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I haven't been present here for quite some time, but now that I've retired, I'm hoping to get back in the groove, focus, and reconnect. To sort of break the ice, here's a refresh of the first song I recorded using BIAB and Real Tracks. One Of Those Days I shared a version of this song back in January 2014, here's the Thread should you be curious. Gosh was I excited, and man, did I have a lot to learn, but thankfully I got a lot of help and feedback from the kind members of this Forum. Mixed in Sonar, mastered in Studio One Pro 4. My vocals. Style: Slow Country Ballad SW Real Drums Real Tracks: 370 Pedal Steel 527 Acoustic Guitar 532 Bass I'm updating the tracks I have on SoundCloud and distributing them to the other streaming services. That's strictly a personal goal because I don't expect many people will ever hear them - I don't write a lot of songs to begin with - but I enjoy the process. Well, that's it I guess. Thanks. Scott ONE OF THOSE DAYS IT’S BEEN ONE OF THOSE DAYS I FEEL LIKE TEARS IT JUST SHOWED UP YOU KNOW THE KIND THEY HAVE THEIR LITTLE WAYS OF PREYING ON MY FEARS LEAVING ME BLUE OUT OF MY MIND OUTSIDE THE WORLD WAS SHINING SUMMER’S HERE AGAIN EVERY FLOWER WAS BLOOMING FOR THE SUN BUT IN MY HEART IT’S COLDER THAN WINTER’S EVER BEEN WITHOUT ANY HOPE SPRING WILL EVER COME Chorus: AND I TRIED TO BE STRONG BUT THE HOURS LASTED SO LONG I’LL BE ALRIGHT ONCE IT’S YESTERDAY JUST LAY DOWN HERE BESIDE ME TELL ME IT’S OKAY ‘CAUSE IT’S BEEN ONE OF THOSE DAYS I KNOW IT CAN’T BE EASY I KNOW IT’S HARD ON YOU YOU DON’T LIKE TO SEE ME THIS WAY BUT THESE BLUES WILL NOT RELEASE ME NO MATTER WHAT I DO WHENEVER IT’S BEEN ONE OF THOSE DAYS Repeat Chorus YES IT’S BEEN ONE OF THOSE DAYS
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Hi Scott!
Welcome back! I'm a long-term BIAB user but only recently new to this forum.
Really good vocals and very clear recording. As I've heard others say on the forum - exactly what was written on the box.
Andrew
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This an excellent use of BiaB. The instrumentation, arrangement and mix is spot on. It's also a great country song lyrically and vocally.
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Hi Scott - welcome back, excellent vocals and nicely balanced
mix! Fine arrangement and great use of BB - great job and very
well done!
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Scott,
Very cool that you are back and posting music again. This sounds great - love the vocal and mix.
Look forward to hearing more!
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Scott, welcome back! Very cool tune, VERY nicely sung. Love the effectiveness of your simple BiaB backing track in highlighting the vocal track. Everything works together perfectly. Well done!
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Very cool, Scott. Happy retirement!! So glad you'll be spending more time here with us. Cool song, and the pedal steel was an excellent choice to accompany you fine vocal. A really fine mix, and I can't wait to hear more from you. Now that you are retired you'll likely become more inspired to write.
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Good song, GREAT vocals! Really impressed with this. More, please!
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Welcome back Scott. Classic country music, the kind of country that I love, and you did it justice.
Great vocal. Everything was perfect!
I hope you post more classic country music.
Loved it.
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Great to see you back!
Nice redo of a classic country tune.
Something sadly mostly missing from the forum of late.
As always the write, vocals, mix and band sound excellent.
Great!
J&B
PS: We've uploaded almost our entire catalog to the streaming services.
A LOT of singles and five albums. it's been fun over the last couple of years.
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
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Hi Scott!
Welcome back! I'm a long-term BIAB user but only recently new to this forum.
Really good vocals and very clear recording. As I've heard others say on the forum - exactly what was written on the box.
Andrew Thanks! This an excellent use of BiaB. The instrumentation, arrangement and mix is spot on. It's also a great country song lyrically and vocally. I appreciated that. Thanks for the spin. Hi Scott - welcome back, excellent vocals and nicely balanced
mix! Fine arrangement and great use of BB - great job and very
well done!
Carl Thank you so much. I often struggle with mixing, making things sit properly. Scott,
Very cool that you are back and posting music again. This sounds great - love the vocal and mix.
Look forward to hearing more!
Bob Thanks, Bob. Happy to be here.
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I wasn't on the forum in 2014, but it's good to have you back here. You've created a traditional country song, which I much prefer. Superb vocal. Mix sounds perfect to my ears.
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Hi, Scott. Excellent work - classic country sound, and you've got the perfect voice for it. Happy retirement! That means you can spend more time on songs. 
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Hi Scott.
This is first-class listening. Your voice is such a great fit with this genre and your performance was outstanding. I really enjoyed listening to and your song. A++ all the way!
All the best with your retirement!
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Great song, great use of BIAB, and man, you have THE perfect voice for this genre.
Perfect!
Enjoyed my listen.
A lot!
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Good to see ya back around, Scott.
You do classic Country so well. Perfect voice for it.
Nice harmonies, too.
Good clean mix.
Enjoyed.
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Scott, welcome back! Very cool tune, VERY nicely sung. Love the effectiveness of your simple BiaB backing track in highlighting the vocal track. Everything works together perfectly. Well done! Thank you! I have a tendency to over do it by adding too much instrumentation. Guess I just love those Real Tracks. Very cool, Scott. Happy retirement!! So glad you'll be spending more time here with us. Cool song, and the pedal steel was an excellent choice to accompany you fine vocal. A really fine mix, and I can't wait to hear more from you. Now that you are retired you'll likely become more inspired to write. Thanks so much. I'm trying to hone my mixing and mastering. Think I've only recorded one song in the past couple years - I'll share it in the forum eventually - but, yeah, I'm hoping to be more inspired. Good song, GREAT vocals! Really impressed with this. More, please! I appreciate that! Welcome back Scott. Classic country music, the kind of country that I love, and you did it justice.
Great vocal. Everything was perfect!
I hope you post more classic country music.
Loved it. Oh my gosh, Mario! What a generous review. Thank you!! Great to see you back!
Nice redo of a classic country tune.
Something sadly mostly missing from the forum of late.
As always the write, vocals, mix and band sound excellent.
Great!
J&B
PS: We've uploaded almost our entire catalog to the streaming services.
A LOT of singles and five albums. it's been fun over the last couple of years. Thanks for your kind feedback, Janice & Bud. I hope you know how inspiring and motivating you both are. I'm trying to follow your path.
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Old school country, done extremely well. Love your voice!
I read through your old thread while listening. I was around then, maybe was on vacation and missed your post. Lots of faces on that thread that I remember but don't hangout here anymore, kind of sad actually.
Welcome back, and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Hi Scott
Your vocal is exceptional, love the tone of your voice….wish I had an ounce of your Vox. I could imagine Mr.Isaak covering this. Great song, thank you for sharing.
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Congrats Scott! Your vocals show what all those AI vocals are missing: your fine interpretation underlines the story and fires the emotions of this fine country song. Perfectly produced honouring the great tradition.
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