|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248 |
Hi Folks. Must be a change of season, had this urge writing a blues tune  Dave aka BlueAttitude graciously agreed to bring some true blues spirit into my tune by playing solo guitar parts and all the wonderful accents. Not sure of the mix quality, most likely it will need more time. If you have suggestion(s) on mix, please, do not be shy. Thank you for listening! Insomniac Soul
I had some RT's prepped for this tune, but realized it will sound too busy, so just left PG Drums: BluesMondays. Initial arrangement is done in vArranger, all midi Synths of Halion Sonic. Wonderful Cakewalk as DAW. Lyrics: Sweet talk of a broker, praising financial goals Happy ambient vibe of casinos and shopping malls But angel in silk tuxedo emitting Versace scent keep whispering in my ear that world is coming to an end But insomniac soul shivers from phantom pain Locked in a golden cage, shackled with silver chains. I walk the slums of China and ghettos of New York I met monks with face of Buddha and folks who gone berserk Their hearts infused with fire, their minds are cold as ice. Beneath the mask they hiding sadness and tears of their eyes The universe is cycling, its spinning like yo-yo Expanding and contracting and howling like coyote It might take thousand years, it might take two or three, until we come to our senses - being fully free But insomniac soul shivers from phantom pain Locked in a golden cage, shackled with silver chains.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,615
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 3,615 |
Congrats to all involved. As always rusty fun clever lyrics that tell a good story.Rob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921 |
Misha,
As always, a truly intriguing lyric, rich in imagery, very original.
The mix is really good. The instruments all stand out - drums, bass, piano (very nice tone) and Dave's guitar... the vocal is a bit "heavy" in the low-mid range (though only slightly) - like a proximity effect of the microphone?
Needless to say, Dave's guitar is excellent.
Very enjoyable listen.
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414 |
Really nice work on this! Love the groove, and your vocals fit with it perfectly. It is perfectly catchy without being overbearing - and one thing about your music I always notice, is the lyrics are always unique and engaging. Great job and thanks for sharing
Cheers,
Deryk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,360 |
The universe is cycling, its spinning like yo-yo
Expanding and contracting and howling like coyote
It might take thousand years, it might take two or three,
until we come to our senses - being fully free
wow! I could just copy all the lyrics here and say
man, what strong imagery
I like the opening lines a lot too grim tales
cool song, good mix, Dave is subtle and awesome with just the right touch of blues
enjoyed the heck out of it,
Kenny
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,944
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,944 |
A poet who just happens to know something about music...
I loved the lyrics & music...
Congratulations on a well done collaboration...
I like it!
Jim
†=☮&♥
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 3,007
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 3,007 |
The lyrics were super intriguing with this song. Really appreciated it. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Ember
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248 |
Rob, Thank you for listening and your feedback! -------------- FJ, Thank you for nice feedback and suggestion of mid-range on vocals. Proximity effect is mic related, this particular one is extra "close" . I also believe soundcloud had chiseled it a bit. ------ Deryk, Thank you for listening and kind say on this tune and lyrics. I think the trick with most tunes, is to stop at the right moment, so they do not become to "hairy" ----- Kenny, Big thanks on picking this up. This was actually a fruit of NPR radio cast I tuned to recently about time and space. I am always fascinated listening to scientists talk about something mind boggling in style of casual conversation Dave's guitar was the special sauce. Not a note I left out. Everything was better than what I hoped for. ------- Jim, Thank you for kind words! A very amateur poet, but not giving up ------- Ember, Thank you for listening and warm feedback! Misha.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,255
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 1,255 |
Hi Misha,
Nice minor blues well performed !
Solo piano and Dave's guitar fit well together. Christian
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264 |
Excellent track and collaboration.
the Syths do a fabulous job.
Misha, your lyrics really are entertaining/poignant lessons for me as a reader.
Better & better every day!
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,128
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,128 |
Superb!
The imagery just BEGS for a video...
Like Kenny said one could quote ALL the lyric.
The fine vocals and arrangement offered a wonderful opportunity for Dave's sublime guitarperformance.
Well done you two!!!!
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: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248 |
Chris, Thank you for listening and your input! ----- Ray, Thank you for encouraging words! I know there must be whole bunch of grammar and structural things that came out awkward An interesting observation, Since I joined the forum and worked on several tunes, including a few that we did together, I feel that my language skills improved by few percentage points Thank you! ----- J&B, Thank you for your support! Dave's part was the perfect puzzle piece for this tune. I wish I had more time to do videos... I made a vow to myself, if I ever win the lottery, I will open a local arts center / workshop and do all the crazy things I always wanted to do Misha.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362 |
Let me make it simple: I absolutely love this song!
Will
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,062
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,062 |
Thanks for the invite, Misha, and thanks to everyone that mentioned my small part in this very cool song.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330 |
Very cool lyric Misha. Super tune and vocal delivery. Dave's guitar was excellent as well. Such complimentary licks around the vocal and solo was just sweet. Well done guys
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,248 |
Will, Nice! I am glad it talked to you. Thank you for listening! -------------------- Dave Huge thanks! It would not be the same without your input! -------------------- Scott, Thank you for kind words and your support here and on soundcloud! Misha.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,335 |
Great lyric and some super guitar from Dave. Much enjoyed, Tom
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.
Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac 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 100 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 Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. 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 Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.
Holiday Weekend Hours
As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:
April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours
Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!
— Team PG
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!
If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,177
Posts801,666
Members40,062
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There are no members with birthdays on this day. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean