|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532
Journeyman
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532 |
As I looked back after my sister’s death last year and the deaths of my mother and father a few years ago, I just felt compelled to express what I went through in my mind knowing that death was upon them and that they would soon die. Saying goodbye was very hard but it’s something that we all have to face sooner or later. I wrote this song as a lasting reminder of those feelings and to remind myself of how I found peace throughout the journey. This is a song from my Christian album. Saying Goodbye is Never Easy Saying goodbye Is never easy to do Cause the love that God created in our hearts Is pure and true The time will come For all of us someday Our hearts break when someone that we love Is soon to pass away The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more
Saying goodbye Is never easy to do If we could we’d hold them back and never Let them pass on through Repeat chorus
Saying goodbye Is not always forever There’s a place where we will meet again and then We’ll be together Style - ARPORK44.STY Orchestral Piano arpeggios 4/4 Bass - Midi Guitar - 2051 - AcousticFingerpicking - Brent Mason Guitar solo - 2200 - Nylon country - Brent Mason Pad - 1543 - PopBelieve - Blair Masters Pad - 1840 - PopModernGroveMellow - Blair Masters Pad - 1841 - PopModernGroveHigh - Blair Masters Viola - Background - Avery Bright Cello - Background country - Matt Nelson HP AMD Athlon(tm)II B28 processor with 3.4 GHz 16GB ram - Mixcraft 6 DAW with Waves Diamond effects - 32" Westinghouse flat screen monitor - Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 interface - Studio Projects B1 mic - Sony MDR 7506 and Sennheiser HD 202 headphones - 2014 BIAB.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,892
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,892 |
Very well done! A sad song, and a tough subject, but you addressed it very well. Nice melody/vocal. Interesting chord changes. Personally, I would leave the real strings and not use the synth pad. I think the organic sound works better with the feel. Nice job Sonny! Take care. Greg
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,675
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,675 |
Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,095
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,095 |
You and Daniel really make a terrific team and do such a variety of stuff but always do a top job -
Good writing, good mixing and good performance.
BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2024:RB 2024, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,477
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,477 |
Hi, Sonny !
What a beautiful tune !
It is easy for me to
recognize that feeling of
emptyness and sadness that
you display here ! A tune
like this can only be written
in a state of great sorrow !
I know as I had to say goodbye to
my beloved wife after 42 happy
years together !
I can still feel the pain
listening to your tune !
All the best to you !
Dani
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,219
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,219 |
Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd +1, Sonny and Daniel, What a great song and sound. Absolutely beautiful and a terrific mix. Tom
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,888
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,888 |
Hi Sonny, I'm sorry to quote Floyd again. But I couldn't say it better. I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
A very beautiful song. Just going back to listen again. Guenter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,323
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,323 |
Nice work. Full and rich in my cans.
No real nits to pick that matter.
The acoustic solo was tasty. Nice stuff.
Nice engineering.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,048
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,048 |
Hello Sonny,
First of all we're very sorry to hear about your losses.
We have to say that you have used your grief to create a beautiful song with heartfelt lyrics, very well sung by Daniel.
Rob and Anne-Marie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,613
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,613 |
Love how you've put your grief into a song.
Well done Sonny.
Rob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,719
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,719 |
Hi Sonny. Love the melody of the first 2 lines of each verse in particular.
Heartfelt song and very well sung. Cheers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Sonny,
That is such a sad but beautiful song.
I am not going to quote floyd BUT I will say that I cannot improve on what he said, he spoke for me.
Wonderful
Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532 |
Very well done! A sad song, and a tough subject, but you addressed it very well. Nice melody/vocal. Interesting chord changes. Personally, I would leave the real strings and not use the synth pad. I think the organic sound works better with the feel. Nice job Sonny! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg, I appreciate your thoughts and I always listen to what people have to say technically. That's the only way we can improve. Sonny Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd I remember that this was Daniel's favorite as well. He always wanted me to keep it acoustical and to not beef it up in anyway. I will let him know what you said about his vocal on this song. Thanks Floyd for sharing. Sonny You and Daniel really make a terrific team and do such a variety of stuff but always do a top job -
Good writing, good mixing and good performance.
