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Can we just agree that the song, production and performance are all stellar? Cool! I always comment on those aspects because y'all dominate in those areas.  That being said, did the video meet those same standards? In my opinion, it was @%&^'$ awesome! Hmmm...I got censored. Let me try this another way. That video @%&^'$ blew me away! Ok. Moving on I guess.  Seriously, that brought it to the next level on every level. Janice is a natural at everything; that's obvious. I don't think you can teach someone how to sing like OR connect with a camera like that. Sure you can mimic it, like butter and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" (I can believe it's not) but there's always something missing that makes it "real," authentic, and genuine. Most people would categorize those as synonyms, but I do feel they have very subtle differences to me. She is every subtle variation. Video-I loved the choice of going to the "black and white" and all the shades that come with that side of things. At times, I feel the use of color may dictate an emotion as much as anything else; without realizing it, possibly into an emotion you're not intending. Your choice added TO the emotion and emphasized the feel without dictating it. I believe you know that many time I prefer to listen to a song without seeing the video at the same time. I made an exception here knowing your goal. Amazing! To me, this added to the song in every way. It was subtle, but never boring. The angles, the use of motion, composition, all masterfully done. I don't know how much you had to pay the wind, but you even had that workin' for ya! Now, I'm not going claim to be even remotely educated in these areas; but I do have to frame drone shots often enough. All I can say is, I felt major connection to the song BECAUSE of the video! "Nothing lasts forever" in the cemetery, then even more so by what was a VERY large tree that is no longer there strikes every aspect of that moment. Speechless! SO, powerful. I don't believe that is an image I will ever forget. I sincerely believe made into a print, that image would strike a chord with so many people. Truly amazing! How crazy is it that we can do this with a little device we carry around with us...and this isn't even it's primary use? These are the parts of technology I love. Especially in the hands of people who strive to use it to connect people. Well, I'll end it there for now. My daughter was just telling me if I put a period between each letter I can type pretty much anything and the bots won't censor it. So here we go with my earlier comments using this technique... In my opinion, it was R.E.A.L.L.Y awesome! That video R.E.A.L.L.Y blew me away! What do you know...it worked!  "That being said, did the video meet those same standards? In my opinion, it was @%&^'$ awesome! Hmmm...I got censored. Let me try this another way. That video @%&^'$ blew me away! Ok. Moving on I guess. "  "Sure you can mimic it, like butter and "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" (I can believe it's not) but there's always something missing that makes it "real," authentic, and genuine." I (Bud) have always referred to her singing as coming from the method actor mode. It is very thoughtful of you to mention that. "All I can say is, I felt major connection to the song BECAUSE of the video!" Wow, thank you. We were assuredly winging it. Yeah it was a hassle hauling those fans and batteries to the scenes! Actually we simply got lucky as for several shots it was windy so we tried to take advantage of it. "'Nothing lasts forever' in the cemetery, then even more so by what was a VERY large tree that is no longer there strikes every aspect of that moment. Speechless! SO, powerful. I don't believe that is an image I will ever forget. I sincerely believe made into a print, that image would strike a chord with so many people. Truly amazing!" We counted around 150 rings on the tree. The sun was very bright but what the heck...thanks! Thank you for the vote of confidence. We are particularly happy that the video engaged you. We feel so many vids are, to us, choppy and hard to follow thematically. So albeit "iPhone primitive" in production you made us feel it carried the lyric home. J&B
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Where would I start? Extraordinary production values; not a single weakness. And that video work! So well displayed on Vimeo! My favorite scene was Janice on the stump next to the cemetary. B&W a great move. Congratulations.
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Wow! What a major production. What a great mix on the song. I loved the slight reverb of it all. Well written tune. Vocals were outstanding. The video was so well done. The shot of Janice sitting on a cut tree at the cemetery while singing "nothing lasts" was very poignant and pure art. Peter's guitar work is always thrilling.
Bravo!
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Oh, you already know I LOVE THIS, and the video is a great touch. What a great song. As always the mix is masterfully done, the playing is outstanding, and the vocals cannot be better. Great choices on the supporting cast as well. You guys are my favorite band. Thanks Marty!! And your input during production was very much appreciated. J&B
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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter.
