|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
It's A Fine Line I was playing around with Kontakt Picked Acoustic (I recall when I bought it that it was a topic in the Off-Topic forum )and used it as the intro guitar. As is often the case I used it once and then move on to something else but but the guitar certainly sounds rich. Leon - Lyric & Vocals I played the acoustic solo and sang a little. RealTracks in style: 3119:Bass, Acoustic, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1805:Synth Pad, PopBelieve Ev16 065 RealTracks in song: ~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085 RealTracks in song: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085 MIDI SuperTracks in song: 2242:Piano, Electric, Rhythm CoolJazzPop Ev 085 RealDrums [in style:AmericanaRoots16th^02-a:Sidestick, b:Snare Plus the above mentioned guitar. It’s A Fine LineIt’s a fine line between today and tomorrow It’s a fine line between happiness and sorrow It’s a fine line between feeling good and feeling like Your world is coming down around your ears It’s a fine line between ignorance and hate So much depends on each decision that you make There’s a fine distinction between who you are and Who it is you want the world to see Don’t be afraid To roll the dice Every waking moment Involves a choice One day you’re down and out Then you’re riding high One day you’re crawling And the next day you can fly It’s a fine line between sickness and wellbeing How much can you really trust what you think it is you’re seeing? It’s a fine line between the infinite variety Of futures you potentially will see It’s a fine line between the darkness and the light It’s a fine line between what’s legal and what’s right It’s a fine line between standing up for dignity Or giving in selfishly to greed Don’t be afraid To speak the truth Speak it to power Offer them your proof Raise up your voice And make them hear It might surprise you How much you can achieve It’s a fine line between today and tomorrow It’s a fine line between happiness and sorrow It’s a fine line between feeling good and feeling like Your world is coming down around your ears It’s a fine line between feeling good and feeling like Your world is coming down around your ears
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,030
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,030 |
Peter,
Love the opening on this—really engaging. The repetition of “fine line” works vey well, setting up the song structure, and everything plays off that. Really like the lyrics here—you carry the theme of contrasting extremes all the way through both consistently and meaningfully. Really like this one—well done!
Oh, and that drum just kicked in around the three minute mark—nice touch.
Kind regards,
Deej
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,960
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,960 |
Lots of hooks Peter: lyrical, melodic & musical.
Tidy arrangement to support you narrative and voice.
Ace.
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,313
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 20,313 |
Great choice of material.
A really good write, and the told story is remarkable.
I really enjoyed the backing vocals too, it gave additional purposeful depth. It was interesting to see how late you decided to introduce the percussion into the song.
Nice, all around.
BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,438 |
Peter and Leon,
That opening guitar sounds really good. Does that come with patterns to select or do you program all of that yourself?
Speaking of fine lines...there are many in this write. One right after another. Solid.
I really like the way...
"It’s a fine line between feeling good and feeling like
Your world is coming down around your ears"
...breaks the rhythm of the previous pairs. Very effective.
Nice outro guitar solo.
Well done.
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,969
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,969 |
Very cool intro. That acoustic had such a full clear tone. Very nice. Loved the vocal, harmonies and lyric. Very cool back track. Well done.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,578
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,578 |
floyd jane beat me to the "fine line" pun/  Jangly - nice build throughout the song. I like the way you change the rhythm the second time through the verse. Enjoyed this listen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
Peter,
Love the opening on this—really engaging. The repetition of “fine line” works vey well, setting up the song structure, and everything plays off that. Really like the lyrics here—you carry the theme of contrasting extremes all the way through both consistently and meaningfully. Really like this one—well done!
Oh, and that drum just kicked in around the three minute mark—nice touch.
Kind regards,
Deej Thanks Deej appreciate that. Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,468
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,468 |
Very good work Peter! That guitar certainly sounds pretty good to me! The song has such a great message and I feel you constructed a wonderful backtrack to carry it! Nice work on the lead and bg vocals! Thanks, Torrey
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
Lots of hooks Peter: lyrical, melodic & musical.
Tidy arrangement to support you narrative and voice.
Ace. Thanks Ray appreciate that. Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,680
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,680 |
That opening guitar sounds good to me, Peter. Also really like your acoustic solo.
Always enjoy Leon's lyrics and vocals, nice melody line too.
Good song you two, enjoyed!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081 |
Nice song. I do like that guitar. Your guitar playing is good. Nice tone on your guitar. Good lyrics and vocals. I like it. Cool concept.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
Great choice of material.
A really good write, and the told story is remarkable.
I really enjoyed the backing vocals too, it gave additional purposeful depth. It was interesting to see how late you decided to introduce the percussion into the song.
Nice, all around. Thanks Trevor - most of the backing vocal is done by Leon. Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,362
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,362 |
Peter & Leon ...
You two gentlemen create some fabulous music. I always anticipate complete listening satisfaction when I click onto one of your songs. I'm never disappointed. Love the drums with your acoustic arrangement. This is simply wonderful. Congrats to both of you for a job well done!
Best to both of you. Be safe ...
Alan
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
Peter and Leon,
That opening guitar sounds really good. Does that come with patterns to select or do you program all of that yourself?
Speaking of fine lines...there are many in this write. One right after another. Solid.
I really like the way...
"It’s a fine line between feeling good and feeling like
Your world is coming down around your ears"
...breaks the rhythm of the previous pairs. Very effective.
Nice outro guitar solo.
Well done.
fj Thanks floyd. The guitar comes with lots of patterns - you just provide the chords. There is a thread in the off topics forum about exporting chords from Band In A Box to midi and into programs like this. Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,331
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10,331 |
I like this. Nice work on the song and the lyrics, as others have said, are well written.
Yep... The kontakt guitar actually sounds pretty convincing. I have a third party acoustic guitar called Strummer. Sounds really good but it's a little bit stiff and sounds too mechanical as a result.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 6,733
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 6,733 |
Peter, Leon Very nice tune. Lyrics and performance is ACE. Kontakt Picked is ok...works, but as soon as Peter's solo comes in, you can see why it is just "ok" Congrats on this project! I would put this tune among top few I heard from you. Thank you for sharing. Misha.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
Very cool intro. That acoustic had such a full clear tone. Very nice. Loved the vocal, harmonies and lyric. Very cool back track. Well done. Thanks Scott Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,644 |
floyd jane beat me to the "fine line" pun/ Jangly - nice build throughout the song. I like the way you change the rhythm the second time through the verse. Enjoyed this listen! Thanks David. Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,493
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,493 |
Hi Peter an Leon,
I saw I am not the only one mentioning your 'fine lines'.
Your lyrics are cleverly made and very good performed in this nice melody with the pretty good sounding acoustics.
This is very well done,
Hans
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Topics84,299
Posts777,448
Members39,614
| |
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