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Alan,
Hearing this song, especially with the heartfelt context you shared, is truly a profound experience. Thank you for the immense generosity—and the bravery—it took to post this precious tribute, particularly after such a difficult day.
This song is more than a composition; it is a lasting vessel of you and Di's shared life and love.
It possesses a magnificent, timeless quality that perfectly encapsulates the gentle intimacy expressed in the lyrics you both created.
By preserving her voice—by "ripping it" and carefully placing it onto these newly arranged tracks—you have done something truly miraculous.
You have not merely archived a memory; you have created a permanent, living presence.
You mentioned missing that sweet voice singing around the house, and while nothing can ever replace the spontaneity of those moments, this song offers something extraordinary: the ability to hear her, clear and vibrant, exactly as she was on the cusp of her 65th birthday, singing the sentiments of a heart completely dedicated to you.
As I listen I hear Di's spirit in her glorious voice supported by the beauty of the arrangement. Her vocal performance is infused with such warmth and certainty, embodying the powerful promise in the lyrics:
"Without you I’d never be / The woman I’ve become."
Alan, you didn’t just write the music; you wrote the scaffolding that holds her voice forever in the air.
This song is the sound of two souls intertwining, exquistely memorialized in Bossa Nova rhythm.
Thank you for allowing me a window into this treasured legacy.
May the clarity and sweetness of her voice in this recording continue to be a source of comfort for you, today and for all the years to come.
With deepest admiration,
Izzy
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This is class all the way. Absolutely enjoyable, and Al, you've done a fantastic job with the mix. Crisp. Clear. Superb.
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Alan,
This is great to hear.
Happy Birthday, girl!
It's great that you have these recordings. Forever.
Di at her best.
Thoughts to you.
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What a beautiful song! Di's voice is also beautiful - I don't think I've heard it before. All around it's a great arrangement with excellent instrumentation.
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I'm still the new kid on the block here, so this is the first time I've heard this song. And I like what I hear. A fantastic voice, and I would never have guessed that this is a completely new backing track matched to a ripped vocal stem. Perfect ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) B.D... Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, my wife had a gorgeous voice. Unfortunately, she could not send any of that my way. But I have almost 3,000 copies of her singing, including several hundred videos of her singing. Fortunately, I'll never forget the sound of her voice. See ya next time, Alan
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Ray, Your few words say a lot. And I appreciate it very much. Take care, Alan
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I'm missing also Di's great, sensual singing! Great, that it's recorded. Aa a whole a good, old melodic and rhythmic production, you hera too seldom these days. Hi Esa, Thank you very much for those very nice comments. I'd like to be here more, Soon I'll be able to be here more often. Still, taking care of some complicated legal issues, many of which are in two different states from the one I live in. Thank you for the visit. See you at your song soon. Alan
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What a great idea, Alan! Looking forward to hearing more! Hi, Scott, I'll be posting one every three or four weeks for a few months. They'll be reposts initially. I'm heavily involved in some lengthy legal situations - will be for a few more weeks. Best to you, Alan
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Speaking for all of us, Alan, we love you and we're with you, man. Seriously, if you ever need anything, you got my number.
Man, it doesn't get any better than this. Happy birthday Di. I always love your voice. So soothing and what a good range, and so emotional. I particularly like the controlled vibrato. Man, I really like how this starts out, Alan, and then how you ease it into a terrific song of changes and excitement. The flute is a perfect choice --pretty much the only acceptable sound while we wait for that special vocal. Hi, My Friend, Many sincere thanks for all those kind and wonderful comments. The flute was a natural fit. This arrangement was done before multirif - and the flute came out nearly perfect on the 2nd regeneration. Her vibrato was natural. When I told her about how fantastic it was, she had no idea what I was talking about. The BIAB tracks happened pretty easily. I got lucky that I didn't have to sample very many possibilities for them. The tracks came together in about an hour. Sure do miss hearing that beautiful voice live every day. Wishing you the very best, Alan
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Hi, Alan.
It's really nice to hear Di again!
It would be good to have the vocal a bit more up front, but I understand the issues of trying to deal with a ripped vocal.
I'll enjoy listening to anything of Di's that you post. Hi David, Perhaps our listening devices are a bit different. Her vocal is very upfront when I listen on my expensive AT headphones. Or, maybe it's just a difference in our preferences. Regardless, I'm delighted you enjoyed it. I plan on re-posting a song of hers once a month, or so, until the end of the year. After the holidays, I'll have much more time to work on stripping more vocals and find some good RTs for them. Again, thanks so much. I always appreciate your input and comments. Alan
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Allan, Di sure had a fantastic voice.
This must have been extremely hard to produce, especially with the lyrics. I know that I couldn't do it. I am impressed on how you pulled the vocal out of an old recording, added those RTs, then had everything sound so darn good.
Loved it.
PS - Stay strong and take care of yourself. You are in my prayers. Mario, Actually, it wasn't all that difficult. I spent a little over an hour massaging the vocal, and about the same amount of time to find the RTs. Every time we get an annual update, I spend several hours for several days listening to the new tracks and note the ones I think I'll use most often for the various genres. So, most of the time, finding racks that work for my projects isn't very much trouble. Of course, there's always the exception! But this one came together fairly quickly - between 2 and three hours. I appreciate the personal comments. I'm doing quite a bit better. The first 2 months were really tough. But, as I said, I'm seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Our daughter and granddaughter are both just a few houses away. Of course, they're grieving, too. But we find solace in talking amongst ourselves. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. Alan
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We well remember this beautiful love song and your new production is great.
Di’s vocals always cut straight to our hearts and we’re so glad you have lots of her recordings and videos.
