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COOL...a woody sound and you skipped the obvious mando tropes so extra points. I enjoyed and your stretching is streets n lanes ahead of my rudimentary mandolin playing - so bad that I've avoided it for a decade.
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The stacked vocals don't quite work for me in the chorus at 1.30 & repeats after it. Not quite balanced, in time etc and distracting from your main vocal ends up sounding cluttered. The song is great as it the band and band mix. Sudden end though...odd. COOL STUFF.
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YAY, I get to hear your very rich low notes...excellent vocal. A classic Marty narrative with puns and lessons intertwined. Love the band and, I don't know Marty, you always seem to get the right bassist for every song.
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It's cool but the AI vocal seems to have overdone the "humanizing" as there's way to much breath, sibilants stuff, clipping etc. for my liking. Nifty backing and a good result with the mix. Good ears man.
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Another classic - the reverb or whatever is on the lead vocal is POIFEKT. The hmms seems well placed but there's something a little strident in the tone, like a cello bowed too close to the bridged, that doesn't work for me. I'm sure it could be EQ to be a little smoother. The actual word harmony/bvox are tonally spot on.
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All I can say Brian is FREAKIN' WOW Loved the arrangement Loved the vocal and lyric Loved the backing band Loved the song This is your best to date. Thank you so much for your really nice comment, Mario. "Best to date" means I’m improving. That’s my main goal 
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It's simply impossible to resist the appeal of your stories, Bob and Joliz. They always keep me hooked right until the end. Very good ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif)
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Thank you. Yes that was the probably. I was sure I had tried that solution and it hadn't worked, but there you go, I couldn't have.
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Are here any friends of reggae music? How do you find my mixture celtic reggae?
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Well, pull up a rocking chair and pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, because this is a story that only Marty could narrate with such perfectly calibrated ironic empathy. This 'pot-meets-lid' tale of the underdog is the real deal—a classic yarn spun with just the right amount of grit and charm. 😉 I’m so glad Andrew and K-Dub Ya nudged you to dust this one off and post it; frankly, it would have been a crime against country music to keep it under wraps. Every one of your productions is a precious element of the wonderful 'Marty sonic landscape,' and this track is no exception. That Bumpkin Rock n' Roll Country backing is the perfect sonic upholstery for the story—it doesn't just support the lyrics; it drives the tractor. 🚜 We all love a good redemption arc where the snooty, entitled rich kid gets taken down a peg (or, in this case, gets his nose bloodied and ends up in the slammer for wood theft—poetic justice at its finest!). 😁 The musical arrangement is spot on—a textbook example of that tight, upbeat country-rock backing that drives the narrative forward without stepping on its toes. And I have to say, the choice of a "liquorice stick" solo was incredibly "interesting"—that clarinet brings a jaunty, almost vaudevillian charm to the track that elevates the "bumpkin" vibe to something truly memorable. The ex-boyfriend might be behind bars, but this song is definitely a free-range hit. Another triumph from the Patch! Thanks for sharing this hidden gem, Marty. 💎 👏✔️ Your Fan Izzy.
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Hi Lindsay, That is what I see...Must be a bug. Regards George
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You don't need the UltraPAK upgrade unless you wanted another physical drive. The PlusPAK upgrade includes all the new content since last year, so I believe that's the one you intended to purchase, and the one you've purchased in the past.
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Thank you for the additional information... we will look into it.
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Hi Alfredo, Do you have more than one display set up, and is it showing on another monitor?
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Hi Hans I sat down to listen to "One Day (we will know)," and honestly, I think I’ve just been transported into a sonic fever dream—but the good kind, You’ve managed to take a collection of instruments that sound like they were pulled from the National Geographic catalog—a bouzouki here, a koto there, and a harp for good measure—and somehow coerced them into a waltz that doesn’t sound like a musical identity crisis, but rather a masterclass in atmospheric elegance. The production is, as always, top-tier. Honestly, you’ve cultivated that distinct, hazy, atmospheric "Birchwood sound" so consistently that I’m starting to think that your new studio is tucked away in an enchanted forest. It fits the 3/4 time signature perfectly; there’s something about a waltz that acts as a perfect rhythmic cradle for a story about longing and the "what-ifs" of the past. As for the lyrical subject matter, you’ve hit a nerve. I, too, have an "old flame" from yesteryear who occasionally wanders through my mind like a ghost in a waltz. She, however, had the impeccable good sense to dump me years ago. Telle est la vie, right? Your vocal performance, paired with Tamar’s backing, was top-tier. It’s a beautiful, bittersweet, and ultimately hopeful track. You’ve managed to turn the universal pang of "what if" into a piece of art that feels like a warm blanket on a cold night. If "One Day" we really do get to know, I hope it’s while listening to this song on repeat. Bravo, Hans! Another triumph. regards Izzy
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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
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I suspect it was a fluke. I had multiple tabs open in Firefox when I tested it. Just accessed it again 5 times and no ad. Back to the topic at hand, wondering if isledge solve his problem.
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I have Tahoe 26.4.1 on a Mac Studio with M1 Max.
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Good advice given. And yes, if you purchased from PG Music, they will be able to look it up. There is one upgrade price once you go back a few years, for BIAB 2024 or earlier.
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yeah, I suspect other problems .. maybe run a scan .. you either have DNS issues or something worse .. nobody I know has ever gotten redirected at fast.com , and we use it as a testing tool with clients. If you got redirected your download speed is likely not your biggest issue right now.
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Tex, I responded to your Beginners forum post. But click "Live Help" at the top right and the folks there would LOVE to sell you an upgrade and can tell you what if anything they need.
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Hi, Tex. If you click the gold "Live Help" button at the top/right of this page the nice folks there will be happy to help. I'm sure of it.
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Somewhere in a long hidden box I have a 15 or 20 year old copy of band in a box. What is required to get the upgrade price? Do I need the old cd on install or just the serial number? Or can the company look it up? I need a quick answer please. Tec
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Hi, Ron. Bittersweet pop - you do this so well! THANKS, David! Well, we do a LOT of bittersweet pop anyway. Jury's still out on how well. Liking Everything about this. Good write. "We weren’t cut out to be cut-out dolls Or obscene graffiti on public walls Just something you said when I called" Nice! Excellent BAND/arrangement. Great use of guitars. And nice fills, dude. Really nice vocals and BGVs Excellent mix. TopOfYourGame throughout. Much enjoyed. fj Thank you, Floyd. Yeah, my brother can spin some mind bending lyrics. Am lucky to have such a great foundation for these songs for sure. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Somewhere in a long hidden box I have a 15 or 20 year old copy of band in a box. What is required to get the upgrade price? Do I need the old cd on install or just the serial number? Or can the company look it up? Tex
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