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Funky disco ... very cool. Nice production in all aspects. Enjoyed it, J&B
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Like the band, especially the accordion. Your vocals sound good - not weird at all. Your video shows that Chica was having as much fun as those she was dancing for. (Janice said she envisioned Charley dancing as she listened.😊) Nice mix and bass glue. FUN! J&B
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Hi, B.D. Excellent sound, but the vocal is uncomfortably crispy to my ears. Then again, I'm getting over a cold, so that might have some influence. Other than that, nothing bad to say: good write, good production, sounds great. Well, the emphasis on the first word feels like it falls on the second syllable instead of the first, because the second pitch is higher, which is weird to my brain. And that's being really nit-picky.  Nicely done! Thank you for your really detailed feedback, David ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Your ears are still perfectly fine, the vocals are indeed a bit (as you put it) "crispy". But if I make it as perfect as possible (which I actually did in the first mix), the song loses much of its impact because the singer completely loses her youthful innocence. But don't hesitate to point out such flaws, often they are NOT intentional, and I am always happy to learn something.
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Brilliant. I echo Andrew's comments. I could go on a rant about the U.S., but I will spare you. Lovely and emotional melody. Thank you, Scott  Yep, we should compile a list of rants and send it to those responsible. Or we could turn it into an album...
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As I already wrote on YouTube: instant Pink Floyd feeling, and the choir is really cool. Some really good guitar noodling Enjoyed my listen!
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My condolences on your loss, Dan. It's nice to hear that he will remain in our memories forever through his musical work.
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I agree with Noel, it immediately says "I'm British". Good vocals with a nice Bowie touch, and the chorus has a super cool chord progression. I love it
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Ha! I'm with the bro-in-law cuz I thought the song was deleted so I skipped this beauty when first seen. Man, I'm glad I checked again (cuz it's still here after being deleted --haha). Outstanding lyrics as only R.W. Davis can pen. I'm very glad you do the music, Ron; it makes for a terific partnership. Anotherr gem, and I hope you never delete it. THANK YOU, Marty. Yeah, funny how the song's title led me to another facet of what it means to be digitally deleted: The song was still there but looked like it wasn't. Had to laugh. Glad you enjoyed the tune!
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Really nice Steve. Excellent video, nice to see the interaction and to see you playing with yourself! Err, should i have said that!!! Excellent, kind regards. LOL! Thanks for listening and giving some feedback.
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Laurent, That's very kind. Thank you. Bob
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Well, I would not say I was disappointed. But I recognised that there where almost no new features added. Disguised in a clever wording: " continues to deliver..." As for storing external files in the session folder, I learned that myself only recently. But that was good reminder. It is always supportive to share such Tips. There is so much to know!
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A very well-written, positive lyric. The music is melodic and catchy -- could easily become and ear-worm. Great job, Noel. Hi Brian. Thanks for dropping in! I appreciate your time and comments I think that with all the mayhem that abounds in the world right now, it helps to remember that there are still many things to be amazed by and thankful for. Keeping an eye on those things helps me cope with all the other messy stuff that's going on. Thanks again! --Noel
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Hi J&B. What a wonderful musical journey. I love the story and I love the way that the two of you and Peter have presented it. The music was a perfect fit for a journey steeped in nostalgia and wrapped in a foreboding sense of loss. Janice not only sold the story, but she made it feel like she was singing to me personally. That's quite a skill and one that I admire greatly. Peter's guitar playing was equally excellent. He always manages to home-in on the sentiment in a musical creation and somehow manages to channel that through his guitar skills. In addition, Bud's arranging, mixing and producing bring out the very best in this song. It is so well put together in so many ways. I've loved the choice of Realtracks. The Piano MST was superb and it really got my attention, and those mallet Realdrums were a truly inspired choice. Superb! --Noel
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Dave, This is brilliant! I love the way that the musical backing is woven. This is a work of aural art. The way the instruments come in and out and pan across the stereo field makes this a listening treasure. As always, Chris's singing is superb. She really settles into these lyrics and becomes part of the song. Then there's Marty's excellent bass work and your always-outstanding guitar playing. Honestly, I cannot imagine how this could be any better than it already is. Listening pleasure at its very best. --Noel
