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Hi John! Definitely a summer vibe - the instruments and ooo BVs - created a shimmering heat feeling. Lots of gems throughout the song that all add listening appeal. In addition to The Doors and Santana, I also heard The Zombies in the vocal, Shocking Blue ‘Venus’ and some Seals and Crofts - all which adds up to a super song! Well done to you and Bob. I’m going back for another listen! Andrew PS Which BIAB RealTracks did you use? I ask because forum members may choose to use it on a song of their own if they like it.
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Ron, Thank you - very kind. We really appreciate it. Regarding the guitar, this particular Collings is one of their newer models. A full hollowbody, but very thin and light. Just a beautiful instrument all around. Thanks again, Bob
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Thanks Matt! And also thanks shling for investigating.
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Thanks for the additional tips, Andrew - I'll check that out!
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Anyone notice the bass (2311 Bass, Acoustic) in the Jazz Ballad w/ Pollwinners (_JBSLBPD.STY) kind of overwhelming in the overall mix? I've used this style in BiaB 2025 before and never noticed it, I think this might be a 2026 bug? I can't state that it is a 2026 issue as I've never used this style previously, but I do agree that in 2026, the bass is quite pronounced.
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Changing notation isn't changing theory, it's changing notation. There have been a ton of attempts to clefs, and there are a lot of reasons they fail. "Fixing" the bass clef to make it the same as the treble clef solves the "problem" for a piano player, but what about for the viola player? And introduces a bunch of other issues, like the treble and bass no longer aligning over Middle C. Changing scientific naming because he doesn't like it, isn't really a compelling reason. Multiple dots for repeats? His argument for not using numbers on top for repeats is that it's "ambiguous", and then he proposes... putting the number in the repeat symbol instead, which has exactly the same issue. Figured bass isn't "ultimately very confusing". Roman numerals are used for analysis, not for actual playing. Notation like "F/A" works just fine for playing. Same thing with his issue with Roman numerals and minor scales. Time signatures are only a problem... when they aren't notated? So let's just get rid of the bottom number? And his "reform" for compound time can literally be done using standard notation.
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One morning last April, I awoke with a very catchy new tune from a dream, a really fun way to come up with a tune! I rushed to my computer and guitar, opened up Band in a Box, and punched in the first verse and chorus. I made up a few lyrics knowing the title would be Nature of the Game, then rushed it to my friends in the UK, Bob and Robert. They were excited about it and we got to work on it. https://www.johnwalradt.com/music/songs/natureofthegame-master_ardensnow.mp3 NATURE OF THE GAME Words and music by John Walradt, Bob Bentley, Robert Quigley It all depends on the cards you play Sometimes you lose and you have to pay Sometimes you just have to walk away It's just the nature of the game. 'Cause if your hopes arise and then go bust Just keep your dreams and shake off the dust Your luck will change as you know it must It's just the nature of the game. Take a gamble on the next song by the band Walk up and smile, put your future in the palm of her hand. Country two-step or romantic slow She might say yes or she might say no You won’t find out ‘til the lights get low It's just the nature of the game. This is a life without guarantees Can't always get just what you please Sometimes this world drives you to your knees It's just the nature of the game. So leave your drink, give it a go Get on your feet, let the good vibes flow She could be your sweetheart, you just don't know It's just the nature of the game. So take a gamble on the song that the band will play Place your bets and your dreams will be on their way Oh, your dreams are on their way. Tear up the floor, make sure you catch her eye Don't miss your chance, don’t let your life go by You might regret it if you just don't try It's just the nature of the game, yeah. It's just the nature of the game It's just the nature of the game.
