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Entirely written in, and rendered by, Band-in-a-Box. Hope you enjoy. What Never Was ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Chords - 23 March 2026 File:Chords - 23 March 2026.SGU Key=C , Tempo 85, Length (m:s)=3:29 No intro. 96 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 96. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _RELATE.STY (Relate Contemporary Soft Pop) RealTracks in style: ~1178:Bass, Electric, PopWaltz Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 831:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment Pop BouncyWaltz Sw 085 RealTracks in style: 2716:Guitar, Nylon, Background WaltzBrent Sw 085 RealDrums in style:NashClassicWaltzSw^5-a:Snare, Brushes , b:Snare, Hihat *******************
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James,
Beautiful...
I also love the excellent arrangement and stellar mix. Great work!
Bob
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Hi James!
What a fantastic chord journey with some excellent shifts there - held together and made sense of by the nylon guitar acting as a steel wire threaded throughout to pull it all together. Wonderful!
Andrew
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It's pleasant and relaxing with unexpected chord changes that add interest. Band in a Box does all sorts of amazing things with our own original tunes. You put it together very well!
John
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An all RT song set to a James chord progression, what a beautiful combination.
Super use of RTs
A great crystal clear mix
Loved it
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Pleasant listening, James.
Good mix.
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The word "hope" in your description for me is unnecessary, as you know. We know that i thoroughly enjoy anything with your name on it, James. Your esper is pleno in me, buddy. What a realaxing treat with all the Delsono magic in progression. Wait. It's over. Gotta hear it again. BRB
You know i can hear your unwritten lyrics and your unrecorded vocal quite clearly. Another "what never was." Beautiful!!
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Super composition, James, and nicely arranged. The virtual guitarist does a nice job negotiating the tricky changes without losing a sense of melodic flow. Superb mix, too.
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Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
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Hi James.
Not sure what message is here but it's a pleasant enough sound.
Did you or BIAB choose the chords? It meanders through them like the composer is searching for a tune but can't quite find it.
Is that what the title is about though?
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A sweet and gentle Sunday afternoon listening experience.
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#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
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#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
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Thanks, Bob. Really appreciate your kind comment.
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Thanks, Andrew, for your kind and perceptive review!
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Thanks, John. Yes, BIAB is a phenomenal piece of software. What would we do without it?
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I think I've gotten to the point where I could recognize one of your compositions in a blind test. I might be wrong about that, but I think I could do it. I always give bonus points for creativity, and you've earned some here. A great listen, James!
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Hi James,
this is really a nice, relaxing song, but also one with a few little surprises in the chord progression, just as I’ve come to expect from... only... you!
It’s really beautiful. I fantasized I could hear your voice in it, saying sad/beautiful things about love.
But in reality, no voices, just that relaxing melody and the use of these very nice instruments...
Hans
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Very James.
I did feel a desire for your words - even if only to read.
Lovely.
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It's been a while since I just sat down and played around with BB to do something like this.
Nice
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Engaging progression.
Engaging arrangement.
And that nylon was a great choice.
Excellent mix. Love the subtle dynamics.
Sublime
Well done!
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Thanks, floyd - appreciated!
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