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Re: Microsoft has finally released support for MIDI 2.0 DC Ron 4 minutes ago Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Thanks, Misha.
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Re: DEVOTION (with Joliz) rsdean 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Sawmill, Thanks - we appreciate the kind words. I've been using YouTube as a way to bring something visual to the music. Hopefully, the song itself will tell the story. The video images I build are meant to support the feel & emotion. Sometimes they are more elaborate and other times a bit simpler - depends on the song. The combination of those 3 tools enables my workflow. They all do things a little different, but have very unique features. YouTube also allows Joliz and I to expand our audience outside of SoundCloud. Thanks again! Bob
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Re: Remember When Sawmill Music 4 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Sax is spot on! Not usually my style of music but something about this one sucked me in. I wound up listening to the end
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Re: For A Love Like That Sawmill Music 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Wow Floyd that is really well written and arranged . . . It's another of yours that goes in my "Damn I wish I'd wrote that" listen to list! I'm jealous as I have never been able to write a 'good' song for a female vocalist. A couple duets I think are really good is as close as I ever got. My only nit pick would be the AI vocal. Now I probably wouldn't have noticed had I not known it was AI but there are some odd tones and artifacts if you really listen. Almost but not quite human sounding yet. Absolutely great song though - someone like Carry Underwood could probably make that a big hit
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Re: THE GLADE_David Snyder K-Dub Ya 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Simply beautiful David, very calming. Well played and produced, nice way to wind down. Kind regards.
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Re: Deep Iran Blues K-Dub Ya 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Fred, A solid write and vocal performance there, really enjoyed it. Shame this subject matter needs a song written, it’s so hard to ignore. Don’t get me started on your current administration!! But you’re making great songs, kind regards
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Re: Be My Reason K-Dub Ya 5 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hi Drew That’s a really nice song and performance. Loved the opening whistling, wish I could whistle in tune like that. The song is well balanced and I enjoyed the choice of style. Top job, kind regards.
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Re: Follow the Circle mkg50 (Mike G) 6 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Scott, I could listen to your tasty guitar playing all day. The beautiful, melodic sounds you get out of your guitar/amps are like nothing else on this forum. I really enjoyed this. Cheers, Mike
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Re: Your Blues Streak (feat. Peter on guitar) mkg50 (Mike G) 7 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Wow! Peter really did let it all hang out. A great track. Kudos to all: performance and production is first class. Cheers, Mike
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Re: New Operating System for Mac : TAHOE Mike Halloran 10 hours ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Tahoe 26.3.1 has fixed many bugs and the upcoming 26.4 fixes quite a few more.
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Re: Disco Kiss David Snyder Yesterday at 10:02 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Laurent, Super fun. Love the video!! Those lips!!!! OMG. Totally Parisian here. You're a man of many styles and talents. The sound is pro, here. I’m really impressed by the polished production on this track. Songwriting is strong, lyrics fit perfectly, and every element is strong. Instrumentation is balanced, and the mix is excellent.
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Re: Small Town Boy (2026 RealStyle) DC Ron Yesterday at 09:54 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by jannesan
Slightly different sounding arrangement, although not that "soul" in my ears, and not "hip-hop & rap" like it says in SoundCloud, but pleasantly calm pop that describes well that small town boy in the middle of the crowded sidewalk asking "what am I doing here?". The americana band, the lovely melody and your calming voice merge into an enjoyable whole, your voice beautifully expresses the longing desire to get away, sounds quite like a Barenaked Ladies style of song, meant to be a big compliment. Not too long, keeps interest to the end, definitely radio-friendly in my ears smile Janne
Thanks, Janne. I'd have to agree that the song is not really "soul" despite the BiaB category grouping for the RealStyle. Truthfully, every RealStyle I use tends to sound like me when I'm done with it anyway. Ha! Love Barenaked Ladies. So YES, BIG complement! THANKS for that, too.
