Nicely done, Laurent. Definitely captured the silky groove of the softer side of Disco. Nice arrangement and instrument choices. Brass and voices much better than decent. Is it DEEP and MEANINGFUL? Well, that's not the point, is it? It's a lot of FUN, and that's what matters. Cool stuff.
Thanks. Yeah, it didn't make the first few pages of my Google Search. Since it appears to be yet another AI song creation tool—and I have zero interest in those (other than the companies I consult to), no wonder it has stayed off my radar.
It is not an AI song creation tool. It is an musician's learning and practice tool with several very good tools for analyzing songs, audio, chords, and tools for audio to midi conversion, stem splitting and exports in xml and midi among other things. It is very fast and has a very attractive GUI. Many people find it useful and may use it as a first step in their workflow before going over to some oither type tools as a daw or biab depending on the task.
Mike, I believe SMP is shorthand for a software program called +++ Song Master Pro +++ . I don't have the program but it has been mentioned numerous times and is listed in Shlind's signature.
Thanks. Yeah, it didn't make the first few pages of my Google Search. Since it appears to be yet another AI song creation tool—and I have zero interest in those (other than the companies I consult to), no wonder it has stayed off my radar.
Not true. While Song Master uses "AI Analysis" to determine a song's high level sections, chords, bars, beats, time signature, key, and tuning, it's not a song creation tool. It's a song LEARNING tool, and an excellent one at that. I've been using it for many years. It just keeps getting better. The developers (Aurally Sound) have also created a new application (Prism), that is very Melodyne-like and can work as a VST3 plugin for via ARA in DAWs that support it. Go to their home page and just keep scrolling down. SMP can perform many helpful tasks when learning a song. [url=]Song Master Pro[/url]
This looks like a really helpful resource, especially for beginners trying to understand audio basics. Breaking down 21 key sound terms in a clear way makes technical concepts much easier to grasp. Videos like this are great for building a solid foundation without feeling overwhelmed.
Hey Bob, Your voice is climbing the “better‑and‑better‑er” ladder faster than a cat on a hot tin roof! You’ve snagged the soul of this Gershwin gem. While I was listening I could see you on a dim‑lit club stage, the neon “Open Mic” sign flickering behind you, a smoky haze curling around the mic. A gorgeous dame in the front row is trying desperately not to swoon, but your understated delivery is doing the heavy lifting—her resistance is melting faster than butter under a hot sun. Your timing is tighter than a drummer’s snare, and every line lands with the confidence of a seasoned crooner And guess what? No Suno sorcery needed for this lady, she’s after the honest, straight‑up, un‑filtered Bob, and you’re serving it up in spades. And that harmonica? It's the Casanova of the arrangement, those “money‑notes” pour out like a rain of glittering dimes that even the most jaded lady could not ignore. Bottom line: George and Ira would be nodding in approval from the great beyond. You’ve taken their classic, given it a fresh coat of paint, and served it up with a side of “real‑deal” charisma. A very entertaining listen !! And the next classic Tunemonger Jazz Album is dropping when ??? Bravo, maestro! — Izzy
Hey Herb, Just gave your track a spin and—wow—what a feel‑good ride! The intro notes (the whole “Something new from The Kill Branch Studio… 100 % pure organic” spiel) set the scene perfectly. The laid‑back tempo is the perfect match for the down‑home storytelling, and the “Real Tracks” band you pulled together sounds like a mini‑mountain‑town jam session – bass, fiddle, dobro, steel, B‑3… you’ve got every tool a country‑rock handyman could need. Vocals – they’re the star of the show. Your voice rides the laid‑back tempo with just the right blend of twang, grit, and that unmistakable “I‑actually‑live‑the‑life‑I’m‑singing‑about” confidence. Those subtle pitch bends and the way you let a word linger give the track personality that no suno could ever fake. ☝️ Lyrics – the rural‑road‑trip‑through‑life vibe is spot‑on, and the “maw‑all” rhyme? Pure, unfiltered Americana. Only a true country‑heart can pull that off without a second‑guessing glance from the grammar police. It’s the kind of cheeky, home‑grown wordplay that made me grin and think, “Yeah, that’s exactly how they would say it down on the farm.” Consider this my official British stamp of approval. 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 The “Real Tracks” ensemble sits perfectly under your voice. The fiddle and Dobro add that rustic shimmer, the B‑3 gives just enough gospel warmth, and the Nashville‑style drums keep the groove moving without ever getting in the way of the storytelling. You’ve taken a simple, heartfelt ode to country living and dressed it in a full‑band wardrobe while keeping the intimacy of a porch‑side sing‑along. It’s a recipe that works very well, All in all, a sunny‑day anthem that feels as home‑grown as your farmer’s tan. ☼ Your tagline, “Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both,” is exactly the spirit I hear in this track – every element earned its place, and the whole thing feels like progress in a bottle. Bottom line: great song, great vibe, and a voice that makes the whole thing feel like a friendly firewater chat on that old hill you sing about. Keep cranking out the good stuff—me and my cows are listening. (◔_◔) 👋 👋 👋 Cheers, Izzy
Man.... That review was better than anything my publisist could have come up with. I enjoyed reading that. Thanks
Thank you Mr Storm!! I’ve probably only dipped my toes into the Prog Rock genre with this, but I can see/hear what you’re saying. Fortunately for me, coffee is a basic food group. I’d have no other vices left without it! Thank you for listening and your review ES. Kind regards.
