|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
The Devil's Debutante on Soundcloud
The Devil's Debutante on YouTube The working title for this one was Putin On The Fitz, because it was to be about a nobody-wannabe who rises to power through hate & violence, then throws a fit that kills millions. Sadly those folks are often called leaders. I wasn't happy with the results and was about to throw this one in the maybe-get-back-to-it-someday pile, but then I asked Dave Bell (Blue Attitude) to play some guitar. WOW! It became a jam song. We played a lot of songs together, sometimes me on his track, sometimes him on mine. This was a case of the latter. Still it always amazing me how without contriving it, we often manage to blend so well together. So the solo and extended ending are the only worthwhile parts that remain. Fun jam, Dave. Your comments and suggestions are always the best part of a song for me. Thanks everyone. Style is ZZJAZZ.STY (Jazz Swing Style) RealTracks in song: 748:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment Jazz Ballad Sw 085 (A:simple) RealDrums in Song: AfucheShakerSw8[single]^01-Swng RealDrums in Song: CongasShuffle[single] Loop in Song: AcousticDrumFullKit\Jazz - swing120_ride4 sw8.wav MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1) RealDrums will be substituted :JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier The Devil's DebutanteI saw the monkey walkin' in the shadows slithering through the trees. His snake-like movements reflecting inner battles suggests the world he sees. He is such a sight we could almost call him human, but not the kind we want. He smiles a lot, but evil shines right through him, the devil's debutante. He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. BRIDGE: The devil's debutante taking what he wants, and giving nothing back to us. The devil's debutante taking what he wants, and leaving none for us in his dust. There comes a time when good folks gotta gather to the dying pleas. It's time to shine, and this time's gotta matter. The whole world needs some peace... from the devil's debutante
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,361
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,361 |
Marty...you and Dave are "crazy" cool...so glad you didn't mothball this one...it's clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true...love the lyrics and meter and those leads by Dave and you are the cats meow! Super video (as usual) Where do you get your clips from? they are always spot on...really enjoyable and quite devilish at the same time...great job!
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 8,330 |
Loved this tune. That low register vocal was excellent. Very cool how the vibe changed back and forth throughout the tune. Daves guitar was excellent as well. Super lyric Marty. Basslines were pretty sweet as well.... Well done..
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,647 |
Marty & Dave
Really nice work. Excellent quirky vocals and an evocative song.
Dave's playing is spot on and you two sound excellent together.
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264 |
DEEP lyric and deeper voice...fanmazing!
Excellent lyric, an appropriately biting stack of lead work, a six feet under bottom end bass and social commentary to boot.
ACE!
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,527
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,527 |
Hi Marty and Dave
One time there are loose and fun songs from you
Then again something serious
And that's why it won't be boring with you ;-)
Class singing fits just perfect
Guitar solo of the finest
That's how it should be
Both thumbs up
Many greetings
Andi ;-)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,974
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,974 |
Marty / Dave,
This sounds great! You guys always have some of the best collaborative pieces.
Loved it!
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
Marty...you and Dave are "crazy" cool...so glad you didn't mothball this one...it's clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true...love the lyrics and meter and those leads by Dave and you are the cats meow! Super video (as usual) Where do you get your clips from? they are always spot on...really enjoyable and quite devilish at the same time...great job! "clever and fun but paradoxically sad but true"... That's cool, Dan. Thanks. The videos I get from pexels.com and pixabay.com. I won't assume you'll be back here to get the answer so I'll send you a message, too. Loved this tune. That low register vocal was excellent. Very cool how the vibe changed back and forth throughout the tune. Daves guitar was excellent as well. Super lyric Marty. Basslines were pretty sweet as well.... Well done.. Thanks, Scott. When I heard that higher vocal only the song seemed even more bland, so I added the octave. No Melodyne was used for that guy. That's more my register. hehe And I even got to sing a note lower than a normally tuned 6-string. Marty & Dave
Really nice work. Excellent quirky vocals and an evocative song.
Dave's playing is spot on and you two sound excellent together.
Peter Thanks, Peter. "Quirky vocals." Yeah, good description.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921 |
Marty,
A solid write.
LOVE those vocals!
Dave's guitar is stellar.
Smoooooooth Bass!!
Good BAND all around. Good mix.
MUCH enjoyed!
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357 |
Marty,
Serious and still so loose its winds up sounding like a jam, as you say.
Excellent lyrics and those guitar breaks are killer; the best part of all are those deep doubled vocals.
Going back for the video.
Robert
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,067
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,067 |
I knew your pre-title had a familiar ring to it (from way back when I was young): Puttin' On The Ritz Good thing you changed the title! Interesting, somewhat uncanny video! And I immediately identified Dave's power guitar sound :-). Rob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,132
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,132 |
“He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. “ Absolutely! What a great write, performances by you and Dave, mix and video we’ve got here, Marty. Those two vocals highlight your big range and that deep devil’s voice is perfect. We both looked forward to the video while listening on SoundCloud and we were NOT disappointed! The bats and the peace signs in Ukrainian colors were excellent. Dave’s guitar and your bass are so good together and the little nuances are special. Enjoyed it! J&B PS Bud said a three minute jam might make an intro for a 60's jam 
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: Feb 2022
Posts: 1,031
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 1,031 |
Great job. Loved the way the voices work together. Great ideas in here. Cool jam with that bass and lead guitar.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 3,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 3,647 |
cute vocals.
a very unique song.
best
om
my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..) https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs(90 songs created useing bb/rb) (lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
DEEP lyric and deeper voice...fanmazing!
