Maybe Ai will have an effect on a career where there is financial reward for making music and writing songs, but for hobbyists it shouldn't in my opinion. You get a song from Suno, 1 Remember you are the producer, the song wouldn't exist without your input. 2 You take it into your DAW and rearrange it, getting all the pieces in the right place to your satisfaction. 3 You have produced the end song putting the lyricist music and everything together, and that in itself should give you satisfaction Think "Producer" Why fear progress!! If AI can producer as good a song as any human I'm all for listening. A quick fun example that I done even creating the pictures in Copilot. All I can say is more power to AI, but I still love my Band in a box as well.
floyd, This is the ultimate love song. Even if a new partner have been found, I'm sure everyone thinks about their old partners from time to time. The song, piano, and vocals are all wonderful. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Janice, Bud and Peter, With the expansion of VST plugins for mixdowns in recent years, the level of perfection in mixdowns has really improved. I think the previous mixes were also very excellent. And of course this one is as well. I also remember the video. It's wonderful, with a real sense of good old America. I watched it again this time, and I found again Janis's songs and vocals are truly amazing. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Thanks BDT - a bit soft for this forum perhaps but I tend to look for warmth & emotion in my music making, can't do that in vocals & lyrics so I try my best via instrumentals! Thanks a lot for your very nice comments! Carl
Ron, Yes, it's a very CCR-esque song. Rock with a hint of country. CCR was very popular in Japan as well. I'm reminded of those days. As always, the choice of instruments and your vocals are amazing. Enjoyed my listen a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Alan, Very fantastic Jazz Guitar tune! I can feel the 4 beats in the 16 beats, which makes this tune very stylish and cool. The guitar solo, bass, drums, and rhythm guitar are all perfectly matched, and the instrument selection is great. It reminds me of your long history as a jazz musician. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
Marty, The baritone guitar is very effective. It was used a lot in the '60s, but it feels fresh to hear it again now. There are a lot of songs about couples getting back together, your song is one of the best and the lyrics are very moving. Your vocals support it beautifully. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi
She offers a nice voice but it does sound like it could use some mild editing for breath & sibilant stuff. When the vocals are stacked they get a bit aggressive as well. Your arrangements sound much better with a solid melody to hang onto. Well done. Indian is Asian...that's one reason India is referred to as a sub continent.
Hi Izzy, Okay. I see the song as a rough demo for now. There's a lot of potential in your song. The chorus is really good, and your voice fits in nicely. Andi ;-)
Hi Andi! Well, look who finally decided to grace us with his presence! I was starting to put together a musical search party! 😉 Seriously though, it's fantastic to hear from you again, and an even bigger thanks for taking the time to listen and weigh in. You're absolutely spot-on with the 'rough demo' assessment – sometimes my entire creative process feels like a rough demo! But I'm genuinely thrilled to hear you see potential; that's gold. And a huge relief that the chorus works for you, and that my voice 'fits nicely'! (It's always a gamble whether it'll sound more like a singer or a wounded wildebeest on any given day, so "nicely" is definitely a win!) Don't be a stranger again – it's great to have your ears back in the forum. Cheers, Izzy
We’re late to the party and thus read your spoiler post before listening. “Now, where my enthusiastic nod turns into a gently raised eyebrow is a rather specific scenario. When one feeds a few creative crumbs – be it audio snippets or a well-crafted prompt – into the algorithmic engine of Suno, and then proceeds to claim the entire resulting masterpiece as their unique, unaided brainchild... well, it feels a touch like dropping a coin into a jukebox and, once the music starts playing, humbly accepting all the applause for having personally composed, performed, and produced every last note of that chart-topping hit. A brilliant selection, perhaps, but perhaps not entirely one's own creation, if you catch my drift!" We catch the drift and the issue we have is that we feel the above is thoughtful and well written - here comes the “but” - it’s for us a heckuva understatement! After streaming sucked the life out of independent artists money-wise this technology can ultimately destroy even streaming payments sans it being banned. OK that’s our drift. So setting aside your remarkably cool little “innovations” throughout the tune it is an outstanding write. “Another scandal another war The news reminds us we're not special anymore Another scandal another war The news reminds us we're not special anymore” Ahhh … the days of Walter Cronkite and no social media. Heckuva project and we enjoyed it and reading your post and the followup. And the session guys and the mix. J&B
