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The beautiful and original chord progression, acoustic piano and nylon guitar work together like a charm. Very pleasing and relaxing listening experience, like a journey to a blossoming spring garden that smells different every time. Enjoyed very much. Janne
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Rob,Great blues song. I love the arrangement and excellent mix. Your harmonica sounds really nice to me. Agree with Vic, that's a good voice you've selected for this tune.Bob Thanks, Bob. So glad you and other folks here like the vocal on this one. Well, the Suno haters don't like it. But ya can't please em all.
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What a beautiful and warm song, yep, cute love story and the stalking feels innocent enough, especially after seeing the video and its lovely romantic end  Your bass has never sounded this pleasant and Dave plays enjoyably happy notes with his guitar. Percussions and vibes add extra excitement. Smooth mix. And the icing on the cake is your always positive voice that sounds like telling a bedtime story - I feel I'm safely falling asleep. Janne
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Good advice Notes, The good thing about putting the PC into Hibernation mode is you can still unplug at the wall, but still have a fast startup in under half a minute, when you switch on again. I would compare it to saving in a game, rather than starting the whole game over again. A proper shutdown every week or so is a good thing too to clear all the miss-behaving gremlins as you say. Try the Hibernation mode if you haven't already done so, to see if it makes a difference to startup time. I always seem to learn something new about computers even though I have used for a long time now.
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The Lookout Tree (SoundCloud) The Lookout Tree (YouTube) Here is my recent song with a boring subject - no breakups or bad leaders  I was just inspired by a tree I often walk past and look to see if one of my favorite birds, Great grey shrike, is in its top. Not so often, but I always get happy when this happens. Or actually there are several tree in this area... I had almost finished the video for the song, but I was missing shots of the path and the motorway nearby and I went there. My bird wasn't there in the top of the tree that was the subject of this story, but that didn't bother me, I got the material I needed. But when I turned around, I found my bird in the top of another tree. I felt really lucky BTW. The other birds I've seen in the tree and can be seen in the video are Eurasian goshawk and Hobby. My original intention was to make a a progressive rock song that would sound like produced by Alan Parsons, but as always happens, I didn't have enough ambition to achieve my vision. So what is left is just a pale imitation, but in my own style and production. No Suno, but pure BIAB beauty. AI was used only for word choice suggestions (for example, "moves" => "rustle"), no AI used in the video - the bird and the wood vole shots are all by me. RealDrums: YachtRockAiryLA RealTracks: #3588 Electric Bass #1264 Acoustic Piano #4139 Electric Guitar Held #4132, #4453 Electric Guitar Arp #4129 Electric Guitar Distorted Sync #5018 Electric Guitar Chug #3725 Electric Guitar Arp Phsser #4757 Electric Guitar Solo Metal MIDI: #4439 Synth Arp Vocals: Synthesizer V Liam (lead), Choir Voices 3 (backing) Mixed in Cakewalk Sonar (Ozone 12, Neutron 5, Cascadia, Neoverb) Lyrics: Still standing in the headwind along my morning walkway no shading leaves since thriving days but serves a wide observing view the reason for your stay. Eyes locked upon the rodents every day's your workday but beware those metal boxes rushing down the highway. Up in the lookout tree countless hours determined to see that patience would pay the morning buffet for the bird of prey. It's been rooted there for decades I've known it just for few years yet I have learned don't go too near but let its guests perceive in peace the rustle they must hear. There are moles but shadowed hunters dangers by the hillside you're weighing risks and chances the lessons of the hawk-eyed. Up in the lookout tree countless hours determined to see that patience would pay the morning buffet for the bird of prey. Whose watch is it today? A falcon or a shrike maybe an osprey stalking a pike. ------------------ Janne
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Marty, This is exceptional! Wonderful sentiment and such a great vocal. The mix is pro and the video is very sweet. Such an inspirational piece of music. Love everything about this!
