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Hi Ray, It's a nice song and also nice lyrics and a surprising end! Everyone here is excited about your song, but I'm not. I just like it, but I believe you can make it a lot better! The reason is twofold: I’m not really crazy about this voice, or rather, I should say, the way he sings the lyrics; a bit pedantic. Additionally, I don't think the music sounds very clear, a bit like it’s coming from under a blanket. This actually sounds quite negative, and that’s not me, or at least I don't want to come across that way. I just wanted to let you know that those two elements could be better. And you already said that the song "screamed" for criticism. That is why I am writing this down. It could be sung much more clearly and also funnier. Then you would have a really nice song. But I also know what criticism can do sometimes. Just see if you can do something with it. Otherwise, just say I'm whining. That’s allowed too! I will see, Hans
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Hi David, As Brain already said, this is the exact opposite of the David we know. And I was shocked by the title of the other song here: "How great thou art" (I'm listening to it right now), because that title sounded so religious! If I focus on The Glade, I have to say that I really loved the guitar playing and the melody. Beautifully done! But that second song also gave me a very pleasant feeling, something like: David, "thou" are just amazing on that acoustic guitar! And right after that, a satisfied "sigh..." from within. But I do hope you keep both feet on the ground and remain "a rebel"! Beautiful instrumental tracks are one thing, but a song with a voice like a broken plate and lyrics so razor sharp... well, that will also be "how great thou art," I think I like that too! Hans
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I'm thinking the person that made the video use to frequently visit the forum before quiting out of frustration. Does anyone remember Pipeline, Musocity or SolidRock? Look at +++ THIS +++ eleven year old "Making Usertracks with Realband" video and see if you agree. There is also a video series about using Band-in-a-Box with the DAW Reaper that Reaper users may find interesting.
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Superlative. In every way. One of your best, for sure. Incredible vocal, the musical and lyrical writing is spectacular. Bravo, Floyd. Thanks, James. Floyd. Great lyric and rocking production. And yes. I can hear your vocal in it. Vic Thanks, Vic. Wow, this sounds great Floyd! Love the heavy groove. I'm amazed at the vocal, I can sort of tell it was you but only because I'm listening really closely after reading your notes, I think if you hadn't told us I wouldn't have guessed. Makes me want to try it myself!  BIAB lead player is good, but I'm surprised you didn't record your own part, I think your chops are as good as his. Great music as always, Floyd, enjoyed very much. Really appreciate that, Dave. Thanks for the comment on "chops" - the BIAB lead seemed like what I would have played myself, so I saw no reason to swap it out (which I had considered)
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This sounds "finished". Bass and guitars are excellent. Drums sound good. Vocals are solid. Nice lead. Very good mix. I did think the organ could be louder. A cool write. Short phrases that pack a punch. Great drive. fj
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Excellence in all regards. The Write. The production. The vocals. Excellent guitar work. And Wow! what a guitar! fj
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Hans, LOL! No worries. We all hear different things. We appreciate the kind words. Bob And now I hear strange voices in my head, Bob...
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Hi again Andrew. Maybe invest in something like Melodyne, which I use occasionally as there can be cracks in my aging voice. It saves having to go over pitchy parts again and again. The trouble with vocal doubling is that you are doubling up on the bad parts too. Vic
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Yes, you are 100% Noel! Glad you agree that this was how BIAB 2024 worked (I never used BIAB 2025, so I can't verify this with that version). That said, development did not intend BIAB 2026 to work this same way. “My recall is that, just as you describe, the green arrow allowed the selected style to be played using the chord symbols on the ChordSheet. Then when I closed down StylePicker, the original style on the ChordSheet wasn’t overwritten. For me now, clicking the green arrow does not generate and play the highlighted style. It only plays the already-generated ChordSheet using the currently loaded style. In that sense, the green arrow feels redundant.” ************************************************* After reviewing the BIAB 2024, 2025, and 2026 manuals, I was not able to find any documentation supporting the idea that the green Play button ever functioned as an instant style preview trigger. Manual references: 2024: “You can browse styles by sorting columns or hear an ‘instant’ preview of the style by double-clicking on the list.” 2025 & 2026: “You can sort the list of styles or listen to an instant preview by double-clicking on a style.” Aside from quotation marks around “instant” in 2024, the functionality described is identical across all three versions. In all cases, double-clicking is the documented method for previewing a style. While it’s absolutely fair to say that StylePicker has supported previewing since the 2024 redesign, the manuals consistently describe that preview as being triggered by double-click—not by the green Play button. Regarding the other controls (Apply, Generate, and the (+) submenu), the interface and documented behavior appear unchanged between 2024–2026. Screenshots from both versions show the same layout and button states, and the manuals describe the same functions for each. When enabled via the (+) submenu, these buttons determine whether a style is applied and/or generated, but they do not alter how preview is initiated. I’ve attached a screenshot comparison of the two StylePicker's from the manuals and a simple flowchart illustrating how these controls interact. Based on the documentation, there doesn’t appear to be a functional change between versions. Only a difference between how the feature is remembered versus how it is described and intended to work.
