Hello! I’m new to the forum. I go by the stage name of Finnajane.
I wrote my first album “Midnight Eyes” back in 2001 and I am now working on new singles using the 2024 UltraPak BIAB version.
I have a background in live performance, previously singing and playing bass in a full-time cover duo for 10 years. I also share music in more intimate settings by performing for nursing home residents with acoustic guitar and vocals. Lately, my focus has shifted back toward original songwriting.
Here is my first song created in BIAB entitled “Say Goodbye”
Glad you enjoyed it! I will for sure be posting more music and look forward to learning tips and tricks from veteran users of BIAB. It's such a useful tool.
I still have loads of music I want to write and produce. This is a late-in-life project, so having a "band" at my fingertips is convenient as I can focus on it whenever I have the time and energy.
2024 UltraPAK BIAB / Tascam DP-008 EX multi-track recorder/ Audacity / Audix OM7 Microphone / Mackie CR3.5 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors & Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.
Hi Finnajane! Welcome to the Forum! What a great introductory song to join with! I especially loved the drone-like hums in parts of the song, but all of it was good to listen to. Good use of the BIAB tracks. I had a sneak peek at your other songs on YouTube as well - looking forward to what you post in future.
I joined the forum over a year ago and can truthfully say the folks here are very supportive but also kind and gentle in their suggestions. I hope you find it rewarding. You’ll also find that if you check out and comment on others’ User Showcase posts, you’ll get more views/followers in return, as well as gaining inspiration, ideas and skills along the way.
Yes, welcome to the forum - I assume it's Jane. Great use of BiaB samples as the whole song flows along like a stream; plus as Marty (Babu Music) said, the lyrics are very relatable as most of us here on the from are venerable retirees - I don't think it's 'woke' to say 'old' as it's ageist - and there are always folk departing who we never get a change to say "Fare well" to, You may - or may not - want to change your forum monika as there's also a Floyd Jane here and at first I thought I was going to see a new post from him. My first name is Chay, by the way, WaoBand (=wAo= band) being BiaB sampled musicians.
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.
Thanks, Chay! Glad you enjoyed my song! I’m no spring chicken myself as I like to say “I’m definitely on the back 9 – about to tee up on the 15th hole” 🤣 I’ve lost so many in my life - I barely have anyone left.
I will definitely look into changing my “FJane” to Finna so as not to confuse anyone on the forum. I go by “Finnajane”. Being new to the forum, I wasn’t aware of Floyd Jane. I’ll have to see if I’m able to change it. Thanks for the heads up!
2024 UltraPAK BIAB / Tascam DP-008 EX multi-track recorder/ Audacity / Audix OM7 Microphone / Mackie CR3.5 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors & Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.
This is so very nice. You sing well and have a very "relatable" voice. I also liked the harmonies. This is one of those tracks that manages to make one happy even though the lyrics are sad.
That's a pretty good song for your first gig here, and you have a beautiful voice that reminds me of someone, but I just can't figure out who. Enjoyed my listen
Thank Lingyai! I appreciate the compliments on my voice! That's what got me started in music was singing...learning instruments, theory, and songwriting all came a lot later. Glad you enjoyed the song!
2024 UltraPAK BIAB / Tascam DP-008 EX multi-track recorder/ Audacity / Audix OM7 Microphone / Mackie CR3.5 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors & Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.
Thanks B.D.! Thanks for the compliments on my voice too! I would never compare myself to her but I was leaning toward an Olivia Newton-John vibe on the vocals as she was my first singing inspiration, although, I've also "learned" from a lot of other female and male artists that I was a fan of. I never had vocal lessons, so I just learned to emulate others' vocals.
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2024 UltraPAK BIAB / Tascam DP-008 EX multi-track recorder/ Audacity / Audix OM7 Microphone / Mackie CR3.5 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors & Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.
Thanks FJ! Btw, I put in a request to change my screen name to "Finna" I wasn't aware that it might create confusion when I signed up being our screen names are pretty close. My apologies 😊
2024 UltraPAK BIAB / Tascam DP-008 EX multi-track recorder/ Audacity / Audix OM7 Microphone / Mackie CR3.5 3.5" Powered Studio Monitors & Sony MDR-7506 studio monitor headphones.
Great entry to the forum and welcome. And it's always nice to have another lady on board!
We much liked all aspects of the tune .... vocals, band choice and the open/airy mix. It all set up a nice soundstage on our monitors.
Well done,
J&B
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- and there are always folk departing who we never get a change to say "Fare well" to,
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