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Hi Janice and Bud. This is exceptional listening. I love this song. Janice's vocals are a perfect fit; Peter's guitar playing is an equally perfect fit, and the production is outstanding. Honestly, the three of you deserve all the credit and exposure that comes your way. You have well and truly earned it. As an aside, I have to say that it's always amazing to hear what Band In A Box can do when it underpins musical expertise such as yours. I was completely captivated by this presentation. --Noel Noel we so much appreciate your support over the years. Thank you so much for these kind words. We love BiaB and what it has enabled us to accomplish in exploring genres. We have zero interest in exploring alternatives! 😀 We hope the new year is good to you and yours. J&B
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Before Covid hit I played music for people in a dementia memory unit at a nursing home every Monday for over a year. I was totally amazed at what music did for these folks. They would even remember some words to the songs like "You Are My Sunshine" and others and sing along. I spoke to a High School Band Teacher and discussed what I had been witnessing with these folks. He told me there has been a lot of studies of the brain and music therapy. He said music is embedded in our brains from a very early age and is one of the last things the brain remembers. I was thinking stuff like twinkle little star and so on. It is very interesting indeed. Brian I’ve never seen this phenomenon first-hand but I’ve watched documentaries on the subject and this power of music is quite fascinating. He goes on to say: "The power of music to evoke emotions is harnessed by advertising executives, filmmakers, military commanders, and mothers. Advertisers use music to make a soft drink, beer, running shoe, or car seem more hip that their competitors’. Mothers throughout the world, and as far back in time as we can imagine, have used soft singing to soothe their babies to sleep, or to distract them from something that has made them cry." I’d say that without music, we wouldn’t be quite as human as we are, it seems almost as important as language itself. And for some, music may be their primary language.
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Steve, I have seen videos of lifeless elders in nursing homes come to life when their favorite music is played. <...snip...> Years ago, we started out by doing volunteer gigs at the V.A. Hospital's nursing home sections. It was a way to show appreciation to those who served and came back damaged. A few nursing homes and assisted living facilities and nursing homes got wind of this, and started hiring us. Short gigs, mid-weeks, low pay, but fill-in work. It is amazing to see people who are in a non-communicative state suddenly brighten up and sing along to songs they know. It makes me feel like we are doing something important for that person. Years later, we are getting paid by the VA to come when they want us, instead of us stopping by once or twice a year in our slow season. We also have a few assisted living facilities that hire us. One, once a month, another every other month, and the rest once in a while. Like I said, the pay isn't great, but it's on days we wouldn't otherwise get booked, and the rewards are not the money, but the feeling that we are doing something good for health-compromised people.
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Wild to see those tunes taking off there. I’ve found that short clips of a catchy hook help a lot, so posting little snippets can boost plays and pull people to the full songs.
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INCREDIBLE. Excellent on every level. An amazing arrangement/production. Your productions have real "class". Mix is perfect. Vocal is amazing. A truly strong write. A truly important message. Respect. On many levels. fj (a side note: My wife volunteers at the local feed-the-homeless cafe (she "captains" one shift a week - directing all other volunteers). It is part of Feeding Tampa Bay which is part of Feeding America. At this location, they typically feed 200 a day So, we interact with and talk to "the homeless" on a weekly basis. They are people. They are families. The stories of how they ended up there are too varied to even imagine. Once you've heard those stories, you realize... any of us could end up there. We need to all take care of each other) Wow. I think I'll frame your comment and show it to my wife. Thanks Floyd, you made my day  And, please tell your wife that I have the utmost respect for people who devote their precious free time to helping those in need. Most people don't care as long as they can make ends meet - until they can't. The blanket of civilization is thin. I take my hat off to the Floyd family!