Janice & Bud, Thank you for those incredibly kind words about my initial post – you've well and truly caught my "drift," and then some! My "gently raised eyebrow" certainly seems to have met your "heckuva understatement" with a rather emphatic nod of agreement regarding the potential devastation this technology could wreak on independent artists. You've articulated the financial stakes with commendable clarity, and the specter of streaming payments being further eroded is indeed a chilling thought for any creator. My initial musings were perhaps more about the nuances of authorship, but you've rightly amplified the far more immediate and existential threat to livelihoods. But let's pivot back to the music! It's truly gratifying to hear you enjoyed the tune, and I particularly appreciate you picking out those "remarkably cool little 'innovations'" – it means a lot when the details are noticed! And that particular sentiment, yearning for the days of Walter Cronkite's measured gravitas over today's relentless algorithmic firehose, yessiree! Thanks so much for taking the time to listen, to engage with the post, and for the lovely shout-out to the session guys and the mix. It was indeed a heckuva project, and (as always) your feedback is truly invaluable. Cheers, Izzy
Izzy, this is really good as is. Personally I wouldn't change a thing. I like the rawness of this one. "Another scandal another war The news reminds us we're not special anymore" What a fantastic lyric,sad but so true. It may be raw but it is a damn good song.
As always Mario - A huge appreciation to you for supporting my music. 💗 Regards Izzy
A very different, but somewhow very interesting song. Your voice starts singinging, when you sing with power. Reminds me of some of my favourites: Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman etc., but somehow your unique. Anyeays your songs arised emotions, and that's important.
Oh, thank you so much, Brno! "Very different but somehow very interesting" is a fantastic compliment to start with. I especially love your observation about my voice "singinging" when I sing with power – it's like it finally decides to really belt it out then! Maybe it's a bit shy until it gets loud. And to be mentioned in the same breath as Velvet Underground and Jonathan Richman... that's incredibly high praise, thank you. To be "somehow unique" in that company is exactly what I aspire to. Ultimately, knowing that my songs "arised emotions" is the greatest compliment of all. That's truly what it's all about. Thanks again for listening so thoughtfully and for sharing your wonderful insights. It made my day! My best to you Izzy
Hi Izzy, Wow, that moment when the song opened up into the chorus! It made me want to cry. I really enjoyed that for itself and in contrast to the raw, somewhat choppy verses. You've got something here. Powerful lyrics made all the more touching for the unplugged aspect, but I can also hear a plugged in version in my head.
Hi Beth, Wow, thank you for such an amazing and detailed comment! 💗 🌼 Okay, first thing's first: Are you alright? Should I send over an emergency-tissue-delivery-by-drone service? My apologies – I promise I wasn't trying to induce a tear-jerking experience, just... you know, trying to make some music! Though, if it made you feel something that deeply, then maybe I'll take it as a compliment... albeit with a slight pang of guilt for your tear ducts. 😇 ☂ Seriously though, that's incredibly touching to hear about the chorus opening up – that's exactly the kind of emotional lift I was hoping for, so thank you for noticing that contrast with the verses. And the idea of a plugged-in version in your head? Ooh, now I'm wondering if that one would require a full-blown flood warning! 🌧 Thanks again for listening so deeply and for such wonderful feedback, Beth. You've definitely given me a boost (and maybe a new understanding of my 'emotional impact' capabilities!). Cheers, Izzy PS Thanks a ton for all your ongoing support of my music - much appreciated!! 👍
Three words, tre..mend..ous. Everything about this is unique, your singing, your arrangement, your lyrics, it’s all there. If I could swear, I’d say it’s f&$#ig terrific. Excellent, kind regards
