|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
I wanna say something about this song , I’ll try to keep it short. Basically Band In A Box is the best program I’ve ever used for songwriting. I tried out these instruments from the “Songwriter Styles” I typed in 3 chords, put it on a loop and thought wow! that sounds like McCartney to me, so I’m thinking Pop song. I heard a phrasing and melody line almost immediately and sang Now you and me da da . A few more loops and I had the first line. The critic in my head hears the 18th century-minded hyper-corrective grammer police scolding, but I ignore it, this sounds better! Wanted a very simple drum track, went into loops, auditioned the first one that had Rock in the description, it was perfect. Then I had BIAB look for best guitar solo and again the first one was great, sounded like Billy Joel’s “This Is The Time”. Put in more chords, the Chorus puts these two characters in a moment together. In a couple of hours I had this in my DAW, first take vocals, used Nectar 2 for harmonies, I could have posted it on the same day. I don’t write this to brag about myself, this never happens to me, I usually write, re-write, re-do the arrangement a number of times. This is the rough demo, I liked it so much that I didn’t redo anything, even the 16 bar guitar solo. I hope you like it, thanks for listening. https://soundcloud.com/kfl44/starlightStarlight © 2016 Kenny Leverett Now you and me are one Stand together in the brightest sun Weather any storm Together we can do no wrong Dancing slowly under the starlight Tonight my love Don’t you know that it’s alright Dancing slowly under the starlight Starlight And the world is spinning on In this moment we can do no wrong Dancing slowly under the starlight Tonight my love Don’t you know that it’s alright Dancing slowly under the starlight Starlight Bass 2474 Acoustic Held Guitar 2780 Acoustic Rhythm Guitar 1703 Country Soloist Drums Loop Acoustic Full Kit Rock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,787
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,787 |
Awesome, Kenny!
Cool story about how this came about.
The acoustic works nicely. The drum loop is cool - sounds great!
One of your best vocals (always good) and the harmonies are super.
Love! the melody - especially the chorus. This is SO catchy!
Sounds to me like a cross between Glenn Frey and Sting - what a place to be!
(I did not think the guitar solo fit the mood of the song. Think I might try a sax...but that is a personal choice, of course.)
Truly dig it. Exceptional.
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,806
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,806 |
Great tune Kenny. The backstory of how the write came about is interesting too. Another good write, production and performance from you. Enjoyed this one a lot.
Charlie
BIAB 2025:RB 2025, 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 2014
Posts: 4,067
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,067 |
Indeed wow Kenny!
Beautiful, this really sounds like a crossover between Billy Joel and the Beatles.
Very professional use of the program!
Rob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,353
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,353 |
Hi Kenny.
An inspired write and definitely the best thing I've heard you do.
For once I have to disagree with my old pal Floyd and say that I loved the solo!
Superb vocals and spot-on harmonies.
Altogether a brilliant production.
ROG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 297
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 297 |
Kenny yea you are right ..so your thinking pop song...so was I when I listened to this...your story about the song is the way it should be. Out of the blue...no song writing course or book to buy...three chords...we just recently lost a member of a three chord spectacular band...rip Rick Parfitt..look were three chords got them..me personally ...that's were all the great songs come from ..sometimes songs can sound like a drone ...telling a story/poem. With music in the background. Listen to the.. acoustic guitar...that's a nice piano...liked the way you brought the sax in.. clever change on the style. When did you ever hear that with a true pop song we rocked we rolled sang along and loved them all ....each different from the next in big ways ...or small ways...that's a pop/commercial song...well done ...keep going the way your song writing/music is taking you ..and always use the kiss method...k..keep ..I it ...s...short...a...and...s...simple well done .
Take care
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,626
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,626 |
Kenny, a very "Paul" sounding tune. Melody line for the vocal works well guitar! Torrey
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357 |
Kenny,
Very pretty and soothing- and your pared down production gives it a presence and warmth I really like.
Good back story to give us over thinkers pause!
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 21,022
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 21,022 |
You've created a sensational song, and perhaps given most of the credit to BiaB.
However, notwithstanding the genius of the PGM product, what you've delivered articulates excellent writing, beautiful vocals, and a masterful mix.
This is a really beautiful tune.
Congratulations are required, definitely.
BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
Awesome, Kenny!
Cool story about how this came about.
The acoustic works nicely. The drum loop is cool - sounds great!
One of your best vocals (always good) and the harmonies are super.
