|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Floyd,
Fantastic. For a guy like me... you're setting the bar on songwriting and using BIAB as a production tool.
Cheers,
Frank Frank - I appreciate you stopping by for a listen... FJ, Punchy tune. Yet, I like that it is not too busy instrumentally, so focus goes to overall composition and vocals, not just loop hooks. Vocals and airy mix are excellent! (It is hard to picture bad mix from you  ) Sometimes we get carried away with all the cool tracks and jam things in, forgetting that we are only humans. I like the rest, you made at 0:54, giving time to regroup & repeating at the end. Nice one! Thank you for sharing. Misha. Thanks, Misha....nice of you to say... Hi Floyd
Very engaging tune. Your pop side clearly has plenty to offer. Sheer class all the way, as per usual.
Regards,
Leon Thanks, Leon! Always nice to hear from you...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Cool tune. Sounds like something that plays on the radio these days.
Good job. I'll listen on some cans later. Thanks, Herb. Glad you stopped by. Floyd, you have another winner on your hands. I could relate to this song as I have said that about my wife!
You are the total package, songwriter, engineer, and producer.
I really liked your various reverbs on those drums. That was brilliant!
This should be on the radio today!
Thanks, Mario. Cool that you noticed the varying drums reverb...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 294
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 294 |
Hi Floyd,
Sorry to come in on the party so late! But...Wow, man! Most of what I could think to say about your tune has already been said by others. Listening to your song from the beginning to the end was a pure treat for the ears. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed it. This is too good for radio. You need to put a video together and put it on YouTube or something.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
A very contemporary sound, without contemporary vacuous lyrics.
As others have said, the song sticks in your head.
Production is smooth and simply fabulously produced. Thanks, Scott. A track like this raises some questions for me - like, "Why haven't I heard this on the radio?" and, "Why didn't I write something like this?" and, "Why not play it again?"
Great arrangement - so much light and shade. Excellent lyric and vocals - sung with conviction. Peerless production. I appreciate that, Brian. Good of you to drop by.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 785
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 785 |
Man Floyd how great this song is!!! You killed it. I cant help but here Brooks & Dunn on this one. I love it Cliff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Sounds great man. Just loved this. Beautiful mix of instruments by the way.
Top notch dude.
Thanks, Mr. Snyder!! Now this is getting a little weird. I post a song about a girl being off limits and wouldn’t you know? This has actually happened many times over the years. We had similar postings about Texas, baseball, etc. The next one I post will be so far out there it will stretch the the limits of your mind reading abilities to come up with a match. This is a modern sounding pop styled country song. Excellent vocals. Production second to none. An excellent write even if the theme was taken from what can only be described as our own psychic privately shared songwriting idea cloud. I can’t think of anyone better to have such similar ideas with than you. Oh yeah, Great song, Tom HA! I can't follow you to "Sante Fe" - I've already spent my only Latin-flavored song ("Ybor City Lullaby") a couple of years ago and have nothing to match the theme at present (though "Take Me Back" would have done it, I think - again, already posted some time ago). But I'm certain we will line up again soon. Thanks for the great comments!! Great work Floyd excellent job in all respects. Thanks, Rob!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Well Floyd, I read all the reactions from everyone and now I don't know what to write about your song other than it is -of course- a very nice, well sung song. And it has that nice 'Pop' flow in the chorusses. I like that very much. Especially how you used the double vocals in it. It gives the song more 'drive'. And your band has good chosen instruments.
I only wonder, did you played the acoustic guitar yourself (again) or are you still using the software guitars?
Excellent work altogether,
Hans Thanks for the ice comments, Hans. This time the acoustic guitar is a loop. If you listen closely, you can hear that it is simply 4 chords that repeat through the song.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,745
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 2,745 |
I don't know Floyd, what can be said? It just sounds great. It is amazing what you do with BIAB.
The sustain on the guitar is super smooth. Drums are very cool sounding. Pro vocals. Better than any demo that exist in BIAB that I have listen to.
You are certainly up there with the top drawer studio musicians. Good stuff!
Cheers,
Billy
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,889
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,889 |
I thought I'd posted on this one earlier but it immediately left my mind to posting comments to go grab a link to send you by PM. Didn't get to either until this morning... This is a top level production of a current topic for today's country sound. Nice attention to detail and a wonderful job orchestrating the music. Everything has it's place. It's a good song and I enjoyed it from start to finish... then rewind and play it again...
BIAB 2026:RB 2026, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,687
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,687 |
I should say, "A voice like that".
You should be proud of this one.
Vic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Wow, what a great song. Sounds alot like Brooks and Dunn. It is really in their style. Enjoyed the listen!! Ronnie - thanks for stopping by. I never mind a comparison like that. Thanks! The dynamics, the mix, the arrangement, and ofc your voice. All fits perfectly in this little jewel! I appreciate that, Angelo... Still amazed by the number of good songs you write, Floyd.
