Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#114917 05/22/11 02:28 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Hi everyone,

Just wrote another one last night, and wanted to share it. It's a Gospel tune, called The Wind. Most of the instrumentation is RealTrax/RealDrums. The piano part is me, and the strings and brass were done with the Miroslav Philharmonik CE. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think.

The Wind

Here's the scoop on the RT/RD...

****** Song Summary *************
Title: The Wind - 68bmn
File:The Wind - 68bmn- key of d.MGU
Key=D , Tempo 68, Length (m:s)=3:07
No intro. 49 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 49. Repeat x1 chorus
No Melody
Soloist track has 393 notes, Soloist harmony is < no harmony >(0)
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Soloist is saved with the song : Blues -(Even 8ths) Jz Guitar (19)
Style is _POPPNOF.STY (PopPiano FunkyTexasBlues(100 RS))
Style MIDI Instruments are :
RealTracks in song: 1190:Bass, Electric, ModernRnBRock Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 871:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernRnBRockWarmStrum Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 897:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Rhythm FolkRock Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 367:Guitar, Electric, Background Dreamy Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 688:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1167:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBalladBrent Ev 065
RealDrums in Song: PraiseWorshipShine^02-ClHt,SCHt
*******************

Thanks!

Steve


Steve Young
Music
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,636
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,636
I'm a sucker for middle of the road, and you consistently build interesting arrangements that feel organic, and this one is no exception. The Miroslav instrumentation is a nice touch - subtle but effective.

On the first listening, I was a bit surprised with the final ending. The vocals close off the song, but the solo sounded more like a middle section than an end, so I was a bit taken aback at the final cadence. It made sense on second listening, but I figured I'd mention it anyway.

I've got a continuing quibble with the amount of processing on your voice, but it seems to be your "trademark sound", and it is a lovely sound.

Nicely done, and thanks for posting!


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,134
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,134
Steve,

As usual - great stuff. I enjoyed it.

Bob

User Showcase
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,085
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,085
Hey Steve,

This is one beautiful song and arrangement. I loved it.

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,199
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,199
Hi Steve,

Wonderful song.

Just a comment on your vocal....
I lose the impact of the word "die" because it is being drowned out by the music at that point.
There are some other places where the same happens.
Just thought I'd mention it because your song deserves to be perfect.

Best regards
George


Windows 11 64 bit, Biab 2024 1111, Realband 2024
i7 Desktop Computer 16Gb Memory

User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 825
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 825
Excellent arrangement Steve, and perfect to my ears.

cheers
Chris


Chris
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
David,

Thanks so much for your time and comments. They are always welcome. I thought about adding something to the end of the song, but "philosophically" decided to let it end on the guitar solo, so as to give time for reflection of the words of the last verse. Pretty deep, huh! lol And I wanted to try to keep the song close to 3:00. (It comes in at about 3:10.) And for an inexpensive instrument plugin, the Miroslav does work pretty well to my ears. As a violinist, I would like more real sounding strings, but this is not bad. Thanks again!

Bob,

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

Josie,

As always, thanks for your kind words!

George,

I really appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment! I am going to redo the vocals soon. When I recorded them (late Sunday night), I was having a lot of throat trouble, and a lot of congestion. Really had a hard time making it through the song. Waiting for some "clearing up" and then I will redo the vocals. Thanks again!

Chris,

Thank you so much! Your time and thought are greatly appreciated!

Hope you all have a great day!

Steve


Steve Young
Music
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,646
P
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
P
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,646
Wow! Excellent arrangment and fabulous vocal work, wonderful lyrics. Great production! Thanks for sharing!

My Music Reverbnation
My Music Myspace
Read My Blog


My Tunes

Psalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Robert,

Thank you so much for your generous comments! Very much appreciated!

Steve


Steve Young
Music
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
User Showcase
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,831
PG Music Staff
Offline
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,831
Sounds great Steve. Nice job!


Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 378
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 378
Steve- just beautiful man. Really nice sounds and song. You really do a great job at putting your music together. This track had my computer speakers rumbling a bit at my usual monitoring levels. It may be just a bit too loud overall, or it may be some low frequency buildup going on in the mix. You might do well cutting some low frequencies off your vocal around the 125 area to help clean out. But aside from that, really wonderful. And I AM a sucker for strings. Always have been. That string package you're using sounds good to me, sweetening the track nicely. The string pads are always the sweetener, as it's referred to as. If you think you might want some a little bit more check out this-

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GPO4

Very reasonable for such a great sounding library. But really, your strings are doing a fine job.

Great song!

Dan

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 378
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 378
Btw- take a peek for my email Steve. It might go to spam.

Dan

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,312
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,312
Steve, all I can say is WOW

Your song writing and mixing skills are second to none

This is pro all the way!

Two thumbs up.


I got myself a seniors' GPS. Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination , it tells me why I wanted to go there.

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,040
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,040
Steve,
I was blown away by this song (no pun intended)! Fantastic arrangement and vocal performance. Nice keyboard comp also.
Thanks for sharing.

