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Re: The Orphan laurent4114 18 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by rsdean
Laurent, Great song and video. Tough lyrical content, but conveyed so well. Excellent arrangement and mix. Awesome job! Bob
Thanks Bob for your comments. Laurent
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Re: Scarborough Fair [naughty rock version] laurent4114 28 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
This song was quite a challenge. Your rather slow voice soars over a fairly fast rhythm, and it works well; the backing vocals are very good. Great job. I suppose you know the Simon & Garfunkel version. Laurent
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Re: I Don't Think About It laurent4114 35 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I really like the guitar riffing in the background; it has a sound somewhere between an electric guitar and a synthesizer. The singing is great. Very good song. Laurent
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Re: What do you guys think of this song.? musiclover 38 minutes ago Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Yep they overdid it especially with the over zealous crying which was the first giveaway for me, but still I liked the song and even the AI artist. I think it has reached a stage now for a lot of people that no matter how good a AI song is the mere fact that it was AI created will put a lot off.
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Re: The Bar laurent4114 39 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Nice choice of style, and your voice is well-placed and fits this kind of song perfectly. The bass gives the impression of time standing still, and that works well with the song too. It's going to be time to change girlfriend (willingly or unwillingly). Laurent
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Re: SATELLITE GIRLS (with Joliz) laurent4114 45 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Excellent Bob, that voice speaking over that superb rhythm and joliz behind. The intro, electric piano, wah guitar, then bass is absolutely killer and immediately builds tension. Beautiful work. Laurent
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Re: Wistful Waltz BabuMusic 47 minutes ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
You are surely an apprentice i can learn from, Ken. i always thought "wistful" was waltz's first name. Good mix. The lows may be a bit overpowering, yet still add good depth to the overall sound. This song sounds great in your, er my headphones. Also sounds good on the Klipsch speakers. A beautiful feel and lovely vocal.
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Re: UI Default View? Why I am getting last project used view? Bug? Rustyspoon# 1 hour ago Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
"Your observation of this action has been discussed and debated behind the scenes many times." Well, not really. There was a debate on if BIAB should open with last project. And there is an option for that, as you've mentioned: "Open with previous Song". I have zero issues with that. However, when you have bootup as "Don't open song or style". - It should always fall to Default view.
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Re: The Payam Method Bass Thumper 1 hour ago Forum: Woodshedding - Learning to Play! Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by DrDan
I was a bit fooled at first since it was on 60 minutes, a show which is known for its investigative excellence. Now it appears to be just part of the scam. Fake News (ya, CBS is in the news in a bad way these days). God help us all!
Dan, to be sure, there are a ton of scams and scammers out there and they are enabled by AI these days. And I agree that 60 minutes has been known for top quality journalistic integrity and intelligence over the years. But I have to be more forgiving and disagree that they are part of a scam. At this point in time, and we are still early in this "investigation", the furthest I can go is to label 60 Minutes as possibly incompetent, naiive and misled. They are too smart to intentionally participate in a scam like this, they have too much to lose. But if the firestorm continues they may be forced to redact and correct themselves, which, to their credit, they have done in the past. Also keep in mind that there will always be backlash and howling whenever new technology or new methods emerge, AI is a great example where you've heard "I see a lot of artificial but no intelligence" despite the fact that AI is solving intractable math problems, assisting in drug discovery and much more. If you were a buggy whip manufacturer, you hated when the automobile arrived. In general, people don't like change, and when it happens it's disruptive and there are always people that are negatively affected. Therefore, one must either adapt or pay a price because if there's anything that's constant . . . it's change.
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Re: On The Other Side BabuMusic 1 hour ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Cool song. It has an "In the Year 2525" kind of vibe to it.
Thanks, Herb. Good year. Wonder what music will be like then.
Originally Posted by dcuny
Hi, Marty. Solid work, excellent singing. Cool bridge. And man, is Dave on fire here. smile
Thanks, David. You form a mental pic for me of Dave with flames flowing out of his guitar.
Originally Posted by MarioD
Marty, this was very creative. Loved those lyrics but I believe there is life after death. Dave's guitar was perfect as always. That lead was fantastic. As usual everything is top shelf. Loved it
Thanks, Mario. Guess i'm an agnostic and a sophist, so i believe nothing but can argue either side. smile
Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Excellent song, Marty, and man, that video is something else! Thanks to everyone that mentioned my bit.
Thanks, Dave. And thanks again and again, Dave.
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Re: The story of the Fender dual showman amp. AudioTrack 3 hours ago Forum: Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Guitarhacker
Originally Posted by Mike Halloran
........As much as I loved the sound of those, touring with tube amps was just asking for trouble.
Hence the reason I always carried spare tubes. That one time I set up and my fuse blew due to a cracked power tube envelope, and having to run up the road to buy a replacement tube was the only lesson I needed. From there on I always had spares with me.
Ahhhh, tube jockeys. Always carry some spare 6BL8's, 6X4's and 5Y3's - just in case...