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Small Wonders on Soundcloud Small Wonders on YouTube A song about the little things that make life better. Style is _OATH.STY (Oath Americana-World Fusion) RealTracks in style: ~2480:Bass, Acoustic, Held Sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4821:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm FolkSwingMuted sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4822:Guitar, Electric, Fingerpicking FolkSwingMuted sw 110 RealTracks in style: 4759:Pipa, Background GentleSwing sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120 RealDrums in style:TablaSwing8ths: a: 1-twobar b: 2-onebar EZDrummer Small Wonders Small wonders all around makes the day worthwhile. The brook gives life a soothing sound, the wind can make you smile. There is everything we need right here with all the sights and sounds. You can close your eyes and see them. Small wonders all around. There are trees and flowers growing wild. The streams keep them alive. And if we will help to feed them, they'll thrive. Small wonders bring big thrills and paint the day with awe. The birds and bees that take to flight make a cold heart thaw. When the Sun shines down or clouds drop rain it's still the same playground. You can close your eys, enjoy them. Small wonders all around. There is nothing that could take away the magic of this place, We can savor this enchanting showcase. Small wonders all around take our breath away. The little things that make us pause can brighten everyday. When we wake up in this wonderland we feast on what we see. We can touch and smell and hear them. Small wonders all are free. There are trees and flowers growing wild. The streams keep them alive. And if we will help to feed them, they'll thrive. V-- [(Cm7)4 Fm Fm]2 Eb Eb G G SOLO-- Eb Eb Cm Cm Fm Fm Bb Bb G..G..G..G.. G...
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i hear the ABCs --is that Moe's Art. As always there is some excellent playing and a creative write, Scott. Listened on both YT and SC. Man, what fine playing. Who knew you could get such feeling out of twinkle twinkle. Loved it, Scott --right from the creaive idea.
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Oh, yeah! Thanks for the glimpse into your first-band sound, Vic. So much better than mine. hehe Man, you surrounded yourself with an incredible band here. Wow, for sure i would've been a fan, and i'm sure a fan of this write and production.
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Always know i'm in for a treat when i see the word SWAM in your description. And this one has the added attraction of "Fretless." Hey, truth is i need no description --just the name Mario is enough to let us know it's gonna be special. This one is a no-doubter. Over the fence and out of the park. Cool jazz sounds and a fine progression. Excellent mix and your arrangement is just right. Love that guitar too.
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I am a bit confused about the function of changing a key in a BIAB Chorus? I don't believe a key change will effect any chord which you have written in the grid chart. So since you are cycling the chord chart, which is not changing, I am not sure you should expect to hear any thing different. Perhaps, you may be assuming that the generation of the tracks will be different based on the key. That I can not confirm or refute. But I have never seen that happen in BIAB.
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Oh, man, for the first 29 seconds i kept checking wires and hitting the side of the computer. No sound. I freaked. Then... AHHHHHHhhhhh, there it is. Worth the worried wait <-- hey, there's a good title, Man, I really like your approach to the challenge, Lee. And so well executed. Nice job on the finger picking. Everything came out just right, clean and engaging.
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Oh, i missed the Pygmy Beat. Steve was the perfect choice for vocal and guitar and those lyrics are perfect. You, of course, did a great job hacking away on the rest. Seriously love that bass --very creative approach and excellent lines that add a special magic to the song --which btw is so well written.
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A song written for Jesus and shared with us. Thanks, David. It's beautiful. Yes, i hear the metronome-free feel. Rubato is perfect for this kind of worship. So well played --even in the metronomable sections. Very inspirational!!
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Harumph. Nobody talks about Area 49 anymore. This is great, ROn. I love those lyrics. Kudos to R.W. Davis --and you for recognizing that talent. Speaking of talent... Terrific write. I know exactly what it's about. What a cool melody. Do you write the music AFTER having the lyrics? Either way, what a great match.
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ooo, tell Kathy those are fine lyrics. The vocals are perfect, and your choice of lines with harmony is Goldilocks right. Cool "slow down" in the bridge. Harmonica sounds fine. Bob (Tune Monger) also has some fine harp sounds.
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Miss James Jamerson, but i love the song. I like Ron's reference to Neil & Marvin --surely an odd couple. What a good write, Andrew. Excellent melody and you surround it with the best band. The vocals are perfect --love that harmony idea. Ha, i like your exchange with Vic. I feel that way about my vocals too.
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Was away for a few days. Got the YT notice that you two have a new one. Saved it for today. SOunds great on these speakers. Man, you guys are branching out, but keeping those extraordinary qualities you always produce. Outstanding lyrics, the perfect band and mix, then add the very special sounds of your vocals.
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Such a good file to get to, Noel. This is another gem for the Finally Finished File (you can add any other word you'd like to the alliteration. Wow, what a strong song. Right from the first downbeat, it hit me. What a great hook --which can and should be sung be everyone every day. Love the sound of those drums. Masterful production. Much enjoyed, Noel.
