When I opened BIAB (UltraPak 2026) just now, I got an Apple message to say that this app will not open with the next OS update.
True. As has been posted a few times, the next macOS will drop support for Rosetta 2 in October 2027.
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Will PG Music provide a remedy?
If they don't, there can't be a BIAB 2028 for Mac. PG Music has posted more than once that BIAB would not be Apple Silicon Native until Apple forced the issue. Apple announced last year that the issue is being forced. Tahoe is the last macOS for Intel Macs. Since BIAB 2028 must be Native, it will not run over Intel — unless PG Music makes two versions like they did in 2018 (32 bit and 64 bit). That is a marketing decision they will need to make. My only prediction is that BIAB 2027 for Mac will be later than usual since it will need to comply with the next macOS unless they get really lucky and it works with the early betas.
Where's Mark O'Connor? Although the man can play anything with strings, his fiddle sawing away back and forth during the intro was ubiquitous to the point where I wondered if it wasn't required by law.
Laurent, WOW this is so good. A big band swing style with vocals that immediately made me think of ol' Blue Eyes to mind. Super big band backing tracks and AI singer. Great job mixing AI and BiaB, the mix is perfect. IMHO this is your best to date.
Bob, this is so smooth and tasty it is scary. I don't remember the original so I can't compare the two but I really like this one. Outstanding backing band - love that EP Great arrangement Loved it
I'll be your friend Ron..... in a mate sense!! You have great songwriting sense, both lyrically and musically. And I've probably said on previous posts, I love your unique vocal quality. Great arrangement, you've always got a winner in your back pocket. Kind regards
Thank you, Lee. For reasons that I don't pretend to understand, my brother and I each make exactly 1/2 of a decent songwriting team. Good genes, I guess. Has taken me a while to learn how to get the best out of my not-so-traditional voice, and how to listen to my vocals without cringing. I'm mostly there now. Some days anyway. THANKS for the kind review!
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Ah, you know i'm a toms fan, Ron, but yes, these drums sound much better for this song. And where you use them now adds to the dynamics.
Marty, THANKS for the re-listen as well as for the production change advice. Much appreciated!
Originally Posted by AurealiusB
DC Ron, Simply superb! Everything was great: instruments, vocals, lyrics and production. Cheers, AurealiusB
Nicely crafted tune, Laurent. Definitely captures the spirit of the City of Light. Super production, and the vocals sound quite fine. To my American English tuned ears, "the streets of Paris" (plural) would sound more natural than "the street of Paris" but that's just me. Americans also place the accent on the first syllable of "Paris". But we're not as cool as Parisians for sure. As you know. Usually don't watch videos, but we just got back from a week in Paris, so gave it a go. Made me want to go back! I did laugh out loud at a couple of the AI flubs, but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the video, or your song, in the slightest. Paris is the best.
Really nice song, Rob. Slinky soul groove and super Bu-Ry-The-Past hook. Cool, laid back band. Super production. too. Yep, the Suno vocals sound better than adequate, as does the sax solo, BUT...well, you know...your vocal and harp performances seem to be getting stronger by the song, and I quite enjoy them. Color me selfish. AND...CONGRATULATIONS on your song reaching #1 on the soul chart! That's very cool as well.
Hi Rob! I hadn’t heard the original, but I like this one! This is a fine example of a song with what I call ‘two speed’ instrumentation - there’s the rhythm section busyness, and then the electric piano with long-ish held chords - providing space for each to work in. I like that busyness of the rhythm section. Your chorus line with it’s staccato pronunciation - I’m intrigued as the how that came about in the songwriting process. Was the staccato style added in the arrangement or was it there from the beginning? Was that line and its accompanying melody your first idea that you built the song around, or was did it fall out as part of the songwriting? Knowing your interest in prosody, was the lyrics first, music first, or both at the same time? Andrew
Cool jam, Sören! Not packed with tired cliches (unlike *my* blues) but very melodic and original sounding. Especially love the guitar duet. Nice playing all the way around, and a nice band to play over, too. Super mix as well. Excellent stuff!
