I think it's a good song with good storytelling, and the arrangement supports the song very well. Your vocals, while not bad at all, are the weakest part, since you have to strain too often to hit the higher notes. Transpose the song down a third or a fifth. I've heard rumors that BIAB is pretty good at that
Beautiful vocals, a killer band, super ballad, and overall excellent production with extra points for the vocals and the harmonies. Nothing not to like
Funny song with funny words and some nice B3 noodling. Your vocals aren't bad at all, but I think the song could be a little faster so that the vocals sound a bit more energetic. Right now, it's more of a "cry in your beer" lullaby
I suspect this is related to the Windows implementation of MIDI 2.0. When the first update from Microsoft came out, all my MIDI devices were dead in the water. I waited two weeks for the "fix", but even then it required some uninstall/reinstall. My devices weren't Korg, but it was very frustrating for several weeks not being able to record from my any of my keyboards.
While I don't think they actually delete any styles, they could stand to record a few of them again to get a better sounding real track on a few of them. Especially the ones with acoustic guitars.
Mario. super idea...+ a zillion....been wanting this for ages in bb which needs many other features added to bb tracks view...which ive suggested in the past and which are aleady in pg's rb. for any lurkers out there new to music creation....some info.. these things are a doddle in pg's own realband which is far far superior to bb re audio and midi handling imho.... (also pg's own powertracks which i started on donkeys ages ago...and if you dont need the features of bb.). fyi i use the best strengths of each of bb and rb... ie bb for blink of an eye session musician backing track creation... and then easily drag the bb tracks into rb which can do many other things bb cant. sometime look at the advantages of rb track view. new folks...try my method sometime...seriously...ive done a ton of songs with it. (see my sig eg pretty girl song about my wife for example and bankerman a bluegrass song...and many other songs like my granny told me girls are trouble...lol...various likes etc.) om
The ability to use Acidized loops is there. So i would imagine what you are suggesting is not a loop issue it is a file issue. As you mentioned it is third party libraries that do not seem to work. It would be nice to hear from PGM as to what we are missing here.
Hi Ken, This is terrific, as others have said beautiful. I could listen to this sort of refreshing, clear music all day long. Loved Mimi's vocal interpretation. Only downside, it's over too soon. Going back for a third listen... i'm going to get six minutes worth out of it at least!! .....and it's going on my favourite playlist too. Keep 'em coming Ken, you've won me over. Kind regards
Thomas, If you haven't done it already, try resetting the program to factory settings. That might do the trick. It's something that is always worth trying. --Noel
I understand what you are saying now, you aren't talking about 'Fakesheet' mode, just hiding the SongPicker when you choose a song so that the Chord sheet window is visible. If you are using the SongPicker in the MultiPicker window, which is the default, this is not possible. However the 'individual SongPicker will do this. You can open the individual SongPicker by sing the 'Song' button at the top of the screen to the left of the Song Title. If you Shift+click this button, this will open the individual SongPicker window. If you want this to be the default (instead of MultiPicker), you can set the 'Prefer MultiPicker' setting to False under the edit menu.
Hi Andrew, This one really rattles along, just like that train. It's also great to play along to, that ska strumming pattern and quick chord changes make for a good finger dexterity challenge. You're not afraid to mix things up when it comes to your song writing, I don't think I would have ever even considered using ska, but this really works. A great storyline and choice of lyrics too. You certainly have a very imaginative way with your lyrics and storylines, but you've always had that tongue in cheek ability. Thank you for the heads up on changing styles mid song as well, I wouldn't even had considered that BIAB could do this, but it's there. I feel i've only just scratch the surface of BIAB's potential. Musically and vocally it's a spot on, such a great feel good song. Onward and upward to the next song and challenge..... Cheers matey
That's strange - I can't duplicate that at all. Command+scroll changes the height of all tracks at the same time, or dragging the bottom edge of a track changes only that track height. Are you using a standard Apple mouse? One other useful trick is if you change the height one a single track and then hold down ctrl while releasing the mouse button, that will set all tracks to the height of the single track.
Audio Track makes two points that should be considered a) if links are provided they ought to be tested and where they are reported as being regionally sensitive that ought to be accepted at face value and b) one ought not expect a reader to use a search engine, (I for one don't use Goggle nor use the company name as a verb), to supply information missing for the O.P. As to the method? It's just another coding system, ( yes I did look it up using Duck Duck Go), not unlike tabs.
Ray, the search engine you choose to use, or whether you use one at all, is entirely your own business. As for expecting me to ‘test’ links for compatibility with every country’s infrastructure, policies, protocols, restrictions, and regional quirks and oddities across the globe, I have exactly three words for that: ain’t gonna happen. I do agree that it is prudent to accept at face value any link that is “regionally sensitive” and I do sympathize with any PWWW restrictions you or others may face. Said restrictions are beyond my control.
Hi, Ken. Nice music! Make up your own language? Man, that certainly simplifies writing lyrics. I need to try that some day.
There's a lot to be said for it actually! Singing which is wordless or with lyrics no one understands means you don't have to worry about them meaning anything, as long as they sound good. For example Pink Floyd's "Great Gig in the Sky" , or this track by Cocteau Twins
This is a great love song and the line "It was such, such an inviting stare" is exactly the right wordage. I was just communicating with an old friend via email and I mentioned that where I now live there are 3 ladies, all half my age (which is now 75, though I'm told I don't look old enough to retire) who I get on amazingly well with and all 3 moon into my eyes, while one goes all 'girlie and vulnerable' when we chat, while another always gives me that semi-shy "inviting stare" when she sees me approaching. I told my friend that all are in partnerships so nothing could happen - I've basically become the 'sexy older guy' - but he replied something like "oh, they just like talking to you", but one automatically *knows* it's more than that through the obvious body language, and thus I 100% confirm that "inviting stare" hits the nail on the head!
Chay, your status as a published novelist of some renown adds considerable weight to your opinion. Thanks for explaining your thought process behind it, and I may well keep it as it is!
Hi Izzy Yes daughters can be the harshest critics, but at the same time they can keep you grounded. Like your songs, in your reply you’ve painted such a relatable scenario. The jury is still out on your age. Whilst 71 year olds can still sing, you have the vocal strength and quality of a 40 year old. So that begs only one question folks….. is he serious? Kind regards
Well done. The magic of this one is the use of repeated and harmony lines...they make it really real. Everything about this is cool...cajon included. I LOVE the double solo...the counter line underneath doesn't compete but adds context. ACE writing, arrangement & mix.
Thank you Ray. Janice made up those harmony and BGV bits in her head and Bud had no idea what was happening until record time. 😀 We’re glad you liked it. We certainly agree with you re Peter’s guitar and we appreciate the cajon and mix mention. J&B
Hi Chay! I like the pace you’ve chosen for this instrumental - not too quick, not too slow. Just right for the soloists to be able to dance around it. And it always helps when your foundation is reggae. Your soloist choices add a lot of colour and provide good examples of how different instruments can mix with others. Andrew
Hi Chay. I listened first before I read your post. I was thinking "this is made for a vocal". Carry on. Vic
I'll keep in mind that you thought "this is made for a vocal" as I predominantly want to be focussing on sung songs. I listened to the Audacity mix without the solos and wasn't inspired, but then listening again I thought that if the vocals followed most of the notes of the opening solo it could really well. Thanks for that idea!
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