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Hi everyone, I've just joined the forum, and I've also just released a new album on which all of the instruments have been realised by Band In A Box 2017 (UltraPak edition) for Mac. Here's a link: Mike Nash Running Up A WaterfallThe only thing not done in Band In A Box was the vocals. I'll post details of the styles and RealTracks I used shortly.
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OK, Mike..
The first song I chose was "Apron Man"..I'm completely impressed! Great work, taking a specific idea and expanding it out. Your lyrics were solid, the rhymes were real/true, and you matched syllables/notes perfectly.
(Note: I see your note about 10 songs over a 30-year span...good work doesn't ever fade, and is forever worthy of being brought to life as you've done...thanks for sharing even older work, it's all good).
I listened to "Son of Man, Son of God", "SOS", "farther Up"..all really solid. I liked your arrangements/production.
Thanks for sharing!!
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I decided to listen to the song "The Walls Shine White" at random. It was absolutely beautiful. I would be curious to hear more about your use of Band-in-a-Box in these songs, like which RealTracks or Styles you used, if you care to share that information.
As I clicked through some of your other songs, I realized just how diverse each of your songs were, and while they were all rather different they still all somehow go together. Really great job.
Cheers,
Ember
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Mike, Great stuff! Congratulations on this! I see it is thirty years in the making. You didn't write a bad song in that whole time!  Really enjoyed it man.
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Hey Mike, tremendous work on these. Loved the variety of styles.
Mike B.
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Welcome to the forum. You have produced some excellent songs. Well done
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Hi Mike Nash, thank you for sharing this with us! Very easy to listen and excellent choices of RealTracks. Great vocals too! Well done!
Cheers,
Joe
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Congratulations Mike. You've done a great job putting this together. I hope your next album doesn't take 30 years to create!
Best wishes for success,
Noel
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Sorry for the delay in posting these details, but here is the list of styles and soloist settings I used:
Farther Up, Farther In:
_PBALADM.STY Medium Pop Ballad w/ Dreamy Electric Guitar, 110 bpm, Soloist Harmonica (can't find exact setting for solo)
The Man Who Put His Soul On Ice:
_BRITERR.STY Classic British Even 8ths Rock ‘n’ Roll, 150 bpm, Soloist 2636 Guitar Electric Soloist Country Blues Rock Ev
Long Hard Day:
_FPBNTSW.STY Country Pickin w/Band, 130bpm, Soloist 2224 Guitar Resonator soloist Country Shuffle Rob Sw
SOS:
_DNCRCK3.STY Dance Rock w/Digital Bell Synth, 145 bpm, Soloist 394 Guitar Electric Soloist Metal Wild Ev
The Walls Shine White:
_POPVANC.STY Solo Vancouver Piano, 105 bpm, Soloist same as main track
Manchester Music:
_ROKAMER.STY Pop American Guitar, 140bpm, Soloist 1171 Guitar Electric Soloist Rock Upbeat Brent Ev
The Laughing People:
_SOLFUNK.STY Jazz Funk w/60s Soul, 110 bpm, Soloist Alto and Tenor Saxophones (can't find exact setting for solos)
(Proud To Be An) Apron-Man:
_BGBAND8.STY Old Time Bluegrass Band, 200 bpm, no Soloist
Last Train Home:
_POPS136.STY Easy Dire Pop, 126 bpm, Soloist 1171 Guitar Electric Soloist Rock Upbeat Brent Ev
Son Of Man, Son Of God:
_CROK12H.STY Slow Classic Rock w/Held 12 String, 80 bpm, Soloist 1167 Guitar Electric Soloist Rock Ballad Brent Ev
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Mike,
I enjoyed listening to a couple of tracks and will listen to more.
You have a distinctive lyrical style I really enjoy... interesting and original song forms too.
Well done and welcome to the forum!
Robert
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Mike,
Congratulations on the album release.
Nice variety throughout the tracks. I particularly liked "Long Hard Day".
fj
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Album, Nice achievement and the songs I listened too, sounded great.
Good luck and well done
Running up a waterfall p.s. love the name
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Hi Mike,
Welcome to the Forum! I just listened to about half of each song - don't hear a bad one anywhere along the way. "Long Hard Day" reminded me of something John Denver might have done in the late 70s or early 80s. I was a real nice listen. Loved the opening line on "Manchester Music" - You have four strings on your violin but you only use to two. Nice!
All your songs are nicely done. Congrats on the album and wishing you much success. Best to you.
Alan
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