This is incredible. The sound of the production is stunning and the video raises the bar somewhere out past Jupiter.
Janice's vocals are absolutely extraordinary and Peter's guitar solo is so smooth and so easy on the ears.
I compliment Bud's iphone and video editing skills, too. The final presentation is a one-hundred-percent engaging production.
Super super superb entertainment.
All the best,
Noel Thank you Noel. We are happy you liked it! It has been quite the learning experience of late diving into this type of videos. But fun albeit at times a bit tedious. We appreciate your support. J&B
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Janice has such a beautiful voice! And you really went the extra mile with the video work. Great job and thanks for sharing!
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I know that when you three get together I'm in for a real treat! Now to add to Janice's outstanding vocals, Bud's lyrics and production, and Peter's fantastic guitar chops you all added the perfect video. You all are outstanding.
Loved it! Thanks Mario. It was a challenging project and we appreciate your comments. J&B Janice, Bud & Peter,
It's a wonderful song with some melancholy.
The video is very nice. So professional.
Perfect for the song.
It's a very emotional building and landscape.
Guitar is tasteful and Janice's vocals shine as usual.
Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Thank you Shigeki for watching and the supportive review! J&B
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One of your very best - and that's saying something. Wow.
Can't wait to see the video for "Emerald". This song's in the same vein as "Emerald" - and boy does it work. And Janice's voice is getting better, better and better with each song - which I genuinely did not think was possible, given her incredible high standard anyway. We're truly spoilt to have such musicians on here.
Superb video, too. Please, never ever stop creating - it's miraculous, what you do. Thanks. Your thoughts on our video efforts make us feel that perhaps the “old dog new tricks” notion is working! Thank you very much for the time to listen and offer those very supportive remarks. J&B
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Hi Janice and Bud,
This must be one of the most PROFESSIONAL productions you guys ever did.
As always Janice's vocals are outstanding, but we were also struck by the video. Peter's contribution adds another dimension to the song.
Rob and Anne-Marie
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Hi Janice, Bud and Peter,
So nice to see Janice acting in this movie. I only think the house needs some repair.
And so sorry I am so late with my comment. Of course I have a lot of excuses, but still...
But let me say a few words on this beautiful song.
I can imagine you threw away those flowers, Janice. It's a bad thing what happened to you.
Leave that 'hometown' is my advise. The way you told this sad story is brilliant. And the band that helped you with it is also very, very good. Of course you are now used to get this kind of compliments, but these come from across the ocean and very sincere.
I saw some post to the latest song of Floyd. They said his song should be in a jukebox in some nice pub. Well, yours too!
If that's going to happen, I'll come to visit it!
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Dear Ms. Janice, Bud, & Peter... I watched the video three times while listening closely to the lyrics, so I could understand what the song is about. With that said, I think 'Hometown Refugee' is one of the most tragic songs I've ever heard on the User's Forum. That's not a critique, only a testimonial to the lyricist's success in communicating the mood and tone he/she seemed to want to express to the listeners. The black & white cinematography was so sharply black & white that the shades of gray in the images almost came across as colors! An intriguing effect, even if you didn't intend to achieve it. Ms. Janice, your solitary physical presence, wandering aimlessly through the uninhabited landscape with your downcast eyes and your troubled facial expression, added dramatic weight to your heart-broken delivery of the seemingly hopeless-sounding lyrics. Peter, at this stage of my familiarity with your performing talents, I experienced a sudden insight that you, sir, are the true instrument! The guitars you play 'know' you and your touch so well that they can't help but translate what you're feeling in the most direct and emotionally expressive way possible. Bud, the whole package sounds and looks like the work of a person who knows what he wants, and gets it right. As a team of artists, all of you combine and share your gifts so completely that it makes each one of your productions as distinctive and accomplished as each of you obviously are. If I was wearing a hat, I'd tip it toward you, but I'm not, so I'll just pretend I am and tip it, anyway  . P.S. I thought the percussion track (bongos, perhaps?) was a good addition to the instrument set. It simply added another musical color to the production, and perhaps brightened the feel of it, too, like a heart that still beats with life even though the owner of it wishes that it didn't.
