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The Magic Touch A blues collaboration with Bud & Janice. Leon re-wrote the lyric with Janice in mind to a song we had stashed in the archives. Janice kindly sang (wonderfully) and transformed the song. I played the acoustic and slide guitar. Thanks to Bud for support and recording Janice. The rest of the band:RealTracks in song: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~1854:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogie Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~425:Organ, B3, Background Blues Sw 120 RealDrums in style: JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier
The Magic TouchHoney I know I think too much I’m aware of that It’s true I get emotional My moods can fade to black But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allI knew when I laid eyes on you You were the real McCoy I hope you can believe me When I say that you’re my joy Cause honey I wouldn’t lie to you At least ways not too much You’re the reason I’m going on You’ve got that magic touch You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allHoney I know you like to think You’re a man of gravitas And shows of strong emotion You regard as hazardous But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after all
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob
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Yeah! I new I was going to like this even before I pressed play.
Great stuff, I could listen to music like this all day.
Good write, lyrics are a cut above what you hear in a typical blues song. Killer job on the slide guitar, and Janice is doing her usual cool thing.
Nice collab, enjoyed the listen!
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Peter, Janice & Bud,
You've delivered another great collaboration.
This is a great laid-back country-blues
"You amuse me"
"You enthuse me"
Marvelous lines, and then followed by a strong lead break.
Thoroughly enjoyable, great work, team.
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Peter, Leon,Janice and Bud, This is another fine collab. Well written, sung, played, and produced. A nice smooth country blues that sits well on the ear and doesn't have any missteps. I liked it a lot! Tom
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What a tune, you guys! Great job, all of you  As always, Janice's vocals on this are absolutely superb. I really like the lyrics on this as well, it adds a really unique dynamic to it. And that solo that kicks in just before the 2 minute mark is incredible! A great song from front to back - thanks so much for sharing
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob +1 To what Bob said. Vocals, production and guitar just excellent
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This is so good!
a great country blues sound
love the vocals, love the slide
and the feel of the song is perfect
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Its all been said.
Great tune and most enjoyable.
Rob
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The Magic Touch A blues collaboration with Bud & Janice. Leon re-wrote the lyric with Janice in mind to a song we had stashed in the archives. Janice kindly sang (wonderfully) and transformed the song. I played the acoustic and slide guitar. Thanks to Bud for support and recording Janice. The rest of the band:RealTracks in song: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~1854:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogie Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~425:Organ, B3, Background Blues Sw 120 RealDrums in style: JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier
The Magic TouchHoney I know I think too much I’m aware of that It’s true I get emotional My moods can fade to black But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allI knew when I laid eyes on you You were the real McCoy I hope you can believe me When I say that you’re my joy Cause honey I wouldn’t lie to you At least ways not too much You’re the reason I’m going on You’ve got that magic touch You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allHoney I know you like to think You’re a man of gravitas And shows of strong emotion You regard as hazardous But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after all
Hello PeterF, Thank you for sharing this with us! Great collaboration with Leon, Janice & Bud! Everything sounds very clear and crisp. Excellent work!
Cheers,
Joe
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob Thanks a lot Bob. Janice's vocal was just what the doctor ordered. Peter
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob My goodness! Thank you Bob and, yep, Leon's lyrics were great and Peter's playing was inspirational. Janice
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Such a great collaboration. I really look forward to these! I love that the community likes working together so much! Keep it up!
Cheers,
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Hello, Peter, Janice & Bud
Another great collaboration!
Very orthodox blues song!
Janis's vocals are perfect for this song.
The slide guitar is also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
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Yeah! I new I was going to like this even before I pressed play.
Great stuff, I could listen to music like this all day.
Good write, lyrics are a cut above what you hear in a typical blues song. Killer job on the slide guitar, and Janice is doing her usual cool thing.
Nice collab, enjoyed the listen! Dave Thanks really appreciate those comments. Peter
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Yeah! I new I was going to like this even before I pressed play.