There's a new country artist on the radio, Kane Brown. Very eclectic productions like this one and definitely not Grandad's country. So there you are, in addition to being such a good songwriter you're a cutting edge producer too.
Well done.
Scoot - thanks for all of that. I'm not a big fan of Kane Brown's stuff, but there is plenty of other current Country (in the "modern" style) that I do like. I generally listen to a new Country record almost every day and that turns out to be a mix of current-and-modern to throwback-traditional (though mostly in the 90's style)....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
I was going to say "This should be a hit", but instead I'll say "This IS a HIT"!!! So catchy, so good, so exhilarating!! Another masterpiece from the master!! This should be in a film.....it is absolutely perfect for a romantic, coming of age comedy! BRILLIANT!!! Take care. Greg Thanks, Greg. Those are comments I will re-read a few times. The first thing that grabbed us was the outstanding lead vocal and the layered harmony. A good two verse and a chorus tune always impresses us. You mentioned to me years ago that if you have something to say often that structure is sufficient Although on the periphery of pop country what Ezekiel said is certainly obvious as this lyric is assuredly not vacuous! Your always fine band is present and the finger snaps were a nice addition. The arc of the build was really cool. From old school country to jazz to blues to rock to pop you are amazing... As Janice says, "well he is Obiwan!" Nice art work also. J&B Thanks for those very nice comments, y'all!! (and thanks for noticing the album cover )
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Floyd: If country really is trying to find itself like it says it is, it might look in your direction, should I say, listen in your direction. Thanks for that nice idea, ed... Hi Floyd,
Sorry to come in on the party so late! But...Wow, man! Most of what I could think to say about your tune has already been said by others. Listening to your song from the beginning to the end was a pure treat for the ears. Thanks for posting it, I enjoyed it. This is too good for radio. You need to put a video together and put it on YouTube or something. Thanks, Bawb!! I did consider doing a video (I've seen a few simple ones lately that I wanted to emulate). Not sure that that will ever happen, though. Videos are a LOT of work if you don't work on them often (for me, anyway)... Man Floyd how great this song is!!! You killed it. I cant help but here Brooks & Dunn on this one. I love it Cliff Thanks, Cliff. I appreciate that...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 21,128
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 21,128 |
Floyd, you are a genius songwriter.
Your phrasing, lyrics, musicality is second-to-none.
"she's by my side
bare feet on the dashboard
of this country boy's ride"
Oh, wow, how fantastic. Everything about your songwriting is always extraordinary.
Another winner.
BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,497
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,497 |
Hi, Floyd !
I´m glad I did´nt
miss out on this masterpiece
of yours ! Have been away
for so long but after
having heard this one I felt like
having come home again !
Cheers Dani
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
I don't know Floyd, what can be said? It just sounds great. It is amazing what you do with BIAB.
The sustain on the guitar is super smooth. Drums are very cool sounding. Pro vocals. Better than any demo that exist in BIAB that I have listen to.
You are certainly up there with the top drawer studio musicians. Good stuff!
Cheers,
Billy Billy - thanks for the very nice comments. I appreciate that... I thought I'd posted on this one earlier but it immediately left my mind to posting comments to go grab a link to send you by PM. Didn't get to either until this morning... This is a top level production of a current topic for today's country sound. Nice attention to detail and a wonderful job orchestrating the music. Everything has it's place. It's a good song and I enjoyed it from start to finish... then rewind and play it again... Charlie - thanks! I really appreciate your appreciation of modern Country production... I should say, "A voice like that".
You should be proud of this one.
Vic Vic - thanks for stopping by....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,987 |
Floyd, you are a genius songwriter.
Your phrasing, lyrics, musicality is second-to-none.
"she's by my side
bare feet on the dashboard
of this country boy's ride"
Oh, wow, how fantastic. Everything about your songwriting is always extraordinary.
Another winner.
Trev - I always appreciate you stopping in for a listen and a comment... and these are some very nice comments, indeed. It is always especially nice to have the writing singled out...Thanks so much. Hi, Floyd !
I´m glad I did´nt
miss out on this masterpiece
of yours ! Have been away
for so long but after
having heard this one I felt like
having come home again !
Cheers Dani Dani - so nice to see you around again...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 1,749
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 1,749 |
Another Winner!
Great song, well done1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Last Chance! The Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® Special Ends Today (May 31, 2026) at 11:59pm PDT!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PDT today!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the amazing new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. View the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to transcribe an entire track or transcribe specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Mac® to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Special Offers Extended Until May 31st!
Good news- we've extended our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® special offers until May 31, 2026!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 is packed with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can transcribe an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PDT on May 31st, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Check out the Band-in-a-Box® for Mac packages page to find the best package for you.
