|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
THE HILLS OF KILLARNEY (had to dig into my Irish roots to write this one).
[Link no longer valid]
WESTWLZ.STY Triple Time Western Waltz (52bpm)
531: Bass, Acoustic Pop Sw 065
1108:Guitar, Acoustic Fingerpicking BluegrassWaltz Ev 140
1107:Fiddle, Background BluegrassWaltz Ev 140
1109:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming BluegrassWaltz Ev 140
3072:Mandolin, Rhythm AmericanaSlow128Andy Sw 040
3128:Mandola, Background AmericanaFolkAndy Sw060
RealDrums=EthnicWaltz
Other instruments (Reason 11)
Oboe, Piccolo, Mandolin Ensemble (mixed with Audacity)
Vocals: via Shure PG58, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Reaper DAW, Noise Ash Vocal Finalizer (doubler & reverb).
LYRICS:
The Hills Of Killarney
Seven long years have I been gone
Far, far away, 'cross the sea
Now I've served my time, but when I return
Will my true love still love me?
The famine was cruel, but I was a fool
Takin' what wasn't my own
Then off was I sent to Van Diemen's Land
Leavin' my true love all alone
(chorus)
Now the Hills of Killarney are a sight to behold
And Tralee is most dear to my heart
But I'd trade them right now to be with you again
And hear you say we'll never part
16 bar instrumental
Warm summer days, we watched the waves
Roll into the Bay of Tralee
And now those waves are bringing me home
To Ireland and, hopefully, thee.
(chorus)
Now the Hills of Killarney are a sight to behold
And Tralee is most dear to my heart
But I'd trade them right now to be with you again
And hear you say, hear you say,
hear you say we'll never part
Copyright © 2020 all rights reserved
Last edited by Andrew - PG Music; 01/26/21 01:39 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258 |
Brian, this is a cracker of a song. LOVE it to bits. Everything about this floats my boat, really bonnie song. Please post more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 4,421 |
Yes, you grew those roots with tasty fruit here, Brian. Love the lilting piccolo. Really wonderful mix of all the right stuff.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,216
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,216 |
This is fantastic. An outstanding vocal with heartfelt lyrics and the most perfect backing tracks.
You have this genre down perfectly.
Loved this one!
Whenever I get something stuck in the back of my throat, I dislodge it by drinking a beer.
It's called the Heineken Maneuver.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,525
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,525 |
Pro sounding all the way. I listen to a lot of Celtic music, this fits right in.
Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081 |
I love it. What a gem. Authentic and beautiful. Great job. So well written too.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Thanks, Graham. Glad you liked it. I have 3 more quasi-Celtic tunes ready to roll but still looking for stories to match.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Thanks, Marty 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Thanks, Tunemonger. I draw most of my Celtic inspiration from the Irish-Norwegian duo Secret Garden. Other influences include groups such as Celtic Woman, Celtic Thunder and the musical "Riverdance."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Thanks, jptjptjpt (hope I spelled your name correctly - the absence of vowels confuses me sometimes)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,582
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,582 |
I'm not in a position to say if it's anything close to authentic or not, but it works for me! Pleasant melody, well sung, clear mix and interesting arrangement. All in all, an enjoyable 4:18 spent. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
I'm relying on the maxim "If it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck and walks like a duck..." etc. (not to mention a 45% Irish contribution to my DNA - so I won't mention that). 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,591
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,591 |
45% or what, you have it down to perfection, Ghostgum.
Especially the soothing vocal style. I take it the
era is the mid 1800's ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,327
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,327 |
Wow. Reminiscent of many of the Irish folk songs I've heard. Sounds like a song The Kilkennys might cover. Lovely vocal.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Thanks, Ed.
You're spot on with the date. Van Dieman's Land was named after the governor of the Dutch East Indies by Abel Tasman, the first European to see it in 1642.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of the British colony of New South Wales, it became a self-governing state in the mid 1850s and was renamed Tasmania.
After the infamous Boston Tea Party and humiliating loss to the Colonists in the ensuing War of Independence, the British needed another large area to park their ever-growing population of criminals. Captain James Cook, and his timely discovery of Botany Bay, saved the day.
In all, 160,000 prisoners (men, women, and children) were sent to Australia. 73,000 of these were sent to Van Dieman's Land between 1803 and 1868.
One of these was my wife's GGG-grandfather, who arrived in 1830. This Englishman was convicted of stealing a jacket and two coats. The original death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment providing he agreed to transportation. He served 14 years and, upon release, became a model citizen of the new colony.
Ireland's Great Famine lasted from 1845-49.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 708
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 708 |
A well written song and excellent vocal, worthy of your Irish roots.
As a young man I cycled around the Ring of Kerry. Such a beautiful part of the world.
I've also a little Irish in my ancestry and love the music. The likes of the Chieftains, Planxty, Dolores and Sean Keane, Mick Moloney, Robbie O'Connell and Jimmy Keane, etc have given me a huge amount of pleasure over the years.
Your song prompted me to listen once again to Keane, Moloney and O'Connell's version of 'Kilkelly Ireland', IMHO one of the saddest and at the same time most beautiful songs ever recorded.
Kind regards and stay safe,
Leon
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947
Expert
|
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 947 |
Hi Leon,
Thanks for the info. I had not heard of Kilkenny, Ireland before and, as you say, it's hauntingly beautiful. Prefer O'Connell's version to Keane's.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins
Join the conversation on our forum.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.
Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!
Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.
Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,301
Posts777,488
Members39,612
| |
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