Lee, thank you so much for this absolutely… tre..mend..ous… comment! 😁 I appreciate you trying to stick to three words, and then just throwing caution to the wind with such fantastic detail.🤪 As for the 'f&$#ig terrific' part – I can absolutely feel the conviction behind those symbols, and it's quite possibly the highest compliment I've ever received without a single actual f-bomb being dropped. My delicate ears (and ego) are both thrilled! ꌃ꒒ꀎꌗꃅꀤꈤꁅ Thrilled that the uniqueness of the singing, arrangement, and lyrics all came through. You've truly made my day. ☘ Cheers Mate 🍺 ɹǝpunuʍop ʎzzI
SOo... I saw 10CC last night on the last date of their "Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits" tour. I don't know exactly what I expected, but...these guys were way more AMAZING than they had a right to be. Graham Gouldman, the last of the original members, is 79, but front and center throughout and much, MUCH more than an oldies presence. The drummer and lead guitarist have been with him (on and off) for about 50 years. But titles like "drummer" seem weak, since they all played multiple instruments throughout the night. Heck, they sang an a cappela version of "Donna" as part of the encore that was absolutely stunning. The level of musicianship was off the charts. They were technically excellent (duh!), energetic(!) and FUNNY in ways that many more "popular" acts will never accomplish, or even aspire to. I hope they tour forever, knowing they can't...
Andrew, very nice tune with an endearing, wistful nostalgia. Well put together backing track to support your narrative. Nice vocals, too. Didn't watch the video. Funny story (to me)...When I was trying to learn the guitar 50+ years ago, my sources were Fred Noad's "The (Classical) Guitar Songbook", a "Play Like Chet Atkins" 33 RPM album/booklet and a Travis picking instructional. For understandable reasons, I got REAL good at fingerstyle guitar, using my thumb to trace the bass lines and chord melody, BUT...I couldn't use a pick at all. So my journey is the opposite of yours. Now I use a pick almost exclusively. But it's like riding a bicycle with the other stuff. Well worth the effort. Anyway...aces tune!
I don't have BIAB with me at present, but if you use the filters in the Style Picker to set everything up to match the feel of your RealTracks Style, then select MIDI only from the drop-down option, does it list suitable MIDI only styles?
David, very cool Bee Gees homage. The vocals aren't EXACTLY the same as Robin or Barry (I can't opine on Maurice, since, well...it's always hard to hear him, right?), but it's close enough to imagine this as a demo. Think all the vocals, harmonies, etc. work perfectly well. As usual, the (excellent) write up led me to expect a tortured sounding song, because the birth sounded torturous, but...I should know better by now. Nice backing track and mix. Overall production is completely appropriate to the genre. RIP Robin and Maurice. Hope their music continues to inspire those who follow.
Is there a way to auto-substitute a midi style to a similar RT style? I know it will do this when loading songs. How do I find a similar RT style in the style picker like the midi style I find that works the best for a song I'm working on? Trax
Thank you Floyd Jane Yeah, being brought in the 70s, the post Beatle era are where I draw a lot of influences from, probably a little too often. Thank you for listening, kind regards.
Nice to meet you too Izzy. Wow! That is a comprehensive review Izzy. You have taken a lot of time and given a lot of thought to this review, thank you so much. I’m not sure the song itself merits that much attention but you have given me a lot to think about and to work on. I’ve got to read your review several times to let it all sink in. You’ve been very generous, kind regards
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“Now, where my enthusiastic nod turns into a gently raised eyebrow is a rather specific scenario. When one feeds a few creative crumbs – be it audio snippets or a well-crafted prompt – into the algorithmic engine of Suno, and then proceeds to claim the entire resulting masterpiece as their unique, unaided brainchild... well, it feels a touch like dropping a coin into a jukebox and, once the music starts playing, humbly accepting all the applause for having personally composed, performed, and produced every last note of that chart-topping hit. A brilliant selection, perhaps, but perhaps not entirely one's own creation, if you catch my drift!" We catch the drift and the issue we have is that we feel the above is thoughtful and well written - here comes the “but” - it’s for us a heckuva understatement! 
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