|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Happy New Year! Roseville Fair is a fairly well known country song written and recorded by Bill Staines in 1979. Since then it has been covered by many artists, including Nanci Griffith. In 2003, a parody version was written by the late English comedic poet Les Barker and released by Mrs Ackroyd Band for their CD 'Yelp'. Mrs Ackroyd was the name of Les's cat. So this is a cover of the parody version and all of the instruments are BIAB 2017 Realtracks as follows: Hanging.Sty - Nashville Drums, El Bass 519, Ac Gtr 522, Ac Gtr 405, Ac 12 str Gtr 1119, Fiddle 618. Uppity.Sty - Banjo 4616 Cricket.Sty - Banjo 426 Allisr.Sty - Resonator RT408 The vocals are by me and I've added soundbites that I obtained from various free to use online sources. Finally, the voices of the three 'old folk' are from the free online text to audio website ( https://fakeyou.com). There's two Grannies and Abraham Simpson! It was good fun putting all this together over the last couple of months, and I hope that you appreciate the humour too. I can assure you that no banjo's were harmed in the making of this recording. I also recorded a live version of the song in October 2024 at the bottom of our stairs (just me and my guitar). If you are also interested in hearing this, it can also be found on my YouTube channel. Cheers, Andy.
Last edited by Andyman; 01/13/25 05:03 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 851
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 851 |
I am familiar with this melody. You did a interesting new version. Sounds great
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,365
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,365 |
Enjoyed your vocals a lot, and the dual banjo backing is a lot of fun. There are some forum rules about cover songs found at the top of the User Showcase forum that may or may not apply. I could personally care less though. Liked your song!
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: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,595
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,595 |
Nice sounding production. Good vocals. I'm not familiar with the tune, but I sure like your version of it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Thanks DC Ron. It was a fun song to work on.
I wasn't quite sure whether I could post the YouTube link on the forum or not tbf.
The audio currently exists only as part of a YouTube video which passed their checks and was allowed onto their platform despite me not owning the rights to the audio.
I have uploaded previous videos to YouTube containing cover songs and none of them have been taken down, but YouTube have notified me on a couple of occasions that copyright owners have identified content which they had not permitted me to use, although in each case the copyright owner chose to monetize the video for themselves rather than block it or request it's removal, and obviously YouTube were quite happy to do that as they profit from it as well.
It can often be difficult to determine what content is allowed and what isn't in videos, but I'm not looking to make any financial profit (I don't monetise any of them), and I did notice that there were already quite a lot of cover versions of 'Roseville Fair' on YouTube before uploading my video, so I know that I'm not breaking their rules.
However, I appreciate the fact that PG Music has its own rules which I respect, therefore I apologise if I've contravened them by posting the video link here, and I fully understand if this post is removed from the user showcase forum.
Last edited by Andyman; 01/13/25 05:07 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,114
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,114 |
Hi, Andy. I'm not familiar with the song or the parody, but nice cover. (OK, I checked out Bill's version, so that's no longer true). Ron is referring to the rules posted at the top of this forum. The first rule is: - The songs must be originals, no copyrighted or "cover" songs. You must have all of the rights to the songs.
Since Bill (RIP) wrote the song in 1979, it's still under copyright, so you don't own "all the rights" to the song. What YouTube thinks about it doesn't really matter.  The song reminded me that I left my banjo in the back car, so thanks for that! I was worried about perhaps someone stealing it, but you know the joke: I left my banjo on the backseat of my parked car and when I came back I found the window smashed and three other banjos were thrown in.
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Thanks David. On reflection, I agree that I should not have posted the link to a cover song on the user showcase forum, although I notice that some others have done so. I've now removed the YouTube link.
Last edited by Andyman; 01/14/25 06:34 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,620
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,620 |
Hi Andy,
I know the tune. It is some time ago, but it was even sung in Dutch. Can't recall that title and if that was also the funny version.
Your vocals are very good in this one. Did you also yell in the background, or was that the family?
Enjoyed it!
Hans
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Thank you, Hans.
I wasn't aware of a Dutch version, but I'm not surprised because the song seems to have universal appeal.
It appears to have been covered by quite a lot of artists, but I must confess that I'd not heard it until last year when I witnessed June Tabor sing it live. She sang the parody version acapella style, and I laughed so much that it inspired me to have a go at recording it myself. In introducing it, she said that it was a tribute to her friend Les Barker who sadly died in January 2023 (he wrote the parody version).
In answer to your question: No, it wasn't me who did the 'ouch' yell at the point where the rosewood chair smashed into his skull. I must have auditioned around 20 online audio yells until I found the one that I was satisfied with, and by that time my wife was becoming concerned at the amount of yelling that was coming from the spare bedroom where I have my home studio. lol.
Cheers,
Andy
Last edited by Andyman; 01/13/25 09:50 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,267
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,267 |
Andy, I didn't know the song or the parody but this version did put a smile on my face.
Excellent work!
Principal: Your child always causes trouble in school.
Me: My child causes trouble at home, do I ever call you?
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,884
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,884 |
Andy, please let me sit at the cool kids table. haha My first time to this post, you had already removed the link. Still, I searched your sites but couldn't find it. Today I notice Mario got to hear it ---somewhere. So I searched even more thoroughly (albeit without real hacker skills), and still casn't find it. Please help --even if in a PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Thanks Marty. PM sent.
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 194 |
Thanks Mario.
Glad you liked it. Banjo's aren't really so bad, are they?
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,946
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,946 |
We missed it ... but got a good laugh from:
"Glad you liked it. Banjo's aren't really so bad, are they?"
J&B
PS We will respond in full later but thank you big time for what you wrote about our latest!
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Topics85,705
Posts795,099
Members39,937
| |
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