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Hi Paul, You've created a beautiful song, first in 1992 and now with this remix. I completely agree with those who say this mix is amazing! I don't think your skills have become so rusty... You use exactly the instruments I like to use in many of my songs. A piano and a cello give that special feel that sensitive songs need. And the fact that you later supplement them with drums, bass, and guitars gives the whole thing a boost. And all this while still hearing the piano and cello as the leading instruments of the song. And your voice is truly amazing. It hasn't become rusty either! So... kudos for this excellent work! Hans
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Hi Mario, You use many different instruments that complement each other beautifully. The swelling of the music beautifully visualizes the fluttering of that butterfly. In my imagination, I can actually see it doing this. You can follow its journey until it finally lands somewhere for the last time. In any case, I enjoy listening to your music this way. At first, I thought I'd already heard "Butterfly," but that was a different song of yours. Those butterflies add a beautiful dimension, don't you think? Beautiful song, wonderful atmosphere! Hans
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Hi Marty, I don't know how, but I must have missed this song. Although it sounded very familiar, and even those scary images in your video reinforced that feeling. Anyway, I'll pretend I'm hearing it for the first time, okay? On YouTube, I wrote that it's an "ICE" cold song. If it gets too much for you, you're welcome in our country. Well... you do have to learn the language, but that won't be a problem for someone with your talents! A very good song, cynical, but with a realistic undertone. You can also perform it beautifully, disarmingly even, with your singing style. Because, as always, your singing is very good. And that makes—even—this song enjoyable to listen to! Hans
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Hey Rob, Man, you can sing really low, so low... and still stay in tune. Amazing! I played the song again after you started singing. I thought the rhythm of the song was a bit faster than when you joined in. But I was wrong. Everything fit perfectly. I imagined you were in the microphone. That's how close your voice sounded in the song. A really nice song, Rob! Hans
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Janice & Bud, Thanks very much for the kind words and review. We had excellent material to work with. David is such a great writer and singer. I knew we had to do this one the moment I heard it. Bob
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Andrew, Great song. So well arranged and sung. You have certainly captured the spirit and essence of Elliott's music. Like Dave, a new favorite for me. Well done! Bob
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Hi Herb, I won't start by telling you that you are a lucky man. No, first of all, I want to tell you (like others before me) that you've written a really great song. It's entertaining, the lyrics evoke longing for things like you described and more, but the singing... Herb, that voice is truly "golden." I initially thought it had to be AI, but then I read that you sang it yourself. I think it's fantastic! So I end my post by saying you're truly a lucky man! Hans
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Thanks, Bob. Really appreciate your kind words, and so happy that you enjoyed the song!
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Hey Janne, First off – wow. You’ve taken the phrase “body of work” to a whole new, anatomically‑correct level. Watching lungs tap‑dance on a trumpet and a brain wielding a violin is the kind of visual pun that makes me wonder whether I’ve been looking at my own anatomy wrong this whole time. 😬 The Concept The idea of treating our organs as a symphonic orchestra is clever, a little mad, and exactly the kind of brain‑candy that keeps a songwriting forum interesting. You’ve managed to turn something we usually only think about in medical textbooks into a lyrical celebration of how “the heart’s a human drum” and “DNA is the score.” That’s the sort of scientific‑sweet‑spot that makes listeners both think and feel—and it certainly makes me want to hum “the heart’s a drum” while waiting for my coffee to brew. ☕ 🙄 Lyrics & Wordplay ✏ Your lyrics are packed with vivid, almost‑palpable imagery: “Feel this cosmic symphony / interpreting the universe in us” – a gentle reminder that the cosmos literally lives inside us. “Vessels carrying the source code” – I’m half‑expecting a programmer’s Easter egg hidden somewhere in the mix. The recurring chorus (“When the organs join together…”) works like a good refrain, reinforcing the central theme without ever feeling redundant. If there’s a tiny grammar‑gremlin lurking (the occasional misplaced stress or a “timbres/timbers” hiccup), it only adds to the charm of a piece that’s been lovingly tweaked after a decade‑long incubation. Think of it as the musical equivalent of a scar—evidence of a journey, not a flaw. Production & Arrangement You’ve clearly put a lot of thought into the sonic palette: (͡• ͜ʖ ͡•) Synth V vocals (Asterian, Lang Chuan, etc.) give the track that modern, glossy sheen while still feeling human‑sounding enough to keep the “music‑hall ??” vibe from tipping over into robot‑opera. RealTracks: the sax solo #588 is a perfect, buttery contrast to the more “cellular” textures; the fretless bass (even if it’s a tad aggressive) adds that low‑end “blood‑pump” feel. Tonalic Essential shines through on the acoustic guitar—nice, warm, and just the right amount of organic to complement the synthetic elements. I love that you moved the mix to Cakewalk Sonar and gave Ozone 12, Aurora, and Neutron 5 some love. The overall balance feels cohesive, despite the myriad sources (VSTs, RTs, AI‑generated heartbeat). The subtle heartbeat tucked in the background is a brilliant, almost subconscious reminder that the whole thing is alive. 🌟 The Video 🎬 The Rocky Horror Picture Show meets Fantastic Voyage (meant as a compliment). Visually, the video is a kaleidoscopic tour de force, a technicolor dreamscape where organs become virtuoso performers. The vibrant FX and life‑like rendering are impressive, especially given the AI‑censorship hurdles you mentioned. Even when the AI tried to police a “lung‑violin” combo, you pushed through and delivered a scene that’s both surreal and oddly comforting—like a modern‑day “Alice in Wonderland” set inside a human body. Final Thoughts “When Organs Join Together” is a bold, inventive mash‑up of biology, AI, and classic music‑hall charm. You’ve taken a concept most would deem “too weird” and turned it into a compelling, technically solid audiovisual piece that stands out in a sea of formulaic songs. The humour, the heart, and the sheer audacity of letting a lung play a violin make this track a memorable listening (and watching) experience. It’s quirky, it’s ambitious, and—most importantly—it’s unmistakably you. 💯 ༼♥ل͜♥༽ Keep pushing those boundaries, Janne—your next “organ‑orchestra” could easily become the anthem for anyone who ever felt their brain was doing a drum solo. Bravo Janne, and may your future projects be as lively as a gerkin? on a saxophone! 🎷 👏 👏 👏 — Izzy BTW Do you need some crowd funding for your orchestra ? 🤩 hee hee
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This sounds epic, Chay! I'm astonished how you are able to mix this in Audacity. I've used Audacity and never got it to mix nearly as well as this. Incredible arrangement. It keeps my interest, it really moves, and not a dull note from start to finish.
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Thats a tough one lasting 10 years. I think all the software suppliers tend to want to upgrade any piece of hardware out of existence. When I was about to retire I decided to purchase a strong enough computer to last me until my fingers didnt work anymore, I was using win 10 when the computer was purchased. It has a i7-7700 processor. Plenty of power to last me then a couple of years later win 11 was announced but only 17-7810 processors were compatible. I had TPM 2.0 and secure boot enable but no go. Then Win10 was going out of the support window. Coming from an IT background only one solution. Hack the registry and turn of the installation "test". I am now running Win110with 25H2 and all is good some minor issues with usb ports and some usb extender boards were incompatible but all is good and workin good. So if you some computer skills you can extend the life of your computer if you want to have the latest software and gear. But like Ray has done if you like your set up and the machine is dedicated to music only you can take it off line.
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I am using the existing license for Tonalic I received with the upgrade to Fender Studio Pro 8. I tried it in one of my instrumentals and it was ok. Pick a strumming pattern and it drops in nicely with a very basic pattern. This license is very limited and the subscription model is very expensive. But it does not compare to a real track. I love that I can take a basic style and switch out realtracks play with tempos and keys and by the time I have finished I have a created a piece of music that does not have an identifiable genre. It takes a special piece of software to be able to do that. I know AI can create some wild and well crafted music and videos but I prefer taking basic tones and creating something unique from them. I believe BIAB is a complete tool. Allows innovation, unbelievable quality has strong support and wants to keep up with the new technology without sacrificing the items I just mentioned.
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My first DAW I used was Realband. I did not start playing music again until 2011 after a 50 year hiatus. After teaming up with Robert we used Reaper then I got a free version of Studio One with my faderport 8. I am now on Fender Studio Pro 8 which was a breath of fresh air from Studio One Pro 7. FSP 8 actually has some cool tools for guitar players..
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Thanks Andrew, Bob and BD for checking out the song. Your comments are very much appreciated
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Cool Jam! Might be a contender for the shortest one.  But with your bass, guitar and organ you packed a lotta good in it. We enjoyed it ... it begged another listen and we accommodated it. J&B
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thanks for the comments. frankly i thought in some quarters the song might go over like a lead balloon...lol. thats why i pondered for a year whether to put it on the net. i'll try and find the style i used for this...sorry..i do so many songs...prob is docs want to limit my net/pc use for a coupla more weeks. actually i sang the choruses and i wasnt really happy with them. my wife who is shy did the commentary at start and song end. thanks for the listens. om
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I ran the 904 update. Then, when I fired up BIAB, it told me that the 904 update was available and ran it. Ok, that was a little strange. No matter, working fine for me.