Hi there Floyd Generally i’m not a big fan of the organ, but I think it’s worked well in this mix and is pleasing to my ear. Thank you for your comment on my vocals, they’re not always my strength but this range seems easier for me. Overall I think this BIAB remix/arrangement is an improvement on my original recording. Thank you for your review and listen, Kind regards.
Hi David, Upon reflection perhaps I have milked the A chord variations to the nth degree, before relenting to a Fmaj. But as long as there’s enough tonal differences then why not? Certainly I was comfortable in that vocal range, there wasn’t any straining compared to some other songs. Thank you for the nice feedback David. Kind regards.
Mike, I believe SMP is shorthand for a software program called +++ Song Master Pro +++ . I don't have the program but it has been mentioned numerous times and is listed in Shlind's signature.
Thanks. Yeah, it didn't make the first few pages of my Google Search. Since it appears to be yet another AI song creation tool—and I have zero interest in those (other than the companies I consult to), no wonder it has stayed off my radar.
You've got a prog rock thing going on here. Cool bit of instrumentation. I never acquired a taste for coffee, but I get my caffeine from alternative sources.
Thanks, I'll check it out. I've done a bit more messing around with it. BiaB definitely is having problems with 8th note chords on XML import. I got it working with a workaround. Double the tempo in SMP before exporting XML and then import into BIAB, I used an offset of 1 Bar from the import dialogue. Then in Biab, Edit\Song Form\ reduce duration by half. That seem to take care of the 8th note chord problem. Any shorter then I'd give up
This is a sweet sip of nectar. The nylon guitar sets the gentle mood of the piece, which progresses into a lush, gorgeous masterpiece. Excellent work with the midi instruments. I like the conversation between the two instruments in the different sections.
Great song, Z, it definitely had some energy to it. Google Translate told me your title was "The sadness of a woman abandoned by a man." My musical arc sounds somewhat like yours. I had songs but didn't know what to do with them until BIAB came along. BIAB changed everything. Great work, let's hear more Band in the Box songs from your archive!
<< interesting to find someone else as anal as me when working with this stuff! >>
Unfortunately, once I get stuck in I need answers I'm trying to recreate some of your chord chart in SMP. Seems BIAB does not like 8th notes with xml import, it's causing strange stuff to happen with offsets and skiping some chords.
zazah, super anthemic feel you have going on here. It all sounds great. Love the bass and the (uncredited?) big guitar solo in the middle. This is a REALLY nice song, and I enjoyed listening to it. If you post a Suno cover of this song later, that will be less interesting to me personally, since it will not feature backing tracks by our sponsor. But you should definitely do whatever you need to do for this song. Fifty years is a long time to wait!
zazah, this is a fantastic song Super groove and instrumentation Great AI voice, even though I didn't under stand a work it was fantastic Super blend I really liked this one
Laurent, you nailed the disco era Super blend of AI and BiaB - brilliant AI voices and harmonies Those AI horns were fantastic Super blend One of your best for sure Loved it
I'm definitely curious I can get it to work ok with some tweaking in SMP, but yours is showing some chord differences, like in the top line SMP shows Bsus4, the one on the right is Ebsus. Is SMP set 3/4 or 4/4?
The left side was generated and printed by SMP from a youtube video. I consider this the most accurate compilation. The right side is the SMP XML from the youtube video directly input into BIAB and then printed as a text file from BIAB. I attribute the differences between left and right to XML issues. I have subsequently manually input the chords and beats from the original SMP into BIAB and (correcting a bit as I go along) I have been able to generate some RT Solo blues guitar licks which I have brought over to my DAW. There are 111 bars and they now all line up in SMP, BIAB and Reaper. Work continues
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