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A new one. The kind of piano song that I'm hoping will be well represented in BIAB 2024. For this one, I played piano and strings. I "programmed" (hand input) the bass. And the BIAB stuff... RealTracks in style: 2667:Pedal Steel, Background DreamySingleNote Ev 075 RealTracks in song: 3441:Guitar, Electric, Soloist BritPsycRockMarch Ev 110 RealTracks in song: 1856 Cello, Background PopCountry Ev 085 I've seen some discussion (in Off Topics, I think) that "complained" about getting good solos. I've always been very happy with the solos I'm able to get from BIAB (find pieces that work and build it). This one, in particular, I COULD NOT be happier with. It's perfect, I think... And the steel and cello are perfect compliments for a piano track. I Love BIAB. Period. Okay....so... IT'S YOUR MOVE what do i do? i've run out of words nothing i can say can undo the hurt some lessons only heartbreak can teach some sins run deeper than forgiveness can reach but i'm reaching it all hangs in the balance can we still find the groove i'll die without you but it's your move i can barely breathe my heart's stopped, too will you fall in or out, girl it's your move it's your move i hit a rough patch i wasn't thinking straight i came to my senses was it too late i saw the damage i know that's on me i pray with all my being it's not too late i'm reaching it all hangs in the balance can we still find the groove i'll die without you but it's your move i can barely breathe my heart's stopped, too will you fall in or out, girl it's your move it's your move And, again...It's Your Move. fj
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Floyd,
Heartbreakingly beautiful... Exquisite lyrics and vocal.
Love the piano. You play so well. Yes, that solo is perfect, as is the pro-mix. All the tracks work.
You are the master!
Bob
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Yeah this sounds really good Floyd.
Love that piano.
Great job on everything!
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Hi Floyd,
That first verse is just killer - every word, every line.
Piano sounds terrific - marries nicely with the RTs.
Powerful vocal with the perfect amount of poignancy to convey the despair of the lyrical subject. This shines in every way!
I fully agree with you about getting wonderful lead riffs from just about all the lead (and sometimes the "background)" RTs for the needed riffs. And, as you know, I write in numerous genres. I've never been left wanting as long as I did due diligence in sorting out the RTs and "molding' them as needed.
I've twice been a teacher - I'd grade this an A+. Really nice.
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Floyd, breathtakingly beautiful. Just no words to convey the power of this tune for me. I agree that this soloist sounds like he's playing perfectly to your tune. And just between us, if I could play piano like this I'd never use piano RealTracks. Bravo!
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Hi Floyd,
Excellent song and also good piano playing and vocals.
I must admit I was waiting for the bass and drums to come in but that's just me.
Also I would have liked the guitar solo at double the volume and half the reverb to match the vocals volume.
Excellent - would love to hear a remix.
Best Regards
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Floyd,
Heartbreakingly beautiful... Exquisite lyrics and vocal.
Love the piano. You play so well. Yes, that solo is perfect, as is the pro-mix. All the tracks work.
You are the master!
Bob I completely agree with Bob and I couldn't have said it any better. Yes, you are the master. Loved it
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STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Just the right amount of arrangement!! This brings the intensity of emotion that few songs ever can!!! Wonderful lyric!!! I particularly love...
only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but I'm reaching
PERFECT!!!
One of your best vocals ever!!!
Pretty much flawless from my point of view my friend!!!!
Take care. Greg
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floyd,
It's a very moving song. Beautiful!
Great vocals.
It's a wonderful piece with a slow tempo, piano and vocals, and the classic ballad style.
Hand input is very effective for songs like this.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Whew! I gave it a listen in my headphones, and wondered what's this weird resonance I'm hearing? I couldn't figure it out, and no one else mentioned it, so I figured I'd just give the song a listen tomorrow. Finally, my son walked by, pointed, and said "Dad, you've got the speakers on."  All right, with that out of the way... Lovely. Intimate and close. Piano is dead simple, just like you've been asking for on that other thread. Cello and guitar sound great - the distortion on the guitar adds a nice edge to an otherwise sweet arrangement of sounds. When the strings come in, it widens the sound wonderfully. Vocal is fantastic, bringing life to the grief-filled lament. Once again, a master class on showing how it's done! 
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Ditto on the period! This is wonderfully crafted from the songwriting to the arrangement, band selection (the piano player is my favorite), and the presentation. Hey, wait... I got all the way through the first time, and realized I never heard the bass. Now that's odd for me...
Oh, it's bowing with the strings. What an extraordinary, beautiful song, Floyd. You have such a huge range of goodness.
