|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8,021 |
I love the piano intro - it perfectly announces the song.
This has the familiarity of a classic I've heard a thousand times, but without sounding derivative. And this style fits you so well - it sounds natural, from the conversational lyrics to the clever lines.
An enjoyable listen!
-- David Cuny My virtual singer development blogVocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?BiaB 2025 | Windows 11 | Reaper | Way too many VSTis.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Floyd / Janice,
Love the feel of this - great melody and lyric combined with two great voices - excellent! Outstanding mix & production as always.
Bob Thanks, Bob... appreciate it... Nice one, Floyd!
Good write, I especially like the chorus. I like the tight harmonies you always achieve with Janice, such a great sound!
Musically the instruments trading off during the solo is a nice touch, also really liked the way you ended with the fiddle, very effective.
Always enjoy hearing your music, and having Janice on board is an added bonus!
Thanks, Dave... Singing with Janice is always a joy...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Eloquent and exquisite writing and production fueled by retro rockets propelling yesterday into tomorrow. I'm enjoying sitting static in today and seeing classic sounding songs fly by that will surely influence tomorrow's writers.
The song, the arrangement, mix and production are all here. Excellent across the board.
Enjoyed this from start to finish and always marvel at the talents of Floyd, Janice and Bud.
Charlie
Charlie - thanks for such a nice review... we appreciate that...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,987 |
Very nice, catchy tune. Well written (as always). Nice harmonies with Janice in there (as always). The piano really works well. Has a little bit of a Ray Price feel to it, and that's a good thing.
As you know, I always like your work. And this is no exception!
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: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Well it seems you've done it again. Great mix. I loved the lines "we're hugging hello a little too long
you know what that does to a man". Well written and the vocals are right in the wheelhouse of you both. I was surprised at the mando solo but it works and adds a more modern touch to the classic swing band sound. The piano sound and solo are killer. Well written as usual and I can't think of any way to improve anything about it. Tom Tom - thanks for such a nice review... those BIAB guys know what they are doing, eh?...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139 |
fj,
Solid. In the pocket.
Regards,
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
What a nice pick me up. Love this style of music. As always super vocal and awesome harmonies from Janice... Well done Floyd and Janice Thanks, Scott..we appreciate that... Thanks for sharing Floyd Jane - love the groove of this, great harmonies too! Really getting the old school country vibe here, great job! Thanks for having a listen, Deryk...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Very well-crafted and clever write!!
we share some laughs
we share a dance and then a kiss
i'll go crazy if all this sharing doesn't stop
Just one of my favorite examples of some great lyrics. Very catchy melody and the perfect arrangement! And what song is not made better with some vocals by our premiere forum vocalist, the amazing Janice!! Great stuff! You did it again Floyd!! Take care. Greg Thanks, Greg. Thanks for noting that particular group of lines.... and for noting Janice's participation, too - she is a joy to sing with!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,107
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,107 |
I always love me some walkin' bass! As always a great song, a great mix, the perfect instrument selection and a collaboration to envy!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,842
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 15,842 |
Hi Joyce and Janice,
Some great old country swing here - totally loved it! Production was spot on and the lyric is classic country all the way. Janice's harmony is always so danged good - no exception here. It kind of reminded me of something Joe Stampley might have done back in the mid seventies. I was two-steppin' across the floor in my mind!
Thanks for a really great listen!
Alan & Di Hi Floyd.
Masterful as ever.
It seems that your professionalism knows no limits.
Classic Country with a nice loud mix which still doesn't sound over-cooked.
And of course, the essential ingredient - Janice.
Brilliant.
ROG. Floyd / Janice,
Love the feel of this - great melody and lyric combined with two great voices - excellent! Outstanding mix & production as always.
Bob Thank y'all for mentioning the harmony! It was fun to play a part in floyd's production. Janice
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 are here on our website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,556
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,556 |
Floyd, your vocal works so with Janice's voice.Both really compliment each other. Great song with such a clean great mix. Another very good from you. Thanks, Torrey.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Great song and vocals you two!