Last edited by SpaceDog; 05/24/11 12:43 PM.
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Peter,

Thanks so much for listening, and for your kind words!

Dan,

Thank you very much for your input! I always appreciate it.

Mario,

Thanks again for all your kind words! I truly appreciate your taking time to listen and comment.

SpaceDog,

I am so glad you like it! I really do appreciate your time and very kind words!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Steve


Steve Young
Music
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,845
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,845
Hi Steve,

It's all been said. This is terrific work. Each song I hear just keeps getting higher and higher in the professional league. You've set a really high bar for yourself and time after time, you conquer it and raise the bar even higher.

All the best,
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2025
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Hi Noel,

Thanks so much for your very nice words! Your time and thoughts are very much appreciated!

Steve


Steve Young
Music
"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,636
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,636
Hi, Steve.

I had another listen - the vocals sounds less processed than before. Again, I'd like to complement you on how you create variety in your mixes - there's always something interesting happening, and there's always space to hear it in the mix.

In terms of the vocals, this is what I think I had been hearing: a combination of compression, pitch correction, and reverb. On the plus side, the vocals are always clear and understandable, up front, and in tune. And the overall sound really is nice. I'm just noting the level of gloss, and that's purely subjective.

Anyway, you've turned the dial down, so it sounds much more natural.

Since I'm being persnickety... There are some little clicks I hear on the vocals. For example, "In the middle of the night" has a bit of a click in it. It happens in some other places as well. I suspect it's from editing your vocals together, and not part of the original vocals. I don't know what you use as an editor, but Reaper has an auto-crossfade feature that helps minimize it - you probably have something similar in whatever you're using.

It's not a big deal - my 15 year only could only hear it after multiple listens (but my 8 year old claims she heard it right away - but I think she's just trying to one-up her older brother! ). Again, not a big deal, but I know you're a perfectionist, because you're work really shows it.

Edit: I think it is where the click on "night" is, for example:



But as I said, that's just being persnickety.

Again - nice work!

Last edited by dcuny; 05/28/11 05:20 PM.
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Simply beautiful.

User Showcase
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Nice job. Great production,great lyrical content,great vocals. You gotta love Brent Mason, that solo really brings this piece to another level. Tom

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
Mac 2025 Special Upgrade Offers Extended Until August 15th!

It's not too late to upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® and save! We've extended our special until August 15, 2025!

We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!

Check out all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® here:

Purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac during our special to save up to 50% off your upgrade purchase and receive a FREE BONUS PAK of amazing new Add-ons. These include the 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK, Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana, Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes, MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano, Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7, Playable RealTracks Set 4, RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark, and more!

Upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and add 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and 20 RealStyles, FLAC Files for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks, Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster, MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster, Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8, and RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe.
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs!

New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2025!

We’ve expanded the Band-in-a-Box® RealTracks library with 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 449-467) across Jazz, Blues, Funk, World, Pop, Rock, Country, Americana, and Praise & Worship—featuring your most requested styles!

Jazz, Blues & World (Sets 449–455):
These RealTracks includes “Soul Jazz” with Neil Swainson (bass), Mike Clark (drums), Charles Treadway (organ), Miles Black (piano), and Brent Mason (guitar). Enjoy “Requested ’60s” jazz, classic acoustic blues with Colin Linden, and more of our popular 2-handed piano soloing. Plus, a RealTracks first—Tango with bandoneon, recorded in Argentina!

Rock & Pop (Sets 456–461):
This collection includes Disco, slap bass ‘70s/‘80s pop, modern and ‘80s metal with Andy Wood, and a unique “Songwriter Potpourri” featuring Chinese folk instruments, piano, banjo, and more. You’ll also find a muted electric guitar style (a RealTracks first!) and “Producer Layered Guitar” styles for slick "produced" sound.

Country, Americana & Praise (Sets 462–467):
We’ve added new RealTracks across bro country, Americana, praise & worship, vintage country, and songwriter piano. Highlights include Brent Mason (electric guitar), Eddie Bayers (drums), Doug Jernigan (pedal steel), John Jarvis (piano), Glen Duncan (banjo, mandolin & fiddle), Mike Harrison (electric bass) and more—offering everything from modern sounds to heartfelt Americana styles

Check out all the 202 New RealTracks (in sets 456-467)

And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.

You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.

Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!

The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!

Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!

With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!

These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!

This Free Bonus PAK includes:

  • The 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK: -For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles. -For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles. -For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
  • Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
  • Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
  • MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
  • Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
  • Playable RealTracks Set 4
  • RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
  • SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
  • 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.

Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:

  • 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
  • FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
  • Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
  • Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
  • MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
  • Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
  • RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe

Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!

New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!

Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!

We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!

In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!

If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!

Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!

Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!

We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!

In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!

All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!

If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!

Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics84,435
Posts779,170
Members39,658
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
REHreno, MikeB555, Dougnels, ramelendy, Trudolf
39,658 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 129
WaoBand 105
DC Ron 99
dcuny 84
rsdean 72
Today's Birthdays
agorywo, clifi, Toltec2002
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5