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Floyd...this is certainly a track to be proud of...the piano is the key...the simple metering is the perfect palate for a tender ballad and with the strings (exquisite) and cello...man that melts a heart...the song is quintessential floyd jane! so well written and produced...stylistically one of my favorites of yours...your musicianship captured me on this one for sure! so good!
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probably a dated phrase but 'you killed it', Floyd (this is a very good compliment for all you youngin's)! Love the solo BIAB created. It was a nice compliment as you noted to the piano (great job by the way). I also like the placement of the hook in the chorus.
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Floyd,
Heartbreakingly beautiful... Exquisite lyrics and vocal.
Love the piano. You play so well. Yes, that solo is perfect, as is the pro-mix. All the tracks work.
You are the master!
Bob Bob - thanks for the very nice comments. And I appreciate the mention of the piano (since I really just learned to play this past year)....
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FJ, That may be one of your most expressive emotive vocals. The writing is superb. The piano is the perfect padded bed for the supporting fills and solo. Fantastic use of real tracks. I found this extremely moving. My eyes were moist by the end, Tom
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"some lessons
only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but i'm reaching"
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I remember your forum post where you asked for some specific piano RealTracks ... and instead of waiting, you simply upped your piano skills and played them yourself.
Good decision, I like them a lot.
Your song is pretty pure with a sparse arrangement and a voice full of emotion.
Excellent choice.
This song would be the perfect encore for a live performance, just you and the piano and the light of 1000 lighters cell phones.
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Your piano part is lovely and fits wonderfully - particularly as the left hand isn't heavy creating a lopsided bass feel.
I like everything about this. It moves from sparse to lushness with just a couple of added elements and then back to bare bones, bare emotions that bear the weight.
Cheers
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Floyd,
One of your best writes. The lyrics are perfect. Goes without saying your arrangement, mix, and vocal are wonderful.
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Yeah this sounds really good Floyd.
Love that piano.
Great job on everything!  Hi Floyd,
That first verse is just killer - every word, every line.
Piano sounds terrific - marries nicely with the RTs.
Powerful vocal with the perfect amount of poignancy to convey the despair of the lyrical subject. This shines in every way!
I fully agree with you about getting wonderful lead riffs from just about all the lead (and sometimes the "background)" RTs for the needed riffs. And, as you know, I write in numerous genres. I've never been left wanting as long as I did due diligence in sorting out the RTs and "molding' them as needed.
I've twice been a teacher - I'd grade this an A+. Really nice.
Alan Much appreciated, Alan...
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Wow those words tell a story !!! and no one does it better then you well done
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Floyd, breathtakingly beautiful. Just no words to convey the power of this tune for me. I agree that this soloist sounds like he's playing perfectly to your tune. And just between us, if I could play piano like this I'd never use piano RealTracks. Bravo! Thanks for the wonderful comments, Ron.
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I agree with the others - great song, lovely lyric and the piano was just right for the song.
Excellent as always.
Peter
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Indeed, this guitar solo sounds like it was made for this song. I agree, there's always a good soloist to be found in BIAB. Sometimes it just needs a little regenerating and editing.
So you played the piano yourself? Wow, that sounds really good!
Excellent vocal as always.
Rob
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Beautiful.
Wow.
One of the best ensemble of instruments I've heard. I always love the cello, and it works so well here. I agree about the guitar solo.
Emotive vocal.
A slow dancing song. Fade to black.
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Very nice. You're doing a good job with the piano. I just recently started back playing the piano. Such a fun thing to do. It gives a totally different perspective from the guitar based stuff.
What piano samples/ synth are you using?
I agree that BB gives some really good leads. However I don't think that one in the song was a good fit. The tone was not as compatible with the feel of the song as it should have been. It was too "Carlos" for the song.
Other than that.... Really good job.
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Hi Floyd,
Excellent song and also good piano playing and vocals.
I must admit I was waiting for the bass and drums to come in but that's just me.
Also I would have liked the guitar solo at double the volume and half the reverb to match the vocals volume.
Excellent - would love to hear a remix.
Best Regards
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Floyd,
Heartbreakingly beautiful... Exquisite lyrics and vocal.
Love the piano. You play so well. Yes, that solo is perfect, as is the pro-mix. All the tracks work.
You are the master!
Bob I completely agree with Bob and I couldn't have said it any better. Yes, you are the master. Loved it Much appreciated, Mario...
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Wow, really like this one, Floyd!
Very nice work on the piano, and love the vocal, very emotive. Also like the strings.
