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Hello everyone.
This song is a joint project with my friend Halya from Ukraine.
The song is about the sad everyday life of most people.
And about the fact that everyone wishes for happiness but does not realize it.
Because happiness is not something you can own.
You have to recognize it and feel it.

Listen to HAPPINESS

The song is played entirely by BiaB 2021.
Only the vocals have been additionally recorded.
The english is definitely not the best,
but it is much easier to write a usable song in english than in german ;-)

We hope you like the song.
BiaB is definitely the most extraordinary program I have ever used.
see you soon
Andi ;-)

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Happiness
File:Happiness.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 105, Length (m:s)=4:04
No intro. 104 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 104. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 667 notes, Melody harmony is <no harmony>(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _LASH.STY

RealTracks in style: 2578:Bass, Synth, RetroPop Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: 3643:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopSlowMuteChop Ev16 105
RealTracks in song: 3738:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GrungeSlowCleanArp Ev 080
RealTracks in song: 3438:Guitar, Electric, Soloist BritPsycPopBallad Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealDrums in song: RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat

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HAPPINESS by PROJECT M
Lyrics by Halya Bilous & Andreas Melzer
Music by Andreas Melzer
Vocals: Andreas Melzer
(c)2021 by PROJECT M

Last edited by PROJECT M; 10/22/21 09:26 AM.
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Wow! this is a fantastic mix, everything is where it should be.
Great effort on the english vocal.
Very catchy, most enjoyable.
I would like to know what BB style you used.
Rob4580

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Hello Rob.
Thank you very much for your message.
We are very glad that you like the song.
Of course you will get the info about the song:

****** Song Summary *************
Title: Happiness
File:Happiness.SGU
Key=C , Tempo 105, Length (m:s)=4:04
No intro. 104 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 104. Repeat x1 chorus
Melody has 667 notes, Melody harmony is <no harmony>(0)
No Soloist track.
Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0,
Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,
Style is _LASH.STY

RealTracks in style: 2578:Bass, Synth, RetroPop Ev16 085
RealTracks in style: 3643:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm DublinPopSlowMuteChop Ev16 105
RealTracks in song: 3738:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GrungeSlowCleanArp Ev 080
RealTracks in song: 3438:Guitar, Electric, Soloist BritPsycPopBallad Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~686:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 120
RealDrums in song: RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat

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Thanks again and all the best.
Please stay healthy.

Andi ;-)

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Hi Andreas,

Wow, BIAB sounds great on this. The Bass and Drums sound amazing, great job mixing this.

The vocals and lyrics, very well done. Love the chorus.

Thanks for sharing.


Frank

Some tunes from me and my collaborator: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGqM6ktMW5ltTnyit1KWPg/videos


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Very cool song. Super vocal and backtrack. Well come to the forum..


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Hello Frank.
Thank you for the feedback.
Of course we are very happy that you like the song.
Maybe you will like the future songs as well ;-)
Thanks again and all the best.
Please stay healthy.
Andi ;-)

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Hi Scott.
Thank you very much for the feedback.
Of course we are very happy that you like the song.
We are also glad that BiaB brought us here.
A place where music is the most important thing is a great place ;-)
Thanks again and all the best.
Please stay healthy.
Andi ;-)

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Really good, catchy song and a great mix. Excellent use of BIAB. Well done!!


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Nice UP song...the chorus is a little punk/new wave...the 1st verse was slightly Country - mainly the vocal.
Cool.


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Thank you very much.
Glad to hear it ;-)

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Excellent use of BIAB. Very good mix. Drums and Bass are popping! Nice vocals.

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Very creative tune. The production was impressive. Enjoyed your song a lot.

Charlie


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Hello rayc
Thank you for the feedback.
Many greetings
Andi

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Hello Floyd.
I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you very much.
Many greetings
Andi

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Hello Charlie.
A great feedback.
We are very happy that you liked the song.
Many greetings
Andi

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