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This sounds GREAT, B.D.! Gorgeous use of space and dynamics. Really like the nuances you've created for the vocalist. I don't know anything about modern vocalists, but she reminds me of Billie Eilish, who I only know because I look up her music on YouTube every time she wins an award. Which is a LOT it seems... Overall, this is a SUPER cool sound, but it certainly doesn't play to the strengths of BiaB, at least how I use it. Great job playing and/or programming all the elements of the band. They play SO nice together, and the effect is hypnotic. Very funny write up, too. Hard to be self-deprecating about your parts when they sound this nice though. 
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Today's Jam This past Sunday I had nothing scheduled all day so I started to surf Band-in-a-Box styles and landed on this one. So I throw down some simple chords and jammed away. BiaB style - Ground Airy Jazztronica Tempo - 85 BPM Piano - Lounge Lizard - Reed - Amazing Classic Strings - Ultra Analog VA3 - Analog Essentials - Angel Pad Guitar - String Studio - String theory - Hard Bow Bass - Augmented Mallets - Poppy Marimba Drums - SSD5 - Classic Reggae Percussion - Kontakt - Brio Ensemble I am playing the nylon string guitar, my Squire P-Bass, and via my breath and keyboard controllers the Swam Vari-Flute. As always all comments are welcomed
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Hey, Andrew! The way things are going, I wish I was in Australia. Adelaide has foliage, trees, that are strikingly similar to Yucaipa, 90 miles east of Los Angeles. The hills in back of Adelaide and the hills that flank California's San Joaquin Valley are also very similar. The only thing different in Yucaipa are the towering San Bernardino Mountains. We're about eight miles from the famed San Andreas fault. Perth appears more wooded in the city and shrubby outlying to the north. The Indian Ocean has a lovely turquoise color. When I worked for nearly two decades in the Arizona Dept. of Transportation, I studied lots of maps and made illustrations to depict what the engineers gave me for highway construction. It was easy work for me as I used to ransack maps from gas stations as a kid on my bicycle in Los Angeles. We went to a couple of beaches along Santa Monica Bay during the summers. The Rolling Stones, Association, Beatles, Beach Boys, Mamas and Papas, among many other classics, were on the radio by DJs Wolfman Jack and Don Steele. "You're listening to K95, home of all the hits with the real Don Steele! OOHHH-KAAAAAAYYYY!!!" Best to you, John Hi, Mario, always great to see a reply from you, too! Thank you! That was another melody I had for years but the title and words came to me recently in 2021. I sometimes have to wait to find out what a melody feels like. The song entered Broadjam's charts in December. At the time, the group of six songwriters Robert Quigley from Scotland and I formed from Broadjam all had political or protest songs charting in early 2022. It was really cool! Very kind regards, John Hi, KW! Thank you very much! Jenny McGregor was on Broadjam and is a wonderful songwriter, pianist, and vocalist. She's at https://www.jennymcgregor.com.au/home. I thought Rockabilly Kevin got funky there a bit but I liked it so I kept it. I had two Band in a Box pianos on there and I'll have to look up what the other one was. Sometimes I'll make a copy of the file and look for different styles to try out and notice an instrument I really like. Very kind regards back atcha, John I'm enjoying this forum and try to get on it every so often. It's friendlier than Broadjam (which I sometimes refer to as Broadscam) which tends to be more competitive but that's because of the contests and syncing placements they promote, which is more like pulling a lever on a slot machine in Las Vegas. When it comes to peer reviews, most of them type a stupid sentence or two without explaining why they give low scores just to rack up points. During the covid years from 2019 to 2022, it was fun because I met a few really nice talented songwriters. But AI is starting to take over the site, it's very cliquish, and it's not fun anymore. I'm mixing a Motown/disco song called, "I'm Not Coming Back." The challenging thing is that it has multiple harmonies sung by Marilyn Simone that have similar ranges as several of the instruments which is something of an equalization problem; also, a volume envelope and rider kind of thing.
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It's a beautiful song with a well-crafted voice. Very pleasant to listen to. Laurent Hi Laurent. Thank you. I really appreciate your time and your words. All the best, --Noel
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Hi BD, I'm very late to the party with this one. I'm really glad that I didn't miss it. This is OUTSTANDING. You really have the knack for writing highly engaging songs wrapped up in a super-duper musical production. This topic is tough, really tough. The fact that you could work with it and create something so superbly powerful is a testament to your well-honed songwriting and song production skills. I found this very impressive listening! --Noel
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One of the troubleshooting methods I used was to temporarily run through a USB soundcard, an RME babyface. That device is able to automatically change it's sample rate settings, and able to run at 44.1. When using the DAW plugin there are certain times when the crashes happen, for instance when trying to select a style. At those times, when using the babyface, immediately after going to the styles page, the studio one project had then changed its sample rate from 96 to 44.1. When using my production devices which can't do 44.1, at those same times, the system crashes. The reason my production devices won't do 44.1 is that I am using doubled ADAT SMUX to run at 96K. Once that goes into effect, you can't get back down to 44.1.
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Hi Hans. This is an intriguing presentation. I agree with David when he said: "It all sounds a bit jagged and off-balanced (instead of being some smooth ballad), which works especially well." This is a very inventive arrangement and it well suits the message of the song. You've really thought outside the box when putting this one together. Kudos to you on a terrific result --Noel
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My understanding is that new BIAB versions, including updates, are cumulative for content. I think that's another way to say what Andrew was saying.
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Reaper does not find any of the newly added plugins??? ILok says they are all activated, on this specific computer. I rebooted, and did a search in reaper to update the VSTs but nothing new to be found. Guess I spoke to early about my vast experience.  , However, this does kind of remind me why I hate Ilok. Nevermind, I got them installed... don't ask.