I agree the guitar solo works well. What I often find with the BIAB generated solos I hear on here, the solo can be very good but the transition out of the solo back to the verse can be weak, ending on a note that doesn't support the vocal. But, that's not the case here.
Beautiful song, very much enjoyed.
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Beautiful, Floyd.
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STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Just the right amount of arrangement!! This brings the intensity of emotion that few songs ever can!!! Wonderful lyric!!! I particularly love...
only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but I'm reaching
PERFECT!!!
One of your best vocals ever!!!
Pretty much flawless from my point of view my friend!!!!
Take care. Greg Thanks for the great review, Greg. That is high praise coming from a writer of your caliber.
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floyd,
It's a very moving song. Beautiful!
Great vocals.
It's a wonderful piece with a slow tempo, piano and vocals, and the classic ballad style.
Hand input is very effective for songs like this.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Shigeki Adachi - Thanks for the fine review... Whew! I gave it a listen in my headphones, and wondered what's this weird resonance I'm hearing? I couldn't figure it out, and no one else mentioned it, so I figured I'd just give the song a listen tomorrow. Finally, my son walked by, pointed, and said "Dad, you've got the speakers on." All right, with that out of the way... Lovely. Intimate and close. Piano is dead simple, just like you've been asking for on that other thread. Cello and guitar sound great - the distortion on the guitar adds a nice edge to an otherwise sweet arrangement of sounds. When the strings come in, it widens the sound wonderfully. Vocal is fantastic, bringing life to the grief-filled lament. Once again, a master class on showing how it's done! I did that same thing recently. I spent WAY too long soloing tracks and thinking "What?!?! is making that weird echo-y sound????" Thanks for the nice comments...
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Ditto on the period! This is wonderfully crafted from the songwriting to the arrangement, band selection (the piano player is my favorite), and the presentation. Hey, wait... I got all the way through the first time, and realized I never heard the bass. Now that's odd for me...
Oh, it's bowing with the strings. What an extraordinary, beautiful song, Floyd. You have such a huge range of goodness. Marty - thanks for the mention of the piano player The Bass is actually simply the root note played on the beat. At a fairly low level. Just to give some support to the piano (who really handles the bass). It's there-if-you-listen. That is what I was after. Floyd...this is certainly a track to be proud of...the piano is the key...the simple metering is the perfect palate for a tender ballad and with the strings (exquisite) and cello...man that melts a heart...the song is quintessential floyd jane! so well written and produced...stylistically one of my favorites of yours...your musicianship captured me on this one for sure! so good! Much appreciated, Dan. I've really only learned to play the piano this past year. That has helped with strings, of course. Still learning.
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Really beautiful - lyrics, arrangement, singing, melody especially in the chorus. So light arrangement and gentle mix, I really appreciate this right after making a song filled with guitars and mixed to the max... that's why I was expecting the drum battery to fill the end like in a classic ballad, but I'm glad this was different - instruments perfectly balanced with the mood. And yes, that solo guitar has a heartbreking tone, perfect choice... And I enjoyed how you sang the title so emotionally.
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probably a dated phrase but 'you killed it', Floyd (this is a very good compliment for all you youngin's)! Love the solo BIAB created. It was a nice compliment as you noted to the piano (great job by the way). I also like the placement of the hook in the chorus.
Dewey Thanks, Dewey! FJ, That may be one of your most expressive emotive vocals. The writing is superb. The piano is the perfect padded bed for the supporting fills and solo. Fantastic use of real tracks. I found this extremely moving. My eyes were moist by the end, Tom Much appreciated, Tom...
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Floyd.
You're royalty where this style is concerned.
Tasteful sounds. Nothing imposes.
Excellent lyric.
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"some lessons
only heartbreak can teach
some sins run deeper
than forgiveness can reach
but i'm reaching"
SUPERB. Thanks, James. I remember your forum post where you asked for some specific piano RealTracks ... and instead of waiting, you simply upped your piano skills and played them yourself.
Good decision, I like them a lot.
Your song is pretty pure with a sparse arrangement and a voice full of emotion.
Excellent choice.
This song would be the perfect encore for a live performance, just you and the piano and the light of 1000 lighters cell phones. Thanks, B.D. !!
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Beautiful!
“ i can barely breathe
my heart's stopped, too”
That so well describes heartache, doesn’t it? You sing the lyric with so much feeling and nuance that we get the same feeling we do from being immersed in a great novel.
Your piano sounds great … stark yet fully supporting the sadness of the lyric. The little right hand touches are perfecto and the helds are room filling. And the tone is great and it all has a lovely soundscape - it fills up the stereo spectrum in an excellent manner.