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Ya know what would be cool, Donny? Have someone video you busking. I like this Reggae feel. Your voice cracked? Ha, I write that off as feeling, man. Yep, you sound tired, and it's ironic that the song is called Spunky... Hey hey, thanks, yea you probably don't remember, cause you are so busy dude, man, anyway if you ever get a chance check out my channel. Love ya man. https://www.youtube.com/@donnygoriginalmusiccha6891 Donny G
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Hi, Knee. I forgot about this site because, after a few days, I didn't see any response that the Forum had accepted what I posted. Then I looked at my bookmarks and clicked on it out of curiosity and was surprised to see this! Thank you for listening! Since I have very bad physical coordination (I just use a guitar for composing tunes), one of my Broadjam buddies, Art Corey, introduced me to Band in a Box and that opened up making music for me! I'll get some more posted. I think I have my homework cut out for me as I'd love to hear what you and some of the others here do as well. Thank you much again! John
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Hi Rharv, maybe my memory is failing me but I thought I used to minimize these windows in previous versions of RB. Cheers, Mike
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Hi BD. This is superb listening. I love the music and lyrics and the way you have arranged them. As I listened to the lyrics, I couldn't help but reflect on the turbulent times of today. Currently, it's a world run by the mega-rich at the expense of the ordinary person. Fortunately, here in Australia the impact is less than it is in places like the USA, the UK and the Middle East. That said, we do have some noisy groups of people who try to control what we say and do. This song really resonated with me. Very impressive writing, creating and producing. Your use of AI was superb. Everything sounded authentic to me. --Noel
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Appreciate the replies and will keep on learning.
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Thanks all for your insights and observations. It's great to get feedback. Mick
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Hi, Brian. I was super curious about how the oboe was going to fit into the mix. No more curious than I. About half of the VST instruments that I use through Kontakt suddenly disappeared a week ago, and my current choices are somewhat limited.
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True I also found the idea that you make the B-side Unlistenable to encourage playing the A side Of course, that’s no longer an option
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Howdy J&B.... Excellent!. You two sure have loyal fan base that is quite enviable. Best to you with future creations. Well done. Carry on
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Hi, Chris. Pretty song. As you said, it's not easy to write a song with rhymes when you're not a native speaker!
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Hi, Mario. Interesting! I assume the Solid State Strings are where the "shimmer" on the strings comes from. Nice work on the brass. The bit at 3:00 veers into a 1950's sci-fi theme, which is cool.  It would sound more orchestral if the instruments were all in a "orchestral room", with brass in the back for more reverb. But it wouldn't necessarily sound any better that way. 
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Hi, Scott. You're right - it started out with some resemblance to the blues, but by the end those ascending motifs took it into a different direction. Cool.
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Tone-a-licks... Accent on tone
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Really liked the attitude in this, and the chorus was strong. Well done on all levels, Andrew, this song has some gravitas that drew me to it and stayed with me.
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Not exactly my favorite genre, but you did a really good job, great arrangement, very tasteful choice of instruments, and the saxophone was THE perfect choice. Very convincing singer. I could easily imagine listening to your song in a bar while drinking a good French wine. Thumbs up ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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If all else fails (until the GUI gets updated), I was thinking you could create shortcuts to your songs in Explorer and copy or move those shortcuts to a folder in a location of your choosing called [songlist1] or whatever. Then if the checkbox in the BIAB options>preferences>display setting to allow multiple instances is unchecked, you can click on the shortcuts in the folder that you made and they will open in BIAB. Use Alt-Tab to switch between BIAB and your new folder. Just a thought...
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Nearly happy R.W. Davis lyrics have the adverb removed when sung by such a happy vocalist. What a fun song, Ron, and I really like the vocals. Cool harmony. Good bouncey feel carrying a great band to the finish line. Excellent mix, too. I appreciate your consistencey, Ron, and have no doubt that you will resolve to do whatever needs done. Heck, you're already doing it. Ha! Thanks, Marty.
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Spaghetti Western meets Ireland - you had me right from the intro, Hans. I really like the story, as well as the way you tell it. Who wouldn't be tempted to just leave this mess of a planet behind? Very good production (your new studio seems to be paying off) and really good vocals. Enjoyed my listen
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