Great stuff, I could listen to music like this all day.
Good write, lyrics are a cut above what you hear in a typical blues song. Killer job on the slide guitar, and Janice is doing her usual cool thing.
Nice collab, enjoyed the listen! Thank you Dave. I really appreciate your support! Janice
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Dear Bud, PeterF, & Ms. Janice...
"PeterF": "The Magic Touch" has a nice n' easy, laid-back kind'a rhythm that inspired this listener to join in with some impromptu whistling! The feel of the song is just that inviting as it conjures up a lazy, timeless mood that is evocative of a small town at the height of a hot afternoon, where a lady might sit in the shade of her front porch and daydream about her man...
Ms. Janice, your storytelling voice fills up even the spaces where you don’t sing, 'cause it makes us want to follow it wherever it goes.
"Bud": Being behind the scenes recording the song actually only proves that what you can't see has everything to do with what you hear! Your "invisible" presence at the controls is as strongly felt as the quiet moment when a birthday boy or girl makes a silent wish before blowing out the candles on the cake.
What is the instrument that comes in wailing at around 1:50? Sounded simultaneously like a bass harmonica and an overdriven gee-tar! Regardless, for me its effect was to express the deeper, gutsier feeling under the politely passionate lyrics.
All in all, a "stop the world, I wanna get off" kind'a tune.
LOREN
P.S. Where in the forums do BIAB users congregate to collaborate? I posted the question elsewhere but haven't received a response yet. Thanks!
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Peter, Janice & Bud,
You've delivered another great collaboration.
This is a great laid-back country-blues
"You amuse me"
"You enthuse me"
Marvelous lines, and then followed by a strong lead break.
Thoroughly enjoyable, great work, team.
Thanks. Leon and Peter made my part easy! Janice
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Peter, Janice & Bud,
You've delivered another great collaboration.
This is a great laid-back country-blues
"You amuse me"
"You enthuse me"
Marvelous lines, and then followed by a strong lead break.
Thoroughly enjoyable, great work, team.
Thanks a lot Trevor Peter
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Well done guys,
What is there to add that hasn't already been said? When people come together and with thier individual strengths colloberate to make something magical happen.
This song epitimises the talent on this PGM forum and long may it continue.
Paul
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Peter, Leon,Janice and Bud, This is another fine collab. Well written, sung, played, and produced. A nice smooth country blues that sits well on the ear and doesn't have any missteps. I liked it a lot! Tom Thank you Tom. It was fun and I quickly found that it was very "singable." My word that Bud kids me about! Janice
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Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud,
What I'm hearing through my headphones right now is another shining example of an outstanding forum collaboration.
Peter, your guitar work is excellent.... skillful, considered and a perfect fit.
Leon, the lyric rewrite was definitely worth the effort. I don't think I've ever heard the 'amuse me/enthuse me' rhyme anywhere before.
Janice, you OWN this style of music! Your singing carries us listeners along on the vocal equivalent of a magic carpet ride. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you.
In a nutshell, this is very, very good music.
All the best to you all,
Noel
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Peter, Leon,Janice and Bud, This is another fine collab. Well written, sung, played, and produced. A nice smooth country blues that sits well on the ear and doesn't have any missteps. I liked it a lot! Tom Thanks a lot Tom much appreciated. Peter
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There is really wonderful y'all.
The instrumentation--live and RTs--is perfect. Really crisp guitar playing, Peter, that sits perfectly in the mix and sounds completely pro.
I really like the rich, professional studio quality sound of this, right down to the mastering.
Of course, excellent vocals by Janice as always--and great vocal recording work Bud.
Great job everyone.
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What a tune, you guys! Great job, all of you As always, Janice's vocals on this are absolutely superb. I really like the lyrics on this as well, it adds a really unique dynamic to it. And that solo that kicks in just before the 2 minute mark is incredible! A great song from front to back - thanks so much for sharing Thank you Deryk! And, yes, they invited me in on a great tune. Janice
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Really beautiful song.
Great vocal, guitar and excellent perfmormed.
A great listening.
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What a tune, you guys! Great job, all of you As always, Janice's vocals on this are absolutely superb. I really like the lyrics on this as well, it adds a really unique dynamic to it. And that solo that kicks in just before the 2 minute mark is incredible! A great song from front to back - thanks so much for sharing Thanks Deryk - totally agree Janice's vocals are absolutely superb. Peter
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Excellent choice of instruments for this song. The acoustic guitar is full and sweet. and I appreciate the restraint you employ on the slide solo with that touch of flare in the the last measure or two.
Janice, I think I'm starting to hear a flair of ragtime in your blues (lol). Maybe it is harkened by the piano in this song, but it is part of what gives you a unique signature.
Well done everyone!
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob +1 To what Bob said. Vocals, production and guitar just excellent Thanks Scott much appreciated. Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
fj Yep - what Floyd said. This is a real sweet collab. That great lyric, super backing tracks, Janice's incomparable voice and Bud's expertise "twisting the knobs" is a recipe for some really terrific listening. Kudos to all concerned! Alan & Di
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This is so good!
a great country blues sound
love the vocals, love the slide
and the feel of the song is perfect
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Kenny Kenny Really appreciate those comments. Peter
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Janice / Bud / Peter,
Another great collaboration! Love the song - Janice really drives it home with her "slow-burn" vocal... Just great stuff. Stellar mix as well.
Also, love the slide solo - sounded like you had Jack White at the session to play for you - really excellent!
Bob +1 To what Bob said. Vocals, production and guitar just excellent This is so good!
a great country blues sound
love the vocals, love the slide
and the feel of the song is perfect
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Kenny Thanks y'all! Bud and I loved that slide from the get go. Janice
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Its all been said.
Great tune and most enjoyable.
Rob Thanks Rob Peter
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The Magic Touch A blues collaboration with Bud & Janice. Leon re-wrote the lyric with Janice in mind to a song we had stashed in the archives. Janice kindly sang (wonderfully) and transformed the song. I played the acoustic and slide guitar. Thanks to Bud for support and recording Janice. The rest of the band:RealTracks in song: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120 RealTracks in style: ~1854:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountryBoogie Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~425:Organ, B3, Background Blues Sw 120 RealDrums in style: JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier
The Magic TouchHoney I know I think too much I’m aware of that It’s true I get emotional My moods can fade to black But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allI knew when I laid eyes on you You were the real McCoy I hope you can believe me When I say that you’re my joy Cause honey I wouldn’t lie to you At least ways not too much You’re the reason I’m going on You’ve got that magic touch You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after allHoney I know you like to think You’re a man of gravitas And shows of strong emotion You regard as hazardous But whenever I lay eyes on you I just have to smile You make me think that life is good And living it worthwhile You amuse me
You enthuse me
With a feeling that my life
May be worth living after all
Hello PeterF, Thank you for sharing this with us! Great collaboration with Leon, Janice & Bud! Everything sounds very clear and crisp. Excellent work! Thanks for those nice comments Joe. Peter
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Such a great collaboration. I really look forward to these! I love that the community likes working together so much! Keep it up! Ember, Much appreciated comments. It's great being able to work with such talented collaborators. Peter
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Its all been said.
Great tune and most enjoyable.
Rob Thanks Rob! Janice
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Peter, your guitar playing sounds like RT's! Well, that must be a compliment, don't you think  And no one can sing a song like this like Janice! What else to say....cool! Rob and Anne-Marie
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Hello, Peter, Janice & Bud
Another great collaboration!
Very orthodox blues song!
Janis's vocals are perfect for this song.
The slide guitar is also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
fj Floyd Thanks for that happy you noticed the acoustic - harder to do than the slide. Janice sounds great, I'm sure she will appreciate your comments. Peter
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Hello PeterF, Thank you for sharing this with us! Great collaboration with Leon, Janice & Bud! Everything sounds very clear and crisp. Excellent work! Such a great collaboration. I really look forward to these! I love that the community likes working together so much! Keep it up! Thank you very much. We love hearing from you folks ❤️ Janice
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Dear Bud, PeterF, & Ms. Janice...
"PeterF": "The Magic Touch" has a nice n' easy, laid-back kind'a rhythm that inspired this listener to join in with some impromptu whistling! The feel of the song is just that inviting as it conjures up a lazy, timeless mood that is evocative of a small town at the height of a hot afternoon, where a lady might sit in the shade of her front porch and daydream about her man...
Ms. Janice, your storytelling voice fills up even the spaces where you don’t sing, 'cause it makes us want to follow it wherever it goes.
"Bud": Being behind the scenes recording the song actually only proves that what you can't see has everything to do with what you hear! Your "invisible" presence at the controls is as strongly felt as the quiet moment when a birthday boy or girl makes a silent wish before blowing out the candles on the cake.
What is the instrument that comes in wailing at around 1:50? Sounded simultaneously like a bass harmonica and an overdriven gee-tar! Regardless, for me its effect was to express the deeper, gutsier feeling under the politely passionate lyrics.
All in all, a "stop the world, I wanna get off" kind'a tune.
LOREN
P.S. Where in the forums do BIAB users congregate to collaborate? I posted the question elsewhere but haven't received a response yet. Thanks!
Loren, Thanks for the wonderful review. The instrument at 1.50 was in fact a slide guitar. As far as collaboration goes I'd suggest you send a personal message to a forum member via the user lists. Peter
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Hello, Peter, Janice & Bud
Another great collaboration!
Very orthodox blues song!
Janis's vocals are perfect for this song.
The slide guitar is also very nice.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you Shigeki for mentioning the vocal. I appreciate it! And I agree the slide is very nice. Janice
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Peter, J&B, this song was made for Janice's vocal! It carries the song right along. Everything in it sounds top notch! Thanks, Torrey
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
fj You are so nice to say that! I really appreciate it. Janice
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Well done guys,
What is there to add that hasn't already been said? When people come together and with thier individual strengths colloberate to make something magical happen.
This song epitimises the talent on this PGM forum and long may it continue.
Paul
Thanks for those kind comments. Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud,
What I'm hearing through my headphones right now is another shining example of an outstanding forum collaboration.
Peter, your guitar work is excellent.... skillful, considered and a perfect fit.
Leon, the lyric rewrite was definitely worth the effort. I don't think I've ever heard the 'amuse me/enthuse me' rhyme anywhere before.
Janice, you OWN this style of music! Your singing carries us listeners along on the vocal equivalent of a magic carpet ride. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you.
In a nutshell, this is very, very good music.
All the best to you all,
Noel Noel Thank you for the comprehensive and positive review. I've passed your comments on to the lyricist. I enjoyed the magic carpet ride comment and have to agree. Peter
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Janice Bud and Peter. Magic touch indeed. Each one of you have added his or own magic touch (with a little bit of BIAB thrown in) to make this excellent collaboration happen. Wonderful stuff!
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Peter, sounds very good. Enjoyed the listen.
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Dear Bud, PeterF, & Ms. Janice...
"PeterF": "The Magic Touch" has a nice n' easy, laid-back kind'a rhythm that inspired this listener to join in with some impromptu whistling! The feel of the song is just that inviting as it conjures up a lazy, timeless mood that is evocative of a small town at the height of a hot afternoon, where a lady might sit in the shade of her front porch and daydream about her man...
Ms. Janice, your storytelling voice fills up even the spaces where you don’t sing, 'cause it makes us want to follow it wherever it goes.
"Bud": Being behind the scenes recording the song actually only proves that what you can't see has everything to do with what you hear! Your "invisible" presence at the controls is as strongly felt as the quiet moment when a birthday boy or girl makes a silent wish before blowing out the candles on the cake.