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I thougt I had already commented but I must not have pressed send. Janice Bud & Peter If nostalgia had a melody, it’d sound a lot like "The Barn" —a charming song with the soul of a storybook. Janice’s vocals are nothing short of enchanting while Bud’s production polishes the track like a family heirloom. The lyrics are a masterclass in wistful storytelling. Who knew a barn could be a love interest, a workplace, and a symbol of stubborn resilience—all while holding onto the ghosts of hay-filled laughter and forbidden romances? Peter’s guitar work is the perfect sidekick. I kinda see this song as a metaphor for all things solid and reliable because a barn isn’t just wood and nails. It’s memory. It’s legacy. And thanks to Janice’s velvety vocals, Bud’s meticulous craft, and Peter’s guitar, this one’s not just standing—it’s singing. 🎪 ♫.♪.♩.♬ Well done, team. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go stare thoughtfully at my shed for ten minutes. 👀 regards Izzy. And J&B stared thoughtfully at each other after reading this eloquent and very positive review. Something we will share with family and friends. To write a lyric that initially felt overly personal and then read a reaction like this is so meaningful. Thank you for everything you wrote. J&B
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Hi BD. This is superb listening. I love the music and lyrics and the way you have arranged them. As I listened to the lyrics, I couldn't help but reflect on the turbulent times of today. Currently, it's a world run by the mega-rich at the expense of the ordinary person. Fortunately, here in Australia the impact is less than it is in places like the USA, the UK and the Middle East. That said, we do have some noisy groups of people who try to control what we say and do. This song really resonated with me. Very impressive writing, creating and producing. Your use of AI was superb. Everything sounded authentic to me. --Noel Thank you for your really nice comment, Noel ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) As you said, the extent of the problem varies from country to country. My biggest concern is that it grows everywhere...
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Janice & Bud, Thank you so much for the support and kind words. BTW, I also think the monk's walk for peace is a special thing... Bob
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I prefer the version called BIAB, not only because it sounds much more organic, but mainly because of the mood it creates. It is full of atmosphere, which I think the other version lacks. Enjoyed my listen, and thank you for the detailed description of your process
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...................................... Thanks Mario! Over half the time when writing, I am starting with a chord progression, and if that sparks my interest, I’m off to a good songwriting start. Same here! Maybe I should get a tee-shirt “I have a British vibe” but be careful not to wear in certain locations e.g. Boston. Andrew This got a LOL from me!
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Carl, this is fantastic Love the smooth groove I wouldn't call this funk or blues. I would call it smooth jazz and this is as good as any smooth jazz song I have ever heard. Outstanding chops on all of your instruments. Great mix. I know everyone hears differently and has an opinion so my opinion is that I think the drums fit very nicely in this song: no offense intended to those whom think otherwise. You have posted some fantastic song but IMHO this is your best to date. Loved it
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Mick, this is an outstanding song Outstanding vocal and lyrics Great mix With this groove and overall tonal qualities of this song I agree that the accordion is not a good fit. However it didn't distract me enough not to love it. Loved it
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Hi Scott! Great guitar work and your choice of backing band. I can understand why others have referenced Pink Floyd. The word descriptor in my head for your piece, partly informed by the title and video I think, is ‘awe’. Loved it! Andrew
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Hi - You can use 'File menu | Print song in lead sheet mode' and this will work like you are describing. The bug with the Leadsheet window Print button is fixed in the latest build 1233 - the patch is still in pre-release but it has been tested a fair bit and will be posted soon. Here is a link if you want to install it now: https://update.pgmusic.com/support/patch/bb2026_win_update_build1233.exe
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This proves less is more. Outstanding guitar chops, vocal, lyrics, and mix. IMHO this is your best to date. MarioD, thank you so much, one thing is true when you play live with only a bass there is very little room for mistakes. Thanks again Donny
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Hi, Laurent. Bright, pleasant pop. Suno does its usual magic with the vocals. Who's playing the guitar? Whoever it is, it sound good. Thanks David. Yes, I'm the one playing both lead guitar parts. Laurent
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Hi Floyd. Exceptional by everyone involved! Great story song! Top notch performance and production! This one really made me laugh. Thanks for posting. Much appreciated, Paul.... I'm loving that guitar riff and the pumping riff. This is a high energy boot stomper and butt kicker. This is also another of my favorites. Thanks, Scott.... This is yee ha & Hee Haw in spades. Fun, fast & fab. Thanks, ray. Delightful! We can see it all happening so vividly in technicolor. One heckuva write. Rodney’s guitars sound great and the outro with the guitars and piano is excellent. You well know we love your vocals. And Janice especially liked your singing of “… and the whole world rocks.” A trifecta of soul and attitude and fun! Excellent work on the remix and mastering. It pops. Loved it! J&B Thanks for all of that...appreciated....
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Be it country or blues we are always down with a shuffle. Maybe just a touch of reverb on the nice vocal ... 12-18% wet depending on the fx. That would help it ever so slightly blend in with the session guys. Enjoyed it, J&B
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ExCelLent. Super guitar work. Tasty opening. Nicely played. Marty's bass sounds great. ALWAYS love Chris' vocals...AND her writes. Sweeeeet solo. Piano works well. Excellent mix. Love it. fj Yeah, Chris is amazing and Marty always kicks things up a notch or two. Thanks, floyd, very much appreciated!
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Dan, sorry for your loss Super job blending an oldie but goodie song with BiaB A real toe tapper As always a great vocal, mix and lyrics Loved the song and message.
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