Those BiaB guys fit perfectly..
Nice cover art!
You set the piano on fire, sir, and exited the stage! 😊
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Pretty tune. Deft hand on production as always—nice choices going more than less with lots of space. That really makes the guitar solo pop. I’m one of those who think the BIAB solos can be hit or miss. But they always seem to work best for me on these types of ballads, it does here.
Really like that piano work as well.
Good stuff!
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Your piano part is lovely and fits wonderfully - particularly as the left hand isn't heavy creating a lopsided bass feel.
I like everything about this. It moves from sparse to lushness with just a couple of added elements and then back to bare bones, bare emotions that bear the weight. Thanks, ray.... Floyd,
One of your best writes. The lyrics are perfect. Goes without saying your arrangement, mix, and vocal are wonderful. Good to have you stop by, Fred...
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Wow those words tell a story !!! and no one does it better then you well done thanks, eric...
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Hello Floyd
A beautiful soulful song
Very good vocal performance
The guitar solo fits in great
A very nice piece of work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
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I agree with the others - great song, lovely lyric and the piano was just right for the song.
Excellent as always.
Peter Thanks, Peter... Indeed, this guitar solo sounds like it was made for this song. I agree, there's always a good soloist to be found in BIAB. Sometimes it just needs a little regenerating and editing.
So you played the piano yourself? Wow, that sounds really good!
Excellent vocal as always.
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Hi Floyd,
I listened to a very touching song. And I liked it!
It's always nice if you can use a chello in a 'sad' song.
And your vocals are always great, this song is no exeption to that. Not at all.
When listening to your song (again), I followed the piano.
It was very nice, and like Rob, I wondered if you played it yourself.
On the other hand, I would have liked a little more expression in that piano playing, but of course that's a matter of taste.
But the song itself is very touching, as I wrote in my first line!
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What a lovely vocal Floyd. Awesome lyric. Everything is put together so perfectly. Really well done
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Beautiful.
Wow.
One of the best ensemble of instruments I've heard. I always love the cello, and it works so well here. I agree about the guitar solo.
Emotive vocal.
A slow dancing song. Fade to black. Much appreciated, Scott...
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Very nice. You're doing a good job with the piano. I just recently started back playing the piano. Such a fun thing to do. It gives a totally different perspective from the guitar based stuff.
What piano samples/ synth are you using?
I agree that BB gives some really good leads. However I don't think that one in the song was a good fit. The tone was not as compatible with the feel of the song as it should have been. It was too "Carlos" for the song.
Other than that.... Really good job. On this one the piano is layered. One track using TruePianos EQ'd to mainly highs panned right, one track using TruePianos with the mids accented a bit left of center and the new EZKeys2 Grand for the bottom, panned left. The guitar tone is perfect for the song. The tone is far too ragged with too much bite to label it "Carlos". His was much more round and smooth. If you're gonna ping me on tone, you might consider being more accurate. Wow, really like this one, Floyd!
Very nice work on the piano, and love the vocal, very emotive. Also like the strings.
I agree the guitar solo works well. What I often find with the BIAB generated solos I hear on here, the solo can be very good but the transition out of the solo back to the verse can be weak, ending on a note that doesn't support the vocal. But, that's not the case here.
Beautiful song, very much enjoyed. Thanks, Dave....
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Beautiful, Floyd.
Regards,
Leon Thanks, Leon. Really beautiful - lyrics, arrangement, singing, melody especially in the chorus. So light arrangement and gentle mix, I really appreciate this right after making a song filled with guitars and mixed to the max... that's why I was expecting the drum battery to fill the end like in a classic ballad, but I'm glad this was different - instruments perfectly balanced with the mood. And yes, that solo guitar has a heartbreking tone, perfect choice... And I enjoyed how you sang the title so emotionally.
Janne Much appreciated, Janne...
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Hi floyd. This is such a good song. I listened to it a couple of weeks ago with the thought in mind that I'd "come back tomorrow and write a comment." Well, a few tomorrows came and went and I didn't get back. Sorry. Everything about this song is perfect. You have all the instruments sitting very comfortably together and your performance is the icing on this fine musical cake. I love what you've done and I love how you've done it. Music doesn't get any better than this. In relation to the piano track... Recently, I've been playing around with creating user tracks. They're quite amazing things. If you want, I'm happy to try and create a piano user track for you from your piano accompaniment. I can't guarantee how successful I'll be but I'll do my best. If you'd like me to see what I can come up with, please send me a message and I'll tell you what is needed for creating a track. One of the beauties of user tracks is that you can build them up bit by bit. It's not necessary to do all the chords at once. New chords can be added over time as they are need. If you're interested in finding out about UserTracks, there are a couple of great PG Music videos at the below URL. https://www.pgmusic.com/usertracks1.htmI also found the below video on using creating user tracks in Realband informative. Creating UserTracks in RealbandI hope that you and your family have a brilliant Christmas and a really great 2024. --Noel
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MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Floyd.
