Thanks Noel. Yes, it is challenging to find too much wrong (anything at all, really) - and on the other hand 'so much right' about this outstanding production. I'm still trying to get my head around the enormous effort that must have gone into transcribing the original Earth, Wind and Fire arrangements, and to write the parts for so many performers, let along deliver this sensational performance. True genius, that Leonid guy, and his Friends Thanks for listening, Trev
Scott...powerful write and delivery...there is a particular edge in both the music and the lyric that is foreboding...I always like your vocals...about the theme I would just quote a friend of mine..."Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."
Ray said, "You've the jaunty/jerky Ferris-wheel music machine sound down well." Yes! Every aspect of the production including the great vocals contributed most excellently to that vibe. There is enough fine imagery in the write for several songs. Well done. County fair memories galore ... from the rides to the food and on to more. Love the subtlety of some of the references. Excellent! J&B
The Dawn 510 speaker system I mentioned in my post was at least partly engineered here in Wichita KS and later sold and is now largely extinct. I have two sets I bought on ebay and put in all new speakers. This unit has a sound dispersion that is fantastic. It has a down shooting woofer with a crossover out to two satellite 5 inch speakers that face up and have dispersion surfaces that nearly equal the Bose L-1. Placed behind the singers there is very little problem with feed back, and you don't need any monitor speakers because the singers and players hear the same thing as the audience. It sounds silly, but I have used this thing in a gymnasium with over 200 people and did not even come close to max power, and there was no distortion. And I have had audience as close as 5-6 feet to the satellites in small venues with not any complaints about volume, even those 30-50 feet away. This system was way ahead of it's time and did not catch on because in the early '70's it was all about big everything. The whole thing including my amp/mixer weigh about 50 pounds, which is nice for an old guy like me.
I realize this is an old thread. I really can't contribute much to this conversion. I don't do gigs, but build drum and bass guitar backing tracks with BIAB for my own entertainment. I have a Dawn MI510 speaker system and was glad to see another BIAB user also has a Dawn 510 speaker system. It's a great little unit.
Deb. What a delightful piece of music. I could feel the joy of your performance which made me happy. Thank you for brightening my day. Your song title is "Lost" but to me you are "Found" !
Hi Ray and Janice and Bud. This is great listening. I loved the journey. Janice, you have an amazing ability to own whatever genre you sing. You always sound 100% comfortable and fully committed to the lyrics, and you always take the listener on a wonderful musical ride. I greatly envy your ability. Bud's work with your vocals is seamless. The two of you together are truly a powerful musical duo. Ray, just like everything you do, the song, its arrangement and production, and its presentation are outstanding. You've got my standing ovation! All the very best, --Noel
Noel, it is great to hear from you and we much appreciate your generous comments on both the vocal and vocal production. Thank you! J&B
Deb, welcome back! That IS a happy little blues, and I like that you had a musical theme to develop and just put it out there. The band sounds about right for this style. Your Starfire has a really nice clean tone, and I like the little bit of delay you added. Fun track!
Scott, This is a great song and sound. I hear shades of Bowie in your vocal, which sounds awesome. Your songs always make a strong impression. So well done. Bob
Yes, straight message, history is full of these people, in politics and religions, calling themselves orthodox, but they just want your praise, money and often life also. Without a large herd of blind followers who "march into line", they would fade away. Strong rock band, I like how the acoustic and electric guitars create a nice contrast. Great mix, the drums sound especially nice. I enjoyed your vocal and harmonies. Janne
Chad, I enjoyed listening to the first two songs, will have a listen to the rest later. As Dcuny says could easily pass for well done pop music, and adds "I think people who think these programs are "creative" fail to realize the massive amount of data that is used to train these programs" I suppose in a sense songwriters are trained by listening to the songs that have gone before, so in a sense no big deal in that regard. The copyright issue is a big thing though I agree. I think what it will boil down to eventually is the general public will not care one iota, if its a good song, whether AI wrote it or a songwriter, and neither would I. To be honest I just love this Technology, and I think the traditional way of putting a song together can happily co-exist with the AI way. Anyway though biab is not AI (though at times it may seem it is employing some sort of basic AI) I think we shouldn't be complaining as users of biab that modern AI is going beyond our comfort zone.
Hi Deb, What an entrance! Away for a long time from the forum and then a -happy- return with a short song Welcome back! In your short song some very nice things happened. Your recording was very clear and pleasant to listen to. You also wrote 'no melody' and I misunderstood that. I said to myself, "no melody? Then what do I call this sweet melody"? But you meant you didn't used that track in BiaB... My only wish is that the solo would be played a little more fluidly, if possible. Have a nice day
Hi all, Here's a version of this song with 3 voices (Asterian, Kevin and Solaria). The video has been realized by my brother. Black White Yellow Like a little rainbow Black White Yellow The sweetest flag I know Black White Yellow Like a crow in the snow Black White Yellow Waiting for the sun show Black White Yellow Let’s deflate our ego Black White Yellow From Dakar to Glasgow Black White Yellow Let’s dream of this trio Black White Yellow From Boston to Tokyo Voices: Synthesizer v RD KlezmerHora34 RT 3042 Acoustic Bass RT 4032 Acoustic Guitar RD 2328 Shakuhachi RT 3195 Solo Acoustic Guitar RT 2327 Koto Congas
Hello Laurent, What else can I say than everyone else wrote before me? A very beautiful song, very sensitive lyrics, good rhythm, excellent solo and good singing. But I had a wish about how the phrase "nothing remains" is sung and I would like it to be sung ;-) The vocals go down every time on 'remain', where I would like them to go up and bring in a little more emotion there. But I know, it's a matter of taste... I enjoyed it much, Hans
Even though it's not my favorite genre, I enjoyed listening to it because you supported the message of the song very well with your arrangement and vocals and everything else. It is consistent in itself (hope this phrase makes sense in English). Well done.
Thank you B.D.Thomas for the comments. I designed the lyrics based on what the music evoked in me. Laurent
Hi, Laurent. I saw the notification for this one on YT, but had to wait until now where I can sit back and enjoy it, which I was sure I would. Man, I know me. Very good write and production and outstanding use of the synth voices. Excellent harmony. Man, that guitar is outstanding. It closes my eyes and carries me along stretching and turning with a constant smile of enjoyment. So well done. Really good stuff, Laurent.
Thank you Marty for your always positive and encouraging comments. Laurent
Originally Posted by Alexander Paul
Love the space sounds, the electric guitar solo and vocals!
Thank you Alexander Paul for these comments. Laurent
Hi Ron, What a funny, but also intriguing melody. And what a nice way of singing, in 'broken' lines I would describe it. You made good use of those midi instruments. I never really liked a Tuba, or Bassoon in a song, but after your performance I might... They worked out very good. Enjoyed it much! Hans
Hi Izzy, Thanks for the insight into you. Of course I knew you wouldn't accept that challenge, but it's still a shame. And in your post I think you needed to let off some steam ( a Dutch way of saying). But I doubt your way of telling people how to improve their creativity is effective: C’est le ton qui fait la musique! (Look it up). And when your song comes out, I will listen and watch it, if there is a video included, with open mind. I always do that. So, don't be afraid of that. We can learn from each other if we want to. Bye, Hans
Originally Posted by Izzy
Hello Hans "If you think I, and Marty are offenders of 'good' taste," [/i] I didn't say that Hans. "why don't you feel challenged to provide my song with a video as you envision it?"[i] IOW, Put up or SFU. I get it Hans. I would probably say the same thing to a smug, pompous Newbie upstart. "I invite you to show how to create the videos you have in mind."[/i] Well Hans, I no longer bother doing videos for myself yet alone anyone else. "Let me know if you accept that challenge!"[i] Geez Hans calm down. Take a few deep breaths and if you are so inclined read on.................. My personel view about matching images to lyrics is that they detract from my own personal interperatation of what the lyrics say to me (the listener). Quality lyrics often tend to be somewhat metaphorical which allows the listener to "own" the song which results in a far more personal and satisfying experience . Likewise successful music videos tend to follow the same ambiguous format which allows the viewer to discover their own personal relevence to the product. Most people do not want to be spoonfed with silly pictures. A music video on YouTube with a simple single, nice and relevent picture with scrolling lyrics will often result in just as many views (if not more) than many a video which obviously took much time and effort to make. Finally: "I don't mind critics at all. That's why we have this forum."[i][/i] It is always a fine balancing act not to cause offence but I have seen many forums slide into a "mutual admiration society" and wither on the vine. Polite constructive criticism is the lifeblood and intelectual stimulus of a healthy forum IMO. My favourite Idiom is "a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor" You will all have a chance to get your revenge when I post my first song.
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