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Re: Upload formats to Soundcloud and YouTube rayc 13 hours ago Forum: Recording, Mixing, Performance and Production Jump to new postsJump to new posts
For streaming purposes a 320MP3 works pretty well though .wav 16 or 24 can get good results IF the LUFS algorithm the site doesn't require the song to be mashed and assuming the playback device is up to snuff. I use .wav for SC. For Ytub I work with a 24 bit wav in the project but rendering to MP4 video format reduces the audio to 320 MP3. I recall when a special suffix was required for a youtube vid to play back in stereo. Old or what? In the end EARS are the key issue - can one tell the difference in the best of circumstances. THEN algorithm/processing by the streaming service and THEN PLAYBACK set up. I usually listen to streamed audio with good headphones but the playback set up is my computer's audio card so okay but not great.
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Re: Break Down The Walls (feat. PeterF on guitar) Janice & Bud 14 hours ago Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Ezekiel's Storm
That was a delight. The mix sounds flawless. and I imagine it was a bit complicated to put it all together with all the varied elements. Excellent performances from Janice and Peter.
Thank you for all! Regarding the mix it was made easier by “one take” Janice and Peter’s “just drop them in” tracks. 😀 Bud
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Re: Change in Cut and Copy Functionality? Lazy Bird Yesterday at 10:46 PM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Windows Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originellement posté par DrDan
Behavior in 2026 looks the same here?? Is this the menu you are not seeing? [Image jointe]
Yes, exactly!
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Re: need comments from bandcamp users. rharv Yesterday at 10:03 PM Forum: Off-Topic Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Yeah, I mean if traffic is your goal you need something pushing it these days. I was addressing the complaint of user experience (having to sign up and stuff)
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Re: Lost in the Clouds Ghostgum Yesterday at 09:24 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Sorry, Mario, I was writing metaphorically. While it is true that I am my wife's official carer (she's recovering from a stroke), I retired from my day job 10 years ago and we live quite comfortably. Nevertheless, as we are assailed with various uncertainties and challenges, "Lost In The Clouds" still has a curious calming effect. Many thanks.
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Re: May Flowers MarioD Yesterday at 09:18 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by floyd jane
You must spend every minute of every day sitting at your music computer surrounded by instruments with at least one in your hands Lucky us Good music Excellent listening .fj
Thanx Floyd for listening and commenting. You are pretty close to the truth. I do spend a lot of time in my studio. Since my wife has a very hard time walking now we don't go out as we used to go out. I don't go to bars and drink. I don't own a snowmobile, or a motorcycle, or a boat, etc. My only hobby is music.
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Re: Ashamed Of What I Feel B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 09:10 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by Scott H. Olson
That's a huge and very fine production.
Thanks a lot, Scott. I'm glad you liked the song smile
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Re: blessings flow B.D.Thomas Yesterday at 09:03 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Welcome to the "I wrote my first Reggae song in 2026"-club, Izzy smile Excellent! Immediately cheers me up. You did a _really_ great job [Linked Image]
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Re: Okay TuneMonger Yesterday at 08:12 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Rob Absolutely Killler Chorus Worth the Price of admission After that nothing else matters Love it .fj
Thanks, Floyd! I can tell you this chorus lived in my head for years until BIAB came into my life. Thanks again!
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Re: No Parade floyd jane Yesterday at 05:11 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Lee Nice! Good write Good production. The whistle is well done. Excellent choice Enjoyed the vocals Good stuff .fj
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Re: Cry Like The Wind BlueAttitude Yesterday at 01:21 PM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
Originally Posted by WaoBand
As soon as I saw the title I knew I was going to love it as I could immediately feel how you'd play the guitar. But it was even better than anticipated, particularly with Chris's super-superb vocals! Absolutely brilliant song in all respects!
Appreciate that, Chay!
Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Chris's vocal seems more delicate then usual on this song, but to great effect! Lyrics are the best BA has done, IMHO. The lead guitar is right there with her for the journey. One of BA's best, I feel sure!!
Chris can do no wrong in my book, all her lyrics are great IMHO wink Thanks, Bob!
Originally Posted by Andrew Dee
Hi Dave, Marty and Chris! I listened to this song again and my thoughts haven’t changed - it’s a really classy song. Chris’ vocal is good and loved the doubled parts, and you Dave and Marty have some fine playing over some very tasty chord moves. I enjoyed this a lot! What I also enjoyed was watching your ‘Home’ performance video - it’s good to put some faces to the names and see the three of you in action. Andrew
Appreciate that, Andrew, and thanks for checking out the "Home" video too! We did a few videos back then that had performance elements, lots of fun, but also lots of work wink
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Re: I'D DO IT ALL FOR YOU Brno Yesterday at 08:07 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I really enjoy your song: vocals, groove...all are enjoyable.
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Re: At The Foot Of A Hackberry (trad., English lyrics EB 2026) Real Vocals & Tracks Brno Yesterday at 07:14 AM Forum: User Showcase Jump to new postsJump to new posts
So how do you find my adventure in funk with a folk tune?
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Re: Drop Zone failure with 2nd monitor hooked up. Andrew - PG Music Yesterday at 12:37 AM Forum: Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh Jump to new postsJump to new posts
I had a typo in my last comment - the bug happened when the extended display is on the top or left - not "top or bottom". Right / Bottom work fine. Regardless, it's fixed in this Pre-release build, if you want to test it out. https://update.pgmusic.com/support/mpatch/bb2026_mac_update_build1013.pkg If still not working for you, please go back to my earlier reply and answer some of the questions there, and that would help narrow it down further.
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