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Mario, the lyrics are very tasty and the retro feel of the accompaniment is great. Laurent
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The beginning reminded me of Venus by Shocking Blue, but a bit slower. It's quite a nice reference. The song is very good; the vocals and backing vocals are beautiful, as are the guitar arrangements. Laurent
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what would be the best soundfont to get and use? Coyote Forte 
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Hi Ron. This has a neat British Pop feel and I like your vocals. Nice harmonies. Good mix and production. Thanks for posting.
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Thank you and we were very surprised at the number. It was fun while it lasted! 😀 It rotated off the playlist after 28 days. J&B
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Hi Janice, Budd and Peter, I read that you made an EP and a cover. In a message from Andrew, I read that the original song is by Jackson Browne. I also read about your success on Spotify, and so on. And that doesn't surprise me at all. Of course, you deserve this success, because you make such great music yourselves, but when you make covers, they just sound like yours! Let's put it this way: when you're good, you're good. And that applies to the three of you. Well, maybe even more so to Janice and her voice. I'd never heard this cover before. I think that's because Jackson isn't as well-known as you are. But the best part of all this success is that you remain humble and kind (at least to me...). Speaking of this song, it's so clear and distinct. It's also a beautiful song (of course). That alone gives you every reason to be proud of what you've achieved! And as for me: I'm proud too, knowing you!!! Hans And we are proud knowing you also and wish you the best as we move into the new year. Thanks for your very positive comments about the song. Creating an album of covers was a fun and interesting adventure. We appreciate your support! J&B
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Is the sound quality better than that of the Calkwalk TTS-1 or Bandstand? I have lots of RAM--96 Gb's so that should not be a problem. With no RAM problems what would be the best soundfont to get and use?
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Dave & Chris. Nicely done! Well played and well sung! Great feel. Thanks for posting.
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Cute little ditty, Mario. Washboard & squeeze box. The only thing missing is a juice harp. I like it!
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Nicely done guys! Thanks for posting.
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Hi John. Great vibe with this one. Very good production, vox, guitars! I like it!
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Hi Floyd. Exceptional by everyone involved! Great story song! Top notch performance and production! This one really made me laugh. Thanks for posting.
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I recall this originally being done years ago as well. Great song and a super great performance and production by you and Rodney Gene. Always good to see you drop in, Charlie. Thanks... Wow weasel! This is an absolute cracker, Floyd! Everyone involved did an excellent job. Loved it thoroughly! Andrew Thanks, Andrew...
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Mario, You had me laughing (in tune) all the way through. Foot tapping fun. Nice job on all the parts... (still laughing) fj
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Hi Janice and Bud. This is exceptional listening. I love this song. Janice's vocals are a perfect fit; Peter's guitar playing is an equally perfect fit, and the production is outstanding. Honestly, the three of you deserve all the credit and exposure that comes your way. You have well and truly earned it. As an aside, I have to say that it's always amazing to hear what Band In A Box can do when it underpins musical expertise such as yours. I was completely captivated by this presentation. --Noel Noel we so much appreciate your support over the years. Thank you so much for these kind words. We love BiaB and what it has enabled us to accomplish in exploring genres. We have zero interest in exploring alternatives! 😀 We hope the new year is good to you and yours. J&B
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Before Covid hit I played music for people in a dementia memory unit at a nursing home every Monday for over a year. I was totally amazed at what music did for these folks. They would even remember some words to the songs like "You Are My Sunshine" and others and sing along. I spoke to a High School Band Teacher and discussed what I had been witnessing with these folks. He told me there has been a lot of studies of the brain and music therapy. He said music is embedded in our brains from a very early age and is one of the last things the brain remembers. I was thinking stuff like twinkle little star and so on. It is very interesting indeed. Brian I’ve never seen this phenomenon first-hand but I’ve watched documentaries on the subject and this power of music is quite fascinating. He goes on to say: "The power of music to evoke emotions is harnessed by advertising executives, filmmakers, military commanders, and mothers. Advertisers use music to make a soft drink, beer, running shoe, or car seem more hip that their competitors’. Mothers throughout the world, and as far back in time as we can imagine, have used soft singing to soothe their babies to sleep, or to distract them from something that has made them cry." I’d say that without music, we wouldn’t be quite as human as we are, it seems almost as important as language itself. And for some, music may be their primary language.
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Steve, I have seen videos of lifeless elders in nursing homes come to life when their favorite music is played. <...snip...> Years ago, we started out by doing volunteer gigs at the V.A. Hospital's nursing home sections. It was a way to show appreciation to those who served and came back damaged. A few nursing homes and assisted living facilities and nursing homes got wind of this, and started hiring us. Short gigs, mid-weeks, low pay, but fill-in work. It is amazing to see people who are in a non-communicative state suddenly brighten up and sing along to songs they know. It makes me feel like we are doing something important for that person. Years later, we are getting paid by the VA to come when they want us, instead of us stopping by once or twice a year in our slow season. We also have a few assisted living facilities that hire us. One, once a month, another every other month, and the rest once in a while. Like I said, the pay isn't great, but it's on days we wouldn't otherwise get booked, and the rewards are not the money, but the feeling that we are doing something good for health-compromised people.
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Wild to see those tunes taking off there. I’ve found that short clips of a catchy hook help a lot, so posting little snippets can boost plays and pull people to the full songs.
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INCREDIBLE. Excellent on every level. An amazing arrangement/production. Your productions have real "class". Mix is perfect. Vocal is amazing. A truly strong write. A truly important message. Respect. On many levels. fj (a side note: My wife volunteers at the local feed-the-homeless cafe (she "captains" one shift a week - directing all other volunteers). It is part of Feeding Tampa Bay which is part of Feeding America. At this location, they typically feed 200 a day So, we interact with and talk to "the homeless" on a weekly basis. They are people. They are families. The stories of how they ended up there are too varied to even imagine. Once you've heard those stories, you realize... any of us could end up there. We need to all take care of each other) Wow. I think I'll frame your comment and show it to my wife. Thanks Floyd, you made my day  And, please tell your wife that I have the utmost respect for people who devote their precious free time to helping those in need. Most people don't care as long as they can make ends meet - until they can't. The blanket of civilization is thin. I take my hat off to the Floyd family!
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Good song, immediately reminds me of the old song "Summertime", probably because of the similarities in the melody. I like how you bring in the Santana vibe, it really suits the song, as does the singer. Good selection of instruments, beautifully arranged and mixed - nothing to complain about. Well done ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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2 chords. Reduced to the essentials. Not even sung. Mantra-like hummed background vocals. No chorus. No bridge. And yet it works. Not just so-so, but it works really well, with your excellent lyrics contributing a great deal to this. Of course, the pop producer in me was waiting for a chorus the whole time, and it would certainly have made a big impact on the listeners if the tension had been release by a chorus at the end of the song. But then it wouldn't have been the same song. Really enjoyed my listen(s)
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Dave & Chris, I remember this song well. I also remember saying I especially love the overall slinky feel. A touch of blues, some great Albert-style guitar lines, and an almost Sade feel in the way that Chris delivers this song. The remix / master on this one is absolutely great! Loved it! Bob Thanks, Bob! Not too many of us still around from back then, I looked at my original post and most of the comments were from people who are no longer here, kinda sad actually. Dave & Chris, I don't recall the initial post but this remake of it sounds fantastic. Outstanding backing band Great vocal and guitar leads - no surprise here Super mix Loved it Appreciate that, Mario!
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I'm late to the party on this, didn't hear the first two versions. First of all, I really like the song! This is the second song from you I've heard I think, and I like your style, good groove and feel, two things I always listen for. Good vocal, and really nice job on the guitar! You have some good advice on the mix so I won't comment on that.
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Coolsoft is the way to go. I have been using it for years. My choice of SoundFont is 8mbgm_enhanced18 for a simple reason. I have played bluegrass banjo for 40 years now and after checking sound fonts for years, this is the closest I have found to emulate a real banjo sound. Of course, that's my opinion. The good thing about Coolsoft is that you can load numerous soundfonts and try them all out until you find the one you like, and soundfonts are easy to find on the web. If you don't find one you like on Coolsoft's website, just do a Google search on something like "Soundfont Websites" and start looking. For example, check this out. https://dosdays.co.uk/topics/software_wavetables_pt1.php
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