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🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 #862117 09/09/25 11:45 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	TᕼE ᗯᗩᖇ ᗯITᕼIᑎ Hi forum friends As you all know, there are a million ways to birth a melody, but my personal, highly scientific method involves strumming simple chords, singing pure, unadulterated gibberish, and then patiently (read: desperately) waiting for my notoriously unreliable muse to eventually show up and connect the dots. Mostly, she's off demanding royalties from a cloud somewhere, leaving me in the desolate, echoey wasteland known as 'Writer's Block.' (･⏠･) This song is a result of that process. I classify it as 'unplugged' however, it's raw, it's got warts, and frankly, I'm not entirely sure it's house-trained yet so perhaps 'unhinged' is more accurate. ◔◡◔ Anyway, please do give it a listen, constructive feedback is always welcome. – and maybe send a search party for my muse, I think she might be lost again already. (ˆ◡ˆ) Regards Izzy. 𝓛𝔂𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓼 𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓬𝓵𝓸𝓾𝓭 𝓢𝓽𝔂𝓵𝓮 𝓲𝓼 _𝓤𝓟𝓟𝓘𝓣𝓨.𝓢𝓣𝓨 (𝓤𝓹𝓹𝓲𝓽𝔂 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓪 𝓕𝓸𝓵𝓴) 𝓚𝓮𝔂=𝓔 , 𝓣𝓮𝓶𝓹𝓸 133 4457 𝓕𝓲𝓭𝓭𝓵𝓮 𝓑𝓪𝓬𝓴𝓰𝓻𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓪 4456 𝓜𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓸𝓵𝓲𝓷 4455 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓐𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓡𝓱𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓶 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓷𝓪 3199 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓐𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓢𝓸𝓵𝓸𝓲𝓼𝓽 𝓐𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓖𝓾𝓲𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓜 2 𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓻𝓾𝓶 𝓖𝓢 2 𝓪𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓭𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓷𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽 https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862122 09/10/25 04:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,784 DC Ron Veteran
DC Ron Veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,784	Nicely done, Izzy! I don't think it's rough at all, just bare, which works great with the narrative. Nice use of BiaB instruments, and I like the slow build arrangement you've got here. That acoustic solo is a bit "outside" but I think it works fine. Cool ending, too. Super job! DC Ron BiaB Audiophile Presonus Studio One ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM Presonus Faderport 16 Too many guitars (is that a thing?)

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862128 09/10/25 05:16 AM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,223 Adelaide, Sth Aust. Andrew Dee Expert
Andrew Dee Expert Joined: Mar 2025 Posts: 1,223 Adelaide, Sth Aust.	Hi Izzy! I was initially struck by the likeness of your vocal in the first couple of verses to Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil - that’s a good thing. The instrumentation and melody of the verses provides the bleakness to demonstrate the futility of war. When the chorus comes in, the more typical pop chords and melody (which I loved) provide some hope of change. We all need hope. It’s good to hear another one of yours - to add to the variety of your catalogue. Andrew Regards, Andrew D Adelaide, Sth Aust Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/SQE4btVvNVkLq74e9 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewoftheantipodes

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862151 09/10/25 12:31 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,104 3rd rock from the sun B.D.Thomas Veteran
B.D.Thomas Veteran Joined: Jul 2022 Posts: 3,104 3rd rock from the sun	I like your song, yes, it's raw, but that fits the theme perfectly. The solo is not for me, in my opinion, it's more distracting than it is adding to this really beautiful song. Enjoyed my listen nonetheless Goldmania Bella Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Buy on Amazon

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862160 09/10/25 02:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,265 Sacramento, California dcuny Veteran
dcuny Veteran Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 8,265 Sacramento, California	Hi, Izzy. Whatever it takes to get a song done - you can't just wait for the muse to show up. I'd be hard pressed to say exactly what you're singing about, but it works! I like the "raw" sound - it definitely didn't sound like it was recorded to a click track. -- David Cuny My virtual singer development blog Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing? BiaB 2025 \| Windows 11 \| Reaper \| Way too many VSTis.

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862176 09/10/25 05:26 PM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,301 Maryland TuneMonger Veteran
TuneMonger Veteran Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 3,301 Maryland	Hi Izz, This certainly grabbed my attention right away. The verses had an eerie quality that was very effective. The lyrics were good. Then the chorus came, which in and of itself, I quite liked. But at first, there was a disconnect between verse and chorus that I couldn't quite accept. I thought of a similar song, Bungalow Bill by the Beatles, that had that verse chorus disconnect. I always found that song a bit strange for the same reason. So perhaps you were in good company. However, by the third listen, it all came together for me. So that's my circuitous route to full appreciation of your latest here. I think it's a bold piece of music, and my hat is off to you for persevering through it. The naked outro was very effective, too. Great job! Last edited by TuneMonger; 09/10/25 08:01 PM. Windows 11, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 2i2, Sony Acid Music Studio 10, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862202 09/11/25 07:30 AM User Showcase
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,121 Dallas, PA, USA BabuMusic Veteran
BabuMusic Veteran Joined: May 2019 Posts: 5,121 Dallas, PA, USA	That's exactly how I write, too, Izzy. Sometimes also starting with BiaB, and once a style and chords are entered, your scientific method takes over. Well, your muse came up with another gem --warts and all. I love hearing you unplugged. Good vocal and the perfect group of instruments to carry the messge within the lyrics. Message? Hey, I like the harmony at the end. Well written song with a good mix and interesting musicians. I also saw your muse at the Grammys wearing gold earings with your initials on them. Enjoy whatever happens! marty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 12, EZDrummer

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862221 09/11/25 03:21 PM User Showcase
Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,320 UK WaoBand Veteran
WaoBand Veteran Joined: May 2023 Posts: 2,320 UK	Your written intro shows that you know that it can be improved, but while I think the chorus is great on all levels it's actually the only verse about the war within, while the rest of it is about the without. … Also, frack the news, we're all special! Even the robotic news people - only they don't know it! 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.

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862250 09/11/25 10:47 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Thankyou for all your lovely comments which I read, absorbed and appreciate. Now, for a tiny, post-performance confession, which might explain why some lines felt a bit... abstract/ambiguous Every single line was actually a wink оr a nod, a subtle nudge about Artificial Intelligence and its fascinating, sometimes baffling, impact оn creativity. I held back from saying this initially because, you know, "live and let live!" – and my primary goal was for the song tо stand оr fall оn its own melodic feet. But іt seems I was perhaps a touch too subtle or simply not brave enough to have the courage of my convictions to reveal it's true story for fear of stepping on toes. And those 'charming imperfections' (let's call them 'intentional human-ness') іn the tuning and timing? They weren't just my usual performance quirks! They were a deliberate, slightly mischievous protest against the often-pristine, sometimes too perfect, output оf AI productions. A little hymn tо the gloriously wobbly, beautifully un-quantized heart оf human performance. That line, "The news reminds us we're not special anymore" really speaks tо this feeling I was trying tо capture. AI is an absolute marvel, and I quite honestly don't know what I'd do without my digital co-pilot these days. It infiltrates almost every aspect of my personal and professional life, and for that, I am eternally grateful! For instance, tools like Synth V? A genuine godsend– a truly wonderful innovation for those who consider themselves 'vocally challenged', Now, where my enthusiastic nod turns into a gently raised eyebrow is a rather specific scenario. When one feeds a few creative crumbs – be it audio snippets or a well-crafted prompt – into the algorithmic engine of Suno, and then proceeds to claim the entire resulting masterpiece as their unique, unaided brainchild... well, it feels a touch like dropping a coin into a jukebox and, once the music starts playing, humbly accepting all the applause for having personally composed, performed, and produced every last note of that chart-topping hit. A brilliant selection, perhaps, but perhaps not entirely one's own creation, if you catch my drift!" They say machine learning AI mines every song ever written and delivers the best compilation іn seconds. But haven't many оf us 'seasoned' songsmiths spent decades doing our own internal data mining, absorbing the classics and the obscure, letting іt simmer іn our own wonderfully messy human brains? We might take a little longer tо 'process' our inspirations, but the resulting stew often has a unique, irreplaceable flavour. As my song mused, "The war within was meant tо be / Lost somewhere but I began tо see / The script іs old, the actors change / But we’re still stuck оn the same old stage." Where dо we draw our creative lines іn this new landscape? Anyway, just some musings from a human who still believes іn the magic оf a slightly off-key note and a truly unexpected lyric. Not trying tо open a can оf worms, just perhaps tо gently swirl the conversation! P.S. On a lighter note, іf any оf you find my absent muse could you please put her оn the first available QANTAS flight? She owes me a chorus. Best regards and happy, human-powered (or thoughtfully AI-assisted!) songwriting tо you all, Izzy. (I've been Bizzy now I have some time to listen and comment on your wonderfull creations) https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862347 09/12/25 11:17 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2025 Posts: 449 Australia K-Dub Ya Journeyman
K-Dub Ya Journeyman Joined: Aug 2025 Posts: 449 Australia	Three words, tre..mend..ous. Everything about this is unique, your singing, your arrangement, your lyrics, it’s all there. If I could swear, I’d say it’s f&$#ig terrific. Excellent, kind regards

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862354 09/13/25 03:02 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 805 Brossac, France BYOBand Expert
BYOBand Expert Joined: Aug 2024 Posts: 805 Brossac, France	Hi Izzy, Wow, that moment when the song opened up into the chorus! It made me want to cry. I really enjoyed that for itself and in contrast to the raw, somewhat choppy verses. You've got something here. Powerful lyrics made all the more touching for the unplugged aspect, but I can also hear a plugged in version in my head. Last edited by BYOBand; 09/13/25 03:03 AM.

