PG Music Home Forums General Discussion User Showcase The Man I Want To Be

Index

Print Thread

Go To

The Man I Want To Be #423348 07/27/17 05:45 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Ita been ten years this month since I lost my hero.my dad was and always will be the man I want to be.i hope you enjoy this song ,I Miss You Dad xx I Wrote this in the early hours then mixed it in BIAB .transferred the complete mix to Cubase and added vocals https://soundcloud.com/brad-stevens-uk/the-man-i-want-to-be File:THE MAN I WANT TO BE.SGU Key=C , Tempo 75, Length (m:s)=4:09 No intro. 74 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 74. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes, Style is _WOEFUL.STY (Woeful Songwriter Fingerstyle) RealTracks in style: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 2334:String Quartet, Rhythm PopChamber Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2552:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Songwriter16ths Ev16 075 RealTracks in style: 1837:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: ~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1946:Mandolin, Rhythm ModernCountrySync Ev16 100 RealDrums in style: BluesRockSlowEv^3-a:SideStick , b:Snare, Ride ******************* THE MAN I WANT TO BE 26/07/2017 AT SIX YEARS OLD HE WAS BY MYSIDE HOLDING ME CLOSE WHILE I RODE THAT BIKE SAYING C'MON YOU CAN DO IT SON HE LET GO AND I WAS GONE AT TWELVE YEARS OLD I SAW HIM CRY THAT WAS THE DAY HIS MAMA DIED WE HELD HANDS AND SAID A PRAYER LET THE GOOD LORD LOOK AFTER HER BUT TIME IT PASSES LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND AND ALL TOO SOON WE HOLDING HANDS AGAIN OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE 2 BAR BREAK ONE STORMY NIGHT WHILE ASLEEP I LAY INTO MY ROOM MY DADDY CAME HELD ME TIGHT AND KEPT ME SAFE DADDY WAS MY HERO AGAIN BUT TIME IT PASSES LIKE A LEAF BLOWN IN THE WIND AND ALL TOO SOON WE WERE WHISPERING I LOVE YOU AGAIN OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE AT EIGHTEEN YEARS IN AN OLE CHEVOROLT HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO DIP AN BRAKE MORE MILES ON THE DASH THEN ID EVER SEEN BUT DADDY BOUGHT ME MY FIRST DREAM OH HOW THE YEARS FLY BY BUT HE WAS ALWAYS BY MY SIDE STRONG AND PROUD FOR EVERYONE TO SEE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE MORE LOVE HE COULDNT GIVE BUT HE GAVE EVERYTHING MY DADDY WAS THE MAN I WANT TO BE Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423358 07/27/17 06:42 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida tommyad Veteran
tommyad Veteran Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,335 Florida	Brad, this is my favorite from you to date. A fine tribute to your late father. Very well written and sung with great conviction. The melody fits the lyric like a glove. Great job, Tom

Re: The Man I Want To Be tommyad #423361 07/27/17 06:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Thank you tom , iappreicate your kind words .cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423366 07/27/17 08:00 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 12,921 Florida	Brad, A very nice remembrance of your of your Dad. Nicely written and a good supportive production. Sung from the heart. Well done. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423368 07/27/17 08:11 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,132 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,132 GA USA	From the heart and soul -- the places from which good country music comes from. Janice used the word "soothing." Great tribute and a nice production. J&B Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423374 07/27/17 08:43 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,974 Northeastern USA rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 8,974 Northeastern USA	Brad, Very beautiful and moving... Bob Robert S. Dean - SoundCloud Song Channel

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423393 07/27/17 10:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	What a beautiful and moving tribute, Brad. You can hear in your voice and the music that this comes from the heart. I absolutely love sincere country like this. You should be very proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing Cheers, Deryk

Re: The Man I Want To Be floyd jane #423408 07/27/17 11:37 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: floyd jane Brad, A very nice remembrance of your of your Dad. Nicely written and a good supportive production. Sung from the heart. Well done. fj thank you Floyd I appreciate the comment Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Deryk - PG Music #423454 07/28/17 01:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Deryk - PG Music What a beautiful and moving tribute, Brad. You can hear in your voice and the music that this comes from the heart. I absolutely love sincere country like this. You should be very proud of this one - thanks so much for sharing thank you so much appreciate the feedback cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be rsdean #423455 07/28/17 01:03 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: rsdean Brad, Very beautiful and moving... Bob thank you Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Janice & Bud #423456 07/28/17 01:04 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud From the heart and soul -- the places from which good country music comes from. Janice used the word "soothing." Great tribute and a nice production. J&B thank you so much cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423466 07/28/17 02:57 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,579 Australia	Brad, This is a song to be proud of. You've written fine words and have set them against an equally fine melody. Your singing is a perfect fit and the arrangement is skillfully woven. As I listened to your singing, the sincerity and the honesty in your voice shone. This is an excellent journey of remembrance for your dad. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: The Man I Want To Be Noel96 #423505 07/28/17 08:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Noel96 Brad, This is a song to be proud of. You've written fine words and have set them against an equally fine melody. Your singing is a perfect fit and the arrangement is skillfully woven. As I listened to your singing, the sincerity and the honesty in your voice shone. This is an excellent journey of remembrance for your dad. Regards, Noel MANY THANBKS NOEL I appreciate your input cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423509 07/28/17 08:58 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3,007 BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 3,007 BC	This song made me cry. This is such a wonderful tribute piece! Very moving. Cheers, Ember

Re: The Man I Want To Be Ember - PG Music #423517 07/28/17 10:53 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Originally Posted By: Ember - PG Music This song made me cry. This is such a wonderful tribute piece! Very moving. THANK YOU Im sorry for the upset but im glad my tribute moved you god bless cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #423522 07/28/17 11:17 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia Rob4580 Veteran
Rob4580 Veteran Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3,615 Murgon Queensland Australia	Touching performance. I feel you put across the passion this tune deserves. Great story and good production. Appreciate you posting this. Miss my Dad too. Thank you. Rob https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkbob https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IPuZM4B48Drnd38DEWC7L https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoXdTc0EC_3aaZSqT4dyzug Using Studio One.

Re: The Man I Want To Be Biglad #424797 08/06/17 08:12 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,665 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,665 United States	Wonderful, touching song Brad. You did a great job on this! Could feel the sincerity in the vocal. Thanks, Torrey https://torreybliss.bandcamp.com/

Re: The Man I Want To Be Torrey Bliss #425038 08/07/17 12:24 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england B Biglad OP Journeyman
OP Biglad Journeyman B Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 338 england	Thank You Torrey,i glad you enjoyed it cheers brad Os Windows Biab 2018. studio one pro 3 ozone 8 focusrite 214 se electronics Gemini mic

Go To

Moderated by Andrew - PG Music, Callie - PG Music, Catherine, PeterGannon, pgmoderation, Tobin - PG Music Inc.

Link Copied to Clipboard

ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News

April 28, 2026

XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!

All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!

It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.

What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?

XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!

Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!

The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.

The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.

Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!

April 22, 2026

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.

Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!

April 21, 2026

Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.

Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box^® 2026 for Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. Visit our Band-in-a-Box^® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.

2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box^® 2026 for Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.

April 02, 2026

Holiday Weekend Hours

As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:

April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours

Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!

— Team PG

March 24, 2026

Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!

If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

March 12, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!

If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.

March 12, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!

Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.

More News