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Fun. I only listened to the timing and tuning section. Yes, that's valuable advice, clearly illustrated. On recordings where I get to have a say on my parts, I 'fix' only those things I really cannot live with, and the fix is much more likely to be done by patching in another complete take than by edits and plugins.
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Thanks Charlie... like the others I didn't know this F10 shortcut trick... is there a list somewhere, of other keyboard shortcuts for BiaB that we should all be hip to..?
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Hi Floyd, I read everything you wrote about how you came up with this song and also about how you transformed into a woman. Uh, only in terms of the vocals, of course! I think the song sounds really great; a good rhythm, a good melody and lyrics (naturally), and also that female voice. The funny thing was that while I heard her singing, I heard you singing too. And it was also funny that I read that Ray said almost the same thing. Oh, and Scott Olson (above) as well. This doesn't mean there is anything wrong with that female vocal. Not at all! It just means that I have heard so many of your songs, and know your lyrical structure a bit, which is why I heard you in it too. I immediately looked up Audimee on the internet. I didn't know it. It looks good/promising, although I did think their harmony examples sounded a bit artificial. I'm going to try it out soon. Thanks for the tip, so to speak! So, all in all, it is a very beautiful song, Floyd! Including that lady. Can we now expect that only female voices will be heard in your upcoming songs? Regards, Hans Thanks, Hans... We agree with Bob Dean on the Pat Benatar vibe. Power, passion and attitude that both you and she have are combined beautifully here. The BiaB session guys have good attitude also. Those drums pop and solo is excellent. I can just see the friend looking at Tammy with amazement. Why? She didn’t realize how lucky she was to have someone love her that well. 😊 It’s such a cool musical project for you and Deb and we can’t wait for the project’s completion. Way Cool and creative to the max! J&B Thanks ya'll. Much appreciated... Someone mentioned Pat Benatar. Yes, definitely a PB type song. Interesting about Audimee. I can tell it's you singing, the phrasing, the tonal quality, and the way you attack the notes, but so clearly a female voice. I'll have to try it sometime. Good song! Thanks, Scott.... Very cool tune Floyd. Boy that vocal is something else. Could recognize your singing style and the change is amazing technology. Super lyric and backtrack. Well done. Thanks, Scott.... Hi floyd. What a ride!!! I'm sitting here 5 minutes after the song is done and I can still hear the chorus in my head. I love, LOVE the development of these lyrics. Your music-writing, lyric-writing and arranging prowess stand strong and tall in this creation. Moreover, after the bridge, the emotional intensity of the final chorus soared. Kudos to you on such an amazing job. After the song finished, I read the back story. It was fascinating to find out how the song came about. I sincerely hope that your idea for a musical grows into something extraordinary. You certainly have the ability and the creativity to make it work. Prior to listening, I was not aware that you had used Audimee. As I journeyed along with the song, I was puzzled because I could hear your vocal inflexions and pronunciations. The performance was superb, and underlying it was a distinct floyd-jane style. Now that I know how you achieved this, I am impressed. Audimee and you did a wonderful job. For what it's worth, I am now sitting here around 20 minutes after listening, and your song is still in my head, and I'm still greatly admiring what you have done. --Noel Appreciate the fine comments, Noel....
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Excellent Such strong writing (always) Cool vocals from you both. Your guitar sounds Great! fj
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Blues with a sense of humor! Good vocal. Good mix. Dave doing the thing he does best. Enjoyed. fj
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Rob, Delightful! Good BIAB stuff. Nice mix. Love your vocal! Love your harp! Nice scattin' Very enjoyable.
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Mario, Beautiful piece. Amazing work with your controller and all those instruments. Excellent mix. A lovely listen. fj
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Hans, Good song. Cool BIAB tracks. Good vocals. Well done. fj
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Hello Nomi, We will contact you directly. Thank you, Catherine
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Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® is here with many major features and an amazing collection of new content! There are many major new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®. The program now features a sleek, modern GUI redesign across all areas, including toolbars, windows, and workflow. A new side toolbar provides quick access to track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other key windows. The Multi-View feature allows multiple windows and elements to be displayed as layered panels without overlap, creating a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio to MIDI, so it can be viewed in notation or played as MIDI. It can transcribe the entire file (all pitched instruments) and all drums. Or it can transcribe individual instruments within the audio (drums, bass, guitars/piano, vocals). 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Yeah, I'm with everyone else on this fine song, the only problem with it is that it's too short. Vocals were ace, both lead and harmonies. Well done!
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That was a very interesting article Jim so thanx for posting it. I really liked the music from those "outlaw" days. Willie, Merle, Waylon, David Allan Coe, etc were at their best during that time period. Please no hate mail. That is just my opinion and YMMV. +1. Agreed. For me that era was the sweet spot in a lot of country music 60's & 70's. Plenty of classics from before that, I will not argue. After 1980 fewer and further between. As Tom T. Hall. wrote in 1982 "There ain't no country music on this jukebox". Who could have said it better than the StoryTeller.
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Hey Brian, I really like this one a lot. I could have been the first one to post but I think the PG website was having some issues that day and it wouldn't load on my phone. But at any rate I found this one to be mesmerizing from beginning to end. An absolutely superb production and mix with a wonderful feel to it. The best way I can summarize my listening experience is to say that this really reminded me of Peter Gabriel. And that is giving you my very highest compliment because I can't tell you how much I love me some Peter Gabriel. Great great work. Thanks for posting this and cheers to a wonderful tune.