Thanks Charlie, It is a pleasure to work with Daniel and I look forward to doing many more with him(although I have many more with him to release right now). My current status is working with another friend of mine Tami Long. We will be putting down vocals tracks to my first Christmas song this Saturday. Sonny Hi, Sonny !
What a beautiful tune ! It is easy for me to recognize that feeling of emptyness and sadness that you display here ! A tune like this can only be written in a state of great sorrow ! I know as I had to say goodbye to my beloved wife after 42 happy years together ! I can still feel the pain
listening to your tune !
All the best to you !
Dani
Dani I'm sorry for your loss and I appreciate you sharing this with me. I'm thankful that you were able to spend 42 years of your life with her and the memories of that time will never be lost. Thanks for listening and letting me know this about yourself. Sonny
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532 |
Sonny,
I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
floyd +1, Sonny and Daniel, What a great song and sound. Absolutely beautiful and a terrific mix. Tom Thanks Tom, I will let Daniel know as well that you think this is probably his best vocal...Daniel brings what I do to life and it is so exciting to me after we finish recording to hear the things that I had envisioned be a reality. Daniel gives it the magic that I just could not do by myself. Sonny Hi Sonny, I'm sorry to quote Floyd again. But I couldn't say it better. I think this is my favorite of yours so far.
The production is very nice - and the mix is excellent. The guitars sound great. The strings/pads are a good compliment.
Might be Daniel's best vocal so far, too - and the harmonies are sweet. And well recorded...
Well done!
A very beautiful song. Just going back to listen again. Guenter Thanks Guenter, Floyd does have a way with words and that's evident in the songs that he writes. I appreciate your feedback. Sonny Nice work. Full and rich in my cans.
No real nits to pick that matter.
The acoustic solo was tasty. Nice stuff.
Nice engineering. I am glad that you enjoyed listening Herb. I always look forward to your feedback. Sonny Well I have to get dressed for work...I will return later tonight and finish replying to everyone else. Sonny
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 954
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 954 |
Just said farewell to a family member last week. Your song hit home, especially...
"The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more"
Peace.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532
Journeyman
|
|
OP
Journeyman
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 532 |
Hello Sonny,
First of all we're very sorry to hear about your losses.
We have to say that you have used your grief to create a beautiful song with heartfelt lyrics, very well sung by Daniel.
Rob and Anne-Marie Thanks Rob and Anne-Marie for your kind comments...I am glad to hear from you. Sonny Love how you've put your grief into a song.
Well done Sonny.
Rob Thanks Rob, people who write songs know that sometimes it is easier to express what we are going through by putting it in a song no matter the subject matter. Sonny Hi Sonny. Love the melody of the first 2 lines of each verse in particular.
Heartfelt song and very well sung. Cheers. Thanks Rich, it was a needed song for me to write. Sonny Sonny,
That is such a sad but beautiful song.
I am not going to quote floyd BUT I will say that I cannot improve on what he said, he spoke for me. Wonderful
Alyn Sad yes, but also a part of life that we all face and have to deal with in our own special ways. Thanks Alyn for sharing your comments. Sonny Just said farewell to a family member last week. Your song hit home, especially...
"The tears will flow down
As we pace the floor
Their face…we see, we see, we see and
Then cry some more"
Peace. I'm sorry for your loss Scott. I found out through my father's death (who went first) that grieving quickly and not holding back eases the pain of looking back later. I haven't forgotten my dad but every time I think of him or mom it is always pleasant thoughts. The lines above expresse that part of grieving right before and shortly after death. Thanks for letting me know of your loss. Also thanks for the message today. Sonny
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums66
Topics81,582
Posts734,694
Members38,500
| |
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean