I made a new version of my very first track. Although the changes are minor the final result is closer to my original vision.

The acoustic guitar sample from BiaB that looped through the entire song is now replaced by a complete guitar recording to create a better dynamic. Also, sound effects have been added to the intro.

Collaborators and lyrics can be found in the video description.



Don't forget to "like" the track if you enjoy it and make sure to listen to my other tracks as well if you haven't already!

A really good song and I love Audrey's vocals. I listened to both versions and both are good, but the new one is earthier with the played guitar.

Seriously, one of the best BIAB songs I’ve ever heard. First class music !!!

BIAB Grammy goes to: YOU!!!

Hi, Alexander.

Sounded good then, sounds good now. I like the change in the guitar - it fits better in the mix.

Very cool song indeed. Slick production, too! Love the BGVs and the played guitar. Well done!

Thanks for all the kind words! I plan to release some completely new tracks next year so subscribe to the YouTube channel if you're interested so you don't miss out.

Alexander...very pro sounding recording...the vocals (lead and harmonies) are stellar...great melody, tempo and arrangement.

Hi, Alexander.

Excellent song,
Great vocal, super harmonies
Sounds like this was done in a pro studio
Super backing tracks.

Thanks! Everything was made in separate locations, but by people with the appropriate equipment and skills.

Hello Alexander,

This is an excellent song and the production and presentation are stellar. Audrey's vocal is so good - as are the bgvs. Very pro sounding.

To my ears, I think it would have been a great song for Fleetwood Mac when Stevie Nicks was still with them. Yet, it has a sound contemporary enough to be a chart song today. yeah - a 2023 version of Fleetwood Mac - wouldn't that be nice?!

Congrats on a project very well done!

Alan

Hello Alexander,

This is an excellent song and the production and presentation are stellar. Audrey's vocal is so good - as are the bgvs. Very pro sounding.

To my ears, I think it would have been a great song for Fleetwood Mac when Stevie Nicks was still with them. Yet, it has a sound contemporary enough to be a chart song today. yeah - a 2023 version of Fleetwood Mac - wouldn't that be nice?!

Congrats on a project very well done!

Alan

Thanks! An honor to be compared to such a legendary band. I think one of the biggest issues as a musician today is to reach your target audience. There isn't always an obvious place to showcase your specific type of music.

Now it's on Spotify as well:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/64m6mMwpBje58O3Z60bnfi?si=Dwid7rH8QsyyZUurYT3Cdg

Anyone else here who has music on Spotify? I think it would be cool if we made a public Band-In-A-Box showcase playlist.

I have listened to this multiple times - my thoughts are below. I recognise the time, effort and talent you have put into this. Sorry if you feel any of the negative comments are harsh or unjustified. Thanks a lot for posting the song.
Date: 30/12/2023
System: Mackie Studio monitors
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Genre Soft rock
Key Am
Duration 3 30
Overall impression
I concur that there is a pretty authentic rumours era Fleetwood Mac feel to this track!
Sounds a bit like many things but not exactly like anything (which is the game in pop song writing)
All in all a terribly good soft rock composition
Song (musical structure, melody, lyric, …)
Really like the 3rd chord in the ‘A’ section. By sticking with the Em rather than the ubiquitous E, you really make this progression stand out.
In contrast I feel that the A and B sections are too similar to each other. In particular, I would have liked a different starting point to the B section.
Lyric is truly excellent – everything scans and rhymes to great effect.
Nicely controlled ending.
Instrumentation
Lovely clear electric guitar (which is also very tastefully played) and not obtrusive either.
I would have preferred some kind of electric piano sound over the acoustic piano. (but that’s just me!)
Vocals
Very cool lead vox and nicely arranged harms too.
Mix / Production
Sounds great to me
What I really liked
Chord progression in the A section.
What could be improved
I’m getting the feeling that not much is happening in the instru section at 2:27. I would simply cut it out making the track shorter.

Good soft rock, Alexander.
The vocal is great.

Vic

Thanks! I agree that if I would improve one thing it would be the instrumental part. It does add a new instrument (the piano) but it's a bit simple. My second and third track use electric guitar solos instead. Writing lyrics is what I like the most. My knowledge of music theory is still pretty basic.

Very cool song. Loved the groove. Vocal and lyric was excellent. Mix is really well done as well..

Thanks! Listened to your song Kaleidoscope. Really like the 60s vibe!