Hello again friends! Another write for your deliberation!! Second Time Around, a song about finding new love.........we can all dream!! All real tracks, I think my vocals are a little hot so will probably redo the recording, but as a demo I think its passable. BIAB 2026 Mixcraft Pro Studio 10 Various effects Thanks for taking the time to listen Pete [Verse 1] The sun set slow on the life I knew, A worn-out heart, cracked and bruised. But there you were, like a springtime breeze, Shaking the dust right off of me. [Prechorus] I thought my best days were behind, But your smile rewrote the time. [Chorus] It’s the second time around, New love where the old fell down. A spark I thought had burned away, Lit up again in your embrace. I was lost, but now I’m found, It’s the second time around. [Verse 2] The years had carved their lines on me, A weathered oak, roots deep in grief. But you saw life where I saw cracks, Your laughter pulled the colors back. [Prechorus] I thought my heart would sing the blues, But you played a brand-new tune. [Chorus] It’s the second time around, New love where the old fell down. A spark I thought had burned away, Lit up again in your embrace. I was lost, but now I’m found, It’s the second time around. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Second Time Around File:Second Time Around.SGU Key=A , Tempo 130, Length (m:s)=3:17 No intro. 103 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 103. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Song is saved with bar changes for Volume Changes,RealDrums Changes, Style is _CURVE.STY (Curve Uptempo Pop Country) RealTracks in style: 4028:Bass, Electric, ModernCountry8ths Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 693:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120 (B:eighths) RealTracks in style: 996:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispA-B Ev 120 RealTracks in style: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 4056:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModernCountryStraightGrittyBrent Ev 120 RealDrums in Song:NashvilleRadioPop8ths^2-a:Cut Time , b:Snare, Hihat *******************
Hi Knee Wobler, Marty, Mario, David C, Chay, Izzy, Janice and Bud, These have been very busy days for me, and I think for you too! But I'm not as organized as I should be: answering your messages as quickly as possible! You were all so kind to comment on my song, and what did you get in return? A complete silence!!! And while I can make excuses, I should have answered you much sooner. I'm so sorry! Maybe you won't comment on my songs anymore... but please, don't.
Originally Posted by Knee Wobbler
A really nice arrangement and a good choice of BIAB style Hans. Particularly like the opening, coming in lightly with the guitars and then punching in with the bass and drums. Good job, Have a merry Christmas.
Hi Knee W; What you wrote is actually the kind of structure I like to try to use in more of my songs. It's a kind of thinking about saving the goodies for later. Thanks for that! And a creative year too!
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Hi, Hans. So happy to be the one you "bother" with your progress. I was getting a bit worried about the progress of your studio rebuild, but the progress on this song was never anything to worry about. It started out with a good idea, and your vocals can make any song better. THis is the best mix. Thanks for bothering me, and keep it up, Hans.
Hey Marty, yeah, I love pestering you with my ideas! You stay so positive about it, even when my version is... well, call it "just a rough idea." Then you reply, "I think this or that sounds good, AND I'm convinced you can do more with it in a new version." Like with this song. And look what happens? (Another) song you like! Thanks, Marty!
Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, that new studio jump started your creativity. Great song and lyrics Outstanding vocal and backing tracks Super mix IMHO this is your best to date.
Hi Mario, thanks for your kind words! But I do have mixed feelings about your last sentence. I get what you mean, but is this my best song yet? Don't let my feelings get to you. This is how you feel about this song, and that's great. Thanks again!
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Hans. Congratulations on getting the studio done. I love the attitude that comes through on your vocals. You've got a very distinct musical style.
Originally Posted by Birchwood
The lyrics are on SoundCloud, so I won't include them here, but you knew that already.
Ha! I see what you did there. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2026!
Hi David, I think you're the first to notice that line. I like to write things with a touch of humor. I'm hoping my new studio will lead to more nice songs, but don't count on it! It's the kind of song that helps, I think. And thank you so much for your kind compliment about my singing and style!
Originally Posted by WaoBand
This song had me form the opening guitar. It's a really nice mix, though I would have like the guitar solo to have gone on a bit longer.
Hello Chay, I agree with you on that opening. It turned out better then I expected it to be. And yes, if time isn't an issue in these kind of songs, I agree with you on that solo. Thanks for this post!
