|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Hi All. Here's the second song from the "Got Me" CD. It's called "If I Wanted To" and was written back in '15. This is one of the first songs I used Real Tracks on. Warning: This is pretty hard-core Country. LOL Any and all comments are welcome. Thanks for listening. https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14174583Here's the players: Bass - #518 Dow Tomlin Piano - #2024 John Jarvis Acoustic 6-String - #362 Tony King Acoustic 12-String - #1118 Pay McGrath Steel - #2001 Paul Franklin Electric Guitar - #1705 Brent Mason Drums - Superior 2 IF I WANTED TO Verse: I hear your knock, I see you standing there With hat and heart in your hand But I don't have the see the questionnaire To know just what you have planned Girl you've hurt me ten times out of ten So give my heartache it's due I swear I can’t go through you again Even if I wanted to. Chorus 1: If I wanted to I'd just close my eyes And I'd open up my heart If I wanted to I'd believe your lies And then serve them ”A La Carte” Girl you're wanting me to convince myself That my heart's not black-and-blue I won't do it, I couldn't take you back Even if I wanted to Instrumental Chorus 2: Oh if I wanted to I could make believe You didn't cut me to the bone If I wanted to I'd roll up my sleeves And step into your hurting zone Girl you're hoping I'll take a look at us From a whole new point of view I won't do it, I couldn't take you back Even if I wanted to Tag: No I've been through it, I couldn't take you back Even if I wanted to
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,772 |
Paul,
VERY nice.
Really good use of those early RTs. Solid.
You have a terrific "70's/80's style vocal".
A very strong write.
Well done. Pro level all the way.
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,369 |
Echo Floyd on your performance, delivery, etc…professional and polished. Regarding your use of BIAB, it’s always amazing to me how, in the hands of a skillful writer, one can create so realistic a “band” as you did here. I chalk it up to craftsman-like use of the toolkit from PG. excellent creative work and great production.
Windows 11, Intel Core i5-8600T 2.3Ghz, 16 gig ram, BIAB 2025 MegaPak, SampleTank 4, Keystation49 Kybd, Neewer NW-800 mic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Paul,
VERY nice.
Really good use of those early RTs. Solid.
You have a terrific "70's/80's style vocal".
A very strong write.
Well done. Pro level all the way.
fj Thanks so very much for the comments, Floyd. I really do appreciate it!
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Echo Floyd on your performance, delivery, etc…professional and polished. Regarding your use of BIAB, it’s always amazing to me how, in the hands of a skillful writer, one can create so realistic a “band” as you did here. I chalk it up to craftsman-like use of the toolkit from PG. excellent creative work and great production. Hi Tano. Thanks so much for the nice comments. Glad you like it.
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 2,075
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 2,075 |
This is great sounding classic country. The use - mix and arrangement - of all of the tracks is extremely well done. The vocals are excellent and all around it's a professionally production.
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,644
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,644 |
Paul,
I grew up playing lead guitar to exactly this kind of classic country.
Sounds terrific to me. Sounds as though it's straight from 16th Avenue. So nice to hear such a great recording. You nailed it! Your voice reminds me of Jim Glaser of Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. Related?
That was an amazing listen! Happy New year.
Alan
Last edited by Al-David; 01/01/25 09:57 AM.
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,610
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,610 |
Paul,
Absolutely nothing wrong with "hard-core" country! Your vocals here are of a superior quality! Background vocals also! You arranged these realtracks in a beautiful way that are perfect for this tune! This is excellent Country music!
Thanks, TB
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
This is great sounding classic country. The use - mix and arrangement - of all of the tracks is extremely well done. The vocals are excellent and all around it's a professionally production. Thanks so much, Chay! I'm glad you like it.
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Paul,
I grew up playing lead guitar to exactly this kind of classic country.
Sounds terrific to me. Sounds as though it's straight from 16th Avenue. So nice to hear such a great recording. You nailed it! Your voice reminds me of Jim Glaser of Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. Related?
That was an amazing listen! Happy New year.
Alan Thanks very much, Alan! I really do appreciate the comments and I'm glad you like it. It's nice to find so many Country fans on the forums. Yes, the Glaser Brothers were my uncles, (God rest their souls). Jim was easily one of the best voices of that period. Thanks again and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Paul,
Absolutely nothing wrong with "hard-core" country! Your vocals here are of a superior quality! Background vocals also! You arranged these realtracks in a beautiful way that are perfect for this tune! This is excellent Country music!
Thanks, TB Thank you very much, Torrey! I'm glad you like it. Another Country fan!
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,825
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,825 |
Hi Paul,
Boy - you have this country and western nailed!
Good song and excellent vocals.
Great work.
Best Regards
Nigel
Nigel Spiers
Christchurch, New Zealand
info@nzacoustics.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,873
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,873 |
So pro all the way, Paul. Hey, no warning label needed. This one is in the Exceptionally Good Country bin, and it's likely always sold out. Dang, I love those harmonies. Excellent band, and your strong vocal range is perfect for an exceptional delivery.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Hi Paul,
Boy - you have this country and western nailed!
Good song and excellent vocals.
Great work.
Best Regards
Nigel Thank you very much, Nigel! I appreciate the comments!
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
So pro all the way, Paul. Hey, no warning label needed. This one is in the Exceptionally Good Country bin, and it's likely always sold out. Dang, I love those harmonies. Excellent band, and your strong vocal range is perfect for an exceptional delivery. Thank you very much, Marty! OK, no more warning labels. lol I do appreciate the comments.
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,355
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,355 |
Paul, super tune! Could be a lost Gram Parsons track. Love those RTs and the mix is sublime. REALLY love your vocals and the arrangement of the 3-part harmonies. Just...did I say sublime? Yep, and...so it is. Nice one!
DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,254
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,254 |
Paul, you call it hard-core country
I call it damn-good country
Outstanding vocal, lyrics, backing band, and mix
You sound fantastic, great harmonies also
My kind of country
Loved it
Checkout person "Did you find everything OK"?
Me "Why do you ask? Are you guys hiding stuff"?
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Paul, super tune! Could be a lost Gram Parsons track. Love those RTs and the mix is sublime. REALLY love your vocals and the arrangement of the 3-part harmonies. Just...did I say sublime? Yep, and...so it is. Nice one! Hi Ron. Thanks, that's quite the compliment! I'm glad you like it.
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 285 |
Paul, you call it hard-core country
I call it damn-good country
Outstanding vocal, lyrics, backing band, and mix
You sound fantastic, great harmonies also
My kind of country
Loved it Thanks very much for the comments, Mario. I'm so glad you like it. Another Country fan!
Paul
BIAB 2025
Intel i7-4790K, Win10 Pro, 16GB Ram
1TB OS, 2TB Audio, 1TB Samples
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen
Cakewalk Sonar, 64 bit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,659
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,659 |
Paul,
So well done! You have a great voice and the song is excellent. Nice mix as well.
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,676
Posts794,735
Members39,932
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean