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Pulling the Plug #883591 04/04/26 02:02 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	From Lost in Time Vol I (original songs from the 80s) The BIAB "Foundation" tracks (Style: _UPLFTSY): Drums: RealDrums=PraiseWorshipUptempo Bass: 1268:Bass, Electric, PopUplift Piano: 1277:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopUpliftA-B Guitar: 1272:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopUpliftSyncA-B SynthPad: 1278:Synth Pad, PopUplift Recorded Tracks: Vocal Main Vocal Harmony Piano (played in Verses and instrumental Verse) Harmonica (played in instrumental Verse) Written and produced by AurealiusB with lyrics by Kathy Keogh Key: E Mixed and mastered with REAPER Lyric video created by AurealiusB using Wondershare Filmora video editing software Last edited by AurealiusB; 04/07/26 02:00 PM. BIAB 2026 Audiophile using Windows 11 REAPER (latest version)

Re: Pulling the Plug AurealiusB #883806 04/07/26 02:29 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,166 Adelaide, Sth Aust. Andrew Dee Expert
Andrew Dee Expert Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,166 Adelaide, Sth Aust.	Hi AurealiusB! This one almost slipped past me, but so glad I caught it. Very good lyrics idea by Kathy, and your music gave the song lots of pop hooks. Just the right length as well - making the listener go back for a second helping. Well done! Andrew Last edited by Andrew Dee; 04/07/26 02:32 PM. Reason: Typo Regards, Andrew D Adelaide, Sth Aust Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/SQE4btVvNVkLq74e9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoftheantipodes

Re: Pulling the Plug AurealiusB #883823 04/07/26 04:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,687 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,687 Hamlin NY	AurealiusB, extremely clever lyrics. Super vocal and harp Great arrangement, backing tracks, and mix Loved it PS - I did pull the plug once! Worst 10 minutes of my life OK, a random thought; Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it? 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: Pulling the Plug MarioD #883828 04/07/26 05:19 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	Ha! Thanks MarioD! Great feedback on my song and I'll let Kathy know you liked her lyrics. She has a way of using a lot of imagery in her song lyrics, which really makes a song stand out. Thanks too for complimenting me on my arrangement, backing tracks, vocal and harp. Happy you loved it!

Re: Pulling the Plug AurealiusB #883829 04/07/26 05:20 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,223 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,223 Maryland	Good song, good vocals, good use of BIAB. You might be wishing you'd shown that AC a little respect come July ; ). Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: Pulling the Plug Andrew Dee #883831 04/07/26 05:25 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	Hey Andrew! Thanks for the compliments about my music and I'll let Kathy know you liked her lyrics. She is a great lyricist!

Re: Pulling the Plug TuneMonger #883834 04/07/26 05:28 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	Very funny TuneMonger. And thanks for your feedback! Last edited by AurealiusB; 04/07/26 05:28 PM.

Re: Pulling the Plug AurealiusB #883842 04/07/26 06:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,858 Middlesex, NC Guitarhacker Veteran
Guitarhacker Veteran Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 10,858 Middlesex, NC	Cool song .... Some truth right there. You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.

Re: Pulling the Plug AurealiusB #883876 04/08/26 09:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,241 UK WaoBand Veteran
WaoBand Veteran Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,241 UK	That's a really nice soft-rocker. Love the instrumentation, mix and production - though the only think I long ago pulled the plug on was radio. I watch a couple of TV quiz shows and when any questions come up about 21st Century music I've mostly no idea who the solos singers and bands are. 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.

Re: Pulling the Plug WaoBand #883888 04/08/26 11:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	Thanks WaoBand for your reply. Yeah, this song was written in the early 1980s, so back then we did listen to the radio. BIAB 2026 Audiophile using Windows 11 REAPER (latest version)

Re: Pulling the Plug Guitarhacker #883890 04/08/26 11:50 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California AurealiusB OP Apprentice
OP AurealiusB Apprentice Joined: Mar 2026 Posts: 100 Southern California	Thanks! And yes, a lot of truth to this song even today (original song written in the 80s). Keep in mind though, I think Kathy is using imagery in this song to describe a failed relationship. Last edited by AurealiusB; 04/08/26 11:52 AM.

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