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Note that we aren't arguing for an interval like the perfect sixth to be treated as a chord. And in practice, power chords are almost always played on distorted guitars or basses. Neely agrees that it acoustically gains the "missing" third, which is why it can be treated as a chord. . With all respect! Please forgive me for even mentioning this. I hate to bring it up, but I am a music nerd if nothing else! I actually tried to avoid this whole discussion because this general topic can drive people crazy (when it really should not). And I agree everyone has been very polite. But, as incorrectly indicated above, the 6th is not perfect. It is either major or minor. Only the unison, forth and fifth are perfect. And that point about "...Neely agrees that it acoustically gains the missing third" does not make sense to me and I did not hear him say that? Finally, regarding my credentials which were questioned above, I have three certificates from Berklee, two in Music Theory and one in Jazz Guitar performance [at the moment I can not find that 3rd one, maybe my memory is mistaken, but I have the other two on my wall along with my PhD. I have to admit, those records, plus a buck, would get me a cup of coffee at McDonalds (with the Sr Discount) and not much more. But I am proud of my studies. And again, more music nerd than academically trained in music. 
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Mario this is absolutely fabulous! The whole flow of the piece is, imo, masterful, beautiful and very moving. I'm blown away and only wish I had a modicum of your musical talents. So glad I listened to this, thank you. Pete
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Hi Pete! Happy New Year to you - or I should say, hoping for a better year for you, genuinely. The emotion really comes out of your vocal - that emotion (to my ears anyway) is saying ‘Why did you?’ Your vocal (well done on the high notes - it adds rawness) was aided greatly by the steel guitar, fiddle and that good choice of lead solo on the fade out. Your choice of waltz style adds to the perplexity because it is a dance normally performed by two. As usual, thanks for the video of BIAB - it’s good to look ‘under the hood’, and good to see you already putting BIAB2026 to work! Hoping to hear more from you, Pete. Andrew Hi Andrew, Wow, what a lovely review. You got the whole gist of the song and for that I'm truly grateful. Your comment is more than appreciated. Best wishes Pete
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Great. Thanks for the feedback. I tried several combinations also, but like you, I couldn't get a fill from the forthcoming style.
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Nice one Andrew, Good narrative and melody too. Nice playing adds even more of you to the magic. Thank you Ray - for your ears and constructive ideas during the last year. Sounds old, but not in a bad way. Reminds me of something the Beatles might have done, probably because of your vocals and the way the bass line walks down in the chorus. Pretty good Thanks B.D.! Referencing the likenesses is very motivating for me - thanks! Cool groove to this song. Really liked the energy changes. Excellent vocal and lyric. The cool thing about BIAB is that it some how keeps everything interested so you still want to play after the novelty wears off. Then the music starts to flow. Happy New Year and look forward to hearing your knew songs. Thanks Scott! I agree - BIAB enabled me to turn my song ideas into something I could demo - all the way back to the old midi version in 2001 and not forgetting my use of PowerTracks back in those days as well. Thanks for listening! Andrew
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Thanks. I am now more vigilant about what might be running in the background because you are right, it’s another something to check. I have most ‘auto updates’ off, but there are some like virus updates that can slip in. And here’s a thought: maybe it isn’t Windows, but the malware checkers checking the new version of Windows!
