I would say usual human dysfunctions usually stem from a poor child hood environment whatever that may be.
 
This is very well produced, kept interest for a non-vocal track. The mood does certainly seem to emulate a mood of in "no mans land in wait of something".
 
Cymbals although in the right places stuck out to be pretty fake at times if you want someone to nitpick.
 
Well done,
 
Cian

Hi John, 
 
your song sounds great  love the instrumentation and arrangement ..
 
very nice overall mood and the music is telling a story 
 
Kenny

Great.  Usually I'm loathe to describe emotion to music (as opposed to songs), but this is quite evocative.  Great writing - and sometimes we don't need no stinking words.
 
Production and arrangement first class.  One can hear everything and everything seems to have a place.  My only question is the bongo/perc track panned so far to the left.  I understand balancing the piano part (nicely played, that), but personally I would have centered it a bit more.  Or maybe it is just listening on these computer speakers.  The right channel is back against a wall, while the left is placed right before an open corner - unless you count the snake cage.
 
One final thought - the end kind of fizzles instead of sizzles.  But I'm nitpicking and looking for things since it is such a beautiful piece.  And I don't ususally appreciate "pretty" music, tho I'm getting better.
 
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This is really nice. IMHO, I think it needs melody. As it is it could be interlude music for cinema where scenes play out.
 
Well done! as for your first paragraph. Check out my Mahatma Gandhi quote.

Warren, Thanks for listening and for your comments, they are much appreciated. Not sure we need the gov't telling us how and when to love our children. In parenting, that should be an automatic. Glad you enjoyed the bulk of the piece.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Cain, Thanks for listening and for the comments, always appreciated. The cymbals are fake, they're samples. The guitars are fake too. Everything is samples and loops. Just having fun.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

It should be automatic but is far from it for many kids.The breakdown of the family and values is one of the reasons for our decline in the world.  That breakdown leads to all of the other junk.  Enough from me.  You touched my heart, obviously.  As far as the gov't, that was tongue in cheek.  I think they should fix the roads and protect our nation and that would do it for me.  We'll handle the rest!    Peace and blessings to you also!

Kenny, Thanks for taking time to listen, with class and all, I know you have been pretty busy. Thanks for your comments, they are always appreciated.
 
Peace and Blessings, John

John, this is a very beautiful piece. You do great work sir. And thank you for being a bold witness in this forum. My witnessing tends to be in the lyrics of my songs(obviously not the silly ones), but you lay it right out there every day in this forum. Just wanted you to know that I really look up to you for that. Keep those great arrangements coming!

AT, Thanks for listening and for your comments. As usual, they are always appreciated. Bongos sound good through my headset and the rest seems balanced or panned where I have placed them. Words are nice in songs that require words, in my case, I like to let the music sing the song, this way I get in less trouble. I have found that when I convey a small message, then the listener can take that message to what ever heights they want to. It can be shallow or it can reach new heights, all depends on the listener. Also, remember, I do these pieces with some kind of video in mind, like a vision of what I think it should be on the screen. You might see something different, and that's a good thing. My music creations can have many visions and it is always adjustable through editing. As for the cymbals, yes, sizzle, fizzle, there's most likely some drizzle in there too. Thanks again for the listen and glad you enjoyed.
 
Peace and Blessings, John