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Hi, I was able to get PG team support to help address this issue. Turns out there was a patch they helped apply that reconciled this issue, changed the Audio options. So far it seems to be working ok. Here's the info that was shared: Please download and install the latest patch available for your copy of RealBand from here: https://www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm Once done, please confirm if you are using ASIO in Windows, as this may be causing conflict with RealBand if not set up correctly (even if playback works fine in Band-in-a-Box).
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Tamed well enough indeed. Yea! A happy ending love song! Your vocal was great at creating the longing and hopefulness of the song’s fella. The video’s characters reminded Janice of Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie with their smiles. Cool! As always, a strong band with great performances by you. And Dave’s guitar was icing on the cake. Nice mix and, man, your bass cuts through perfectly. So many mixes are missing that. Enjoyed it, J&B Thanks, Janice & Bud. Good, Woody & Jessie was the right idea. Sometimes i worry if the bass is too loud cuz i'm too proud or something, but usually there's nothing to be proud of. "Sitting in..." has trouble rising about the end of the intro. After that this a well mixed and arranged classic of the Straubs. Fab vocal, smooooooth bass holding things together and Dave doing his usual support/starring role. ACE Hi, Ray. Thanks. Ha, should've made him stand. i always say "starring" Dave. You don't want to hear these without him in them. Got a chuckle from your granddaughters comments. Great song. Super vocal and lyric and love how the bass carries the groove. Dave's guitar work was excellent. Well done.... Thanks, Scott. We never would've thought anything like Charley did if we heard this song in the 50s or 60s. When I first saw the sing title, I thought, "Oh no, not another peeping Tom song!"  Very nice melody. One of your best. Nice 50s flavor, but more musically sophisticated. You are such a hopeless romantic, you old geezer. Thanks, Scott. Peeping Tom? Heck, even Charley didn't mention that one. I like that "50s flavor, but more musically sophisticated." Hi Marty. Now that was really enjoyable. The minute I heard the 12/8 rhythm, you got me! I love lilt that comes with compound signatures. You created and mixed a great band to show off your talents, too. Excellent songwriting that entertained me on a number levels. You have a creative flair that I envy. I'm a fan! --Noel Thanks, Noel. Yeah, i like 12/8 too --any odd time signature, especially a combination of them. Envy is a waste of time, Noel, especailly when you as creative as you are. See you have another here, and that's where i'm headed.
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Andrew, That’s very kind of you. Thanks so much from both of us. Yes, that is the Collings on the solo. Bob
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I still shut down. But then, I live in Florida, which appears to be the thunderstorm capital of the USA. Many years ago, I worked for the phone company, back when they were all attached to wires and utility poles. I was trying out what it means to be normal. Normal was over-rated, I went back to music in a few years. I saw a North America lightning map, and the most strikes were in an oval from Palm Beach to Tampa. I live in the first oval surrounding that one. Sent out to evaluate a repair, I also saw what lightning can do. The line from the pole to the house was empty, with a few beads of copper outside the neoprene, where the rest of the copper leaked out. At the house, the metal flashing of the roof melted, making a connection from the power lines to the hook that anchored the phone wire. The phone's lightning protector was missing, a piece of it was found on the back fence. The ground wire was gone, just a black line on the house where it used to be. The wire to the phone was fused together and stiff. It was a wall phone, which looked good until I snapped the cover off. The insides were melted. In addition to that, there were two holes almost above the bed (the owners were awakened by the bolt), the TV was fried along with light bulbs and a few small appliances. They also had an electrician there, with house wiring problems. When I leave the house, or when I go to bed, the computer is not only off, but it's unplugged. My data is too precious to leave it to chance. The odds for this happening are slim, but the penalty is too costly to ignore. I've been in storms where there was no time lag (latency?) between the flash of light and the thunder. That tells me it hit really, really close. I've read that rebooting the computer gets rid of useless data, but that was decades ago. I don't know if that's still appropriate.
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Hi Gordon. It sounds like using key changes might not be working properly. If you have a 5-chorus song, it's reasonable to expect the key change to be to be implemented on chorus #2. That said, I have never used multiple choruses and it is possible that the key signature change in Bar Settings is limited and is only available on all choruses. It's worth mentioning to the development team, though, in case there is an issue. For what it's worth the Key Signature setting in "Edit | Transpose | Transpose from... to..." only works on a single chorus. Unfortunately, this transpose does not add the new key signature like the setting in Bar Settings does. --Noel
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