The two of you together made such beautiful music.
The new band and mix are excellent.
And that flute was a great choice.
We hope that sharing her joyous voice with others will help bring you peace and comfort.
Lovely,
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No doubt, she was a remarkable person and singer, so nice to hear her lovely singing again. This song is exceptionally beautiful. I admire how you can work on these old songs, it must be emotionally hard. The arrangement, the mix and Di's vocal are in perfect balance, that flute sounds great. Glad to hear that you are bringing more of her pearls to us, to keep her alive in our hearts.
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First rate job putting the vocal in with the Real Tracks. Di sounds great. I was just thinking the other day how our recorded performances keep us alive even after we're gone.
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Alan,
Hearing this song, especially with the heartfelt context you shared, is truly a profound experience. Thank you for the immense generosity—and the bravery—it took to post this precious tribute, particularly after such a difficult day.
This song is more than a composition; it is a lasting vessel of you and Di's shared life and love.
It possesses a magnificent, timeless quality that perfectly encapsulates the gentle intimacy expressed in the lyrics you both created.
By preserving her voice—by "ripping it" and carefully placing it onto these newly arranged tracks—you have done something truly miraculous.
You have not merely archived a memory; you have created a permanent, living presence.
You mentioned missing that sweet voice singing around the house, and while nothing can ever replace the spontaneity of those moments, this song offers something extraordinary: the ability to hear her, clear and vibrant, exactly as she was on the cusp of her 65th birthday, singing the sentiments of a heart completely dedicated to you.
As I listen I hear Di's spirit in her glorious voice supported by the beauty of the arrangement. Her vocal performance is infused with such warmth and certainty, embodying the powerful promise in the lyrics:
"Without you I’d never be / The woman I’ve become."
Alan, you didn’t just write the music; you wrote the scaffolding that holds her voice forever in the air.
This song is the sound of two souls intertwining, exquistely memorialized in Bossa Nova rhythm.
Thank you for allowing me a window into this treasured legacy.
May the clarity and sweetness of her voice in this recording continue to be a source of comfort for you, today and for all the years to come.
With deepest admiration,
Izzy Hi, Izzy, Well, I'm not sure how to reply to such a wonderful review. First, thank you so much for the in-depth look at the entirety of the project. That put a big smile on my face. It was, indeed, an emotional circus to redo this one, given the circumstances. She certainly had a remarkable voice. What always left me in awe was the ease with which she maneuvered all the vocal nuances to get the sound she did - both tonally and technically. I think her impeccable phrasing is the cherry on this ice cream sundae. And all of her vocals had that special touch. Her explanation was, "I just sing what I feel, and that's how it comes out. And every recording I have of her, it was a practice sing, and then turn on the mic and get out of her way. There's never a cut-and-paste on any vocal we've recorded. It's once through and move on to the next step. She just had the gift. And she could sing in almost genre and sound authentic. She was amazing. Fortunately, my music compositions were almost always a good match for her voice. Thank you so much. Wishing you the very best. Alan
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This is class all the way. Absolutely enjoyable, and Al, you've done a fantastic job with the mix. Crisp. Clear. Superb. Thank you so much! You seldom come over to the Showcase, so I truly appreciate your time to do so. I'm delighted you enjoyed the listen. Wishing you everything good. Alan
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Alan,
This is great to hear.
Happy Birthday, girl!
It's great that you have these recordings. Forever.
Di at her best.
Thoughts to you.
fj Thank you very much, Floyd. It's too bad i can't post but a very few of all those recordings. Most of them are cover songs. And, yes. I'll have them for as long as my forever is. I'm closing in on 80 years old. But my mother lived to be 90 and her mother, my grandmother, made it to 99. So, I might be around long enough to irritate a lot of people for a while! Thanks for the thoughts - much appreciated. Alan
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What a beautiful song! Di's voice is also beautiful - I don't think I've heard it before. All around it's a great arrangement with excellent instrumentation. Thanks, Chay. I appreciate that very much. She would, too. Wishing you everything good. Alan
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We well remember this beautiful love song and your new production is great.
Di’s vocals always cut straight to our hearts and we’re so glad you have lots of her recordings and videos.
The two of you together made such beautiful music.
The new band and mix are excellent.
And that flute was a great choice.
We hope that sharing her joyous voice with others will help bring you peace and comfort.
Lovely,
J&B Hey, Folks. Tis always a pleasure to see your name(s) for a review/comment on one of our songs. She was so special in so many ways. I treasure those recordings of her. And sharing her special talent is, indeed, comforting. The flute really topped this one. It was recorded prior to multirif, and it was just the second regeneration of the entire track. Many thanks. Alan
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No doubt, she was a remarkable person and singer, so nice to hear her lovely singing again. This song is exceptionally beautiful. I admire how you can work on these old songs, it must be emotionally hard. The arrangement, the mix and Di's vocal are in perfect balance, that flute sounds great. Glad to hear that you are bringing more of her pearls to us, to keep her alive in our hearts.
Janne Janne, It was so nice of you to say all those nice things. Appreciate very much, and I know she would, too. It was a fun song to put together. I was playing the basic mix when she walked into our little recording area and said, "Oh, I really like that. Do you have any words for it, yet?" I told her I did not. She said, "Well, I've got some ideas." So, we put our thoughts together and came up with the lyric in a couple of hours. It turned out pretty good! Of course, she could sing the label of the nutritional info on the back of a frozen dinner and make it sound like Top Ten material. Thanks so much. Alan
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And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.
You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.
Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!
The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!
Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!
With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 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 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
- Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
- Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
- Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
- Playable RealTracks Set 4
- RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
- 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
- Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
- Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
- RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
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.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
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