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862359 09/13/25 03:38 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 592 Brno Journeyman
Brno Journeyman Joined: Apr 2015 Posts: 592	A very different, but somewhow very interesting song. Your voice starts singinging, when you sing with power. Reminds me of some of my favourites: Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman etc., but somehow your unique. Anyeays your songs arised emotions, and that's important.

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862398 09/13/25 03:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,823 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 24,823 Hamlin NY	Izzy, this is really good as is. Personally I wouldn't change a thing. I like the rawness of this one. "Another scandal another war The news reminds us we're not special anymore" What a fantastic lyric,sad but so true. It may be raw but it is a damn good song. Life is short so make sure you spend as much time as possible on the Internet arguing with strangers. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862453 09/14/25 12:52 PM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,196 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 16,196 GA USA	We’re late to the party and thus read your spoiler post before listening. “Now, where my enthusiastic nod turns into a gently raised eyebrow is a rather specific scenario. When one feeds a few creative crumbs – be it audio snippets or a well-crafted prompt – into the algorithmic engine of Suno, and then proceeds to claim the entire resulting masterpiece as their unique, unaided brainchild... well, it feels a touch like dropping a coin into a jukebox and, once the music starts playing, humbly accepting all the applause for having personally composed, performed, and produced every last note of that chart-topping hit. A brilliant selection, perhaps, but perhaps not entirely one's own creation, if you catch my drift!" We catch the drift and the issue we have is that we feel the above is thoughtful and well written - here comes the “but” - it’s for us a heckuva understatement! After streaming sucked the life out of independent artists money-wise this technology can ultimately destroy even streaming payments sans it being banned. OK that’s our drift. So setting aside your remarkably cool little “innovations” throughout the tune it is an outstanding write. “Another scandal another war   The news reminds us we're not special anymore  Another scandal another war  The news reminds us we're not special anymore” Ahhh … the days of Walter Cronkite and no social media. Heckuva project and we enjoyed it and reading your post and the followup. And the session guys and the mix. 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

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Izzy #862473 09/15/25 03:19 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,527 Versmold - GERMANY PROJECT M Expert
PROJECT M Expert Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 1,527 Versmold - GERMANY	Hi Izzy, Okay. I see the song as a rough demo for now. There's a lot of potential in your song. The chorus is really good, and your voice fits in nicely. Andi ;-)

