I know a lot of people feel that a triplet feel is swing, and it can be, but swing is more variable than that. It could be closer to two eighth notes, or closer to a dotted eighth and sixteenth note combo.
It's probably worth remembering, too, that it needn't be just 1/8 or 1/16 notes that are swung. Swung 1/2 notes are not uncommon. I've not really thought about swung 1/4, but I guess those too. Yes, it's a feel and how, or even whether, it's notated is personal really. It's often written dotted and shorter, but it'll sometime just say "swing" somewhere near the tempo indication. Dum ti-dum ti-dum.
Hi all, I'm the songwriter, composer, and arranger of this french song. The arrangements were done with Band-in-a-Box (acoustic bass, drums, electric guitar) and Suno AI (vocals, tenor saxophone). https://soundcloud.com/christian-devienne/histoires-de-coeur RD JazzSwingLewis^01 RT 4875 Acousric Bass RT 484 Electric Guitar
How about if I told you this ReEQ was actually released for Reaper in Nov 2017 - almost 9 years ago ! I am pretty sure this is not Kennys first video of this feature....
I didn't know this, Dan. I must have missed it the first time around. It's a fantastic plug in.
Here's a link to the Reaper forum thread for the plugin. The first post has been updated with the full version history (last update in Dec. 2021) and has links at the end for the plugin and its manual. ReEQ and ReSpectrum JS plugin for Reaper
Good morning from France, Tony. Please provide a connection diagram or description of your setup. When you say "Bose speaker amps", I assume that they are powered speakers connected to the main outputs (Outputs 1 & 2) on your Focusrite audio interface (which model?), and that the Focusrite is connected via USB to your computer. Are you using the Focusrite ASIO driver (Focusrite Control 2) or Windows Audio? How is your Roland SD-50 connected? Via USB to the computer or via MIDI to the Focusrite? How is it's audio outputs connected? To a pair of inputs on the Focusrite? Add any other info that might help in answering your question, like how is BiaB's audio output configured vs Windows audio output.
Hi Bob and Joliz! Love the swing feel of this, and that line: And worst of all I can’t watch you walk away ... sounds like a double meaning: does he desire to stop her walking away, or is it that he just can't *watch* it happening? Your band notes indicate a bass, but it sounded really subdued to my ears - was that deliberate, or am I just hearing the low notes on the acoustic? A good song. Andrew
Hi Andrew, good vocal, and nice hearing you play some of the instruments. Catchy song, and it made me smile, so I guess you do have what it takes
Thanks Dave - I would like to play and record more, but these fingers are showing they have a limited life. Seeing people smile is it's own reward. Thanks for listening and watching!
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Well done and well sung. We're keeping a smile on our faces! Laurent
Thank you Laurent. I don't consider myself a good singer, but I try and get the best out of what I have - so thanks for the compliment. Andrew
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.
Most excellent, Fred! Well-crafted lyrics about that bumbling buffoon. If you suddenly disappear from the forum, we'll look for you in Gitmo. The bluegrass hits the spot.
Hey DC, This is by far one of my favorite songs of yours. The production on this is outstanding. It's just so professional and so well done on all levels. The sound is great, vocals are great, lyrics are great, everything. I'm truly impressed by this big time. More like this please. Just wonderful.
We thoroughly enjoyed your song and Janice absolutely loved your singing of this line: “Oh, I…I was in heaven.” The tender lyric and the driving rhythm of the band go together well. That is an outstanding group of session players and a fine mix. Like others, we too are happy that you had a complete recovery from your surgery. And that your inspiration for making music and telling stories continues to benefit us all. Cool! Excellent remix. J&B
I really admire your skill to write and arrange songs with strong dynamics and this is one perfect example, from whispering verses to power chorus, even silent moments that give time to breathe, it doesn't feel forced or exaggerated, just natural flow of music and carefully selected instrument to realize your vision. And another successful aspect is the perfect match between the sound of the female vocalist and the message she is singing about, real emotions expressed so convincingly that I never have to think about the fact that there is AI or synth behind it - but I feel there is just one talented Brain who can write world class melodies, chording and touching lyrics. I tip my hat to the amount of work you put into your songs. Janne
Wow, what a wonderful comment. I really appreciate your detailed feedback on your impressions of the song. Thank you, Janne PS: My next song IS going to be totally exaggerated. Watch this place...
… Poignant and lovely, especially with all the wars going on these days Waltz time is perfect for the lyric. That is an fine band and mix. It all sounds excellent on the Kalis.
Thanks J&B! My hope is that the melody, harmony and feel reflect the love of a father for his daughter, rather than the apocalyptic context - although I tried to introduce some elements to illustrate the despair.
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The vocals are very good … They and the song have a Paul McCartney feel as well.
I have always loved Macca’s songwriting and vocal, and he’s had a significant influence on my own music, either directly or indirectly via other artists. After viewing the recent doco ‘Man on the run’, I reviewed his solo/Wings output and he has a discography that many would envy.
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Excellent video. Loved the real clips!
I prefer not to use AI for video where I can. My wife tells me that AI data centres use huge amounts of power and water, and with SA being the driest state on the driest continent, we need to preserve our water, and despite SA hitting 100% renewables power. I use Microsoft Clipchamp for videos with access to the library of video, and I’ve got my method for doing this that seems to work. Thanks for listening and viewing! Andrew
As is often the case, I don’t remember any of what you described because… well, you know. But this is definitely a song I could easily imagine listening to while sitting in a hotel bar, having one last drink, and winding down the day. I LOVE the saxophone - it’s really tastefully played
Chay, this works extremely well as a rock song. Great mix; you are an expert at choosing and blending RTs Loved those guitar leads as they fit perfectly to the excellent bass track Super work with those vocals Loved that backing band Loved the song
I know I’m certainly no expert on country music (to put it mildly), but I know a good song when I hear one, and this is definitely one. And it's catchy like hell, toe-tapping goodness. I love the harmonies, even though some artifacts from the pitch shifting are audible. Good stuff
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