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Quite the can of worms about song titles, though not as much as similar or exact melodies. Song titles and phrases could fit well as a songwriting topic and for reasons of being able to distinguish yourself from another artist, finding a unique title would be something you'd want to do. There are some instances that defy that as everything in entertainment is fickle. Shortly after the Eagles had a #1 hit with "Best of My Love," so did the Emotions with the same title." Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds had a #1 with "Games People Play." When the Spinners released "Games People Play," they were challenged with the title so they changed it to "They Just Can't Stop It." The Copyright Office declared a song title cannot be registered as a copyright. Joe South and the Alan Parsons Project also had songs titled, "Games People Play." Brian Wilson objected to Katy Perry's "California Gurls" but there wasn't anything he could do about it. There are artists who purposefully avoided the same title as not to be confused. The Cowsills, "Rain, Park and Other Things" was originally tilted "The Flower Girl." to avoid confusion with Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)". I think there was another artist, Paula Abdul, who had an album called "Shut Up and Dance." I would personally base it on how unique a title is. I'd be okay with "Dance With Me" but I wouldn't name a song, "A Horse With No Name."
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The "Soloists" folder under the bb folder uses 19GB of space. I would like to recover that space if possible. (I would leave the folder, but move the files to another drive in case I ever change my mind) It is made up entirely of .ST2 and .XT2 files. WHEN are these files used. Are they only used if you select the Soloist menu??? - I never do that. When I need solos, I simply load an RT (a soloist RT). Are the files in the Soloist Folder involved then? (or only if you select the Soloist Menu item?)
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Hi Bob. I listen and think, John Prine. Excellent real life lyric. I think an acoustic guitar strum would fit right in on the chorus. Vic
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The song is good and I enjoyed it. Although it is legal to copy song titles, this title by Walk the Moon from 2014 is so distinctive and such a huge hit that, personally, I would not have done it. But not a big deal here on the forum.
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Nice job, Rob! Nicely written and arranged. Very authentic to the genre without sounding badly cliched. LOVE your harp work, and the acoustic sound is fine to my ears. (Am sure most guitar amp plugins could approximate a mic'd harp sound, not that you need it.)The vocals are VERY serviceable and have a nice raspy character. They serve the song well. But I've especially enjoyed your recent vocals, so they/you are missed.Super band, mix and master. Now you just need to send the master down to the factory so we can get those records pressed.:) Thanks, Ron, for the very nice review! I will sing next time out, but I'm running out of public domain songs that I can get a halfway decent vocal with. I have been trying so hard to sing "Blue Skies" but I just can't pull it off. I love that song but it's tricky. However I did a fair version of "Sunny Side of the Street" and that will be next. After that it will probably be back to Suno each time out. I have quite a back log of Suno songs, actually.
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Hi Aurealius, This version of your very nice song, with the harmonies, makes it much nicer. I searched on the forum for that version I comented on, but could,t find it. As I said. This is much more dynamic! Hans
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Hej. Jeg har før kunnet slette 4 takter (f.eks. en uønsket intro) i 2019 versionen ved blot at markere de takter jeg ville slette, for derefter at slette dem uden at det gik ud over hvornår melodistemmen startede. I 2026 udgaven oplever jeg at efter jeg har slettet de 4 takter og starter melodien, afspiller den stadig de første 4 takter som var det introen, og starter først melodistemmen i takt 5, og nu afspilles alle akkorder 4 takter forsinket. Er der en kløgtig sjæl der kan løse dette problem ? Hilsen Erik
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Thanks, Aurealius. Nice to hear those comments. Vic
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All you need to do is select the midi track in the mixer and drag it to the drop box in upper left of the screen and make sure you drop it on the box that says midi. BIAB saves the file in a folder called DragDrop. Hope this helps.
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I think it's a good question. Don't worry if it's simple or hard. It's better to ask so you can enjoy the program. Type in the chord progression Highlight the chord progression Press F10 on the PC Keyboard
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Does anyone know how to export a single BIAB MIDI track into a freestanding file - specifically, a solo track? In the MIDI tab, everything I try gives me all the tracks (chords, bass, etc.). But I just want that single track to import into my DAW. I’m sure I’m missing something simple.