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Good song, immediately reminds me of the old song "Summertime", probably because of the similarities in the melody. I like how you bring in the Santana vibe, it really suits the song, as does the singer. Good selection of instruments, beautifully arranged and mixed - nothing to complain about. Well done ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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2 chords. Reduced to the essentials. Not even sung. Mantra-like hummed background vocals. No chorus. No bridge. And yet it works. Not just so-so, but it works really well, with your excellent lyrics contributing a great deal to this. Of course, the pop producer in me was waiting for a chorus the whole time, and it would certainly have made a big impact on the listeners if the tension had been release by a chorus at the end of the song. But then it wouldn't have been the same song. Really enjoyed my listen(s)
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Dave & Chris, I remember this song well. I also remember saying I especially love the overall slinky feel. A touch of blues, some great Albert-style guitar lines, and an almost Sade feel in the way that Chris delivers this song. The remix / master on this one is absolutely great! Loved it! Bob Thanks, Bob! Not too many of us still around from back then, I looked at my original post and most of the comments were from people who are no longer here, kinda sad actually. Dave & Chris, I don't recall the initial post but this remake of it sounds fantastic. Outstanding backing band Great vocal and guitar leads - no surprise here Super mix Loved it Appreciate that, Mario!
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I'm late to the party on this, didn't hear the first two versions. First of all, I really like the song! This is the second song from you I've heard I think, and I like your style, good groove and feel, two things I always listen for. Good vocal, and really nice job on the guitar! You have some good advice on the mix so I won't comment on that.
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Coolsoft is the way to go. I have been using it for years. My choice of SoundFont is 8mbgm_enhanced18 for a simple reason. I have played bluegrass banjo for 40 years now and after checking sound fonts for years, this is the closest I have found to emulate a real banjo sound. Of course, that's my opinion. The good thing about Coolsoft is that you can load numerous soundfonts and try them all out until you find the one you like, and soundfonts are easy to find on the web. If you don't find one you like on Coolsoft's website, just do a Google search on something like "Soundfont Websites" and start looking. For example, check this out. https://dosdays.co.uk/topics/software_wavetables_pt1.php
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Yeah! I love this, Laurent, great groove, nice mix of parts. My favorite part if the guitar, you have the Santana style and sound down perfectly, sounds great!
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I just tried out the new AI tool "extract to notes" (and extract to drums) in Fender Studio Pro 8 (ie Studeo One Pro 8). I have just tested it with a few songs and I think it works better than when using the earlier Melodyne-extract midi method. I have just tested it with a few bass stems and a few drum stems and a simple violin melody song. Quite simple - extract the stems - select one of the stems - and "extract to notes" (or to drums if it is the drum stem). It is easy to compare make two versions extract to notes and edit with melodyne/extract midi, and the listening to the two versions or compare the resulting notation in notation software. (one can check the notation directly i SO by sending it to Notion or export the midi and import it into another notation software).
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Had a listen when you first uploaded but didn't have time to leave a comment. Listening again now. I've always been a fan of your instrumentals, you have a knack at coming up with cool melodic lines. Sounds good, Scott, nice way to start off the year!
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Different! Sounds good, Mario, not mad about accordion, but you made up for it with the Duane Eddy style tremolo guitar solo  Nice hearing you sing too. And love the ending "why is there an E printed on this harmonica" 
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Loved the spoken word, worked really well with Joliz in the background. Nice hearing you play too. Good stuff, Bob, enjoyed!
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Ron Awsome song and lyrics. Vocals are a high point. You have style which you have made your own. Excellent. Izzy Thanks, Izzy. Yeah, it's not much, but it's all mine. Ha! Hi, Ron. Power Pop, indeed. Jangly guitars chugging away, busy drums, interesting cadences and your bright voice. It gives a breezy middle finger to expectations, but still hits your target "happy" sound. Fun listen, as always. Thank you, David. Love the concept of waving a "breezy middle finger". That should be a song!
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VERY cool, Mario! Love the oompah feel and that relentless accordion. More vocals--even cooler! Wild ending, too! I never learned much from those music store lesson packs, though it wasn't for lack of trying back in the day. Nice one!
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Slithery and cool. Ya'll CRUSHED this. Top shelf vocals and guitar work. Crisp, laid back backing band--love that BiaB bass. Super song performed superlatively. Fantastic work, Dave and Chris!
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Hans, Thanks. We appreciate the kind words. Bob
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Mario, Another awesome song. Love to hear you sing. The combination of instruments works so well together. A great mix as well. EXCELLENT! Bob
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