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This forum's only rule reads: "This forum is for music-related discussions that aren't covered in other forums" After Googling "Eggshell Graffiti Stickers" I don't think the original post is "music-related" in the slightest. So I think the post should be deleted since graffiti art is usually not music-related. I'm sometimes wrong though. Heck, according to my spouse, I'm often wrong. Just ask her. So take that into account...
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Well, when that happens here I just undo (Hold CTRL key and tap 'Z' or use the Undo Redo arrow icons) Then try again. But this time don't make that same mistake again. <grin /> You haven't really 'lost' anything in RB that was already recorded as long as you deal with it right then, and don't close out and come back, but you may have to try recording that new track again 'Undo' is your friend.  Multiple Undos sometimes Point well made and very well taken, thanks. Undo and Multiple Undos and I are quite well acquainted. And no doubt will be in the future as well. No escaping it, at least not for me.... I was just hoping for an alternate solution. No biggie. Thanks
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Nice piano intro. Really, really good chorus. The little breaks and dynamic changes are effective.
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I was going to tell you what I think about the song, but I have been instructed not to say a thing. Cool groove and that bass sound superb, Another great guitar solo. Very enjoyable all around. Love the last note at the end.
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Well, when that happens here I just undo (Hold CTRL key and tap 'Z' or use the Undo Redo arrow icons) Then try again. But this time don't make that same mistake again. <grin /> You haven't really 'lost' anything in RB that was already recorded as long as you deal with it right then, and don't close out and come back, but you may have to try recording that new track again 'Undo' is your friend. Multiple Undos sometimes
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nice. This reminds me of old country music and the days of the old trucking songs. A short festival story: I spent 3 days, and nights, many years back, at a BlueGrass music festival. Our band had won a battle of the bands at the music park venue a few weeks earlier, and the owner of the place hired us to play a few sets but mostly because we had a PA system big enough to handle the size of that outdoor venue. I was "blue grassed" out by the end of it and I didn't even write a song about that experience. One of the more memorable things about that weekend was I was sleeping in my van right beside the stage where the power amps for the PA were setting when I was awakened by the "Thump" of someone turning on the mixer after they had turned on the amps, almost immediately followed by a freaking banjo at 7am on a Sunday morning. A gospel bluegrass band decided to start the day with an uptempo gospel song. I didn't want to hear any BG music for months after that weekend. Any, yeah, cool song.
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cool song. I like this. You have been posting some good stuff.
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Thank you very much, Catherine! Looking through the names on this forum, I wondered if there were any women who use Band in a Box. If you have any of your own songs somewhere, I'd like to hear them. I've mentioned that I have poor coordination, so after decades of playing a guitar, I'm still a novice. Band in a Box revolutionized making music for me. I can record my songs as I wish I always could! It often take months for me to grasp something I want to learn, but Band in a Box went easily and quickly enough that the second song I worked on, "Stay Here Now," landed at #1 Earth on Broadjam's charts. Art Corey told me about it. I heard his songs and I asked him what kind of studio, midi instruments, other investments he had and I was stunned that he didn't have a studio but just used software. Yes, Jenny is a terrific vocalist. She moved to Australia from Scotland and I was delighted to have her vocals on the song. Thank you again for enjoying "Equal!" and writing! John
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I don’t use AI in songwriting or recording/mixing. . . . I place a higher value on what I can do myself, even if it might not seem as polished. Andrew I pretty much agree with your entire post but quoted the best bit . . . I would rather have a "flawed" song that comes from the heart and soul of a human than a digital math problem turned into sound. I can with 100% confidence say - I will never use AI for anything to do with my music and 98% confident I won't ever trust it for anything else either . . . I agree with everything except never using AI. I can see a number of effects using AI, such as EQ, mixing, delay, etc. As long AI only gives presets that can be modified by a human then I have no problem with it.
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Mario, Love the intro! Great guitars and that flute is amazing. Awesome mix - you get the best sounds. And yes, the sometimes the best ones come through easily. Bob
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I really enjoyed this song. Like Noel, I found my toes tapping along the whole time. The groove was great, and the vocals were the perfect finishing touch. I feel these lyrics are something many of us can relate to, in our own way. Thanks for sharing. Catherine
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I don’t use AI in songwriting or recording/mixing. . . . I place a higher value on what I can do myself, even if it might not seem as polished. Andrew I pretty much agree with your entire post but quoted the best bit . . . I would rather have a "flawed" song that comes from the heart and soul of a human than a digital math problem turned into sound. I can with 100% confidence say - I will never use AI for anything to do with my music and 98% confident I won't ever trust it for anything else either . . .
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Hi Mario! Why … let a good hockey match get in the way of a good composition? Or is it vice versa? Anyway, your works always remind me of something I learned in high school music when we were studying classical music - I think the second movement of an overture is about ‘development’ (if I remember correctly) of the introduced idea - and you do development so well - turning that initial idea into variations. A very relaxing listen! Andrew
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Great piece, Mario! Love the bassoon, and all of the synth textures! Bob
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I often use holds and have encountered a few problems that could easily be fixed: - Sudden ending. I want to adjust the length/speed of the fade-out so that I don't have to do this in my DAW to get a smooth hold. This would also solve the next problem.