I really love the old school vibe on this. Classic country from back in the day and an excellent production! Thanks, Dude! Well, you know I love this one, floyd, and I've been singing my part again all through two listens. I always love singing with you, and especially so on the old country style songs. Some of my earliest memories are of listening to country swing music with my Daddy and he would truly love this song. So, a big ole "thank you" for letting me be a part of it! Now I've gotta try and get Bud to dance with me on the next listen.  Janice Oh, I like it too. But she'd have to be shooting at my feet to see me dance  You move effortlessly around these country genres and sub genres with each production sounding like you'd been just at that one spot for decades. Amazing. Bud Y'all are both... the BESTEST!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Floyd & Janice
Beautifully done - really nice mixture of soloists and lovely superbly in sync lead and harmony vocals.
All round pro recording and write.
Peter Thanks, Peter... appreciate the listen and comments... Nice work and mix on this. The piece works well! Nice of you to drop by, Rich. Thanks...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,699
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 2,699 |
hi Floyd you guys did it again awesome job love the bass on this to thanks eric
AMD (TM) 5950 4.9 GHz 16Core Processor 64 bit 32 bits of ram windows 10 pro 64 bit os. sound card Antelope ZenQ guitars Ibanez 2202a 1968 les Paul Custom and Cavin ae 185 Guitar boss Gt-100,GT1000 pedal Yamaha HS8 studio monitors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
I love the piano intro - it perfectly announces the song.
This has the familiarity of a classic I've heard a thousand times, but without sounding derivative. And this style fits you so well - it sounds natural, from the conversational lyrics to the clever lines.
An enjoyable listen! David - nice to see you around again. Thanks for the thoughtful review... Very nice, catchy tune. Well written (as always). Nice harmonies with Janice in there (as always). The piano really works well. Has a little bit of a Ray Price feel to it, and that's a good thing.
As you know, I always like your work. And this is no exception!
Steve
Thanks, Steve. Always appreciate you stopping in for a listen... fj,
Solid. In the pocket.
Regards,
Bob Appreciate that, Bob...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
I always love me some walkin' bass! As always a great song, a great mix, the perfect instrument selection and a collaboration to envy! Glad to see you stop by, Pat! Thanks... Floyd, your vocal works so with Janice's voice.Both really compliment each other. Great song with such a clean great mix. Another very good from you. Thanks, Torrey. Thanks, Torrey. We appreciate that... hi Floyd you guys did it again awesome job love the bass on this to thanks eric Glad to have you drop in for a listen, Eric...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 657
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 657 |
Sounds great. Honky-Tonk music. Really like the melody.
"The desire for fame is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise."
Cornelius Tacitus
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,132
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 3,132 |
Hello, floyd and Janice
A great collaboration again!
The use of piano is very cool.
Your vocals and harmonies are superb as usual.
As Rob and Anne-Marie said, the verse reminds me of The Green Green Grass of Home, too.
Very classical and traditional but the sound is modern.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,727 |
Sounds great. Honky-Tonk music. Really like the melody. Charlie - thanks for stopping by... Hello, floyd and Janice
A great collaboration again!
The use of piano is very cool.
Your vocals and harmonies are superb as usual.
As Rob and Anne-Marie said, the verse reminds me of The Green Green Grass of Home, too.
Very classical and traditional but the sound is modern.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Shigeki Adachi - Thank you. I appreciate your continued support...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,296
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,296 |
I've seen the reboot of $100,000 Pyramid. I could see this happening... Host-"and you picked the category "For Pete or Peter's sake" Clue giver-"Average. Too wordy. Not catchy. Poor sense of tension and release. No sense of writing. " Contestant-"Things you wouldn't say about a Floyd Jane song" Host-"Correct! What an easy one! Should we just hand you the cash now? (laughter from the audience) And what category would you like next?" Contestant-"I'll take 'Too good to be famous'" Clue Giver-"Amazing! Chills! Feeling! Voice of an ang..." Contestant-"Things we all think of Janice Merrit's voice!" $100,000 WINNER!!!!!!!! Ok, that wasn't exactly constructive, but all I could do at this point is repeat what others have said. It's obviously a well written, performed, and produced song...again;) Would you ever consider just throwing a real clunker on here so the rest of us feel better about ourselves?
Last edited by HearToLearn; 06/29/17 05:11 AM.
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 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®!
Video: New User Interface (GUI)
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 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 10 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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 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 Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 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.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 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 10 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics85,366
Posts791,306
Members39,862
| |
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