|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
"I'll Feed It A Mem'ry" A country ballad with a late 1970s feel. I (Alan) wrote this song many, many years ago ... in the late 1980s or early 1990s (need to find my copyright sheet). We're real happy with the backing tracks but not quite where we want it otherwise. The lyric could probably use a little editing and I need to get my phrasing more precise. It's a work in progress. I had Gene Watson in mind when I wrote this. Yeah, that would have been nice! https://soundcloud.com/alananddi/ill-feed-it-a-memryFile:Al - I'll Feed It A Mem'ry.SGU Key=Eb , Tempo 88, Length (m:s)=3:35 8 bar intro, 67 bar chorus, from bar 9 to bar 75. Repeat x1 chorus Melody has 416 notes, Melody harmony is < no harmony >(0) Soloist track has 229 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, Style is _CTPNGC.STY (SlowCountryBallad w.Piano [85 RS) RealTracks in style: ~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 2024:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryJohn Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085 RealTracks in song: 1841:Synth Pad, PopModernGrooveHigh Ev16 075 RealTracks in song: ~409:Fiddle, Background George Ev 085 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride ******************* (v1) Sometimes in the middle of the night When I'm almost fast asleep My arms reach out to hold you Then my eyes begin to weep My arms, they can't find you And they don't know what to do Then my heart begins to ache And there's only one thing to do CHORUS I'll feed it a mem'ry, a mem'ry of you Green eyes and raven hair, a love that was always true The I'll ask it to forgive me, for being a fool Then I'll feed it a mem'ry, a mem'ry of you (v2) Only a simple fool Would have done you the way I did Now I'm lying here without you All alone in this big double bed What I'd give if I hadn't lied And hadn't been untrue Now when my heart begins to ache There's only one thing to do CHORUS I'll feed it a mem'ry, a mem'ry of you Green eyes and raven hair, a love that was always true The I'll ask it to forgive me, for being a fool Then I'll feed it a mem'ry, a mem'ry of you TAG A mem'ry of you (c) Alan D. David, BMI
Last edited by Al-David; 12/20/16 10:47 PM.
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,719
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,719 |
What a beautiful song. Very melodic with sincere lyrics and vocal.
The backing is tasteful and supportive as it should be.
Brought a tear to my eye.
Like this bit
'My arms, they can't find you
And they don't know what to do'
Cheers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,865
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,865 |
So good to see you visit us again. You guys were one of the most encouraging posters to me back when I first started sharing songs here on the forum. I think about you often. Glad see you.
For the song. I think it would have been right in the pocket for Gene Watson. It's a good write, arrangement, production and performance. Good country song.
Enjoyed my listen.
Charlie
BIAB 2026:RB 2026, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335 |
Alan & Di, Good to see you pop in. I can definitely hear Gene W on this. Nice arrangement and excellent editing of the real tracks. Well written and sung. Hope y'all are doing better and I wish you both a Merry Christmas. Tom
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330 |
Merry Christmas Alan and Di. Awesome vocal. Loved this one
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139 |
Al & Di,
Loved this one- especially liked the changes in the chorus. Hope you are both well. Merry Christmas!
Regards,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921 |
Alan & Di,
Nice classic Country...ah, the good ol' days...
Glad to see y'all back once in a while... hope you are well.
Merry Christmas!
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052 |
Alan & Di,
Nice classic Country...ah, the good ol' days...
Glad to see y'all back once in a while... hope you are well.
Merry Christmas!
fj Yup!! I really love the concept "feed it a mem'ry". Really well crafted tune. Great to see you again. Keep checking in!! Take care. Greg
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,312
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,312 |
My arms reach out to hold you
Then my eyes begin to weep
My arms, they can't find you
And they don't know what to do
Then my heart begins to ache
These lyrics alone gave me "the feels" - so well written! Thanks for sharing your song here with us! This is today's Hot Forum Topic!  Callie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,665
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,665 |
Al-David, great country tune with a great lyric. And yes, the song would have been right down Gene Watson's alley! As a side note, I used to live a couple of miles from him in the Baytown, Texas area in the early eighties. He was really a prominent force in country music at that time. Take care, Torrey.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 577
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 577 |
A beautiful song and sentiment. I love the way the violin works with the vocal in the verses.
In fact all of the RTs blend so well together to provide a smooth backdrop for the mellow vocal.
Enjoyed it,
Jez
BIAB 2022 UltraPAK, CbB, Studio One 5 Pro, Fender USA Tele, Harley Benton Fusion & others.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Thanks a bunch, Rich! We're delighted it touched you.Thank you so much for letting us know. Merry Chrsitmas,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
HI Charlie,
We're delighted to hear we helped you settle into the PG Music arena. That quite a compliment and we are very pleased to hear that.
And thank you for the kind words on this one. We appreciate your kindness. Merry Christmas to you & yours,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hi Tom!
Tis always a pleasure and honor to hear from you. We are doing pretty good. As you probably know, I was diagnosed with colon cancer last November and finished my chemo a couple of months ago ...so far, so good! We also got us a house and moved to a different city. Di's health continues to be an issue. But, we are thankful we are still here to talk about it!
Thanks for the nice comments on this.It's still a work in progress but we're getting pretty close. You'd commented on the editing of the Real Tracks. Actually, we didn't even put this one into a DAW ...this straight off the chord entry page. I mixed and remixed a number of times plus changed several different instruments in and out. This is what we ended up with.
Again, thanks for the nice comments! Merry Christmas to you & yours,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hi Scott ...
Glad you liked it. It's an old one I pulled out of the pile a few weeks back. Working on another one from the same era. Will post it pretty soon.
Merry Christmas to you & yours,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hello Bob,
Glad you enjoyed this oldie. The chord progression in the chorus was a little ahead of its time. Performed this one live back in the day and that was the comment we most often got ...this sounds more Pop than country with those "fancy" chords in the chorus.
Ha! At least that couldn't say we were stuck in the past!!!
Thanks again. Wishing you well.Merry Christmas,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hi Floyd,
See my reply to Tom about how we're doing. It's been a challenge!
Glad you liked this oldie. We really enjoy the classic country but we're also okay with contemporary country. I always enjoyed doing this one back when I was still performing.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas. Take care!
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Howdy Greg,
Glad that concept work. The idea came from a totally different conversation going on sat the table. A guy said his wife was feeling sad so he was going to "feed her some happiness". This song evolved from that comment.
Thanks again ...glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hi Callie,
Oh my Gosh! Hot Forum Topic? Yikes ... love it!
I'm delighted you liked those lines ... they were the very first lines of the song that I penned. Thank you for the kind words about this song.We sure do appreciate it!
Here's hoping you & yours have a wonderful Christmas.
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
Hi Torrey!
Thank you for your nice words about the song. We truly appreciate it!
We have a little bit in common. When I lived in San Antonio, TX in the 70's my band played behind Gene Watson a couple of times ... as well as Mo Bandy and Darrell McCall. He's a nice man ... soft spoken and always polites. You probably already know it, but he was an auto body repairman in Houston for several years before making it in country music.
Also, I'm originally from Missouri ... St.Charles (a major suburb of St. Louis).
Wishing you & yours,
Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!
All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!
It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!
The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.
The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
Note: 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.
The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.
Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.
Holiday Weekend Hours
As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:
April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours
Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!
— Team PG
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!
If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,191
Posts801,758
Members40,063
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean