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Re: Real Drum Transition Fills rharv 26 minutes ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by AlastairLC
I’m looking for a Real Drum transition fill using tom toms and triplets with descending tone. I hear these a lot on pop/rock songs in the last bar of a chorus introducing the next one but none of the tracks in Real Drums Finder seems to have them. Any suggestions? Thanks.
What Tempo? If near 165 maybe RockShuffleQuarterKick ? (just for said fill) ... /no idea what to guess with such little data on the need
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Re: "Monday Prelude" - Instrumental Ballad MarioD 2 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Carl, its great to hear your music again. Excellent job on the keys. I feel your finger pain. I have resorted to taking Meloxicam so I can keep on playing. I know the risks but my fingers work a lot better than without it and I'm not just talking about playing guitar, bass, or keyboard.
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Re: Sur les chemins(on the roads) MarioD Yesterday at 11:59 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Laurent, this is an outstanding song that is radio ready as it is that good! Super use of AI and BiaB - that vocal was fantastic Great mix and the video fit the song perfectly Another winner from you.
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Re: Boléro MarioD Yesterday at 11:51 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
This is a fantastic song Chris. Your AI vocal and flute matched perfectly with the BiaB tracks - great job on that. That AI vocal sounds so real it is scary. Great mix A super song and one of if not your best to date.
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Re: Rockabilly MarioD Yesterday at 11:46 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Some guy name Sam from Sun Records called and left a message for you. That was great balls of fun! I dig your rockabilly guitar licks.
Thanx Scott for listening and commenting. Plus I liked your humor!
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Mario. Fun listen. smile
Thanx David.
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Re: Donut of Misery Steve Mohacey Yesterday at 10:09 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Brno
Great groove and sax battle!
Brno- It was a fun project to put together. Thanks!
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Re: Donut of Misery Steve Mohacey Yesterday at 10:06 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Steve. Cool song, great playing. I enjoy watching the two of you. wink
dcuny- Thanks.
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Re: August Was Her Name (with Joliz) rsdean Yesterday at 07:50 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Floyd, You are also so kind and supportive. We appreciate it - thank you! Bob
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Re: Play Me A Sad One (feat. Peter on guitar) Janice & Bud Yesterday at 07:39 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
The song packs an emotional wallop. Peter's guitar sounds like the aching spirit mentioned in the chorus. Speaking of the chorus, it was strong and carries the song as it should. Vocal is par excellence.
Thanks for all you wrote. It covers all we could hope to accomplish. Its greatly appreciated by all of us, J&B
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 06:00 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Rob, What a low, sultry voice. From what I know of Gershwin, he couldn't sing as sultrily (or intimately) as you! You sang and recorded this very well. And that harmonica really finishes it off. Truly beautiful! Hans
You're right, Hans, there are no recordings of Gershwin singing. And he wrote no lyrics, his brother Ira did that. But man could he compose a song! Thanks for such nice comments, I wouldn't be singing without encouragement from forum members. Much appreciated!
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:50 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Brno
Very jazzy. Specially I enjoyed your harmonica solo.
Thanks, Arri, I appreciate you listening. I've done a faster version, the same BPM Chet used, and I might post that too.
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:44 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
This is one of my favorite songs to call on a casual. Great job with the vocals and harmonica. Digging it from start to finish! [/quote] Thanks, Steve! I've heard "call a tune" before, of course, but I've never heard "casual." Learned something new! I just recorded a faster version of this and might repost.
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:40 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Read the title and instantly thought, "Cool. It's in the PD now." Cooler still that you are the one singing it, Bob. Chet's version is one of the best, but i'd always trade it to hear your harp. The two parts you credit to "me" blend so well. Quite the range on your vocal too. Perfect quality. i stayed for Sunny Side, so now i'm hooked again. Great stuff here, Bob.
Marty, you're likely the only person who listens to my Harpbreak Kid page and I SO appreciate it! Modest as my skills are, I am very happy with that page and listen to it often. Thanks once again!
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:35 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by laurent4114
I really like this song; the lyrics are delightful. Bravo on this beautiful performance and the harmonica solo. Laurent
Thanks so much, Laurent. I know you're a jazz fan, so that means a lot!
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:34 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great cover and I love your harmonica playing.
Thanks, Chay!!