Originally Posted by Izzy
Hi Hans I'm sorry to be late on this as I"m still catching up. First off – big high‑five on finishing the studio rebuild. Wow. Just… wow. From the very first note of that smoky, fingerpicked guitar intro, you had me hooked — it was like musical Velcro for the soul. And your vocals! You’ve got that rare gift of sounding both raw and polished at the same time — like emotional sandpaper wrapped in velvet. And those harmonies? Top-Tier my friend. The backing “mmms” from Marty (bless his soul for being “bothered”) added just the right touch of gospel-tinged guilt. This track is a masterclass in mood. You chose RealTracks like a sommelier pairing wine with sorrow — every instrument pours into the next with such care and feel. That laid-back bluesy electric solo? Pure liquid regret. The pumping bass? My foot hasn’t stopped tapping since my first listen. Honestly, if this is just a soundcheck for your new studio, I can’t wait to hear what happens when you actually start recording — world, brace yourselves. Massive kudos on finally completing your studio rebuild — I know it took longer than expected, but clearly, great art (and great cable management) can’t be rushed. This song isn’t just a comeback — it’s a statement. A heartbroken, beautifully arranged, expertly produced statement that says, “I’m back, my gear is working, and yes, I will make you cry with minor chords.” Here’s to 2026 — may it bring you better love, better luck, better Wi-Fi… and at least one person who doesn’t already know how it ends. Bravo, Hans. This one’s a keeper. Keep strumming, keep humming, and keep making us all wonder why we didn’t know it already! Warmest (and slightly jealous) wishes, Izzy
Hi Izzy, you really know how to write words that sound (or read) like pure honey and gold. Awesome! I got a huge smile on my face when I read it: "Wow!" Is this what they mean by "walking in the sunshine"? Because that's exactly what I did after reading your post. You did make one small mistake though: Marty didn't sing those "mmms." I think he would have liked to, but no, those were actually from the BiaB gospel singers. I thought the song was ready to be released, and then—in the middle of the night—I thought: "No, I still want some extra vocals, just without the words." And so it happened. And my wife wasn't even jealous...
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
“Sun shines bright today, yet I can’t feel it. Kids cheer and play, but I’m not there. Spring fills the air, but my mind conceals it, Too clouded to care” Excellent lines to describe the love lost feel. Hans, for us you’re again definitely channeling John Lennon here, which is delightful. The arrangement, your vocals and the RT’s you chose work excellently in creating powerful dynamics. That Brent solo is great. Your upgraded studio is working out great indeed. Well done and we much enjoyed it. Happy New Year! J&B
Hi J&B, and yes, John is back again! I didn't realize he was gone ( the real one, ye, but even the 'fake' one?). I hope my studio did the magic, but it could also be this kind of song. Thanks a lot for your compliments! So, now we are about 15 days in 2026. A lot of things (keep) going on, but so does our music, I hope. Thank you all and till our next songs! Hans
What’s getting lost here is that Floyd started a thread to share music and invite people to listen and learn from it. A bunch of us did exactly that and got value from it. Disagreeing with a genre or a list is totally fine. Threads get derailed when a quick jab pulls the focus off the songs and turns it into an argument about intent and tone. None of us really knows what Floyd meant or intended except Floyd himself. We can talk about how something landed, but not rewrite what someone else says their intent was. As far as my part in it, I want to apologize to Mike. I think I made it come across like he is the reason I don’t participate here much anymore, and that isn’t fair. I actually used to love coming here to catch things I would have missed if people like Floyd weren’t making suggestions like this. To me, it’s a shortcut, with commentary, to what’s going on. I really value that. I actually very much value those conversations because of everyone here. But over time it started to feel like someone always had to jump in with something that was only loosely about the topic and not really in the spirit of it. It would turn into what they think, then their past, and finally “do you know how great I am?! Let me tell you!” moment, and it just got old for me. That part is on me for letting that history bleed into this thread. When I popped in and saw Floyd’s list, I was honestly excited, and but then it quickly felt like the same pattern again. Mike, that’s not on you at all. That’s on me. I brought too much baggage into this and it wasn’t fair to you or the thread. I was going to send you a PM on this, but since I said what I said publicly, I wanted to apologize publicly too. And for what it’s worth, I actually smirked when you made your first joke. I really don’t like my part in pulling this thread sideways, even for a minute. Anyway, this was meant to be about what’s out there right now and what people are hearing in it. I’d rather see it get back to talking about the tracks, the production, and what people are picking up from them, because that’s what made Floyd’s post worth the time in the first place. Thanks for posting it Floyd!
Enfin! Le remboursement est annoncé et j'ai pu télécharger la version 2026 in english! Le problème est simplement de réinstaller tous les realtracks et realdrums depuis 2006, mais enfin l'essentiel est que ça marche
my head is spinning at the moment. Waiting for my free version.
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Also that subscription is not as bad as it may sound. Once you download any content - it is fully on your hard drive - forever to be used. The subscription opens open new available content each month. Over the course of the first year, you could have everything you want and still have paid less than you know what.
Marty - big thanks for your very kind comments, wasn't sure about the accordion volume but will take your point and ease it down a bit! A very fine accordion like mine has such sensitive bellows - you only have to breathe slightly differently as you play and it's instantly reflected in the bellows movement, was concerned about not being loud enough so played it very cautiously! Over compensated slightly on the volume in the mix! Grateful that you heard & commented on what I tried to express, Best, Carl
Really great song with excellent vocals and production.
Thanks, Joe. AND a BIG thanks for sharing it on Soundcloud. Much appreciated.