Excellent lyric, an appropriately biting stack of lead work, a six feet under bottom end bass and social commentary to boot.
ACE! Thanks so much, Ray. Always enjoy your comments. Hi Marty and Dave
One time there are loose and fun songs from you
Then again something serious
And that's why it won't be boring with you ;-)
Class singing fits just perfect
Guitar solo of the finest
That's how it should be
Both thumbs up
Many greetings
Andi ;-) Thanks, Andi. Stay well. Marty / Dave,
This sounds great! You guys always have some of the best collaborative pieces.
Loved it!
Bob Very kind of you to say so, Bob. Marty,
A solid write.
LOVE those vocals!
Dave's guitar is stellar.
Smoooooooth Bass!!
Good BAND all around. Good mix.
MUCH enjoyed!
fj Thank you, Floyd!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,665
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,665 |
You've got to do PUTIN ON THE FITZ....I guess a spoof of Putin' On The Ritz!
Marty, you've got a great musical imagination! It's great to see you occasionally do something a little different from your normal type tune! You and Dave both did an excellent job with this!
Thanks, Torrey
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
Marty,
Serious and still so loose its winds up sounding like a jam, as you say.
Excellent lyrics and those guitar breaks are killer; the best part of all are those deep doubled vocals.
Going back for the video.
Robert Thanks, Robert. A 2-chord jam. Quite fun. I knew your pre-title had a familiar ring to it (from way back when I was young): Puttin' On The Ritz Good thing you changed the title! Interesting, somewhat uncanny video! And I immediately identified Dave's power guitar sound :-). Rob Thanks, Bob. Yeah, that was the pun, but it seemed more appropriate for a Weird Al Yankovic parody. “He took the stage while keeping others busy, then took all that they had. He wants to lead. What kind of leader is he? He's worse than merely bad. He's not unlike so many of our leaders so power hungry and cruel. This pyschopath won't tolerate the cheaters who break his blackened rule. “ Absolutely! What a great write, performances by you and Dave, mix and video we’ve got here, Marty. Those two vocals highlight your big range and that deep devil’s voice is perfect. We both looked forward to the video while listening on SoundCloud and we were NOT disappointed! The bats and the peace signs in Ukrainian colors were excellent. Dave’s guitar and your bass are so good together and the little nuances are special. Enjoyed it! J&B PS Bud said a three minute jam might make an intro for a 60's jam Thanks for your intent listening skills, J&B. Yeah, I was quite happy finding those Ukrainian peace symbols. Great job. Loved the way the voices work together. Great ideas in here. Cool jam with that bass and lead guitar. Thanks, Brad. That top guy just wasn't making it on his own, so I brought in the octave to give it a weirder sound, but, as you and I both say, the jam is the best part.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,596
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,596 |
Sad and scary story, but fun implementation with some (peace) sign of hope. Nice rolling blues with enjoyable guitar and bass work. I really like those low vocals. Very creative collaboration. Thanks for giving me some ideas for my 'Putin' song...
Janne
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,617
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,617 |
Superb. Wonderful. It has hints of a distinct Russian sound, and more than a hint of parody of the character you sing about. The guitar solo is great, too - and your voice is simply stellar. What a song. Refreshing to hear a song like this, and you genuinely never disappoint, whenever I want to hear a song that is both quality and distinct from others. The lyrics complete the journey of what raises the bar, in this song, and sets it apart from more mundane others - the last verse, in particular, sums up the message of the song, I feel. Brilliant, genuinely brilliant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
cute vocals.
a very unique song.
best
om Thanks, OM. My wife sometimes says i look cute when I'm mad. You've got to do PUTIN ON THE FITZ....I guess a spoof of Putin' On The Ritz!
Marty, you've got a great musical imagination! It's great to see you occasionally do something a little different from your normal type tune! You and Dave both did an excellent job with this!
Thanks, Torrey
Thanks, Torrey. That title is up for grabs.  Sad and scary story, but fun implementation with some (peace) sign of hope. Nice rolling blues with enjoyable guitar and bass work. I really like those low vocals. Very creative collaboration. Thanks for giving me some ideas for my 'Putin' song...
Janne You always have a great way with words, Janne. Sad & scary. Now I can't wait to hear your Putin song. Superb. Wonderful. It has hints of a distinct Russian sound, and more than a hint of parody of the character you sing about. The guitar solo is great, too - and your voice is simply stellar. What a song. Refreshing to hear a song like this, and you genuinely never disappoint, whenever I want to hear a song that is both quality and distinct from others. The lyrics complete the journey of what raises the bar, in this song, and sets it apart from more mundane others - the last verse, in particular, sums up the message of the song, I feel. Brilliant, genuinely brilliant. Thanks, James. That's cool you noticed some HINT of Russian sounds. The character is an easy target. I never met anyone like that, and don't know anyone who would want to be like that. You are way too kind, my friend.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!
All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!
It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!
The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.
The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
Note: XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,192
Posts801,791
Members40,063
| |
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