Hi Bob (and Joliz)! Another good one from you two. I won’t talk about the lyrics because that’s above my pay grade, but the melody and chords of the chorus have a classic sound, yet sound very fresh within your songwriting. I like the way your vocal Bob is up front, and Joliz’ vocal is behind, reflecting the first line of the chorus. Well done. Andrew
Hi Sören! Very creative to write and play a piece that isn’t immediately recognisable as 12 bar blues (to me anyway), but within that structure. Those layered lead melodies sounded cool! Andrew
Also, If I change the external monitor from "extended" to "main" in the Mac settings, then I see what I expect - notation/lead sheet in the main UI. With this working, I switched back to the way I want, with the laptop screen as main and external monitor as extended.
To confirm, you have your laptop monitor as your main monitor, and you see the 'embedded' (not floating) notation window on your extended stand-alone monitor, when you single left click on the Notation button in the side toolbar? Is this correct? Edit: Do you have your displays arranged vertically with the primary on the bottom? Which mac do you have and what is the macOS version?
Rob, This is such a great song. That is one smooth vocal - it works so well here. The band and arrangement is awesome. Love that sax solo. Excellent mix. Loved it! Bob
https://soundclick.com/song/15165315 This is a revision from almost five years ago. The only change is the vocal. I know some folks won't agree, but I think the Suno vocals took this song to the next level. RealTracks in style: 1732:Bass, Electric, TexasBluesRockFunky Ev16 090 RealTracks in style: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100 RealTracks in style: 2904:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GrittyBluesyPopBrent Ev 100 RealTracks in song: 588:Sax, Tenor, 2-Beat Rock Ev 110 (Bluesy) RealTracks in song: 1742:Synth, Rhythm ModernDancePopRaveStringsHeld Ev 120 RealDrums [in style:AmericanaFunkyPopFred: a: HiHat,Snare b: Ride,Snare Vocal - Suno Lyrics: I've got a notion and you've got a notion bout what we both can be I've had lovers and you've had lovers in the great romantic sea, We both want something, before it gets too late, Something that'll clear the air, set the matter straight, Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby It's what we need to do Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby Got to start anew I know what pain is, it's something heinous, shake you to the core, You know that players, tend to be strayers, don't want that no more We gotta get clear of, the burden of what's done Can't have no fear of, what we ought to shun, Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby It's what we need to do Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby Got to start anew We're strong together, last through the weather, bundle us up, you'll see Got to believe in, there's no leaving, when it comes to you and me It's the beginning, of getting the whole thing right, We're on to winning, morning to the livelong night, Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby It's what we need to do Bu-Ry-The-Past, Baby Got to start anew
It's a jazz song. I used two styles to make it. For the softer part; Style : _SHOUT.STY (Big Band Shout Section de 11 Cuivres) RealTracks dans ce style Style: ~768:Basse, Acoustique, Jazz Sw 110 RealTracks dans ce style Style: ~771:Piano, Acoustique, Rythmee Jazz Sw 110: The piano track remains the same for both parts. RealTracks dans ce style Style: ~938:Guitare, Acoustique, Rythmee JazzFreddie Sw 110 RealDrums [dans ce Style:JazzBrushes: a: Brushes Swirling b: Brushes Busier For the more dynamic part: Style : _MISSION.STY (Mission Shuffle Blues Cuivres) RealTracks dans ce style Style: 3478:Basse, Acoustique, Jazz Blues Swing 140 B RealTracks dans ce style Style: ~~938:Guitare, Acoustique, Rythmee JazzFreddie Sw 110 RealDrums [dans ce Style:BluesShuffleHard^3-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Busy Snare, Ride The vocals, brass section, and piano at the end are provided by Suno. Mixed in Cubase. The AI in the video sometimes takes liberties with reality, but overall it's accurate. Thank you for your feedback. Laurent
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