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Re: Outside Your House DC Ron Yesterday at 09:51 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Cute song, Marty. Restarting love is a cool theme, and you navigated the not-a-stalker thing with ease. So...well done! Great, energetic vocals. Nice band and much-better-than nice guitar fills/solo. Super mix. When my brother writes a lyric like this, his spouse will often ask who it's about. "I just made it up" is met with a dubious glare... Glad I don't write lyrics. smile
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Re: [*****] The [*****] [*****] (Before The [*****] [*****] [*****] You) David Snyder Yesterday at 09:42 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Hey Man, You didn't answer my last question. Is that really you in the pic or is that AI? smile Now, on to the review. YouTube tube asked to take a photo ID of me or give a credit card number (you can't make this up) in order to watch this. There is no way on God's green earth I would ever do anything remotely close to that for any reason whatsoever. So, sorry, I could not listen. With regard to the lyrics, they seem pretty Dylan-eque other than the deleted words I can't read. I can see your point, but I don't think it is artistically necessary to use harsh language to make a point like this. Because you are telling the truth, in many ways, that truth often cuts harder and deeper with a purely poetic delivery instead of the "shock value" noise, in my opinion. These lyrics essentially say the same thing: Blowin' in the Wind How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man? How many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand? Yes, and how many times must the cannonballs fly Before they're forever banned? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind Yes, and how many years must a mountain exist Before it is washed to the sea? Yes, and how many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? Yes, and how many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn't see? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind Yes, and how many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? Yes, and how many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? Yes, and how many deaths will it take 'til he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Bob Dylan Blowin' In the Wind lyrics © Special Rider Music, Universal Tunes Do you know how many times this song has been covered and why? smile Just a thought....
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You taught this old man o love !; New Original DonnyGee Yesterday at 09:33 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
You taught this old man to love ! ****** Song Summary ************* Title: You taught this old man to love ! File:You taught this old man to love !.SGU Key=Dm , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=2:50 No intro. 60 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 60. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Tempo, Style is _MICHAEL.STY (My persona w/ Band) *******************
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Re: Sailing Through The Breeze Scott H. Olson Yesterday at 04:49 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I was hooked immediately and smiling throughout. Love all those vocals!! Well done.
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Re: I Got Rhythm (Public Domain) No AI TuneMonger Yesterday at 04:33 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
Cool take on a oldie and a goodie. I remember playing this in pep band, and maybe marching band too, in high school. The harmonica sounds like a professional BIAB track.
Wow, thanks for that very flattering comment about the harp! Appreciate it. I know the vox aren't much to write home about, so I have to make up for it in other ways. Thanks again!! PS: What instrument did you play in your high school bands?
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Re: Sustain Chord fir Ending DC Ron Yesterday at 02:48 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by goofeyfoot
...But of course, with Real Tracks the Real Track “hold” players complete their ditties instead of just holding a chord. At least that’s my experience.....
That's not my experience. "Holds" don't continue to play what they were playing before, they literally hold a chord starting on beat one. Herb's tips above are great as well. The Left Banke's version of "Don't Walk Away Rene" ends on the type of hold that BiaB does quite well.
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Re: Blue Line B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 01:10 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Toe-tapping goodness. Groovy like hell. Great production, awesome guitar, perfect bass, and Chris proves once again why she's my favorite singer from Blue Attitude grin
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Re: LEONIE’S SONG mkg50 (Mike G) Yesterday at 01:01 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Brno
Beautiful melody, but for my taste a bit too much in so short time, hurrying to the end. Maybe tempo could be slower and less changes in arrangement so one could enjoy more of the melody.
Thanks for listening Brno. Mike
Originally Posted by Torrey Bliss
Mike, your track has a lovely delicate sound! A great tender offering of music for the wife! Your track sounds very clean, clear and well produced! Enjoyed it! Take care, TB
Thanks Torrey. Your comments are much appreciated. Cheers, Mike
Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Mike, this song sounds great, but oh, I wished there were vocals in it! I think your wife would have loved that, depends on which vocals of course. And without these vocals I bet she still loves it a lot. But the comments above also mean that this is a very beautiful song. I mean the melody and how the cello plays along, just like the guitar solo. Really well done. But be careful not to use too many instruments in your songs. You see, BiaB really encourages that. Dangerous!!! Hans
Thanks for your generous comments Hans. Unfortunately, I haven't written any lyrics for this song. Yet. Hopefully, the cello and the melody (chelody?), together with the arrangement and the other instruments, got the message across. Glad you liked the cello. Cheers, Mike
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Re: Venus Twinkles [LoL - solid rock version] ~ vocals Lucy WaoBand Yesterday at 01:00 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Nicely done, Chay, I enjoy hearing the vocal in there. Instrumentals are fun to do, I did quite a few of them myself back in the day, but working with a vocalist is even more fun wink Enjoyed!
Thanks, Dave! 100% agree about working with a vocalist. Great vocals lift all songs into a higher octave. B.D.'s new post is 100% evidence of that!
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