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Hey Dr. Gannon and PG Team, Thank you so much! I have been overhearing people talk about world events on the street (I no longer check) and I was wondering if anything good was going to happen this year! It did!!!! Like Dumb and Dumber, I thought the chance was 1 in a million, but at least I had a chance!!  But seriously, thanks from the bottom of my heart. I love this software that has done SO MUCH for my songwriter journey, happiness, success, and many friendships here. What a wonderful world of pure magic you folks have created all around. Thank you so much.
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Maybe a better option would be for BIAB to present a set of phrases it has generated rather than the forward/back button approach. Perhaps that is what you are describing? As I've mentioned: "2) Generate unique stems in a list. Click to listen / choose" - A group of non-repeat stems to choose from. And I wonder if BIAB has built-in controls that prevent phrases that would be impossible/highly unlikely to actually play on an instrument Kind of / sort of. If you are doing partial regen by selecting bars at Chord View it does a rough cut partial regen. Try going to Audio View and see how the phrase was formed and make selection with a wider range. I found that this technique, while having it's own set of issues (which I will describe later) produces more natural phrasing. ---- Unfortunately, not many people are even aware of Partial Regeneration. To me, it was a game changer.
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Thanks DC Ron! Yes, I was playing a D harp (in first position, or straight harp). I normally play cross harp (so I would have been playing a G harp) but the D seemed more melodic. A bit high in tone (the G has a nice mellow low tone) but what the heck, it seemed to work! AB
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Well, Ron, you’ve done it again. You’ve taken a relic from 1981—a time when we were all arguably too dumb, too numb, and definitely wearing questionable fashion—and turned it into a polished, contemporary gem. First off, the mix. That LCR balance is spot-on; it’s clean, precise, and gives every instrument its own "neighbourhood" to live in. And kudos on taking the feedback regarding the drums—the selective use of those big, tom-heavy sections now creates a beautiful ebb and flow. By holding back the thunder until the B section, you’ve turned the drums from a potential "distraction" into a masterstroke of emotional storytelling. It’s a great example of how a small structural tweak can make a song feel like it’s actually breathing. As for the performance: your vocals are, as always, impeccably recorded. You have this distinct, unique vocal DNA—a certain grit and sincerity that is perfectly suited for delivering your brother’s lyrics. Speaking of which, the fact that these words were penned 45 years ago is mind-boggling. R.W. Davis was clearly writing with the wisdom of a man much older than his years (or perhaps just the classic dread of being young and confused!). The irony of the narrator claiming to be "alright" while clearly overcompensating with "other girls" is a clever touch that hits harder through your delivery. The song is smart, the production is lush without being cluttered, and the arrangement choices—peeling back the guitars in the middle only to bring the full arsenal back for the finish—show a real maturity in your craft. Excellent work on this remake. It’s clear that even after four decades, this song hasn't lost its edge—it’s just gained a cool producer. Exceptional stuff! besties Izzy Geez, Izzy, THANKS for the detailed analysis. Really appreciate the careful listen this level of feedback took, and also you taking the time to share your thoughts. Really means a lot.
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Forty-odd years ago when Sue and I hadn't long been vegetarian and when there wasn't much recognition of it, a large group of friends (20 or more) and we were looking for somewhere to eat. We'd read the menus and hardly anywhere had any interesting veggie choices on their menus, usually at best an unnamed "vegetarian option". My large group of friends quickly learned how frustrating this was, despite my "don't worry" comments and formed a one-night crusade. All of us would go into a pub, restaurant or whatever and ask what the vegetarian option actually was. And if we weren't encouraged, all 20 odd of us would walk straight out again. I like to think some establishments learned something that night.
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Mario, I'm with Bob on this "out of my comfort zone" nonsense. Everything you post is creative, musical and uniquely YOU. This is no exception. Your playing is GREAT (as always) but I'm really struck by the composition and arrangement this time out. Very inventive theme and progression, and most thoroughly enjoyable. Nicely done AGAIN, Maestro.
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I'm not aware of any Save as Video feature built into BBW that ever included highlighted notes in red, as my understanding is that BBW creates a video by generating individual bitmaps one bar at a time and then syncing the display of them with the audio when generating the video, rather than doing a real-time capture of BBW playing music. The latter could be done with a 3rd party program.
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We've heard many permutations of the funk vibe over the years. And this assuredly fits in that spectrum. But where? Who cares! It sounds fun and we enjoyed your musicianship. Fine performances and that flute is standout for sure. Funky flute? Who would've thought. Enjoyed it! J&B
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Depends on how good a player you are. Seriously, I have seen a few solos go outside the range of a saxophone, but that is tweakable.
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These are great lines: “Dreaming what can't be redeemed, of so many different schemes, in this failing house of cards.” It all sounds good and the levels sound right and the mix is excellent. The melody and guitar have a Dire Straits feel to them and that is very enjoyable. Good one! J&B
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Hi Brno, I’ve never heard this song before, so after listening to your version, I went to YouTube to listen to Sophie Tucker’s version - I like yours better - Sophie Tucker’s vocal strays off the beat too much for my liking. Good banjo/mandolin solo, but the star of the show as far as I’m concerned is your rhythm guitar on the right-hand-side - love it when you slide into the chord from a step or half step below. The style and tempo you’ve chosen also work well. Good one! Andrew
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As WS Gilbert wrote 147 years ago: "What, never?" "No, never!" "What, never?" "Hardly ever!" I'm fine leaving it there. Although I do use AI while producing some of my demos—ACE Studio reads and translates MusicXML including lyrics, I'll never consider including it in my creative process.
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I like that she's paying attention.
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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: Please scroll up and read my earlier posts on the subject.
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I have been unable to input chords using my midi keyboard in BIAB 2026. I play the chord on my midi keyboard and press command and return but nothing happens. Is there a way to test to see if BIAB is receiving midi input from my midi keyboard? The midi keyboard is working fine in Logic and Fender Studio. Thanks, Bob
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Really nice. Clean mix and a great story song Thank you, Herb:) 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!! 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.
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Loved this song Laurent. Really cool video. Scary dude. Guitar work in the song was excellent as well. Thank you very much, Scott. Laurent
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I love the delightfully retro style of this charming song and the consistently polished videos. Laurent
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Bravo for this excellent blues with beautiful guitar parts Laurent
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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.
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That's a huge and very fine production.
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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.
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Certainly my genre Janice, Bud and Peter. Loved this. Smoky feel. Vocals, lyrics and guitar work was awesome. Love the mix and master Bud. Well doen Thanks Scott. We appreciate the nice comments very much. J&B
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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.
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