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:33 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by vicarn
Hi Rob. Although I never can understand the point of so many strange chords in the genre of jazz, this effort is a super relaxed and pleasant on my ears. Well did. Vic
Vic, I've dumbed down the chords in some of my jazz pieces and they still sounded good through BIAB's jazfred RS. So I don't know how to explain it. Maybe I'll ask Steve.
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:30 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Love it! I always So enjoy your vocals. Superb harp. Love it! fj
Thanks yet again, Floyd! As I've said in the past, I doubt that I'd be singing at all if it wasn't for your tech help and encouragement. Really appreciate it!
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Re: But Not For Me TuneMonger Yesterday at 05:27 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by PROJECT M
Great job on this, Rob! Taking on a classic associated with Chet Baker is no small feat, but you really brought your own soulful vibe to it. Your vocals carry the weight of Ira’s brilliant lyrics perfectly, and that harmonica adds such a beautiful, melancholic touch.The backing tracks provide a lovely, relaxed swing that ties it all together. Don't sell yourself short—this is a wonderful rendition ! Andi ;-)
Andi, thanks for such a great review and confidence booster! Yes, it was daunting, knowing how good Chet's version is. Thanks again, my friend!
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Re: Real Drum Transition Fills Matt Finley Yesterday at 03:20 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
A drum fill is much like a shot or hold: a specialty little trick to add that makes all the difference, but we don't have the level of control that would be nice. That might make a good Wishlist request someday to be able to drop in the drum fill of your choice from a library of fills. Changing from B substyle to A gives the best chance of getting a strong drum fill, but you have to keep doing partial regeneration to audition it then freeze it. The chord entry of C.d means this: the dot after a chord means silence. The comma means except. So C.d says, everybody rest except drums. Somewhat related, there is also a way to control whether there is a fill or not on part markers. Was any of that helpful?
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Re: Real Drum Transition Fills AlastairLC Yesterday at 03:07 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks for your responses. Unfortunately I don’t understand any of it. (What’s a c.d, e.g.) I was hoping I could be pointed to a real drum style that had the fill I’m looking for.
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Re: New! My Lucky Day / Jona Janice & Bud Yesterday at 03:04 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
We thoroughly enjoyed your rockin’ blues gospel. Jukka’s piano solos were great. And your warm resonant vocals remind us of Maurizio Glielmo (A somewhat obscure blues singer that we like from the Gnola Blues Band. Great group of BiaB session guys to support you, Jukka and Timo, Well arranged, mixed and we much enjoyed it, J&B
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Re: SUNSHINE Janice & Bud Yesterday at 02:52 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
“I’m looking ahead with a spring in my step I’ve left it behind and I’ve learned to forget I’m taking time to smile and now for just a while“ Nice! That BiaB band is a showcase within the showcase forum. Excellent session folks indeed and very well mixed. The video is very creative. And the supportive real clips are perfect. As others have praised the arrangement, chord structure and vocals are top notch. Well done and much enjoyed by us, J&B
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Re: Thankful Janice & Bud Yesterday at 02:33 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
We completely can relate to wondering why those songs won’t just finish themselves. 😉 This was well worth the wait, Janne, and we too look for the good in every day - or at least try! Love the bridge, "I may not know the author of this play yet I'm thankful for this day." The band is warm and soulful and that sax is great. The synth vocalists work well. Excellent mix all around. The video interpretation was cool, with the migrating birds being our favorite part. Regarding music theory rules, to paraphrase a line from one of Janice’s favorite Humphrey Bogart movies: “Rules, what rules? We don’t need no stinking rules!” 😂 Enjoyed it! J&B
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Re: South of Margaritaville Guitarhacker Yesterday at 02:27 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by laurent4114
It’s a beautifully crafted piece of work in every respect. Everything is polished and well-executed: vocals, guitars, and mixing. Excellent. Laurent
Thank you for listening.
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Re: South of Margaritaville Guitarhacker Yesterday at 02:26 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Rob Helms
Herb, that was a master class in writing, playing, recording and mixing a song. i loved it! You my old friend have some a long way over the last 25 years Yes it has been pretty close to that since we met on the Cakewalk music creator forum. I agree with your not showing off on guitar. You kept it in the pocket and that to me is showing off not mad skills (which you have) but understanding how it is done in the framework of what the song is asking for. Well done. What vocal synth do you use? vocaloid?
Thanks for the kind words my friend. It's been a while since those heady days in the cakewalk forums. Quite a few of them are passed on now, sadly.
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