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 K-Dub Ya #862560 09/15/25 09:34 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Originally Posted by Knee Wobbler Three words, tre..mend..ous. Everything about this is unique, your singing, your arrangement, your lyrics, it’s all there. If I could swear, I’d say it’s f&$#ig terrific. Excellent, kind regards Lee, thank you so much for this absolutely… tre..mend..ous… comment! 😁 I appreciate you trying to stick to three words, and then just throwing caution to the wind with such fantastic detail.🤪 As for the 'f&$#ig terrific' part – I can absolutely feel the conviction behind those symbols, and it's quite possibly the highest compliment I've ever received without a single actual f-bomb being dropped. My delicate ears (and ego) are both thrilled! ꌃ꒒ꀎꌗꃅꀤꈤꁅ Thrilled that the uniqueness of the singing, arrangement, and lyrics all came through. You've truly made my day. ☘ Cheers Mate 🍺 ɹǝpunuʍop ʎzzI https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 BYOBand #862561 09/15/25 09:37 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Originally Posted by BYOBand Hi Izzy, Wow, that moment when the song opened up into the chorus! It made me want to cry. I really enjoyed that for itself and in contrast to the raw, somewhat choppy verses. You've got something here. Powerful lyrics made all the more touching for the unplugged aspect, but I can also hear a plugged in version in my head. Hi Beth, Wow, thank you for such an amazing and detailed comment! 💗 🌼 Okay, first thing's first: Are you alright? Should I send over an emergency-tissue-delivery-by-drone service? My apologies – I promise I wasn't trying to induce a tear-jerking experience, just... you know, trying to make some music! Though, if it made you feel something that deeply, then maybe I'll take it as a compliment... albeit with a slight pang of guilt for your tear ducts. 😇 ☂ Seriously though, that's incredibly touching to hear about the chorus opening up – that's exactly the kind of emotional lift I was hoping for, so thank you for noticing that contrast with the verses. And the idea of a plugged-in version in your head? Ooh, now I'm wondering if that one would require a full-blown flood warning! 🌧 Thanks again for listening so deeply and for such wonderful feedback, Beth. You've definitely given me a boost (and maybe a new understanding of my 'emotional impact' capabilities!). Cheers, Izzy PS Thanks a ton for all your ongoing support of my music - much appreciated!! 👍 https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Brno #862562 09/15/25 09:39 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Originally Posted by Brno A very different, but somewhow very interesting song. Your voice starts singinging, when you sing with power. Reminds me of some of my favourites: Velvet Underground, Jonathan Richman etc., but somehow your unique. Anyeays your songs arised emotions, and that's important. Oh, thank you so much, Brno! "Very different but somehow very interesting" is a fantastic compliment to start with. I especially love your observation about my voice "singinging" when I sing with power – it's like it finally decides to really belt it out then! Maybe it's a bit shy until it gets loud. And to be mentioned in the same breath as Velvet Underground and Jonathan Richman... that's incredibly high praise, thank you. To be "somehow unique" in that company is exactly what I aspire to. Ultimately, knowing that my songs "arised emotions" is the greatest compliment of all. That's truly what it's all about. Thanks again for listening so thoughtfully and for sharing your wonderful insights. It made my day! My best to you Izzy https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 MarioD #862563 09/15/25 09:40 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Originally Posted by MarioD Izzy, this is really good as is. Personally I wouldn't change a thing. I like the rawness of this one. "Another scandal another war The news reminds us we're not special anymore" What a fantastic lyric,sad but so true. It may be raw but it is a damn good song. As always Mario - A huge appreciation to you for supporting my music. 💗 Regards Izzy https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

Re: 🌼 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓻 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷 🌺 Janice & Bud #862564 09/15/25 09:50 PM User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591 Izzy OP Journeyman
OP Izzy Journeyman Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 591	Originally Posted by Janice & Bud We’re late to the party and thus read your spoiler post before listening. “Now, where my enthusiastic nod turns into a gently raised eyebrow is a rather specific scenario. When one feeds a few creative crumbs – be it audio snippets or a well-crafted prompt – into the algorithmic engine of Suno, and then proceeds to claim the entire resulting masterpiece as their unique, unaided brainchild... well, it feels a touch like dropping a coin into a jukebox and, once the music starts playing, humbly accepting all the applause for having personally composed, performed, and produced every last note of that chart-topping hit. A brilliant selection, perhaps, but perhaps not entirely one's own creation, if you catch my drift!" We catch the drift and the issue we have is that we feel the above is thoughtful and well written - here comes the “but” - it’s for us a heckuva understatement! After streaming sucked the life out of independent artists money-wise this technology can ultimately destroy even streaming payments sans it being banned. OK that’s our drift. So setting aside your remarkably cool little “innovations” throughout the tune it is an outstanding write. “Another scandal another war   The news reminds us we're not special anymore  Another scandal another war  The news reminds us we're not special anymore” Ahhh … the days of Walter Cronkite and no social media. Heckuva project and we enjoyed it and reading your post and the followup. And the session guys and the mix. J&B Janice & Bud, Thank you for those incredibly kind words about my initial post – you've well and truly caught my "drift," and then some! My "gently raised eyebrow" certainly seems to have met your "heckuva understatement" with a rather emphatic nod of agreement regarding the potential devastation this technology could wreak on independent artists. You've articulated the financial stakes with commendable clarity, and the specter of streaming payments being further eroded is indeed a chilling thought for any creator. My initial musings were perhaps more about the nuances of authorship, but you've rightly amplified the far more immediate and existential threat to livelihoods. But let's pivot back to the music! It's truly gratifying to hear you enjoyed the tune, and I particularly appreciate you picking out those "remarkably cool little 'innovations'" – it means a lot when the details are noticed! And that particular sentiment, yearning for the days of Walter Cronkite's measured gravitas over today's relentless algorithmic firehose, yessiree! Thanks so much for taking the time to listen, to engage with the post, and for the lovely shout-out to the session guys and the mix. It was indeed a heckuva project, and (as always) your feedback is truly invaluable. Cheers, Izzy https://soundcloud.com/search?q=izzy%20seriass

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May 15, 2026

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!

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Check out all the new features in the redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!

May 13, 2026

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!

May 13, 2026

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!

May 06, 2026

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®!

April 28, 2026

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!

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