -Bjorn

Lovely ambient and Eno-esque (which I've probably mentioned before). You have a good feel for the genre and express it well. I'm a fan! -Bjorn

I can't get into the genre, but I appreciate the musicianship. Excuse my denseness but would this be considered progressive rock or more like jazz? Seems to be improvisational? Love the video. -Bjorn

Nigel, not sure how many vocalists you have in your group but I think this particular singer gives your productions a signature sound. Always look forward to listening (and seeing) your productions. -Bjorn

Nigel, Makke, HS, Steve, Daryl, David and Freddy Thank you!

Daryl, I recognized your sound two seconds in. Good story telling with engaging music behind the lyrics. Well done! -Bjorn

Pretty synthy sounding but there's always a good old strings pad in there, which I guess would have been the Emulator back then. I like the "wah wah-y" synth. Good job!. -Bjorn

Messing around with synths and playing around with video fx in Vegas. Thanks for listening/comments.

I really like your voice! Guitar accompaniment works very well. The honesty of your lyrics comes across so well in your performance. Excellent!

Very good! Can't get enough of dial twisting arps! CS-80 is probably my fav Arturia instrument along with Modular. Pigments is pretty good too - I just picked up some Luftrum presets for Pigments. Highly recommended.

I like it. Just a couple of suggestions: The voc is good but it could use reverb or something to make it stand out more. Good lyrics but maybe repeated too much. Couple of spots where nothing much going on Abrupt ending. But overall a very good song. I enjoyed the listen.

Beautiful tune, beautiful video. I really enjoyed this!

Excellent. You guys never disappoint.

Paul This is a very good song. What really makes it for me is your voice which is just right for this genre. So just sitting here as a casual listener, can't say that I noticed timing issues.

David, While listening I kept thinking that your song sounds like someone telling a story. That was before looking up "tone poem" and finding out that's what a tone poem is. Very creative! Reminds me a bit of Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev. Thought I heard a bear sneaking up on me in there! -Bjorn

Daryl Really liking the chord changes and the kind of circus sounding organ. This is one of those songs that's instantly likable and you want to hear it again and again. Great job on this! -Bjorn

Really like that bass track especially. Overall production is excellent. Great job. -Bjorn

Well handled story telling arrangement. Really liking the arp-y accompaniments and sound fx. The voc track could use some leveling for consistency. Nicely done! -Bjorn

Tim, sounds very good. Is this improvisational? Not your usual thing as you say but I do detect a little Celtic-ishness in there. -Bjorn

Lynn Yeah, I do remember this one. The video is a bonus but I think the song really stands on its own. Have to say the lyrics and melody really struck an emotional spot in me, so well done with that! We all get older but we just keep on keeping on, my friend. -Bjorn

Love the audience participation. You can hear they're really with you. There was some distortion but I understand you want to keep the live sound of the recording which did come out very well. I even understood some of the Norwegian. -Björn