--gcr I agree when you say that some songs or material need a longer time for build up or to express the idea behind it. I don't mind long tracks. But in my case it's most of the times the lyrics that are the basis of the whole idea. The words need a layer (music) and this results in often very compact songs. I tried instrumental pieces, but I loose track of the idea when I stretch it with a slow build-up. I get frustrated and discard the attempt. I then focus on the lyrics part again and tell my story. One interesting project I managed to come up with in just four days is: She's Leaving. It consists of four tracks that have the same theme but are totaly different from eachother. One track is even six minutes long!!! I can do it.. :-) I only messed things up in my haste to get in time on the demo cd for shipment. The voice, my humble singing, is hissing and flat and lacks any body. And right after the cd had left the building, my system crashed badly, no backup, and all that is left of the project is the CD copy. Oh hell. On http://home.tiscali.nl/ewasongs you can find another track which was done with one synth, the CS1X. I hated drumm and bass in those days, and used the style in this born out of love-sickness track. Holy Blood.
Well, I thought the vid was absolutely brilliant. It has all the appearance of professional production. I show it to my friends here, and they all agree, and some are very music snobs. Very fine work! --gcr