|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,249
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 7,249 |
Hi Folks. Had been away from the forum for a while. Aside from a tight schedule, I am taking some time off to write some tunes without influence and to learn using some of the virtual musical tools that I have that I've collected. Great to see that the User Showcase is active and people are doing creative things. I am dedicating this tune to my musical friend Ray (rayc). I think this would be inline with tunes that we did in the past. I hope he forgives me for some structure / incorrect word usage and we can still be friends  In my defense, I had very little time to track vocals. Pending Questions Lyrics: The tones of tragic overtures, a sudden drop in temperature Clandestine artifacts in open wide aperture Planted thoughts, fake applauds - Virtual existence. Accelerated corrosion of resistance. Stop pretending that you are the center of the universe, A gigawatt amplifier of "ultimate truth". Questions pending if this is a blessing or a curse, If you are moving forward, or hitting reverse? Deep well of solitude, pleasures of the interludes Clandestine artifacts in a heart's amplitude Stranded dreams, tainted schemes - mimics of existence Domesticated the power of insistence Stop pretending that you are the center of the universe A gigawatt amplifier of "ultimate truth" Questions pending if this is a blessing or a curse If you are moving forward, or hitting reverse? ------------- Tech stuff: Lyrics, vocals, composition - Me BIAB:3877: Tin Whistle 2976: Vocal Ooohs 404:Sax EZkeys/EzBass - custom midi. Synths: Triton, NI, Synthmaster, Drums programmed with NI Studio Drummer + Ujam.Recorded in Cakewalk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 7,264 |
Misha,
another fine, fine song.
I LOVE the bass.
The outro is picks up the intro and both tie a blue ribbon around the piece.
Contemplative, almost existential lyrics.
It reminds me of the Bureme experiment in that I didn't know what was coming.
An unusually long solo for you - it worked really well.
Thank you for the dedication - it is something I'll cherish.
Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 2,241
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 2,241 |
Great composition and instrumentation. The song really moves along and I love the synth-sax part, plus the tin whistle has become a favourite instrument to sample. Lyrically it's very poetic ~ I was tempted to say something like "I was impressed by way line 3 of verse 3 counter-pointed the metaphor of the whole"  but that would be paraphrasing a comment on a painting in 'Hitch-hikers' Guide' from the 70s radio series (which was way better than the abbreviated book, TV series and movie!
Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#13: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#58: Bring consciousness to it.
#63: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#92: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,688
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,688 |
Misha, welcome back! Very powerful tune. Love the arrangement and mix, and your vocals are hypnotic. Nice one!
DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,491
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,491 |
Misha, Sounds great!! Some exquisite stuff going on here compositionally. Kind of like a Russian version of Coldplay!! I think I may have asked this before, but what part of the world do you hail from? Don't want to name the wrong country when I say "Russian" but it has that feel.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,970
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 8,970 |
Misha,
Love this! The production, vocal and overall write is absolutely excellent. The vocal and arrangement is stellar.
Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,664
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 3,664 |
This sounds awesome in my headphones. You have a knack for putting unexpected combinations together to make fascinating and magnetic music.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,334
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,334 |
Howdy Misha....
I gave it a couple of listens.
I like this one too.
Very appealing musically and I always dig your haunting vox delivery.
Well done!....I enjoyed the track.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,129
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 16,129 |
This incurred visions of a sci-fi movie set in the apocalyptic future but with some clans dressed like folks from the Middle Ages (tin whistle against the techno boop-boop-boops)
Great vocals and lyric and a heckuva band and mix to present it all.
All of the multi-sourced tracks fit together exceptionally well.
You are a wordsmith!
Enjoyed it!
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: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,647 |
HI Misha,
What a great song! You have a great assembly of instruments from the various sources. In my opinion, this is a super vocal - perhaps the best of what I've heard from you.
A very satisfying listen - smooth yet exciting. It's contemporary and fits perfectly with today's music.
Wonderful lyric, arrangement, and mix! It has everything it needs to be a perfect listen!
Best to you,
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: May 2019
Posts: 5,065
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 5,065 |
Missed you, MIsha. What a wonderful way to come back. Love this!! Cool beat and very cool (albeit subtle) bass sounds. Yep, I hear Ray's influence and inspiration. Your lyrics are like none other. So poetic and insightful with phrases that tickle the mind into understanding. The production is outstanding, man. No matter how "used to" your brillance I become, you never fail to renew my respect.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,780
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,780 |
Hi Misha,
Glad you are back! Every time you come back you surprise me with a very intriguing and also beautiful song.
But this does not mean that you should stay away from the Forum more often. On the contrary...
There are always a lot of -musical- things happening in your songs. This one too.
And that rhythm, man that sounds so nice.
I had only heard one surprise; your vocals don't sound like in your other songs.
There they always were upfront, but not here. Is this the new Mischa?
Hans
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,361
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,361 |
Misha...super track and intriguing lyrics...I often reminded my son as he was growing up that he was not "the center of the universe"...I like songs that ask question for the listener to contemplate...I really enjoyed this!
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: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,573
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,573 |
Hi Misha!
Wow!!!! This is incredible listening.
You've done a brilliant job.
The arrangement is immensely creative and very, very engaging in every way.
All the very best,
--Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,687
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,687 |
Misha, you can back with a powerhouse of a song.
Super vocal.
Great groove and backing tracks.
Loved those lyrics.
OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,281
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,281 |
Hi Misha, good stuff going on there. Nice composition.
Mike B.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,758
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,758 |
Hey Misha, you have an ominous yet diffuse style in wordsmithing your songs.
Several dead oppressors came to mind while listening to this, and several that are still alive came to mind which kept me wondering who you were singing about.
That said, this is intelligent and engaging even if I have pending questions.
Good job.
https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677BiaB 2026 Windows For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,559
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 2,559 |
Misha, another interesting lyric from you and the production has your signature.
For me, in places the drums cover up your vocal but that's no real problem.
Vic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,921 |
Misha,
Production/Arrangement Chops on Display.
There are a number of good producers on these forums...you are in a class by yourself.
Stunning Percussion.
Stunning Synth work.
Is the opening piano an EZKeys pattern? It has a cool Carole King quality to it...
Nice use of the Tin Whistle.
This is Great Listening.
High Quality Production.
fj
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 3,034
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 3,034 |
Hate the snare sound (or whatever that is), but everything else is SOOO cool.
Vocals, arrangement, mix is really as good and unusual (in a positive way) as I've come to expect from you.
Very good!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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
Topics86,184
Posts801,710
Members40,062
| |
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