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Remixed version sounds fabulous and wow Bud, outstanding job on the video! Hope we'll be seeing more moving pictures in future.
Regards,
Leon Very pretty song!!!! Very nicely played and produced (soulful guitar Peter!), and Janice just sings the hell out of it.....I could listen to her sing all day long!!! Love it guys!! Take care. Greg Thanks y'all!! J&B
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Janice, Bud and Peter...this was extraordinary...the vocals are exquisite....and the style and arrangement were apropos to say the least and so well done...if I had a say and I don't the percussion didn't fit the piece IMO...it seemed a bit too busy and kept stealing my ear from the gorgeous song...I thought just a rim shot on the first part or a jazz brush kit wouldn't be as competitive in nature as the perc you have...just one opinion and it really doesn't count...but guys this is SO good and the video absolutely perfect...Wow!...Dan Thanks, glad you liked it! We’re good with the percussion. We find the juxtaposing of something slightly upbeat with a down tune to often work. Or maybe it’s because we’ve listened to it this way for three years We appreciate your time to comment and watch. And your opinion does count. J&B
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Janice, Bud, Peter... Once again, raising the bar with "as good as it gets". A truly STUNNING mix. NOTHING out of place. Crisp, clean, clear, yet as Warm as it can get. Janice's vocal is (as always) the highlight. She simply never misses. Peter guitar work is wonderful. A truly outstanding video. The best ever presented here. A great cohesive look to the entire video. Camera work is excellent. Lip-syncing, too!! Amazing that you were able to find a building with Peter's name AND "guitar".  LOVE how you got that bird to fly away in the last shot at JUST the right time! How'd you DO that??? Stunning work all around. Looking forward to where you go from here... fj Wow! Thank you for the support. Your mentioning of the mix was special … heck everything you said was. We nearly ran off the road when we saw that bldg with Peter’s name on it. We paid a kid to hide behind a tree and release the bird when I raised my arm Your comments me a LOT to us. J&B
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Wow! That was something else.
Fantastic song both musically and lyrically. One of my favorite vocal performances from Janice.
You have an eye for the poignant images that mesh with the song. I found the video almost just as gripping as the song. Thank you for all. Images that mesh with the song was our hoped for goal. We much appreciate you mentioning that! J&B I like this one a lot. Janice's vocals are stellar, as always. Peter's great on the guitar. Nice melody and lyrics. I'm a bit on the fence about the drums, but I'm sure if I listened a few more times, I'd come around. Excellent work! Thank you David! Yep Peter’s performance was perfect for the lyric and melody. J&B You guys already know I really like this from seeing it over on FB. First of all, a great song! Love the lyrics and the concept. Janice is one of my favorite singers, ever, always a treat! And the super tasteful solo from Peter is perfect. Great mix as usual, Bud! Really enjoyed the video, love the stills you chose, and seeing Janice do her thing. Nice to see the shot of Peter also. I gave it a "like" over there for what that's worth We always look forward to and appreciate your comments. We’re happy the vid worked for you. Thanks for commenting and noting the fb post! J&B
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what can i say that hasnt already been said ?
4T strikes again.
i always love janices vocs. always superb.
(sadly the video kept on cutting out here, i dont know why.
sometimes the net here isnt the greatest.)
always wishing you the very best.
om Thanks! Sorry about the net issue. Janice, Bud and company:
3 words for you folks...
Uh...Maze...Zing!
It has become commonplace to expect something professional sounding from you folks (kind of like a Muscle Shoals thing!) I mean, what a soulful and forlorn render. But to have a video too? As someone who often feels as if he has been banned from his hometown, this song hit kind of a tender spot. As you were singing I could see some of the same images in my head that you had in the video. Old derelict buildings that were once bustling hubs of activity and places that held such fond memories now run down and dilapidated. Or even worse, demolished and turned into a parking lot.
