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Oh no, it wasn't aimed at me, and I'll bet I wasn't speaking only for me. I was simply surprised there was that workaround. Again, this is a very good request Gordon; something that hasn't been mentioned here in decades. +1 And there is a new aspect to this. I think if this feature can be made possible, it would be time to do a further examination of improving the non-jazz way of song form. BIAB was developed for jazz fakebooks, with three choruses by default. Now with the default at one chorus, BIAB is sort-of stuck in between, which I think is an unintended consequence from a Wishlist. Your request will help fix that, and anyone can have what they want. Another way to look at song form is the Intro Verse Verse Chorus Bridge Tag etc. form, and we're getting closer for the folks who prefer that. Let's get this first.
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Hi, J&B. The vocal seems - to my tired ears - a bit overwhelmed by the piano, especially in the first verse. Of course, listening a second or third time magically adds the missing clarity, because hearing is funny that way.  The harmonies are so pretty, I'd like a spot where the instruments back off and let them shine. Then again, I tend to push vocals too far forward in the mix, so huge grain of salt. There's also a distinct lack of AI in this song. What's what up with that?  Excellent song!
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Fjane, Thanks so much from both of us - very appreciated. Bob
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Mario, No rain here - just sweltering heat! Great tune. Love the flow and sound. And again, your mastery of the Swam instruments is on full display here. Awesome! Bob
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Hello Vic! I really appreciate your intricate feedback! I am still pretty new to the whole process of songwriting, mixing, etc. so any and all feedback is welcome! I have only written a handful of songs including my very first batch back in 2001. I took a very, very long break in between for many reasons. I wish I would have/could have started this whole process about 45 years ago, but better late than never! Retirement has afforded me the time to focus on music.  It's great to be on a forum where other songwriters/musicians can give insight and help me in my songwriting, music production journey!
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Hey Bob. You can play that thing! Years ago I tried playing the harp with one of those braces as I played guitar in a club. My mouth was so dry that my lips stuck to it and I realised I was just playing the same note. Never tried that again. Vic
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These are my new websites. www.digitalnewsusa.net This is mainly about the Middle East situation www.talking-about-ai.com How I got into AI www.talking-about-ai.com/mission Three new projects, one to design better water desalination, one to design new methods of communicating important issues to the public, and one to design and build a new AI to my specifications If you guys would like a music news website that automatically generates content on music subjects YOU want to know about and keep up with, just let me know. It could be anything we could get, but some like www.musicnewsforum.com. It would report on the news you guys want to hear, not on anyone else's ideas. Cheers Billy
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Nothing When you generate the track it ignores the F5 instructions
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Russell, this is one heck of a song. The great country sound that I like. Great vocal and lyrics. Super backing band and mix. You history via Polaroids were fantastic. Loved the song and video. Wow I don't know what to say! I really appreciate that awesome review Mario. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video. It was fun putting it together and I learned a little more about video production software.
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Cool piece Mario. Got a chuckle when I read the part of the Lone Wolf being a lousy hunter. I think this is the definition of a vegetarian as well. Being a vegetarian I can attest to being a lousy hunter lol. Loved the melodies and fills and how you placed them in the mix. Well done Thanx so much Scott. Yes the Indian word vegetarian means lousy hunter.
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laurent, you nailed the southern rock vibe. I heard some ZZ Top in this song. Great backing tracks and mix. I give it a 10 out of 10 not only for the fantastic music but also for the video that featured a Mustang like the one I use to own! Loved it
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Alan, first and foremost I pray that you heal completely. Second, this is some very serious smooth jazz. Outstanding chops on the jazz box. Super backing band and mix. I heard a touch of George Benson in there. Loved it.
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I agree with Andrew, the mystery deepens! Like I previously said I loved the song and now the video also.
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Although there was "United Breaks Guitars" Yes but it was not, "United Airlines Breaks Guitars". Long ago, Paul Simon wrote a song called "Kodachrome". Everybody went ballistic over the title until Mr. Simon went to someone at Eastman Kodak Co. and, as a result, changed the name to "Kodachrome ®" for the record label. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=32770&filename=Screenshot 2026-07-02 at 2.47.18 PM.png) Mike, I was working in research at Kodak when that song came out. Kodak wanted the registered trademark symbol ® instead of demanding copyright infringement and stopping playing it because it was free advertising for our film.
