Sometimes, during regeneration, BIAB will produce phrases that sound a bit (or a lot) off and/or unnatural to me. I have always wondered if BIAB has any built-in controls that attempt to prevent a generated phrase that would be unplayable on an actual instrument.
Also, because of the algorithmic method BIAB uses rather than a human-curated set of phrases, I often notice odd phrasings that don't sound correct or natural. And I wonder if BIAB has built-in controls that prevent phrases that would be impossible/highly unlikely to actually play on an instrument?
Hi Scott, A wonderful childhood experience wrapped in a fine song. Its structure and especially the lyrics are very beautiful. Your voice sounds really pleasant to listen to. This is how you share your memories in a pleasant way with everyone who hears this song. And it is nice to hear that there is still a bond with Jerry Molstad's family! Hans
Thank you so much, Hans!!
Originally Posted by jannesan
Interesting backstory, nice to hear how it inspired you to write this unique song about your treasure. I enjoyed the vivid images in the lyrics, I can really feel your summer and the smell of the farm, nostalgic real life experiences, learning and appreciation, all wrapped in a beautiful package. Good upbeat tempo with very catchy melody. Great vocals and the band fits perfectly with the story. And the mix is especially strong. Janne
I really appreciate the listen, Janne, and your nice review. One always wonders if the song and especially the lyrics will convey what one hopes.
You're definitely not afraid to create outside the box, Mario, or maybe I should say the 'Band-in-a-Box.' Sounds like a soundtrack for a movie. A very full mix. (What keyboard controller are you using? Or maybe you have several. Do you control a DAW with it too? I've bought a few keyboards thinking I would learn to use them, but then they just gather dust until I manage to sell them. A nektar Impact LX 49+ has been in the closet for a couple years now.)
Thanx Scott. I am not afraid to try anything in music, just remember that I only post my successful ones. I will answer your questions in a PM so we don't hijack this thread.
A hidden talent, or maybe not since you seem to master all things musical, so why not the mandolin. Had to chuckle over the '2 minute's' enough remark:) Keep stretching.
Lots of interesting parts to this solid production. I like the lifting chorus and your vocal fits the song very well. At times I hear various influences from across the pond like Bowie and Tears For Fears maybe.
Hi, Izzy. Nice song. Basic is good. The instruments stay out of the way of the vocals, and your vocals works well. I enjoyed listening!
Thankyou Mr David I appreciate your kind words and I am always thrilled when you take the time to listen and comment. Thanks for all your support and sending you my best regards Izzy
The surveillance world just got a little bit stronger. Required watermarking starts Aug 1, just a few weeks away, in the EU. All AI generated music is required to have easily identified watermarks in the music under penalty of law. But that's not the point of this post. To this point in time , only music, or mostly the music, was being scrutinized. Now, however, there's a new tool that can backwards engineer the lyrics to determine the exact song that the AI trained on when it put your lyrics together. This is a huge step forward. Kinda like my dog.... You can hide it, but yeah, she's still gonna find it. This is a game changer in AI detection. The irony is of course that this detection is itself, AI. I don't know how many false positives it will throw, so I'm not discussing that side of this. I'm sure it will flag human content in the early stages. How many writers "borrow" ideas and lines from other songs? I dare say that would be a fairly large number of writers even if it's unintentional. No doubt, it will get better, rather quickly, given time. Interesting times for sure.
There is the message popping up now when you start BIAB for the first time - Just did a fresh install of 2023 and updated it up to 2026 and this popped up:
https://on.soundcloud.com/CwOXhzofdgvQTkB7Yt "Some of These Days" is a popular song, written and composed by Shelton Brooks, published in 1910, and associated with the performer Sophie Tucker. Shelton Brooks and "Some of These Days" was brought to Sophie Tucker's attention in 1910 by her maid, who insisted she meet Brooks and hear the song. Tucker instantly recognized its hit potential, performed and recorded many versions throughout the years, and eventually it became her signature song—including landing movie appearances to perform it. Tucker first recorded the song along with others on wax cylinder format in 1910–11. In 1926, on 78 RPM record format and backed by Ted Lewis and his band, Tucker recorded her classic, million-selling 1926 version, which stayed in the #1 position on the charts for five weeks beginning November 23, 1926, and re-affirmed her lasting association with the song. In my version I sing and play guitar, tenor banjo and mandolins (Napolitan & Octave). I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper. ****** Song Summary ************* Key=F , Tempo 110, Length (m:s)=3:44 Style is _MOVEMNT.STY (Movement Blues and Soul Groove) RealTracks used: RealTracks in style: 2903:Bass, Acoustic, BluesyPopByron Ev 100 RealTracks in style: ~~674:Organ, B3, Background Blues Roadhouse Ev 120 RealTracks in song: 2157:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm FunkyGroove60sJohn Ev 100 RealDrums in style:Soul60sTamboEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
+1 I have always believed that a copy/paste should copy/paste EVERYTHING! If I just spent the past hour tweaking each bar using multiriff and I then copy/paste a group of bars they should sound identical unless I chose to have them randomized. But currently, if I want the pasted bars to sound just like the copied bars I have to spend a bunch of time again playing Multiriff Wheel of Fortune!
Well it is doing it again. I typed "log" as the advisor said above but it didn't do anything. Showed a big log but it didn't say error or anything like that. PS. Oh boy. The app plays fine for everything other than the style demos. But then I opened the window audio settings and noticed that the "speakers" were set to a headset which I am not using. When I changed that to the regular desktop speakers, the demo thing worked. Should have checked that before writing. But I assumed all was good since the app plays perfectly through the desktop speakers. Not sure how that could happen, but it did. I guess things are OK again...for now. Thanks. Michael
Ron, I'm so glad you retrieved this song from your archives. This is an outstanding song. Great lyrics and vocal. Super guitar tracks, backing band, and mix. Loved it!
Thank you, Mario!
Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Cool ghost from the past. I really liked the drums in the chorus.
Appreciate the listen, Herb. Those drums are cool indeed.
Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
Good song! Your vocal really shines. Truly an enjoyable listen. Way to go. (At a songwriting workshop years ago, the host urged us to hang on to everything 'cause you never know. You're song proves the point.)
Thanks, Scott. Funny thing is, it was my brother who had been hanging onto his lyrics for 40 years before I realized what he had. He never throws ANYTHING away. I'm a little less careful with my keepsakes from the past. Well, except for guitars. I'm kind of not-quite-right when it comes to guitars... Ha!
Originally Posted by WaoBand
Great instrumentation and arrangements thereof. I always look forward to your songs as I really enjoy the style, vibes and your vocals. Excellent song!
Thank you, Chay. A couple of song posts ago you mentioned that you wished I had incorporated an instrumental solo. When I put TWO solos in this one I couldn't help but think back to that earlier comment.
I don't know the original version, but this one sounds _really_ good. Vibey smooth soul with a pretty good singer, good choice of instruments, nicely arranged and well produced. I like it
Sinatra in Paris. Way cooler than in New York. Even though I normally don't listen to this kind of music, it's really well done, and you've found the perfect singer. Well done, Laurent
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