Thanks for posting, I enjoyed the listen...and watch. Thank you so much! We had the same feelings about our town working on the video. We much appreciate you mentioning the imagery. Thanks for all! J&B Where would I start? Extraordinary production values; not a single weakness. And that video work! So well displayed on Vimeo! My favorite scene was Janice on the stump next to the cemetary. B&W a great move. Congratulations. Thank you Ed. We often walk around that historic cemetery and that huge stump seemed to say a lot. We really appreciate you mentioning the production as we are learning as we go along. Glad you liked it! J&B
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Janice has such a beautiful voice! And you really went the extra mile with the video work. Great job and thanks for sharing! Thank you very much. It's always special when we hear from PG Music team members! J&B Hi Janice and Bud,
This must be one of the most PROFESSIONAL productions you guys ever did.
As always Janice's vocals are outstanding, but we were also struck by the video. Peter's contribution adds another dimension to the song.
Rob and Anne-Marie Hey guys...great to hear from you. Hope you are well and thanks for the nice words! J&B
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Dear Ms. Janice, Bud, & Peter... I watched the video three times while listening closely to the lyrics, so I could understand what the song is about. With that said, I think 'Hometown Refugee' is one of the most tragic songs I've ever heard on the User's Forum. That's not a critique, only a testimonial to the lyricist's success in communicating the mood and tone he/she seemed to want to express to the listeners. The black & white cinematography was so sharply black & white that the shades of gray in the images almost came across as colors! An intriguing effect, even if you didn't intend to achieve it. Ms. Janice, your solitary physical presence, wandering aimlessly through the uninhabited landscape with your downcast eyes and your troubled facial expression, added dramatic weight to your heart-broken delivery of the seemingly hopeless-sounding lyrics. Peter, at this stage of my familiarity with your performing talents, I experienced a sudden insight that you, sir, are the true instrument! The guitars you play 'know' you and your touch so well that they can't help but translate what you're feeling in the most direct and emotionally expressive way possible. Bud, the whole package sounds and looks like the work of a person who knows what he wants, and gets it right. As a team of artists, all of you combine and share your gifts so completely that it makes each one of your productions as distinctive and accomplished as each of you obviously are. If I was wearing a hat, I'd tip it toward you, but I'm not, so I'll just pretend I am and tip it, anyway . P.S. I thought the percussion track (bongos, perhaps?) was a good addition to the instrument set. It simply added another musical color to the production, and perhaps brightened the feel of it, too, like a heart that still beats with life even though the owner of it wishes that it didn't. Wow! You just made all the effort worthwhile. We are very pleased you felt the tragic aspects of the song...rarely can one go back and that feeling is what we had hoped to achieve. Thanks you for mentioning the B&W choice. We both felt that it added to the mood but were not sure others would agree. Janice very much appreciates your description of her presence. She tries to be a bit of a method actor when she sings and now Bud is giving her a chance to express it visually Being a bit shy (dating back to our stage days) we were both pleased at how this seemed to come naturally. And your remarks are most supportive. Thanks also for your thoughts on the production. We were and are learning as we go. The percussion is a toms addition that do sound like bongos and resemble what Janice would have played on her cajon. The brightening of the feel seems perhaps counterintuitive but we thought it worked and are MOST pleased that you liked it. We so much appreciate your review! J&B
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J&B and Peter,
What a great video and audio track! Janice, you did an excellent job syncing that vocal and your "acting" with the different scenes totally works. As good as any Nashville artist doing their own videos! Peter's guitar sounds exceptionally good here! Bud your techniques with the production of both audio/video/photography cannot be praised enough! Great work! Thanks, Torrey
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J&B and Peter,
What a great video and audio track! Janice, you did an excellent job syncing that vocal and your "acting" with the different scenes totally works. As good as any Nashville artist doing their own videos! Peter's guitar sounds exceptionally good here! Bud your techniques with the production of both audio/video/photography cannot be praised enough! Great work! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, Janice much appreciates your comments on the syncing and role playing. She was making it up mostly on site. Comparing it to pro videos is high praise indeed. I feel like we have a lot to learn but it has been a fun journey so far. Bud thanks you big time for the production comments. Your support means a lot. J&B
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Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®
With your version 2026 for Windows 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)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
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 PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Video: New User Interface (GUI)
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
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