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A Wild Ride. Too much fun. Excellent use of BIAB. Seems like Punk Pop to me. Great use of stops. Good vocals. Terrific BGVs. Nice mix. Crisp and clear. Cool. fj
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Nicely played, Lee. The cello is a nice subtle addition. A good listen Mix sounds good here (on monitors). Balanced. fj
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Enjoyed that, Andrew. Your songs are always "so real". Dig the write. Cool sound. fj
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An aggressive call-to-action song with that Signature Noel Adams positivity... a truly interesting combination. Good BAND. Solid mix. A good write. Enjoyed that. fj
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Rob, Excellent Blues. Good write. Good singer. Excellent harp. Really enjoyed that. fj
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Laurent, Cool sound overall. Vocals sound good. Nice guitar work. Good mix. Nice use of BIAB. Enjoyed the listen. fj
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Hi Ron! Thank you for your Ultra Fidelity Offering! And thank you for removing the country from that style - supported by your harmonies, it sounded more like something The Rembrandts would produce - and good! I loved those shots in the middle section as well. Songs about aliens, UFOs and conspiracies is a very untapped theme I reckon! Andrew Thanks, Andrew. The Rembrandts had their moment, didn't they? We should all be so fortunate. Might get to rolling out more of our conspiracy-themed songs over time. They're silly fun for sure.
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"I'm done with working nine to five. Rock and roll will keep us alive." That is so catchy! Cool Rock song. Cool story. fj
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Hans, A good write. Good vocal. Nice use of BIAB. Well mixed. This sounds good. fj
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Good listening. Cool jazz done well. Nice guitar work. Cool sax... fj
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Yes, absolutely, thanks for posting this Mike. I never knew this level of detail was available. Jeff
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Herb, this ex-country boy loves this song; I live in a housing track now and this is a city to me. But I miss my country living days. No bright lights, no neighbors, and the ability to shoot a 22 with no problems. I digress but your song brought back some very happy memories. I loved this song. I lived in a small town with an official population of 201 when I moved in with my bride to our new 100 year old home. When we moved out it had exceeded 1000 people easily. There's a lot to be said about front porch sitting and conversations with neighbors over the back fence about how the garden is growing, but there's also a freedom in not having people living 100 feet away from you and having their yard lights shining in your bedroom windows at night. Thanks for listening. Glad to be able to help kindle the old recollections.
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You got it, Herb. Black bear, deer, fox, et al play right off our back porch. You're invited anytime. Happy for ya, man. What a fine mix, and amazing you did it all --but the mando. You are singing the anthem, Herb. A song to be sung on the back porch AND when you're on your way home to it. Love it! One day I was walking towards the creek on what I call the main trail and as I was walking I saw something black disappear around the bend. I think it was a small black bear. I've seen deer, possums, squirrel, raccoon, fox, and even turkeys walking around, along with a weasel and a wide variety of snakes from green and black to kings and corn and the occasional copperhead. And I almost forgot about the beaver that built a dam where the creeks come together and destroyed a bunch of my old growth poplar along the creek. In the words of Forrest*, walking in the woods is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to see..... * Or something like that. I'm glad it resonated with you.
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Gorgeous (again!), Bob. Such evocative lyrics, and cradled like a baby by you and Joliz. Love the backing track. REALLY love your axe work and how it reflects the mood of the narrator while not retracing the melody. A bittersweet little notion wrapped in a great song. Fantastic stuff.
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I really like the vocals; they fit the mood well, and the guitar solo is good too. I'm less convinced by the drums, especially when the guitar hits every beat, but that's just my humble opinion. Great work and good mixing.
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