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Janice & Bud, That is so kind. We both thank you so much for all of your support and great reviews. Bob
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You are definitely my go-to guy when the discussion turns to the old classics, Arri. [Is Arri not your name? --referring to the salutaion of Andrew.] This is another gem from your vast catalogue. I always enjoy how you surround the vocal with such interesting instruments, especially those you play yourself. Fine arrangement, Esa.
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My biggest problem is that I sometimes forget to save the Cakewalk Sonar file into that folder and it's often the file I need. Fortunately, Sonar saves all of it's files in the same default location so I can usually find it quickly and then drag it into the project folder. But yeah, an organized method that works for you is definitely a huge plus.
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Marty, Early April is cherry blossom season in Japan. There are rows of cherry trees in almost every town, and we enjoy this season every year. Watching your video, although it's different from cherry blossom viewing, I felt a deep connection to the same spirit. The country-style music fit the video perfectly, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to it. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Cherry blosoms are out here too. Always a beautiful time of year. Thanks so much, Shigeki. Enjoy! Hi Marty, I remember you playing the song for me a while ago, as a concept. After that, I thought you had never finished it. A beautiful song, which actually just meanders a bit, with that tabla and pipa (and of course the other instruments). I had already made a comment about it a few months ago, but you enjoy it every time. So I think it's great that you used those exotic instruments in it. That is the beautiful accent that makes it a sweet, sparkling song. Hans Thanks, Hans. BiaB has so many instruments from around the world. They add the right ingredients to the song idea. First Noel's A World Of Wonder and now Marty's Small Wonders, all excellent feel good, upbeat folky music. The message hits straight to my heart, "the magic of this place" & "Small wonders bring big thrills and paint the day with awe.", we NEED this positive attitude and spiritual connection to the things that really matters, small but the most fundamental wonders  The band is really lovely, magical atmosphere, I'm really glad to hear Pipa, it really highlights how the wonders are worldwide. The vocals are full of warmth and positive confidence. And I absolutely LOVE your video, the fairy-tale mood, happiness and beautiful nature with flowers, and of course all those birds It should have millions of views if there was any justice in the world. This is your most important song to me, it fully shows your dazzling songwriting talent and your kindness as a person. Janne Janne, an extrordinary comment, and i appreciate it emensely. I can't tell you how much you were in my thoughts while making this one, knowing how much you also apprecate rocks and trees. Cool song Strong vocals Nice use of BIAB. Very Cool Band. Great sound Much enjoyed .fj Thanks, Floyd. BiaB really comes through with so many various instruments, perfect for when the song is about the beauty of our planet. “Small wonders all around take our breath away. The little things that make us pause can brighten everyday.” OH YES!! This is great, Marty, and we are reminded every morning by this quote pasted on the frig door: “Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” It’s a very joyful band to accompany the delightful lyrics and your vocal is soothing. A lso, the pipa is very cool. We enjoyed the appearance of your smiling face in the video too. Nice open mix. Cool soundstage on the monitors. Enjoyed it! J&B Thanks, Janice & Bud. Yeah, this song is more about you than for you. I like that frig quote.
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“Up in the lookout tree countless hours determined to see that patience would pay the morning buffet for the bird of prey.” Patience is assuredly a virtue for raptors! We were immediately hooked by the lyric subject. We often enjoy seeing our local hawks, eagles and osprey. Your lyric certain does them justice! Very cool video Th BiaB band sounds great with the Liam synth. And the mix is excellent. The soaring guitar is perfect for the birds in flight. Enjoyed it! J&B
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All: Thanks again for your help. Michael
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Aww, Vic! "Hiraeth", in Welsh, means simply a deep longing for something, someone, or somewhere which never actually was. That was what I was aiming for
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Thank you Ezekiel's Storm - I very much appreciate your positive feedback!
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Hi Torrey. What a fantastic song! From start to finish this is professional. Your song songwriting, arranging and producing shine brightly. Those opening two lines of the chorus, "The heart of the problem is the problem of the heart," really captured my imagination. These are not only powerful lyrics because of the very clever word-play, they are also powerful because they resonate with one of Life's universal truths. This song is yet another very impressive musical creation. I really enjoyed listening. --Noel
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Hi Shigeki Adachi. You've done it again! Absolutely superb music and truly wonderful listening. There can be no doubt about it, you are a master songwriter, arranger and producer. This remix was definitely worth the effort. I also compliment Natsuki Yoshikawa on her excellent vocals, and Miya Nakajima's jazz piano playing was first-class. You know some very, very talented people It never stops ceasing to amaze me just how very skillful you are. --Noel
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Another Synthesizer V (short Synth V) user here. Synth V isn't an AI like Suno, which means you can't just give it a command/prompt and it'll do the rest. Instead, you have to edit the notes, tempo, and lyrics (down to the syllable level), in other words, the entire prosody, in one way or another. It can be tedious at times, but you have complete control over the result. If you'd like to hear some examples: On my YouTube channel, all the songs from “Can't Get To The Other Side” and older are done exclusively with Synth V.
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Great songwriter! Wrote a lot of very popular tunes. His recorded version of "The Gambler" is fairly different from the version Kenny Rogers made famous.
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