You're royalty where this style is concerned.
Tasteful sounds. Nothing imposes.
Excellent lyric.
Vic Thanks for that. Vic... Beautiful!
“ i can barely breathe
my heart's stopped, too”
That so well describes heartache, doesn’t it? You sing the lyric with so much feeling and nuance that we get the same feeling we do from being immersed in a great novel.
Your piano sounds great … stark yet fully supporting the sadness of the lyric. The little right hand touches are perfecto and the helds are room filling. And the tone is great and it all has a lovely soundscape - it fills up the stereo spectrum in an excellent manner.
Those BiaB guys fit perfectly..
Nice cover art!
You set the piano on fire, sir, and exited the stage! 😊
J&B Much Appreciated!!!! Thanks for mentioning the piano... Floyd:
Pretty tune. Deft hand on production as always—nice choices going more than less with lots of space. That really makes the guitar solo pop. I’m one of those who think the BIAB solos can be hit or miss. But they always seem to work best for me on these types of ballads, it does here.
Really like that piano work as well.
Good stuff!
Deej Thanks so much, Deej....
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Hi, Floyd !😊
Wonderful tune and performance !
I am awed, this is your best without doubt !
I find it incredible that you can surpass
your other wonderful tunes with every new tune !
It is remarkable, but so it seems to me !😃
I love everything about this masterpiece !
You and your nearest shall have a most Merry
Christmas and shall the New Year be even
better for you and for everyone !
Cheers
Dani
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Hello Floyd
A beautiful soulful song
Very good vocal performance
The guitar solo fits in great
A very nice piece of work
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks, Andi.... Hi Floyd,
I listened to a very touching song. And I liked it!
It's always nice if you can use a chello in a 'sad' song.
And your vocals are always great, this song is no exeption to that. Not at all.
When listening to your song (again), I followed the piano.
It was very nice, and like Rob, I wondered if you played it yourself.
On the other hand, I would have liked a little more expression in that piano playing, but of course that's a matter of taste.
But the song itself is very touching, as I wrote in my first line!
Hans Thanks, Hans. I just taught myself to play piano this past year. Hopefully, I will get more expressive as I continue. What a lovely vocal Floyd. Awesome lyric. Everything is put together so perfectly. Really well done Thanks, Scott. Hi floyd. This is such a good song. I listened to it a couple of weeks ago with the thought in mind that I'd "come back tomorrow and write a comment." Well, a few tomorrows came and went and I didn't get back. Sorry. Everything about this song is perfect. You have all the instruments sitting very comfortably together and your performance is the icing on this fine musical cake. I love what you've done and I love how you've done it. Music doesn't get any better than this. In relation to the piano track... Recently, I've been playing around with creating user tracks. They're quite amazing things. If you want, I'm happy to try and create a piano user track for you from your piano accompaniment. I can't guarantee how successful I'll be but I'll do my best. If you'd like me to see what I can come up with, please send me a message and I'll tell you what is needed for creating a track. One of the beauties of user tracks is that you can build them up bit by bit. It's not necessary to do all the chords at once. New chords can be added over time as they are need. If you're interested in finding out about UserTracks, there are a couple of great PG Music videos at the below URL. https://www.pgmusic.com/usertracks1.htmI also found the below video on using creating user tracks in Realband informative. Creating UserTracks in RealbandI hope that you and your family have a brilliant Christmas and a really great 2024. --Noel Thanks, Noel. Since I just started learning piano (or at least getting to the point that I feel I can record it) the idea of doing a User Track strikes me as premature. I would imagine that would turn out to be a rather one-dimensional UT. Plus - I go down too many other rabbit holes to add yet another. The thought is certainly appreciated.... Merry Christmas, my friend... Hi, Floyd !😊
Wonderful tune and performance !
I am awed, this is your best without doubt !
I find it incredible that you can surpass
your other wonderful tunes with every new tune !
It is remarkable, but so it seems to me !😃
I love everything about this masterpiece !
You and your nearest shall have a most Merry
Christmas and shall the New Year be even
better for you and for everyone !
Cheers
Dani Much appreciated, Dani. Good to see you back around...
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