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Not relevant to the AI discussion but …. SC accepts covers songs w/o requiring a license? As long as I’ve used the platform I never realized that. I know SC will also handle distribution to the major streaming platforms, Spotify / Apple Music, etc. and no doubt they would require a license for that. So who makes the payout to the artists who are covered on SC? 🤷♂️
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Hi, Bob. Pleasant song, like a trip to the country. 
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Scott, Thanks. We appreciate the kind words. Bob
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A moment captured well in your song. I went to Spotify to investigate Elyse. I listened to "Houses" and "City of Angels." Interesting. I will have to listen to more on my way to work tomorrow.
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That was a delight. The mix sounds flawless. and I imagine it was a bit complicated to put it all together with all the varied elements. Excellent performances from Janice and Peter.
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Herb, That's very kind of you - thanks so much from both of us. Bob
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Very cool and moody, Mario. Your playing is excellent as always, but I was mesmerized by the bass on this one. It really set the scene for my listen. The waves of tension and release are sublime. Super narrative flow in your arrangement. Very relatable topic. I could go on...and on...
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Yes Ron you should take a bow. This song is full of hilarious lyrics all of which was perfectly sung. How did you do that without breaking up? Super driving track - brilliant I really liked your arrangement and ending Loved it Thanks, Mario! I avoided breaking up by focusing on my severe hyperventilation instead. Ha! That's a good pop song. It was a fun listen Appreciate the listen, Herb! "Fun" was the objective, so happy it landed for you.
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I shut it down at night, and during the day if I am away. I know it’s not fully logical, but I feel there are 12 less hours each day where something nefarious can’t do its dastardly deeds. I also feel like a cold boot is the PC equivalent of a shower and cleaning teeth in the morning. Andrew
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The night is cold / I'm still awake I hear your breath / In every break I try to move / I try to breathe But every step / Still leads to me I'm leaning towards non-AI lyrics, only because I'd expected AI to write better than this. What does "In every break" mean? That line is good in a ‘you join the dots’ way. I know it’s oblique, but I interpreted it as ‘when I lie still, I can hear you breathe’. And it rhymes!  AI is getting pretty good when it can authentically fake gobbledygook. Andrew
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Dylan to the max for us ... vocals, arrangement and lyrics. Although we agree as mentioned that he was rarely as reflective as this. Strong stuff, man. Great band along with your nice performances. The tight mix sounded really good on the monitors. Well done! J&B
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"Back porch, tapping out a rhythm on my laptop. Can't stop. Working out phrasing. Cutting out the cliches in the rhyme, took some time. Change the melody again, and form a tear to cry. Ask me why." Those are some great lines. A very cool reflective narrative. Your vocals and the BiaB session guys sound great. Strong mix with an excellent soundstage on the monitors. We enjoyed it indeed, J&B
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Hi Bob! A great third-line song - both lyrically and musically. Enjoyed it. I agree with Ron about SC and YT difference in levels - is one compressing/limiting to a LUFS standard? Anyway - good! Andrew
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We, obviously, much like reggae and thus we were immediately captured by this. The band, vocals, the write, your performances and the mix nailed the vibe. It has the early reggae feel when upbeat lyrics dominated the genre. Well done and we enjoyed it! And we doubt you will be busking. J&B
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Yep, my long hair just can't cover up my red neck. Nothing could be truer for David. He used to hang out at a place called Sand Mountain in Houston. Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, and a few other "outlaw" dope smoking singers' dead ringers could be found there. Another world long gone. RIP Billy
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Marty, You had me at Bumpkin. I been a Bumpkin all my life. This here song is so damned purty it made me cry.
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Damn, you got good ears ! I stumbled with that exaxct word. I could have changed it. At one point I wanted to. But I was super focused on just singing it and never got back to that. Next time I will change words which sound senseless. Other than that, this is a type of phrase I often see in AI lyrics so I was not surprized. It was up to a true human to fix it and I dropped the ball. I will also add that the Melody was very familar to me - sounds like other tunes I have heard (and sung) - in parts. Did you listen to my cover on my sound cloud? This is my best example of my newly found mix voice ! Ya, its not perfect but it is "far better than bad" IMO. That is me on the G4 notes.  I am only entering my sixth month with my personal voice couch and my 2nd month with Chis. I feel improvement with each new song. Thanks for the feedback.
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Bob and Joliz, very cool, organic and woody. Simple yet wholly satisfying write. Super vocals all the way around. Joliz's part(s) remind me of clessic old time country/gospel arrangements. Great playing on the guitar and I love the mandolin break as well. Nice use of BiaB instruments. FWIW, the SoundCloud version sounds brighter and clearer to my ears. Might be a loudness by-product or my imagination. Love 'em both though.
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Really cool song with that Reggae feel! Loved the lyric, vocals, production, everything. Really super job. Thank you David, J&B
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What do you think? Is this 100% AI? The problem is, even if it's recorded using 100% AI, there's still the question of who owns the melody and lyrics. The night is cold / I'm still awake I hear your breath / In every break I try to move / I try to breathe But every step / Still leads to me I'm leaning towards non-AI lyrics, only because I'd expected AI to write better than this. What does "In every break" mean?
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Bonjour, Le morceau CUTE (pour les jazzeux qui connaissent) comprends de nombreux breaks de batterie dans le thème. Bien sur il faut les supprimer dans les chorus du milieu grâce à la fonction song setting. Il me semble avoir tout fait correctement sauf que ça ne fonctionne pas (voir capture d'écran). Qui a une idée? merci
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Hi Scott. Thank you sir. Vic
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Thanks Andrew, K-Dub Ya, Vic, Chay, and David for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated and glad you liked the song..
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