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Why do sometimes songs come so easily and other times they fight you all the way to the finish line? In between hockey game periods I play my acoustic guitar. During the first intermission of the latest game I strummed some chords, hummed a melody, and thought this could be a song so I grabbed my Tascam DR-05 and recorded it. During the second intermission I put the chords into BiaB, picked a style then transferred the song into my DAW. After the game was over I choose my patches and added the melody. The next day I added my guitar parts and mixed the song. Total time about two hours. Why can't they all be this simple? BiaB style - Gladden MIDI Smooth Soul Ballard Tempo - 60 BPM I deleted the guitar and string tracks Bass - Ample Bass - P-Bass Piano - EZKeys2 - Session Grand - Basic Drums - SSD-5 - Sound Designer - Modern Legion Utility 2 - (Custom MIDI Style 49 Strings - BE - LHEV8 (AB) string track) - Kontakt - Amadeus - Full String Emsemble. I am playing my Danelectric 12 string and my nylon string guitar and via my breath and keyboard controllers the flute. As always all comments are welcomed.
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So TRUE, right?
Cool thematic flow, a fun listen. Great playing on all instruments. The nylon string really cuts through the mix well, and I love the lines you're playing. Those strings provide an unexpected lift when they come in, too. The fade ending is nice as well.
I used a DR-05 to capture my stray musical ideas for years. The sound quality is often sufficient to drop right into a recording, too. A nifty tool. These days I'm using my phone, which is more limited but minimally sufficient for the stray idea capture...
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I don't know if I'd noticed it before in your other songs, but the drum sound is perfectly rendered and the mixing is top-notch. Great work again, Mario!
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Hi Mario!
Why … let a good hockey match get in the way of a good composition? Or is it vice versa? Anyway, your works always remind me of something I learned in high school music when we were studying classical music - I think the second movement of an overture is about ‘development’ (if I remember correctly) of the introduced idea - and you do development so well - turning that initial idea into variations. A very relaxing listen!
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Mario,
Love the intro! Great guitars and that flute is amazing. Awesome mix - you get the best sounds.
And yes, the sometimes the best ones come through easily.
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Hi Mario
Why indeed. That’s a lovely listen, the flute and nylon guitar work so well together. Really enjoyed it. Kind regards.
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Hi Mario,
This is great, amazing that it only took you a couple of hours actually. Love the melody you are playing on the flute! Haunting! Nice work on the guitars also, and great drum sound.
Nicely done, a good listen.
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Hi Mario,
This track feels like the swell of the sea. And every now and then a bigger wave in between.
I think the flute and the orchestral part capture this image beautifully. And when a big wave arrives, it is accompanied by the increasingly powerful drums and cymbals.
I was completely captivated while listening to this truly beautiful track, which was created at a furious pace nonetheless; just two hours! Well done, Mario! But, to call this "Why"? I would be really glad it was there so quickly. Actually, you should call it "That's Why"!
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So TRUE, right?
Cool thematic flow, a fun listen. Great playing on all instruments. The nylon string really cuts through the mix well, and I love the lines you're playing. Those strings provide an unexpected lift when they come in, too. The fade ending is nice as well.
I used a DR-05 to capture my stray musical ideas for years. The sound quality is often sufficient to drop right into a recording, too. A nifty tool. These days I'm using my phone, which is more limited but minimally sufficient for the stray idea capture... Thanx Ron for this very nice review. Sometimes the quick and dirty songs are the best. I have taken songs and/or tracks from the DR-05 and put them into my DAW also.
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I don't know if I'd noticed it before in your other songs, but the drum sound is perfectly rendered and the mixing is top-notch. Great work again, Mario!
Laurent Thanx Laurent. IIRC this is the first song where the drums were so prominent.
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Hi Mario!
Why … let a good hockey match get in the way of a good composition? Or is it vice versa? Anyway, your works always remind me of something I learned in high school music when we were studying classical music - I think the second movement of an overture is about ‘development’ (if I remember correctly) of the introduced idea - and you do development so well - turning that initial idea into variations. A very relaxing listen!
Andrew Thanx so much Andrew. I try to keep repeating some of my instrumental leads so the song doesn't sound like a jumbled mess so I'm glad you noticed that.
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Mario,
Love the intro! Great guitars and that flute is amazing. Awesome mix - you get the best sounds.
And yes, the sometimes the best ones come through easily.
Bob Thanx so much Bob. I have been using MIDI since the late 1980s. Thus I have collected a ton of MIDI sound sources. Sometimes adding the very old sounds to the new sounds brings out nuances that you can't get with using them alone.
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Why indeed. That’s a lovely listen, the flute and nylon guitar work so well together. Really enjoyed it. Kind regards. Thanx Lee, I'm glad you liked it.
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Hi Mario,
This is great, amazing that it only took you a couple of hours actually. Love the melody you are playing on the flute! Haunting! Nice work on the guitars also, and great drum sound.
Nicely done, a good listen. Thanx Dave. Rarely do any of my songs come this fast! I'm glad you liked it.
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Hi Mario,
This track feels like the swell of the sea. And every now and then a bigger wave in between.
I think the flute and the orchestral part capture this image beautifully. And when a big wave arrives, it is accompanied by the increasingly powerful drums and cymbals.
I was completely captivated while listening to this truly beautiful track, which was created at a furious pace nonetheless; just two hours! Well done, Mario! But, to call this "Why"? I would be really glad it was there so quickly. Actually, you should call it "That's Why"!
Hans Hans, your thoughts of the sea and waves does fit this song to a tee. "That's Why" would have been a good title. Thanx for taking the time to listen and comment on my song, I appreciate it.
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Some pretty super sweet sounds there Mario!
Very relaxing like all of your songs are.
They really help me to chill out and that's a very helpful thing!!