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Marty and Dave I’m not normally a blues person, but this is so good, I was *almost* converted! That video … very entertaining, and loved the band’s coordinated dance moves! I think you have peaked too early in 2026! Well done! Andrew
Thanks, Andrew. Maybe we'll convert ya next time. Dave and I practiced those moves for weeks.
Originally Posted by WaoBand
This is just a fantastic song! The instrumentation and production is 100%. The video is a blast, too, and I suspect it won't be long before AI can reproduce the whole band actually playing the music as it is with the performers actualised just from photos. I initially read the title as "Money in the Barrel" as I have 4 mini--actual-barrels which are money boxes and were meant for friends' grandkids and my great-great-nieces, but the first thing to go wrong was that they should have had names inscribed on metals plates, but the barrels arrived without them, which must have been a synchronicity as it turned out they weren't wanted as all of the kids are already using cards and thus don't save cash! Well, ya can call me a pre-postmodern venerable rear end breezy one (Waoist woke for 'old fashioned old fart'), but I still like cash! The money boxes - which are actually very cool - are now destined for a charity shop. … I probably am, too!
Thanks, Chay. I don't think all of the money I ever had could fit into a single barrel, but I really like your story. Thanks for that, too. Maybe you could get them all a barrel-shaped money card and just put in a credit card for them.
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Now THAT's a great start into 2026. Toe-tapping goodness. Fantastic work by everyone involved. Video almost in sync with the music in some places. The bassist strums one-note chords. And your dance choreography is ace. Smiling during all my listens. More please!
Thanks, Brain. If I took more time and paid more money, I could've had those guys dancing and singing perfectly. But there's not much creativity in the process. Creating for the ears is more my speed.
Yes its nice and it can handle more complex signatures like 12/8 Where you have the option of how to count it. The Chord track has an Assistant that will statistically recommend next chords. It uses the same audio to MIDI libraries from Z-Plane that BIAB uses, but it is extremely straightforward and easy to use. The GUI, believe it or not, was almost completely redone with dozens and dozens of subtle changes to improve workflow. It has nice Fender modeled Amp Simulators for both Guitar and Bass.
12/8 and other complex time sigs? I didn't notice that. I did see a mention of Extract Notes and Extract Drums features, does this mean Melodyne is dead? And yes, I'm looking forward to using Fenders bass amp models. From what I understand from Joe Gilder, the fear of the Fender "Suits" coming in and destroying Studio One never materialized. They actually wear blue jeans and are accomplished muscians in their own right and more importantly, understand that the team in Germany know what they are doing regarding GUIs, DAW features, AI and workflow; I guess time will give the final answer on whether they let the dev team continue to do their thing. I wonder if they'll announce anything at NAMM.. FWIW, a couple years back Presonus killed their support forum, but no worries, what replaced it, imho, is better. The folks that engage on the new forum are extreamly knowledgable and articulate and operate at very high levels. I've learned a lot from just lurking over there. Studio One Forum
I bought mine on my Amazon card from Chase fully intending to pay it off on the next statement and when I went online to see the balance on the card, they gave me the option of paying over 6 months at no fee. That might be an option in the future if you want to spread over the payments. Looks like that option is around at a few CC companies and I would assume it would depend on your credit history and score. Keep it in mind for the 2027 version. Now starts the countdown again!
This is just a great song, Ron. The vocals are great, the mix and production, too, and it does make it as happy. My personal preference is to nearly always have an instrumental break some way into a song as it adds to the dynamics and can sometimes make the following vocals more potent, but that's just my bias.
Thank you, Chay! I enjoy a good instrumental break, too. Long story short, the song I heard in my head did not need a solo so I did not put one in. Have since tried to imagine where/how a solo would serve the song better, but couldn't find it. Am sure there is one. Heck, the Beatles would fit solos into tight little songs that were 2:30 or so, so why can't I? Answer: Because I'm clearly not the Beatles. Ha! Glad you enjoyed the tune (sans solo)!
Izzy, Really enjoyed that. So organic. Good write. Nice use of BIAB. Nice guitar. Good (real) vocals and cool BGVs. The builds were really effective. Had a sorta Pete Seeger-ish-ness to it (the best of Pete) Keep 'em coming. Please. fj
Hi Floyd For meorganicmeans the warts 'n'allthat makes music more interesting. Thank you for your nice comments! Izzy.
Spunky Little Find ! So, this is the last song in my busking set and boy can you tell, my voice cracks late in the song, my guitar licks are a little too bendy, but that is the nature of playing live. Thanks for listening. ****** Song Summary ************* Title: Spunky Little Find File:Spunky Little Find.SGU Key=D , Tempo 100, Length (m:s)=2:24 No intro. 56 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 56. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _SELECT1.STY (Jamaican Groove Selecta Reggae) RealTracks in style: 1153:Bass, Electric, Reggae Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 1156:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Reggae Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 3492:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SkaSlow Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 1155:Organ, B3, Rhythm Reggae Ev16 100 RealDrums in style:ReggaeTambo^2-a:Sidestick, Tambourine , b:Sidestick, Tambourine2 ******************* Donny G
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