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That riff was neato! Good job making a heavier song. Great opening line "We pay through the nose for the things we don’t own" to start the show! I like what you did with the melody on the third lines of the verses. Thanks Scott! When I first wrote that riff, I knew I had to do something with it, and glad I found time (and the lyrics) to bring it to fruition. Thanks for listening! Andrew
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Hi, Andrew! Great to see you again! Terrific pointers you have! The idea of putting in an instrument to follow the melody is very good. That would also give a hired vocalist a better idea of it. The chords make the melody more tricky and veiled to follow and the funny thing is when I isolate the vocal track, I can't help thinking "What the 4u^k is this?" Put the instruments back in and it makes sense. The tune has an element of ambiguity and yet has interest and that's how I got the droning, longing, melody I have. I like the idea of a fadeout with vocals included. It would follow the them of a bus traveling into the distance. Even if it's 70s and 80s, it is likely to come back...if we don't annihilate our planet first! I really like fadeouts if I can't get Band in a Box to do exactly what I want. Thank you for taking my suggestions with the goodwill they were intended John! I've been thinking all morning that I hoped you would. This forum really is full of wonderful contributors that are very encouraging and supportive, and I've learned a lot. From what I hear, other non-BIAB forums are not so - one either hears crickets or receive rather harsh feedback. You're spending some time on the forum so I've assumed you're enjoying your experience - good to hear a lot of your own contributions in music and feedback! Know what I'd really like to do with vocals? Have Solohead (Vladimir from Ukraine) sing it. He's the one I used on "Summer Day." His fee for doing lead and harmony comes to (with tip) about $140, about 200 to the Australian dollar. That an expense, though, I try to save for my really catchy tunes. When I've seen people mention FivRR I have often wondered what the going rate is - I guess it varies according to demand and supply. I can understand being choosy about when you use it. I've run into timing issues before but my biggest problem is not noticing them. Usually someone else points them out. I'll have to listen very carefully to see if I can pick them up. Cutting and rearranging clips or stretch markers have been my favorite way to deal with them. I love Melodyne! That program has saved me from having a vocalist redo a part where they seriously didn't follow the melody. I think I picked up a couple subtle places where Melodyne would work well in "Greyhound Bus" though I suspect there's several more. I will often double track (sometimes triple track) my vocals and often end up with different phrasing. I will sometimes monitor this visually by looking at the waveform in my DAW to find which track best keeps to the beats, then time-stretch or punch-in to get the other track(s) to match. Thank you for listening and your comments! Best to you, John Always good to see what you're offering in new songs, John. Always variety! Andrew
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I recall it as 2018 but you are correct about the change. 2018 was like 2026 in the sense that the GUI had a major simplification (responding to many suggestions by users) AND it did one other major improvement: reorganizing the BIAB folder structure.
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OM - no objection what so ever. It's your song to do whatever you wish. No attribution is necessary. It was a fun exercise and I appreciate you putting it out there for the forum to have a go at it. Honestly, I was an emt for years on our rescue squad and I can't get 'making love in the ER' image out of my head. ;=) Tunemonger: Thanks for you kind comment. Rayc: I appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts. MarioD: Thanks Mario. As I was working on the analysis, the lyrics seem to have a film noir vibe The piano in the particular Style I chose caught my attention the minute I heard it mixed with the stems.
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Pete, country music at its best. I agree with the others on the vocal but I must admit that your vocals are a lot better than mine. I agree with the slap back delay suggestion. A great backing band and mix. I like it!
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I don't know the song, but your version is a good listen. I enjoyed your singing. AI voices are very good, but can't match the emotion of the real thing. Harmonica is most excellent.
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Laurent, loved the groove on this one Outstanding backing band and great guitar ending. Super job on that Suno voice A great song about motorcycle riding without distorted guitars - Brilliant Loved it
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I just listened to your song again. I think the orchestral parts are pretty good. It's amazing how much tension strings can create. In my opinion, they are a good choice and very well implemented. Important message, conveyed by really good vocals. Good stuff
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