Have a great weekend.
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Some pretty super sweet sounds there Mario!
Very relaxing like all of your songs are.
They really help me to chill out and that's a very helpful thing!!
Have a great weekend. Thanx so much David. I'm glad I was able to help you chill out. Now if only I could chill out!
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Hi Mario. This is great. I particularly liked the way you incorporated the piano in the middle section. Are you using the midi from the BiaB style or is it EZ Keys patterns? More importantly, did your team win? I sure hope it wasn't US over Canada at the Olympics 😊.
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The Mario performed pars are the best of this but it all works very well indeed.
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The reason is probably that sometimes we try too hard and feel that we have to get a song out at all costs.
I'm having a similar problem with my current effort. It's borderline whether I continue or send it to recycling.
Nice relaxing tune you have created, Mario. Your signature.
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Wow, what a truly beautiful and magical instrumental, Mario! Definitely one of your very best. Love it.
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Hi Mario. This is great. I particularly liked the way you incorporated the piano in the middle section. Are you using the midi from the BiaB style or is it EZ Keys patterns? More importantly, did your team win? I sure hope it wasn't US over Canada at the Olympics 😊.
Mick Thanx Mick. The piano track is the BiaB style's track; I thought that section made a great piano lead. After 14 years of being a suffering Sabres fan I can report that yes Buffalo won that game.
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The Mario performed pars are the best of this but it all works very well indeed. Thanx Ray I appreciate your comments.
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The reason is probably that sometimes we try too hard and feel that we have to get a song out at all costs.
I'm having a similar problem with my current effort. It's borderline whether I continue or send it to recycling.
Nice relaxing tune you have created, Mario. Your signature.
Vic Thanx Vic. I have given up on a number of song attempts. Sometimes it just isn't worth the effort.
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Wow, what a truly beautiful and magical instrumental, Mario! Definitely one of your very best. Love it. Thanx Chay I'm glad you liked it.
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Why indeed. But we can't question results like this. You're definitely not the typical fan, Mario. Ask anyone els who saw this match what they got out of it. You're quite a gifted creator. If I said that before, well i'm sure i'll say it again when i mention you. After 2 hours you come away another music gem. How do you do with baseball games? Surely more time for noodling in them.
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Mario,
Good one!
Nice job on the flute - haunting. And guitars. That nylon sounds great.
A beautiful piece.
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Why indeed. But we can't question results like this. You're definitely not the typical fan, Mario. Ask anyone els who saw this match what they got out of it. You're quite a gifted creator. If I said that before, well i'm sure i'll say it again when i mention you. After 2 hours you come away another music gem. How do you do with baseball games? Surely more time for noodling in them. Thanx so much Marty. I only follow hockey now. I use to follow baseball but when they went to World Series night games and I was working I couldn't stay up until the game was over. Thus I said why follow baseball during the season when I can't see the finally?
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Mario,
Good one!
Nice job on the flute - haunting. And guitars. That nylon sounds great.
A beautiful piece.
fj Thanx Floyd I'm glad you liked this little quick and dirty song.
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Good question, why can't life be simple, why can't there be eternal peace, why Mario succeeds with every song  Really beautiful chord progression, lush strings and the flute create a majestic march of the best things in March. And the powerful drums, the smooth piano and the lovely nylon guitar support this relaxing flight toward spring. Uplifting and touching, much more absorbing than any hockey game with or without the periods. Janne
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Good question, why can't life be simple, why can't there be eternal peace, why Mario succeeds with every song Really beautiful chord progression, lush strings and the flute create a majestic march of the best things in March. And the powerful drums, the smooth piano and the lovely nylon guitar support this relaxing flight toward spring. Uplifting and touching, much more absorbing than any hockey game with or without the periods. Janne Thanx Janne for this fantastic review. I'm glad that you liked it. PS - Mario does not succeed with every song; trust me on this.
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Lovely melody Mario. Yes it is interesting how a song or melody can be elusive. Then a change of mood and boom it just pops out. Well done
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Lovely melody Mario. Yes it is interesting how a song or melody can be elusive. Then a change of mood and boom it just pops out. Well done Thanx Scott, I'm glad you liked it.
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We hear a bit of an ethereal Indian vibe. Visions of the open plains. Really well done with your typical excellent performances and mix. Great! J&B PS Bud says song writing is like passing kidney stones. Well not all the time but often.
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We hear a bit of an ethereal Indian vibe. Visions of the open plains. Really well done with your typical excellent performances and mix. Great! J&B PS Bud says song writing is like passing kidney stones. Well not all the time but often. Thanx Janice and Bud, I'm glad you liked it. PS - Tell Bud I much prefer composing over passing kidney stones. I've never had the displeasure of passing a kidney stone but I hear it can be very painful. No song I've written has ever been very painful!
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We hear a bit of an ethereal Indian vibe. Visions of the open plains. Really well done with your typical excellent performances and mix. Great! J&B PS Bud says song writing is like passing kidney stones. Well not all the time but often. Thanx Janice and Bud, I'm glad you liked it. PS - Tell Bud I much prefer composing over passing kidney stones. I've never had the displeasure of passing a kidney stone but I hear it can be very painful. No song I've written has ever been very painful! Well I meant that for me 😀 Not a general scenario for songwriters. I just don’t consider my self a natural writer. It’s always a struggle. Fortunately my better half easily comes up with melodies and progressions! Bud
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Another highly listenable and enjoyable cinematic production from the mind of Mario. You sure know your craft with the interesting changes you insert to keep the music flowing smoothly.
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Another highly listenable and enjoyable cinematic production from the mind of Mario. You sure know your craft with the interesting changes you insert to keep the music flowing smoothly. Thanx so much Scott. I appreciate your very kind words.
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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!
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Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
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 new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 process 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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
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