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Great song! It has a way!
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Hi Dave, Brain, Ron, Floyd, Marty, Noel and Vic You had to wait a couple of days, but then... here are my replies to your lovely words/comments/posts or whatever you want to call them. As long as you know I still am very pleased with their content! Hi Hans, Like I said over on YT, love your vocal! And I like the song arrangement too, very effective when you kick things up a notch at 1:10. Nice! Hi Dave, few words, huge compliments. Thanks! I like the combination of your lyrics and your singing, Hans. They are both sad and intense. The text resonates with me because, due to certain events that would take too long to explain here, I decided early on in my life never to let go of this inner child. This may sometimes annoy other people (just ask my wife ), but it is a great source of inspiration and allows me to do things that a "grown-up" person would never imagine to do. Hi Brain, because of all thinks in my life, I discovered I forgot that child... You don't have to consult my wife, I knew it myself. But yes, caring for your 'own child' is quite a challenge. But it also gives an inner dimension, one you know you need. But now my wife would interfere; it's her I need to care... What a life we, sensitive guys, have. Don't you agree? Super song, Hans. Beautiful sentiment and equally beautiful arrangement. Love your vocals and the strategic vocal layering. Super mix, too. Like the lyrics, the music has a lot going on beneath the surface, but it comes off as quite listener-friendly. At least I know THIS listener loved it. Hi Ron, you hit the nail on the head; there's a lot going on beneath the surface. And I'm really pleased with the twist you came with after that. This reader loves how you put it into words! Hans, Good re-do. Interesting lyrics and interesting use of BIAB. fj Hi Floyd, I'm so glad you listened to it and liked it! You're still the master of great lyrics and songs. That's why I'm so happy. Thanks! Love this song, Hans. Such a good write, and I really enjoy the feeling the music conveys. In it there are various moments of music that you deviate so well with the perfect touch of dynamics, and they seem to corelate with the various rolls of the dice in one's life. Speaking of choices, excellent choices of bandmates. Vocals are superb and the mix is spendid. Hi Marty, what a nice way to say you're proud of me! (Or am I mistaken?) I got a message from you the other day: "So what's next after 'The Dice'??? I'm still working on that, Marty, but your encouragement means a lot to me! Thanks so much, my friend! Hi Hans. For me, this song was a very creative musical exploration of "the meaning of life". It's easy to hear that a great deal of effort has gone into the lyrics and melody, the arrangement and its production. I seriously congratulate you. Your singing was a perfect match for the nature of the song's existential theme. It was definitely worth revisiting and re-investing time in this song --Noel Hi Noel, you're absolutely right. The lyrics were the most difficult part, combined with the kind of music I wanted to create. In my first draft, I used two pianos, and here, halfway through, a full band was added. That took some getting used to, but I felt it was necessary. Because it made the heavy song lighter, without compromising the story. Thank you for seeing this all and of course your complimentson it! Hullo Hans. I don't think remember hearing the previous version, but this is a very interesting one in it's chord structure and arrangement. I am a fan of natural sounds, so not keen on vocal layering but that's just my own preference. Overall, I like this. Well done. Vic Hi Vic, it doesn't matter if you've heard the previous version or not. You've heard it now. And I appreciate that! I do have a question; you wrote that you're not a big fan of vocal layering, and I was wondering what that means for my vocals. Did I use vocal layering? How, where? I always record my vocals in one take; the whole song at once. Then I double my vocals for some extra volume. That's all (except for the reverb and delay). Do you call that "layering"? Feel free to explain. I'm really curious! Thank you all and have a very nice day, Hans
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Hi Ron, You've written another really lovely song; lighthearted, very enjoyable, with strong/sweet lyrics, and sung beautifully! Your lyrical ideas are very strong. I should have mentioned this before, but then again, it's always something that stands out in your songs! I enjoyed it, Hans Thanks, Hans. I'm a little biased, but my brother's lyrics are always clever and frequently special. They're why I'm producing songs at all. SO GLAD you enjoyed the tune!
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Hi, Sol. In spite of the Billy Joel influence, I'm hearing Willie Nelson - and that's a high compliment! You sure know how to sing a story! Excellent swampy guitar song! Nice resonator resonations! Thanks. I like the way that style turned out.
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Cool, Sol. Rain. Good write. Strong vocal and stronger harmony. Man, your lyrics include all facets of rain, including Noah. Good feeling song in spite of the confinement it suggests. As a photographer I'd say, "When it rains, shoot rain." I enjoy the rain --even thunder storms-- with no umbrella. Thank you.
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Thanks, Gordon. They are the type of details that I was hoping to find more about in my question, above. Your input is appreciated.
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