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A song this good will always sound good. I like the Motown feel, and maybe the new vocalist helped with that. i really like how you painted around your writing yourself in a corner with staccato strokes. Sounds terrific, Bob. Off topic: Hey, i wish you'd convert to Kindle all of those wonderful stories you write. Really looking for to the Milquetoast novel.
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Ooo, i love that playing, Sören. An interesting melody hook, with some fine variations and accompaniment. Much enjoyed.
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Oh, what a wonderful winner you have with this gem, Laurent. You're right about the Ai "liberty," but it's still a great tour of that most wonderful city of lights. An incredible write and production. Outstandin on so many levels. Loved it.
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Oh, yes, i've heard this beauty afore. Was it from under a table? Yeah, not much a drinker. But this song is the perfect choice for encouagement. Man, you are quite the entertainer, Brno. And i thoroughly appreciate your knowledge of the history. Entertaining AND educational. Splendid!
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Marty you struck gold again! A fantastic story set to music. Super vocal and backing band; how did you get that clarinet to fit into this song - brilliant. As usual everything was perfect. This country bumpkin loved it. Thanks, Mario. Yeah, that clarinet was an odd choice, but it worked out alright. Hi, Marty. Fun lyric! It seems you can take inspiration from anywhere - even BIAB Style titles!  You sound great in the low end. Thanks, David. THis is at least the 4th song i can think of where BiaB's Style was in the title. You know, it's like when you waiting for lyrics to come and there's a ketchup bottle on the table. The song could be something like "57 ways to love your lover." Hey Marty, You sure know how to tell a story and this works really well. This feeds well into the underdog wins out theme. Don't know why you wanted to hold this one back, it's fun on so many levels. Good choice of BIAB style, loved your bass and your vocal suited the theme perfectly. Don't tell Mr.Dee, but i'm struggling with the current challenge. I know what I want to do and that's a tragic or mysterious feel. Just can't come up with the right lyrics and and a little used progression or one that hasn't been used before. No pressure, 3 & 1/2 weeks to the next meet!! Might be a while till my next upload. Cheers Marty. Thanks, K-Dub Ya (don't know if that's what i should call ya now, but i like it). Seems (below) that Mr. Dee already suspects. Hey, i wasn't aware of the "unusual progression" part of the challenge. Guess i lose just using the old 1-4-5 with a dominate minor thrown in. Wow, love those low notes on the vocals! Good lyrics as always, good story. Clarinet was interesting. Good job overall. Thanks, Bob. That clarinet was and odd choice for sure. Interesting it is. The guy playing it was the only one at the county fair wearing a suit.
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Dr. Gannon and PGMusic folks... Still Amazing - in all regards. This is Still THE best company out there. This is Still THE best place for Songwriters and Producers (using BIAB) to share their talents. Band-In-A-Box is Still THE Best music software available. It should be the First thing any songwriter or producer ought to purchase. It is Still the Only thing you need to create your own music. Congratulations to all the award recipients. THANKS, PGMusic! You make the world a better place. fj
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This is an excellent song. There's nothing to say because, like with a pig: everything is good. It's a little joke, but really, it's great. Bravo! Laurent
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I was late to the party so I saw this on page one. Loved the finished mix and master. Cool vocal and lyric. Loved the driving guitar on the right and the groove from the basslines. Really well done. Excellent video as well.. Thanks Scott...I seem to have a thing for driving guitars in my left ear at present.
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Hi Ray, I think this version of your song is very beautiful! Despite the sad lyrics, the vocals sound almost cheerful. The music was clear and distinct. You all did a very, very good job with that. I really enjoyed it, even the video, although the demolition of that house hurt me a little... Hans The demolition is painful to watch...but it suited the tone of the song quite well. Thanks Hans.
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The vid is engaging and supportive of y'all's collab. This mastered audio definitely has outstanding dynamics. Kudos to you two and your ME. J&B Thanks J&B, Thanks for noticing Fran's work in this - he's great value.
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Ray, The finished song is excellent. And a great video to accompany it. Bob Ta Bob...that pleases me no end.
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A sweet & contemplative melody as well as super detail arrangement Hans. Extra points for using evanescent in a song & correctly too. Evanescence was a popular symphonic metal/ballad band a decade or so ago. They didn't seem to believe in nominative determinism as they continued well past their prime.
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MacBook Pro 16", Apple M1 Pro, MacOS Tahoe 26.4.1 When the external monitor (Dell U2715H) is set to "main", everything seems OK. When the laptop screen is the "main" and external is extended, I get the problems. This also includes something I just tried: I can't have the notation window on my laptop with the default BIAB UI on the external. With the external monitor as main, I can have the windows on both screens. Again, this is only for notation or lead sheet. I CAN still have something like piano roll on the extra screen. Yes, I have the displays arranged vertically with laptop on the bottom. I just tried it with the screens arranged left-to-right and... interestingly... I can't have a floating separate notation window on one and the UI on the other, but I CAN show the notation window in the main UI (attached not floating) just fine. And one more test, if I arrange the external monitor below the laptop screen (opposite of physical position), this works the same - OK. Not exhaustive testing, but it seems it's only when the laptop is main and arranged below the external extended monitor. Let me know how you go 
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Marty, That is indeed a high compliment. Thank you very appreciated. Joliz and I truly value your support - it means a lot. Bob
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Hi everyone! While I haven’t responded to recent posters to this thread, I want to let you know I have been reading your responses with your ideas, methods and preferences. I find it fascinating to understand different approaches and some similar to my own. The song that was giving me grief that instigated this thread is ‘No matter how’ and can be found here. I am happy-ish with the end result - some lines and rhymes feel a little contrived or cheesy - but I was comfortable enough to record it. I liked how the title line in the chorus seemed a good fit with the melody (I write music first, usually). Andrew
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Salut Laurent, C'est super de remettre au goût du jour le jazz version big band à la manière de Sinatra ! Great job, my friend ! French music regards
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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 Thanks, Mario!!
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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 Thanks, Bob!!
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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. Thanks for the great review, Ron! I have nine #1 songs on Soundclick, but I fully realize that the forum listens have everything to do with that! Thank you SO much, forum members!!!
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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 Hey Andrew! The stops in the chorus (staccato style, as you call it) came later. What happened was that I basically "wrote myself into a corner" when the chorus came up, and I had this short leitmotif that I absolutely hated. So I added the stops to lengthen it some and add some interest musically. I still do not like it, but it's better. I'm pretty sure the melody and lyrics sort of morphed together in the writing of this song. It's been five years, but that's probably how the song was written. It's different each time I write a song. The exception to this are my original, 1930s styled jazz songs. They are all contrafacts.
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Izzy, I'm glad you are getting together with your old band. I have had to replace a few of musicians in my wedding band because of egos. I hope you all can patch things up and have some fun together. Hopefully you will post some of your band's songs. The arrangement of this song is absolutely fantastic. Great vocal and lyrics. I really liked your backing band and mix. I think this is your best to date. Mario - Merry, Amiable, Reliable, Inspiring, Original Yeah it's fun to get together, play some blues, down a few ales and tell lies with some fellow old gits 🍺 ˚｡⋆｡🤔 I will record some of our practice on Thusrday and put it on Soundcloud so watch this space. gee willikers Mario, I just can't imagine you giving the boot to band members....you are too nice !! 😮 As always, Thank you kindly for your supportive and thoughtful remarks. cheers Izzy.
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A beautiful song, I love the arrangement and how it gives your voice space to convey the truly wonderful lyrics. Very good ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Danke B.D 1. SPACE in the music was the result of a brilliant, insightful artistic choice ......OR... 2. The CPU capacity on my ancient computer which hosts my DAW is so limited that brevity is my only option. Of course you chose #1. right (◔_◔) But seriously I very much appreciate your kind words, beste grüße Izzy
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It's a lovely ballad, well sung. The acoustic guitar accompaniment is very beautiful. Laurent Bonjour Laurent You are a master of beautiful music so your comments are very special to me!!! 🤎 Merci Izzy
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Hi, Bob. Sounds great - engaging story, excellent mix, well sung and played.
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