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I use the Helix Floor pedalboard. It is one of the Line 6 flagship multi effects and amps modeller. It can send and receive all MIDI commands to software and hardware. I successfully use it with Reaper, Gig Performer 5, Song Master Pro, XR18 and XR32 mixers via USB. I also use WIDI Master (Bluetooth MIDI). This connects to the Helix Floor and I use it to send commands from the BandHelper App to change Helix presets effects and Snapshots by just tapping a song name from my Android phone. I also use Gig Performer 5 to send OSC commands to a NanoKontroll2 which then controls Song Master Pro. As you can imagine I have an advanced MIDI setup. Everything works well and in harmony. BIAB is the only software that won't work. Just to be clear, when I use BIAB for Mac, the MIDI connection is only between the Helix Floor and BIAB and via USB cable no other programs are used in between it to interpret the MIDI commands. I hope this clears things up.
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No surprises. NI is going through the German version of Chapter 11. That recent acquisitions are being spun off is to be expected. I wonder what else will be dropped? Boris acquired Vegas Pro (formerly Sony Vegas), Sound Forge, and Acid Pro last March plus Sequoia, Samplitude and Music Studio in 2025, all from MAGIX Software GmbH. As long as they don't go to that horrid Wibu licensing scheme as used by Sequoia, their Win only DAW, I'm ok with that. I was glad when Antares dumped Wibu and went back to iLok year before last.
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Loved this lyric and vocal Andrew. Very cool story in the lyric. Really well done.. Thanks Scott, and for your comment on Soundcloud as well. I’m never confident/comfortable in my vocals, but I go for it with the aim of illustrating the idea more than trying to achieve performance excellence. Thank you for giving the lyrics and vocal a nod. Andrew
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I listened before reading your post and instantly thought of the 10CC method ! Thanks Ken! It’s amazing what the guys from 10CC did with analogue tech, whereas for me and a DAW, no worries in having 48 tracks, volume automation, twiddle a few knobs, press a couple of buttons and … voila! What a fortunate time we live in that this tech is relatively affordable to a lot of people, versus the high cost or limited access to studios in times past. You have really captured the majesty of the forest in your instrumental. Oohs and aahs are very atmospheric and the drum adds primitive feel. I walk in a forest every day so I can feel the same sacred beauty you have painted here. … Thanks for sharing your songmaking process, very laborious, glad to notice that it wasn't waste of time, I wouldn't have patience for 216 vocal takes smile ‘Primitive’ - yes that’s a word that describes it well - not in the sense of being simple or basic - which musically it is - but more in the sense of uncomplicated. I have been told over the years that I have a propensity to cope with detailed yet steady work. Thank you both for listening and commenting! Andrew
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My musical journey has led me down many different roads to produce top notch demos of songs that I've written. Not being a professional musician or singer there are massive limitations to being able to produce competitive demos. As Herb mentioned spending several hundred dollars to produce one demo is out of the question, let alone for hundred of compositions. So what are we to do? Forget about recording? Produce low level inadequate demos and songs? No, there are tools out there available to all of us at very minimal costs. BiaB is one of them. It has paid for itself time and time again. Synthesizer V has done the same for me...as well as Suno. The money I have put out for them is about the cost of three or four pro quality studio demos. And I've recorded over 800 original compositions using these TOOLS. Now I've played in bands, written songs and recorded for the last 50 years, but time has stolen my voice from me, so my choices are to stop recording or find someone or something else to help me do what I love doing. I understand the frightening and challenging aspects of AI but also see its potential. With AI...me...the fledgling, wanna be songwriter can now produce near radio quality songs by using software based and AI programs to "cover" my music. I simply present my rough, homemade recording to the AI engine and it gives me a professional quality demo of my song. And as for me...that's what I want...and need. And though I wish I could have done that myself...not possible. But fortunately for me we live in a time when that's possible. Just wish it had shown up 30 years ago because now you can clone your own voice (though I've never really enjoyed the sound of my own voice). AI is like a hammer which can be used as a terrific tool for building things but it can be a terrible weapon as well. I'm trying to build some good stuff with it!
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Dear Peter and all the folks at Band in a Box...My sincere thanks for this honor and privilege to be numbered with the great writers and composers who use your fantastic software...I have personally composed and enhance hundreds of my songs with BiaB...Thanks for assembling and incorporating so many pro-level musicians in your program and then making it all into such a comprehensive and easy to use tool...Thanks especially for being so generous with us (the users)...I know of no other companies that are so magnanimous...so I join the other artists in saying once again...Thanks...Dan
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Kick-[*****] slow blues jam! Great job! Killer vocals! Incredible guitar work! Enjoyed this very much! Thanks! We enjoying working within a lot genres but we tend to always drift back to blues. 😀 We appreciate the kind remarks. J&B
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Hi, Marty. You had me at the first major 7th chord. Of course, Dave is excellent on the guitar. I'd comment on the bass, but I didn't notice it. Which means it's doing the job right.
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Hi, Chay. Easygoing and enjoyable - smooth and relaxing to the end.
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