Love! the melody - especially the chorus. This is SO catchy!
Sounds to me like a cross between Glenn Frey and Sting - what a place to be!
(I did not think the guitar solo fit the mood of the song. Think I might try a sax...but that is a personal choice, of course.)
Truly dig it. Exceptional.
fj Thanks Floyd for all the kind words. I'll take Glen Frey/Sting any day, great compliment, love their work. I love how you're always thinking about every detail and angle of a song but I loved the guitar solo from the start, still I appreciate your input and will file this away for future songs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
Great tune Kenny. The backstory of how the write came about is interesting too. Another good write, production and performance from you. Enjoyed this one a lot.
Charlie I always appreciate and look forward to your kind comments Charlie.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
Indeed wow Kenny!
Beautiful, this really sounds like a crossover between Billy Joel and the Beatles.
Very professional use of the program!
Rob Thanks Rob, I heard Beatles and Billy Joel in my head, but it usually doesn't come out that way or do any justice to them. Thanks for the kind words.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
Hi Kenny.
An inspired write and definitely the best thing I've heard you do.
For once I have to disagree with my old pal Floyd and say that I loved the solo!
Superb vocals and spot-on harmonies.
Altogether a brilliant production.
ROG
Thanks ROG, so glad that you dropped by Thought my last one was probably my best but it was more Country. Thanks for supporting the guitar solo! and commenting on the production, I'm always learning and trying to get better at it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,052 |
Awesome, Kenny!
Cool story about how this came about.
The acoustic works nicely. The drum loop is cool - sounds great!
One of your best vocals (always good) and the harmonies are super.
Love! the melody - especially the chorus. This is SO catchy!
Sounds to me like a cross between Glenn Frey and Sting - what a place to be!
(I did not think the guitar solo fit the mood of the song. Think I might try a sax...but that is a personal choice, of course.)
Truly dig it. Exceptional.
Agree with all that!! Beautiful!!! Sometimes songs are just born whole and there's nothing to mess with. This sounds like one of them to me. I agree the lead guitar clashes a bit at times. LOVE THIS Kenny!! Take care. Greg
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,157
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,157 |
Hello, Kenny
Nice Melody!
As Rob & Anne-Marie said, beautiful, this really sounds like a crossover between Billy Joel and the Beatles.
Very professional use of the program!
Love your vocals and chorus.
I felt a little bit jazz feeling on guitar solo.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best Regards.
Shigeki Adachi
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,508
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,508 |
I like the backstory, that's how good pop songs are born, almost like the song has written itself and you just write it down. Everything is so simple from the title to the arrangement, but still so catchy and enjoyable. Vocals and chords reminds me of Crowded House songs.
Janne
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647 |
Kenny,
Very melodic - laid back feel excellent production, and good story relating to the production.
Very enjoyable - and like Floyd said very catchy.
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,217
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,217 |
Awesome tune Kenny. Your vocal and harmonies were excellent. Loved the guitar. Super tone. Thanks for sharing the story on building the song. It is amazing how all these beautiful songs start from experimenting with a few chords, changing the styles around until a song grows a beautiful piece of work. I agree on your comments on the BIAB software. It has made playing music so much more enjoyable..
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,958
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,958 |
We never listened to Sting in any depth but the Eagles are at the top of our chart and, yeah, we also hear the Glen feel.
Man, your vocals are killer on this. The lead fits the lyric so well and the harmony is car horn tight.
The word "catchy" has been used and we agree. We were engaged from the first through the last note.
Cool backstory also.
Strong!!!!
J&B
Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more. If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks! Our Videos
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
Kenny yea you are right ..so your thinking pop song...so was I when I listened to this...your story about the song is the way it should be. Out of the blue...no song writing course or book to buy...three chords...we just recently lost a member of a three chord spectacular band...rip Rick Parfitt..look were three chords got them..me personally ...that's were all the great songs come from ..sometimes songs can sound like a drone ...telling a story/poem. With music in the background. Listen to the.. acoustic guitar...that's a nice piano...liked the way you brought the sax in.. clever change on the style. When did you ever hear that with a true pop song we rocked we rolled sang along and loved them all ....each different from the next in big ways ...or small ways...that's a pop/commercial song...well done ...keep going the way your song writing/music is taking you ..and always use the kiss method...k..keep ..I it ...s...short...a...and...s...simple well done .
Take care Coll, thanks for the kind words.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 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 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,738
Posts795,606
Members39,946
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean