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#854357 06/12/25 04:01 PM
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Hey guys...it's been a while since I posted anything...today's the first day since my wife's stroke that I've gotten back to the studio (my basement cubby hole)...I've kind of sold out to AI and am working with my older songs archiving them on my website...this is an older song that I've recorded with an AI group that I call "Fremont Street"...I've combined Suno AI with my playing and even singing and a track from BiaB...so if you do...thanks for listening...I always enjoy your comments...Dan

I Owed a Debt
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BiaB tracks: RealDrums in Song:ModernCountrySlow128Ev^02-a,b:Closed Hat & Stick
Suno tracks: Vocal, bass, drums, steel and acoustic guitars
I played piano and sang a harmony part


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Excellent song.

AI or not, this is superb in every way.

I really like this


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Hi Dan,

It's truly wonderful to have you back on the forum, and I've so missed hearing your music. This new song, "I Owed a Debt," is a powerful piece. The lyrics are very moving, directly conveying the core message.

Your production is, as always, impeccable. It's clear a lot of care has gone into the sound. With the use of AI in the mix, I find myself curious about the balance between the elements you crafted yourself and the AI components. It makes it a little challenging to offer truly specific feedback since I'm unsure where those lines are drawn. In the past, your songs resonated so strongly because they had this almost undefinable 'magic' that felt uniquely you.
Regardless, the song conveys a strong message of faith, and it's great to hear you creating music again.

Most importantly, I'm sending all my best wishes to you and your wife for her continued recovery. Take care, Dan.

Regards,

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Hi Dan, you've been missed. This is a sublime composition and so tugs the heart strings. Truly exquisite lyric. Bring on the gospel chorus!

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Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Excellent song.

AI or not, this is superb in every way.

I really like this
Thanks Herb...AI has come to my rescue as a performer...it's not as original it's just better...thanks again Dan
Originally Posted by Izzy
Hi Dan,

It's truly wonderful to have you back on the forum, and I've so missed hearing your music. This new song, "I Owed a Debt," is a powerful piece. The lyrics are very moving, directly conveying the core message.

Your production is, as always, impeccable. It's clear a lot of care has gone into the sound. With the use of AI in the mix, I find myself curious about the balance between the elements you crafted yourself and the AI components. It makes it a little challenging to offer truly specific feedback since I'm unsure where those lines are drawn. In the past, your songs resonated so strongly because they had this almost undefinable 'magic' that felt uniquely you.
Regardless, the song conveys a strong message of faith, and it's great to hear you creating music again.

Most importantly, I'm sending all my best wishes to you and your wife for her continued recovery. Take care, Dan.

Regards,

Izzy
Izzy...thanks for the comments...learning to mix elements from different sources and mediums is challenging and fun...I really appreciate your thoughts...Dan

Originally Posted by BYOBand
Hi Dan, you've been missed. This is a sublime composition and so tugs the heart strings. Truly exquisite lyric. Bring on the gospel chorus!
Thanks Beth...the heart strings was my target...thanks for your gracious comments


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Dan, good to see you back. Hope your return to the studio reflects continued progress in M'Len's recovery.

Beautiful song with gorgeous arrangement. Vocals are really nice, though I'm sure your original vocals weren't too shabby. Nicely done!


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Well, reading the title I already knew what this song was about, or at least the gold of its digging. Dan, I miss you man. I'll admit to hearing this one days ago. Then only with headphones on my phone, but all the your wonderful magic comes through in its usual inspirational way.


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Dan, I'm glad that you are back!
But first I pray that your wife recovers from her stroke
As usual outstanding lyrics
You did not sell out to AI. You have proven that AI in the hands of a real musician can be an asset.
Loved it


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It's nice to have you back. I pray your wife recovers well.

Outstanding song with a majestic sound.

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Dan,

Continued good thoughts for your wife...

Beautiful song. Heartfelt and superbly produced. Great to see you here again.

Bob

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A beautiful song, Dan.

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Originally Posted by DC Ron
Dan, good to see you back. Hope your return to the studio reflects continued progress in M'Len's recovery.

Beautiful song with gorgeous arrangement. Vocals are really nice, though I'm sure your original vocals weren't too shabby. Nicely done!
Ron...thanks for your kind words and thoughts...Dan
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Well, reading the title I already knew what this song was about, or at least the gold of its digging. Dan, I miss you man. I'll admit to hearing this one days ago. Then only with headphones on my phone, but all the your wonderful magic comes through in its usual inspirational way.
Marty...thanks my friend...I'm mixing for earbuds Bud...I'm doing everything on headphones these days so keep listening on your phone and you'll hear my best mixes...Dan
Originally Posted by MarioD
Dan, I'm glad that you are back!
But first I pray that your wife recovers from her stroke
As usual outstanding lyrics
You did not sell out to AI. You have proven that AI in the hands of a real musician can be an asset.
Loved it
Thanks Mario your thoughts and PRAYERS are truly appreciated...Dan
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
It's nice to have you back. I pray your wife recovers well.

Outstanding song with a majestic sound.
Thanks Eric for your thoughts...my wife is doing well...Dan

Originally Posted by rsdean
Dan,

Continued good thoughts for your wife...

Beautiful song. Heartfelt and superbly produced. Great to see you here again.

Bob
Bob...thanks for your gracious words...Dan
Originally Posted by floyd jane
A beautiful song, Dan.

fj
Floyd I always appreciate your comments...glad you enjoyed the song...Dan


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Sweet thing. A little sibilant suppression would be nice but not essential.


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Hi Dan,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife's situation. Medicines and treatments have made huge advances in the area of strokes in the last dozen years. My brother had a major stroke a couple of years ago while he was driving a long-haul truck. It wasn't until a couple hours after the event that a passing motorist found him. Today, no one who is unaware of his journey would know that he had been through such an ordeal as there are no visible signs. I sincerely hope that your wife's journey parallels my brother's healing.

In relation to your song, it is amazing. You are a truly gifted songwriter and performer. To my ears, this sounds fully professional in every way. With such outstanding results, I can see why A.I. is so appealing. Mind you, you have created first-class material for the A.I. to work with so that has to be a winning starting block!

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Originally Posted by rayc
Sweet thing. A little sibilant suppression would be nice but not essential.
Ray...thanks for your thoughts...I think you're right about the sibilants...that's an easy fix...thanks...Dan
Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Dan,

I am so sorry to hear about your wife's situation. Medicines and treatments have made huge advances in the area of strokes in the last dozen years. My brother had a major stroke a couple of years ago while he was driving a long-haul truck. It wasn't until a couple hours after the event that a passing motorist found him. Today, no one who is unaware of his journey would know that he had been through such an ordeal as there are no visible signs. I sincerely hope that your wife's journey parallels my brother's healing.

In relation to your song, it is amazing. You are a truly gifted songwriter and performer. To my ears, this sounds fully professional in every way. With such outstanding results, I can see why A.I. is so appealing. Mind you, you have created first-class material for the A.I. to work with so that has to be a winning starting block!

--Noel
Noel...thank you for that encouraging word...it's often needed...glad you enjoyed the song...best regards...Dan


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Hi, Dan.

Always good to hear one of your songs!


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Lovely song - lyric, arrangement and performances.

Your management of SUNO AI works very well.

It was great to hear your piano and harmony in there too.

We hope for your wife’s continued recovery.

Welcome back!

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Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Dan.

Always good to hear one of your songs!
Thanks David...I appreciate it.
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
Lovely song - lyric, arrangement and performances.

Your management of SUNO AI works very well.

It was great to hear your piano and harmony in there too.

We hope for your wife’s continued recovery.

Welcome back!

J&B
J&B....thanks for listening...M'Len is progressing in her recovery...thanks for your thoughts.


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