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Hello, As Andrew mentioned, this will be corrected in the next patch, but in the meantime, you could download and reinstall RealTracks Set 481. To access that download, please: - close Band-in-a-Box - go to your download URL in your order confirmation email and click the URL - at the bottom of the download section, you will see the green text "Show all downloads...", please click that checkbox - scroll down to RealTracks Sets 480-482 (Windows) and click download - after it has downloaded, please install to the correct folder locations of your Band-in-a-Box and RealTracks/RealDrums. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly. Best, Catherine
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Those mini pc's are very cool and great for the price. I have set up several of these at our church for the staff to use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD3BCMBS . I'd be using one except for the fact that there are no slots for expansion cards. If there's no need for that capability, they're almost perfect. Almost, because if something goes bad (as any electronic gadget might do) the return and replace warranty might take some time and effort to accomplish. Here's one
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Great song, Janne, very accessible (an accomplishment when someone is as adventurously creative with music as you are) and a memorable chorus. I loved the voices and how they combined, very musical. Believe me, I will never bother a cassowary in my lifetime, they scare me! And I have no desire to traipse throught the mud of a mangrove, that really looks disgusting. Happy to watch documentaries and be done with it, as far as nature is concerned. I have a backyard with birds and small mammals and that is sufficient for me. I don't usually watch videos but I'm glad I did in this instance - that title screen, in particular, was so appealing. It's always a pleasure to hear what your creativity has in store for us. Great work! Thanks TM for your pleasant and insightful feedback  Glad you loved the voices. Yep, a cassowary can be taller than a man and it has been said that it's the world's most dangerous bird, so better be scared Janne
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to help me pay tribute to a great writer and wonderful gentleman...in our songs he lives on with his beautiful lyrics and poems...thanks again...Dan
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New RTs and a bouncy pop song is a great start for a new year, She Made Me Smile made me smile A song with "serendipity" is always an unexpected surprise. Upbeat message with shining light and hope is more than needed in these dark days. What a nice groove and excellent mix, the bass is especially strong and the drums sound really tight. Those acoustic guitars support well the positive outcome and the happy new year status. Enjoyable vocals once again, the last high hey heys sound very clean to me. Those backing vocals work perfectly, your hard work is rewarded with a highly pleasant listening experience. Janne
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Happy Birthday, Bud!!! Wishing you all the best! Cat
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Thanks all. I will mark it resolved seeing that PGMusic has recognized the problem.
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Great energy on this one - chorus was killer and Dave's guitar was off the charts. I was singing along toward the end. Could not be better!
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Bob... Every. Line. A. Gem. Terrific production. Perfect vocal. Chills (as always) fj
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It's a very beautiful song with remarkable vocal quality. The guitars are also very good. Great work. Laurent
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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
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Scott, Nice! That went by so quickly... good listening. Nice picking - so clean and so "precise"... Good mix. fj
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Hi Floyd Man, this track’s got attitude. You can feel the heart in the lyrics — that tattoo line? Killer. Raw, funny, real. You went through the breakup purge: clothes, mugs, CDs, even the damn crochet yarn — we’ve all been there. But that ink? Nah, that’s forever. Great storytelling. Love the energy — uptempo, punchy, and your vocal’s solid. Yeah, it’s got that classic vibe which don’t go outta style. And props for the LCR panning setup — really opens up the mix, gives each guitar its own space. Feels wide, alive, like you’re in the room with the band. BIAB might be your engine, but you’re drivin’ this one with purpose. Only nit? Fade-outs still feel like dodgin’ the final chord… but hey, just me being overly salty. Yet another great song Floyd. You’ve got a voice, a story, and the chops to back it up. Always good to hear your sound on the feed. best regards Izzy Izzy - thanks for the nice comments. In this case, I thought a long fade was just-the-right-thing - like a tattoo.... Very witty, Floyd. I often wonder what people do with tattoos of old boy/girl friends. Loved the fact that you worked in the line about the yoga mat. The song makes me wanna dance. Love you voice, man. So good. Thanks, Beth....
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Scott, Thanks so much. We appreciate it! Bob
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Cool tune. Excellent vocal and lyric. Excellent groove and guitar work. Well done
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Loved this tune. Very cool vocal and lyric. Excellent groove and instrumentation choices. I agree is with Herb on the guitar. One trick I use is to put a reverb on aux buss. I then use a send on each track which you can blend the reverb to each accordingly. This will balance and give the song a same room feel.
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Great video. And it was done by all the great Bluegrass musicians.
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Great - you might also want to copy/merge some other folders - in particular the 'Demos', and 'Styles' folders - from that external location to the C:\bb location. Thanks Andrew. Think those two folders are good. Demos folder = 2778 items Styles folder = 11,647 items It's a joy to open any of my hundreds of song files and get no errors. Can finally start learning ! Thanks
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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!
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