- Pops and amplifier noise at the end of the fade-out. This often occurs with electric guitars and drums.
- Some instruments become louder and/or go up one octave, especially synthesizers. While this is acceptable if you want to create drama, it is counterproductive if you need the opposite of drama. I would like to have a loud/quiet option. And one to NOT go up one octave.
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Hi Mike., Very nice! Lots of variation in your piece to keep my ears alert, yet based on recurring themes. The slow down at the end was unexpected, and made me wonder if it symbolises how we all slow down as we grow older? Enjoyed it! Andrew
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This is a good song, Andrew. The lyrics were ingenuous, which I found appealing. I liked both the verse and chorus, and the musicianship was fine. Good work, you're quite the prolific one! Hi Rob! I am so used to hearing ‘disingenuous’, I had to look up the meaning of ‘ingenious’ - thank you! To quote Elliott Smith regarding how prolific I am, ‘Bottle up and explode’ is an apt label - like many here on the forum, I had a lot of pent up creativity which BIAB allowed me to release, realise, and grow. Of my forum posts since being a member, 50% are historic songs recorded or remixed, and the other 50% are newly written. This song was written in 2022/23 and is a remix. Thanks for listening! Great song and vocals. Excellent guitars and a nice crisp mix. Enjoyed the video as well. You're making some good music these days! Hi Bob! Yes, I am pretty pleased with my rhythm guitar style and lead fills on this song - the bridge worked out far better than I had imagined. Thank you for your comment on my music - I’m enjoying myself! Andrew The sound of your song reminds of the British band from the end of the 1960s, like the Move. Sweet song. I can't give feedback of the lyrics, because English is not my native tanguage. Hi Esa! I am a deep listener of The Move / ELO / Wizzard / Roy Wood, so maybe there is a little of that coming out in my style? Probably. Thanks for listening! Andrew … I always read your description, mostly because I'm fascinated by musicians who have a coherent method. Something for me to emulate for sure. Hi Ron! Likewise, I read most introductions and most comments of many posts. It is very interesting to understand what writers are intending and what listeners are hearing. We have contrasted our approaches in the Songwriting forum, and I am impressed at your ability to take another’s lyrics and render them to music while being true to them, whereas my songs are generally music first then lyrics. I have learned a lot both explicitly and implicitly through threads on this forum. Thanks for listening and your support! Love your work! Andrew
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Thank you Janne! If you like the style of Elliot Smith and Ron Sexsmith, they both have depth in catalogue that is very rewarding. ‘Mini movie soundtrack’ - I hadn’t thought along those lines but I think you have described well what I was trying to do - I just didn’t know how to categorise it. But most importantly, I'm glad that I got to know your music and enjoy your songwriting skills while you are still alive Ha ha! I’m glad to accommodate your preferences! Seriously, I’m enjoying using some of my time in retirement to record my music, learning as I go, and writing some more. Thanks for listening and your wonderful comments! Andrew
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I don't know if I'd noticed it before in your other songs, but the drum sound is perfectly rendered and the mixing is top-notch. Great work again, Mario! Laurent
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No worries, WaoBand. Not quite sure why you wouldn't want to use Suno to just polish the song, but to each their own, of course. Thanks for your comment, in any case!
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So TRUE, right? Cool thematic flow, a fun listen. Great playing on all instruments. The nylon string really cuts through the mix well, and I love the lines you're playing. Those strings provide an unexpected lift when they come in, too. The fade ending is nice as well. I used a DR-05 to capture my stray musical ideas for years. The sound quality is often sufficient to drop right into a recording, too. A nifty tool. These days I'm using my phone, which is more limited but minimally sufficient for the stray idea capture...
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I was with Herb thinking this was going to be about Farfisas and such. What a treat to be wrong. Man, I was enthralled with the YT version when I got the notification. What an extra treat to get some insight from the composer here on the forum. What an outstanding production, Janne. Far better idea for a song, too. Thanks also for the fine explaination of your process. I never even looked into those Celemony parts, but this is exceptional. Thanks Marty for your kind comment and continuous support Janne
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WILD stuff, Janne! Grand, beautiful and strange, but strangely effective, too. Love the concept and the inventive chord movement that powers it all. Those choir vocals sound GREAT, and support the lead vocalist(s?) quite well. That first unexpected solo even works well. Love the heartbeat, too. Super arrangement, mix and master. Just "master"ful all the way around. DNA is the score! Indeed it is! Thanks Ron for your wild stuff comment And my personal favorite is "inventive chord movement"  Glad you liked the choir, it was my first experiment with it. Janne
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Wow, rsdean goes grunge, I appreciate your courage to experiment, especially when it still shows your talented and recognizable songwriting. Dark lyrics without usual nostalgic references to places, yet creating strong images. Great band, excellent mix and those doubled vocals + Joliz are really captivating. That scratch loop fits so perfectly. You fill small bars with your folkier songs and big stadiums with this type of rockers Janne
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