Holiday Weekend Hours
It's Victoria Day Long Weekend in Canada. Our Customer Service hours are:
Saturday, May 16: Closed
Sunday, May 17: Closed
Monday, May 18: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 19th!
Today's the Last Day of the Band-in-a-Box 2026® for Mac Special!
Order before 11:59pm PDT today (May 15, 2026) to save up to 50% off your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrade and receive a FREE Bonus PAK loaded with great new Add-ons to use with this new version!
Don't wait - order today!
Check out all the new features in the redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac - Special Offers End at 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th, 2026!
Order before 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th and SAVE up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 for Mac Upgrade packages... and that's not all! With your version 2026 for Mac purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks... that's 222 NEW RealTracks available with version Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac!
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all available purchase options.
Learn more about the Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK here.
If you have any questions about which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We're here to help!
202 New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2026!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2026, we've released 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 468-488) in a variety of genres—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Funk & World (Sets 468-475):
Our new jazz, funk & blues RealTracks include a groovin’ collection of RealTracks and RealDrums! These include more requested “soul jazz” RealTracks featuring artists Neil Swainson (bass), Charles Treadway (organ), Brent Mason (guitar), and Wes Little (drums). There are new “smooth jazz” styles (4), which include a RealTracks first: muted trumpet, as well as slick new smooth jazz brushes options for drums. Blues lovers will be thrilled—there are more “classic acoustic blues” styles, including guitar (5), bass (4), and drums (10) with blues master Colin Linden, featuring understated and tasty background acoustic soloing, plus brushes drums and acoustic bass. There are also new electric blues RealTracks, including electric blues with PG favorite Johnny Hiland (3) and soulful electric slide guitar from Colin Linden (4). If you love funk & gospel, there are great new options this year, including gospel organ (3) from Charles Treadway, as well as new funk, tango, and rock ’n’ roll drums (3) and bass (1). And for big, bold arrangements, we have uptempo soul horns (4) featuring a three-part hip horn section with options for a full mix or stems of each individual horn — plus an accompanying rhythm section (4) of drums, bass, guitar, and electric piano!
Rock & Pop (Sets 476–482):
Our new rock & pop RealTracks bring a powerful mix of requested favorites, fresh genres, and modern chart-inspired styles! We have more of our popular “Producer Layered Acoustic Guitars (15)” featuring Band-in-a-Box favorite Brent Mason. We’ve continued our much-requested disco styles (10), and added new Celtic guitar (5) with a more basic, accessible approach than our previous Drop-D or DADGAD offerings. There are also highly requested yacht rock styles (17), inspired by the smooth, polished soft-rock sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s — laid-back grooves, silky electric pianos, warm textures, elegant harmonic movement, and pristine production aesthetics. Fans of heavier styles will love our new glam metal (13), capturing the flashy, high-energy sound of ’80s arena-ready guitar rock. We also have a set of rootsy modern-folk rock (18), with a warm, organic sound combining contemporary folk textures and driving acoustic strumming. And we’ve added lots of new modern pop styles (16) — the kinds of sounds you’re hearing on the radio today, featuring exciting new drums, synths, and cutting-edge RealTracks arrangements.
Country, & Americana (Sets 483–488):
Our new country & Americana RealTracks deliver a rich collection of acoustic, electric, and roots-inspired styles! We have new country pop (9) with legendary guitarist Brent Mason. There is also a potpourri (14) of bouzouki, guitars, banjo, and more, perfect for adding texture and character to contemporary acoustic arrangements. We’ve added funky country guitar (5) with PG favorite Brent Mason, along with classic pedal steel styles (5) featuring steel great Doug Jernigan. There are more country songwriter styles (8) that provide intimate, rootsy foundations for storytelling and modern Americana writing. Finally, we have “background soloing” acoustic guitar (12) with Brent Mason — simpler, but still very tasty acoustic lines designed to sit beautifully behind vocals or act as a subtle standalone solo part.
Check out all the 202 new RealTracks (in sets 468-488)!
And, if you are looking for more, the 2026 49-PAK (for $49) includes an impressive collection of 20 bonus RealTracks, featuring exciting and inspiring additions to add to your RealTracks library. You'll get new country-rhythm guitar styles from PG Music favorites Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason, along with modern-pop grooves that capture today’s radio-ready sound! There are also new indie-folk styles with guitar, bass, 6-string bass used as a high-chording instrument, acoustic guitar, and banjo. Plus, dedicated "cymbal fills" RealDrums provide an added layer that work very well with low-key folky styles with other percussion.
The 2026 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2026 49-PAK!
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
With your version 2026 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- iOS Android Band-in-a-Box® App
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,484
Posts805,556
Members40,127
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean