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Maybe you could break down what you used on the vocals? I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be interested in that.
And in response to your question... (be careful what you ask for - HA!) Thanks, Floyd, I appreciate you taking the time to do that! 
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Floyd, your vocal just put this in orbit!!!, Love it!!
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Floyd, "brand new mask a different hat" which you wear with cache, sir! An amazing accomplishment which proves many points about the possibilities,both of the software and the ability of real musicians to reinvent themselves... in any era. I really liked that chord change on the first line of the chorus and hearing both you and Janice in this outside the box setting. Oh, and the blue shades!
Robert Thanks, Robert...
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This is really cool sounding. I would say that the instrumental on this certainly fits the "Modern Sound" talked about. Very creative use of the different tools you possess to create this. I like the effects used on the vocals. It leans towards that heavily processed sound that has been discussed but I'm not sure that your voice is meant for that kind of music lol. (Please don't take offense to that last comment. I love what you do regularly.) Overall, this is a great song and great composition.
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Sounds great man. I really like what you have done here artistically. To tell you the truth the contest didn't make complete sense to me, really. I think artists are going to do what they are going to do and blaze their own trail. I feel there are plenty of artists here on the forum. Just because someone is not imitating what is on the radio this second does not mean they are not "modern." The most modern moment I have never heard is when Tom Waits started banging on a saucepan and screaming over an out of tune guitar. Modern is what you say it is, if you are an artist, not what anyone else says it is, in my opinion. In that spirit, I really enjoyed this as another side of Floyd. And I did not leave you hanging. About to post. Tell me if you recognize anybody noteworthy.  Wait!..... There's a contest???? 
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floyd, Good job on constructing the loops. The guitars sound great. The vocal processing is much like was talked about in the other thread and works nicely in this context. Janice nails her part again. This definitely is a new you! And I might add that I won't even attempt to keep up. Great job on a new sound, Tom
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Hey Floyd, This was really cool! For never having done the loop thing I think you did great! I loved the mix. The vocals/background vocals were very cool (nice job Janice). I've never done any recording with loops... This makes me wanna mess around with 'em. Nice Job! Greg PS I have a new song I'll be posting soon.
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Floyd,
You pulled it off man! It's certainly a much different sound than I'm used to hearing from you but it's very well done! I really like the background vocal work going on in here! Nice use of effects all around and that hook in the chorus is great! Thanks, Torrey
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Interested sound. I prefer your tipical sound but good work at the same time.
I never used loops in my music, so I've found your post interesting.
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Thanks for stopping in, Sergio... I love how the off topic subforum can spark such creativity. I really dig what you came up with, and it's super awesome to what threads like those inspire people to make song-wise. Thanks for sharing! Thanks for having a listen, Ember... Thanks for listing Floyd. What a great effort to knit all those loops together. Sounds very modern to me. Great effort sir. Rob Thanks, Rob... Lot of good takeaways here. The 'Modern' challenge seems to coax stronger lyrics from the writers that are moving out of their traditional comfort zone. I think that it's going to be good for the Biab community in general with the new emphasis on improving the vocal effects chain.
This is a good write, mix, production and performance. It's certainly an enjoyable listen and for me, you hit your stride and was on the mark frome about 2:20 on....
Charlie - appreciate the comments...
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Floyd's gone loopy!! And with incredible style too!! Really fun, clever, and very catchy. Love the bouncy rhythm. Love the really interesting melody in the chorus....reminds me of Todd Rundgren (one of my old faves). You never cease to amaze me my friend!! Take care. Greg
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Well, that's certainly different! I didn't really appreciate the mix until I listened in headphones. It sounded sort of flat on the speakers, but opened up once I got the headphones on. Your list of plugins reminds me that Ozone has a free stereo widener which is pretty neat. You've got me thinking about playing with loops again... 
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Different for sure Floyd. I like it better than I thought I would from your description. Top flight lyrics and production.
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Floyd's gone loopy!! And with incredible style too!! Really fun, clever, and very catchy. Love the bouncy rhythm. Love the really interesting melody in the chorus....reminds me of Todd Rundgren???
No sorry This Just isn't Floyd And it don't work not one bit you have a distinct country voice ,, That could have/SHOULD HAVE sold records on a pro sounding country platform.
That was fun full stop.
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Hello, floyd
I surely feel something new using loops in this country tune. No, no, above words are not enough. As Robert said, "brand new mask a different hat" which you wear with cache, sir. And I entirely agree with Rob. What a great effort to knit all those loops together. Sounds very modern to me, too. Great effort sir. Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Thanks y’all for mentioning my small part in this big production!
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Floyd,
Well done. Sure has a modern sound to me. Big production sound, too. Great job.
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Wow Floyd, you could've fool me about not being used to an old loops production. Outstanding job all around.
Mike B. Mike - nice of you to drop by... floyd & Janice
Technically extremely clever - quite an undertaking! Liked the song some wonderful writing - the vocals sound great - loved the way you used the Janice loop (and of course the harmony). You two sound so in sync it's uncanny. Impressive work all round.
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Ok...when I see terms like "Chillout" and "Dubstep" In a Floyde Jane song...you can understand where for the first time in a while; I really didn't have an expectation of how it would sound. "Straight conviction" I expect in any song of yours though  Man, you knocked it out of the park. I think you made the loops work really well; and still managed to keep "you." It's like a fresh take on something you already love. It's not giving up on anything you've done to only be this. Both is such a cool answer. The orchestration and arrangement to give the song movement was awesome in my book. The syncopation created by a combination of word choice AND delivery was impressive! Then contrasted by the held out chorus (nice melodic and harmonic supoort choices btw) really makes the song work. Again, word choice was brilliant for the melodic content of being held out. Thank you for making this song. It's says SO MUCH beyond the words and music you have written. Class, Floyd. You both teach it and have it. Now...you aren't saying that just because this is largely YOUR fault... are you????  Cool and interesting piece of work.
Some time back in Sonar, I used loops to create a short instrumental piece. It was a fun experiment.
It's always good to try new things to get us out of the rut we all tend to find too comfortable. "getting out of a rut" isn't really a problem I've ever had... Really well done! Definitely a really modern feel, and you incorporated those loops stunningly well. The way the song builds with all those harmonies at the chorus is incredible. It gives it such a huge, tremendously powerful energy. Honestly, this is one of my favourites I've heard from you. You nailed this one - thanks so much for sharing  Thanks, Deryk... Dear Floyd
Well done for rising to the challenge! I think far too often most of us are too ready to sit on the sidelines and talk instead of diving in and getting our feet wet!
And you have shown us all how to do it and shown us all so well. Good on you! Thanks for giving me the idea for the lyric... Floyd this is an excellent piece of music. I think your vocal skill would sound great in all different kinds of songs. If talking out loud my music tastes tend to lean more to classic rock and blues. But since becoming a member of the forum I have acquired a taste for all the different genres and it pleases me to hear people take a chance on something they haven't tried before. This software allows you to throw up some chords, spin the style selector add somethings that don't make sense and see what happens. I have heard so much really good music that have genres blended.
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Maybe you could break down what you used on the vocals? I'm sure I'm not the only one that would be interested in that.
And in response to your question... (be careful what you ask for - HA!) Thanks, Floyd, I appreciate you taking the time to do that! Nice that you asked... Floyd, your vocal just put this in orbit!!!, Love it!! Thanks, Cliff.... This is really cool sounding. I would say that the instrumental on this certainly fits the "Modern Sound" talked about. Very creative use of the different tools you possess to create this. I like the effects used on the vocals. It leans towards that heavily processed sound that has been discussed but I'm not sure that your voice is meant for that kind of music lol. (Please don't take offense to that last comment. I love what you do regularly.) Overall, this is a great song and great composition. None taken, of course.... I get that... I generally feel the same way when I try to do a real rock tune. Glad you liked the rest of it... floyd, Good job on constructing the loops. The guitars sound great. The vocal processing is much like was talked about in the other thread and works nicely in this context. Janice nails her part again. This definitely is a new you! And I might add that I won't even attempt to keep up. Great job on a new sound, Tom Thanks, Tom...
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Hey Floyd, This was really cool! For never having done the loop thing I think you did great! I loved the mix. The vocals/background vocals were very cool (nice job Janice). I've never done any recording with loops... This makes me wanna mess around with 'em. Nice Job! Greg PS I have a new song I'll be posting soon. Thanks, Greg. The loops thing was fun to have a go at. Don't think it will become my main thing, though... but it does have potential to add new things to the usual way of doing things... Floyd,
You pulled it off man! It's certainly a much different sound than I'm used to hearing from you but it's very well done! I really like the background vocal work going on in here! Nice use of effects all around and that hook in the chorus is great! Thanks, Torrey I appreciate that, Torrey. Thanks for the bump!
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