What is the instrument that comes in wailing at around 1:50? Sounded simultaneously like a bass harmonica and an overdriven gee-tar! Regardless, for me its effect was to express the deeper, gutsier feeling under the politely passionate lyrics.
All in all, a "stop the world, I wanna get off" kind'a tune.
LOREN
P.S. Where in the forums do BIAB users congregate to collaborate? I posted the question elsewhere but haven't received a response yet. Thanks!
Loren, I appreciate you saying that about my vocal. When Peter invited me to sing on this it was made easy and fun because of the great lyric and melody. BTW, Bud wanted me to mention that his contribution to this was engineering my vocal and that Peter had his hands on the controls! Thanks!! Janice
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P.S. Where in the forums do BIAB users congregate to collaborate? I posted the question elsewhere but haven't received a response yet. Thanks!
Loren, Thanks for the wonderful review. The instrument at 1.50 was in fact a slide guitar. As far as collaboration goes I'd suggest you send a personal message to a forum member via the user lists. Peter Dear "PeterF"... On two counts, thank you for answering my questions! Sincerely, LOREN
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Loren, I appreciate you saying that about my vocal. When Peter invited me to sing on this it was made easy and fun because of the great lyric and melody. BTW, Bud wanted me to mention that his contribution to this was engineering my vocal and that Peter had his hands on the controls! Thanks!! Janice Ms. Janice... Thank you for providing me with correct "behind the scene" credits. :-) :-) LOREN
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There is really wonderful y'all.
The instrumentation--live and RTs--is perfect. Really crisp guitar playing, Peter, that sits perfectly in the mix and sounds completely pro.
I really like the rich, professional studio quality sound of this, right down to the mastering.
Of course, excellent vocals by Janice as always--and great vocal recording work Bud.
Great job everyone. Thanks David - happy with those mix comments! Peter
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Really beautiful song.
Great vocal, guitar and excellent perfmormed.
A great listening.
Sergio
Much appreciated Sergio. Peter
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A great sounding blues... Enjoyed my listen.
Charlie
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Well done guys,
What is there to add that hasn't already been said? When people come together and with thier individual strengths colloberate to make something magical happen.
This song epitimises the talent on this PGM forum and long may it continue.
Paul
Thank you Paul. That made me feel really good about our collaboration. Janice
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Hi, Peter, bud & Janice !
What a super blues tune !
With superb vocals by
Janice ! Her voice just fits
so perfectly for blues and
likewise music !
Loved it !
Cheers
Dani
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Excellent choice of instruments for this song. The acoustic guitar is full and sweet. and I appreciate the restraint you employ on the slide solo with that touch of flare in the the last measure or two.
Janice, I think I'm starting to hear a flair of ragtime in your blues (lol). Maybe it is harkened by the piano in this song, but it is part of what gives you a unique signature.
Well done everyone! Thanks for those comments Lawrence much appreciated. Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud,
What I'm hearing through my headphones right now is another shining example of an outstanding forum collaboration.
Peter, your guitar work is excellent.... skillful, considered and a perfect fit.
Leon, the lyric rewrite was definitely worth the effort. I don't think I've ever heard the 'amuse me/enthuse me' rhyme anywhere before.
Janice, you OWN this style of music! Your singing carries us listeners along on the vocal equivalent of a magic carpet ride. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you.
In a nutshell, this is very, very good music.
All the best to you all,
Noel Noel, that is one of the nicest comments anybody has made about my singing. Thank you so much!!! Janice
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
fj Yep - what Floyd said. This is a real sweet collab. That great lyric, super backing tracks, Janice's incomparable voice and Bud's expertise "twisting the knobs" is a recipe for some really terrific listening. Kudos to all concerned! Alan & Di Thanks for the review Alan & Di. Makes it easy to produce something good when the singer is so accomplished. Peter
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Peter, your guitar playing sounds like RT's! Well, that must be a compliment, don't you think And no one can sing a song like this like Janice! What else to say....cool! Rob and Anne-Marie Rob & Anne-Marie Thanks for those comments much appreciated. Peter
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Peter, J&B, this song was made for Janice's vocal! It carries the song right along. Everything in it sounds top notch! Thanks, Torrey Thanks Torrey much appreciated. Peter
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There is really wonderful y'all.
The instrumentation--live and RTs--is perfect. Really crisp guitar playing, Peter, that sits perfectly in the mix and sounds completely pro.
I really like the rich, professional studio quality sound of this, right down to the mastering.
Of course, excellent vocals by Janice as always--and great vocal recording work Bud.
Great job everyone. Thank you david -- we much appreciate your comments! Janice
Really beautiful song.
Great vocal, guitar and excellent perfmormed.
A great listening.
Sergio
Thank you Sergio! Peter and Leon wrote a fine song for sure. Janice Excellent choice of instruments for this song. The acoustic guitar is full and sweet. and I appreciate the restraint you employ on the slide solo with that touch of flare in the the last measure or two.
Janice, I think I'm starting to hear a flair of ragtime in your blues (lol). Maybe it is harkened by the piano in this song, but it is part of what gives you a unique signature.
Well done everyone! Lawrence, how nice of you to mention that. I do like ragtime! Janice
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Janice Bud and Peter. Magic touch indeed. Each one of you have added his or own magic touch (with a little bit of BIAB thrown in) to make this excellent collaboration happen. Wonderful stuff! Thanks for the nice comments Joanne. Peter
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Peter, sounds very good. Enjoyed the listen. Thanks a lot Charlie. Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice, (Bud)...
A strong write - especially for a "blues" number...
Nice arrangement. The acoustic work is really nice! - very well recorded. (Slide is nice, too). A nice "crispness" to everything...
That girl can sing anything, it seems. And gets better with every single recording (How can that be????)
A terrific listen.
fj Yep - what Floyd said. This is a real sweet collab. That great lyric, super backing tracks, Janice's incomparable voice and Bud's expertise "twisting the knobs" is a recipe for some really terrific listening. Kudos to all concerned! Alan & Di Thank y'all so much! Bud wanted me to mention that Peter did the "knob twisting" on this one Janice Peter, your guitar playing sounds like RT's! Well, that must be a compliment, don't you think And no one can sing a song like this like Janice! What else to say....cool! Rob and Anne-Marie Hey you two, thanks for mentioning the vocal. I appreciate it! Janice Peter, J&B, this song was made for Janice's vocal! It carries the song right along. Everything in it sounds top notch! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, thank you. I loved the song from the first moment I heard it. Peter and Leon wrote a fine tune. Janice Janice Bud and Peter. Magic touch indeed. Each one of you have added his or own magic touch (with a little bit of BIAB thrown in) to make this excellent collaboration happen. Wonderful stuff! Thanks Joanne! As you know collabs are a lot of fun. Janice A great sounding blues... Enjoyed my listen.
Charlie Thanks Charlie! Janice Hi, Peter, bud & Janice !
What a super blues tune !
With superb vocals by
Janice ! Her voice just fits
so perfectly for blues and
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Loved it !
Cheers
Dani Thank you Dani. That was very sweet of you to say that about my vocal. Janice
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GREAT STUFF!!! Don't know how I missed this one. Very cool write, and a terrific production with a great job by all. Love the guitar solo, and Janice's vocal just kills!! Great job guys!! Take care. Greg
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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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 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 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.
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows 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 60 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 Windows and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until December 31, 2025. 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 Windows packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49. Browse the full contents of each package and listen to demos here.
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
The XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs special offers are now available until August 31st at 11:59pm PDT!
Ready to take your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 experience to the next level? Now’s the perfect time! Expand your style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs—packed with a wide variety of genres to inspire your next musical creation.
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 1-9 includes 900 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). With over 3,500 styles (and 35 MIDI styles) included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-20, the possibilities are endless!
Get the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 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 Windows or for Mac.
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.
Get Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 19 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: 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 because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box setup—at a great price!
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!
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