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If you already own an iPhone, that might be all you need! I would think you'd be able to get similar results with an Android phone with a voice memo/recorder app that has a lossless setting that can be enabled. After watching that video, I'm rethinking why I bought all my mics.  My wife has the latest Pro iPhone and I have a Google Pixel and I won't even listen to anyone's music on a phone (without headphones anyway) and I would never even consider using one to record anything other than one of my friends bar / cover bands . . . I had the same opinion as you and Mike about smartphone-recorded audio...until I watched that Spencer video. Perhaps he's being deceptive in some way with the iPhone-recorded vocal, but it sounds more than passable to me. Did you folks check out the comparison at the 4:09 mark? Granted, I think the differences would be more noticeable in an acoustic mix, but I was still impressed that a smartphone mic could hold its own to a Neumann TLM103 (which I happen to own). Would I choose a smartphone over a TLM103 (or any other condenser mic) for vocals in my studio? Most likely not, primarily out of habit, but I would be open to using one if I lost all my mics and was starting over. ...My iPhone 17 Pro has four microphones and no way to control the input... That's a bummer. Why wouldn't an expensive "Pro" phone have that option?
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Hi John, Thank you for the really nice comments and happy to hear you liked the song! Yes, I like how this type of organ (RealTracks B3 Organ) enhances the sound of the vocal. AurealiusB
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Hi, Janne. I always look forward to your new songs. You have created a new genre of what I would call Arena Neo-Classical, if I had to give it a name and that may be an awkward attempt on my part. It's a rich sound, epic in size, filling up a huge space, atmospheric, as are your melodies. Your style of composition is different and enjoyable, unlike anything I've heard here or on Broadjam. You stand out as unique and that is enviable among artists who strive to find their sound. Your story lines and lyrics are unique as well, finding stories to tell us in ways that the rest of us haven't thought of. I really find your arrangements to be phenomenal like a majestic sunset, very intriguing and interesting. Very well done! John
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A very happy birthday to you, Mario! Love that slow late night lounge styled jazz, and it sounds like you're a cat that's mastered it. John
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AB, like BD said, a very good catchy tune, and interestingly the chord progression and hard lilting melody sound like a Rockabilly structure, yet with synth organ and electric rocking guitars which really updates it and is an intriguing way to arrange it. I really liked listening to it! John
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That request makes more sense now that we have been given more ability to customize the various elements we want on the screen.
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Mario, So good so hear such positive comments on this song! This is perhaps my favorite melody of all the songs I've written. I'll let Kathy know (will send her link to this post). One more thing about Kathy as a lyricist -- she did an incredible job writing a great love ballad like this one and especially from a man's perspective. AurealiusB
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Mario, Great to hear your very nice compliments on this song (the lyrics, my vocals and backing tracks). I'll pass this on to Kathy - she'll be thrilled! AurealiusB
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I'm not really a big Jazz fan, but this song has such a nice "late-at-night-in-a-smoky-bar" vibe that I _really_ like it. Happy belated birthday, Mario! Thanx Brian, I'm glad you liked it and thanx for the birthday wishes.
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Thanks B.D.! Happy to hear you liked this song. AurealiusB
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Beautiful slow easy jazz Mario. Love how you made the Swam Trumpet sound so real. Very enjoyable music to listen to! Thanx so much. I do like those Swam instruments. They can sound very close to the real instruments.
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Hi Mario! I know what Style you used for this one - birthday style! What a relaxing, contemplative piece. I could picture myself leaning back in a chair after consuming a generous slice of birthday cake, crumbs down my jumper, and a glass of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Loved it. Andrew You got me Andrew. I just spend 2 hours looking in BiaB for the birthday style and I don't have it! Actually it was a pizza with a pepperoni on my t-shirt and a bottle of beer.
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And THAT'S why you can't trust AI! Thank you, Dr. Gannon. 
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