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Just a simple 12 bar blues I recently did. As usual I put in the chords in BIAB at first and used CROSS.STY. Then I transfer the files to Logic Pro and play some of the instruments. This time the lead guitars and the bass. This time I kept drums and a rhythm guitar from BIAB. I prefer doing short instrumentel pieces. The picture is AI with me in the middle. I haven't been on a bar tour in southern USA. https://open.spotify.com/track/0dH2iUefZPbMUY8rYhebkI?si=c7c2e1cfacd14b2b
Having been writing lyrics since before I wrote songs, (backing to 1974), I've had a large pile of partially completed text for decades. That made things easy. The supply has diminished and has been cherry picked to oblivion. I've been writing what comes to me and, of late, since I've been working on melodies in the absence of words, writing what repeated listening to the melody suggest. I've written a couple of autobiographical songs, a few about domestic circumstances and a bundle about the way of the world so I don't have A way. One strategy I do employ when writer's block settles in is to rewrite a classic lyric using a different perspective or bouncing words off a classic melody. This has produced a couple of good songs but, more importantly, gets me started again.
Ha-ha is right BabuMusic. Perhaps the lyricist banging the stonewaller lover over the head during the cowbell section. But apparently, little too hard! AB
Hi Rob, Mario, Marty, Floyd, Chay and Noel, Thank you very much for listening to this waltz. Not many people like this kind of music or style, but you do! Or at least, you liked it. I appreciate that enormously. I think I’ve mentioned this before; it wasn't my intention to create a waltz initially. However, the melody I was composing turned out to be quite difficult to sing. I tried it a lot of times, while adjusting parts of the song. I was close to throwing it in the trash, but suddenly I got this melody! And you liked it. That is the best part of all!
Originally Posted by TuneMonger
Fantastic waltz, Hans, what an evocative mood the instrumental bed creates. I liked your vocal, felt like it could've been a tad louder. Subject matter was intriguing to say the least. I'm sure everyone has at least one "what if" person in their life. You're one of the most creative minds on the forum and you always deliver. Great job!
Hi Rob, thanks for your kind reply! I thought singing louder would ruin the atmosphere. I also had to deal with Tamar. She thought it was a 'difficult' song to sing along to. We had to spread her vocal part over several days because it didn't always work out. And yes, the story wasn't really exciting, I just liked the thought of "what if...". I was thinking of someone myself when I wrote it, too.
Originally Posted by MarioD
Hans, this is a masterpiece Loved how you mixed instruments from totally different genres and areas and made them sound great together. Super vocal and arrangement. Outstanding lyrics and mix. IMHO this is your best to date Loved it
Hi Mario, "my best so far", that is a great compliment! I thought I had already won that "prize" with my previous song, but as long as I can excel in that, all the better. So thanks, man!
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
Ha, you'lllike this story, Hans. The other day when i first saw the YT notification i must have been so excited that i pushed the link twice. The song started playing twice with a bit of a delay to the second one. WOW! I thought what is Hans into now. It was so confusing. This mistake can be repeated to hear what i heard. Yet i would not reccomend it because the song is so good and should be listened to in the way you made it. What a wonderful (relatable) song. The waltz time was the perfect choice. Well done!!
Hello Marty, I think you have heard a lot of versions of this song and know how I struggled to find "a decent road", but the way you tried to listen to it was very creative and confusing. And you know what? I did the same thing with your song Bumpkin patch. It was confusing... But your compliments are great! Thanks for them.
Originally Posted by floyd jane
Hans, Good song. Cool BIAB tracks. Good vocals. Well done. fj
Hi Floyd, You can write things down point by point and so clearly! I would never be able to do something like that. Thank you so much!
Originally Posted by WaoBand
As I wrote on the YT post, "Excellent instrumentation and arrangement" - and it really is a nice mixture of stringed instruments - but I also relate to the lyrics. It's said that one never forgets one's first true love and that's certainly true for me 56 years later! I even still remember her birthday.
Hi Chay, I feel the same way. And her birthday too! That was on my mind when I wrote those lyrics. And my wife knows this. But she is the one who stays with me year after year. So what is a more beautiful thought? The latter, right?
Originally Posted by Noel96
Hi Hans. It's easy to hear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into creating this song. As others before me have noted, the instruments work really well together, and they showcase your vocals very, very well. I always find it refreshing to hear a waltz. It's a time signature that makes me feel very comfortable. You've done a great job and I loved the journey that your words and music and arrangement took me on. Congratulations on another fine addition to your song catalogue. --Noel
Hi Noel, You said that so beautifully again, Noel! Truly wonderful. And so personal, too. Thank you! I enjoyed it a lot. Hans
Hi Izzy, I think your song is amazing! I knew roughly what kind of songs you make and thought it would fall into that same style, but you have surprised me (again). And now with this sensitive song with beautiful choruses. But the lyrics are really the highlight of this song. Wow, they were truly beautiful! I admit, I had some doubts when you started singing, but then... Amazing!!! Really enjoyed it! It's still echoing in my head... Hans
A great song and tribute. The use of BiaB instrumentation is excellent, as are the arrangement and production. Really enjoyed the listen.
Thanks so much!
Originally Posted by John Walradt
Very well written Country classic, Scott! The lilting and hooky energetic melody fits the personal conversational story line to a T. John
For the longest time I wasn't sure what the story should be. So glad you found it fitting, and thanks for those heart warming comments!
Originally Posted by BabuMusic
What a great experience that started this outstanding song. Love it, Scott. Man, happy you had the experience and now share it with us all. Such a good write, and a fine production. I like the breakdown and how it comes back out --very dynamic. Excellent vocals and harmonies.
Oh my gosh. Thanks! I was comfortable with the first half of the song, but the second half was harder to come by, which is often the case for me. Once I felt fairly good about those later verses, I wasn't sure about the music or the instruments. I appreciate you mentioning that:)
Originally Posted by Scott C
Loved your vocal. Excellent country tune. Production was top notch. Well done
Thanks for the spin the kind review!
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Super song, a great story, fantastic vocals, and perfectly produced. My new favorite song of yours, Scott. Excellent
Thank you!!
Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
“I often wonder if they knew how much it meant All the trust they placed in me, all those lessons learned” The above lines are so relatable. Bud also has similar memories and Janice has heard him and her brothers reminiscing about the same. This is a winning package full of excellent visuals in the lyric, great vocals, band and arrangement. The piano accompaniment with the vocal after the first chorus shows just how well the “less is more” adds to the contemplative feel of those lines. Loved it! J&B PS We posted a song about a barn recently. It’s so cool to hear another farm narrative here. They are rare.
You two always say the kindest things and so eloquently at that. What you highlighted are aspects of the song I worried most about. Can't tell how happy it makes me to know that you and others found those aspects to be appropriate or even pleasing. Thank you!! When you posted 'The Barn' I was knee deep in this song and it was like 'No way! Janice & Bud just shared a song about Bud's teenage memories of working on a farm. What are the odds of that?'
After installing the BIAB 2026 on Mac, Lead Sheet and Notation windows are shown as blank. I tried selecting from the vertical toolbar, or from Window menu. I made sure I am selecting a MIDI track. I also tried reinstalling the application via the installation manager. Any suggestions? Is it a known issue? Thanks, Alfredo
BobThat is a great song choice to cover and you absolutely nailed it and made it your own both vocally and harpilly ( new word I made).Keep these hits coming man, I'm getting addicted to them. Best Regards Izzy.
Thanks, Izz, you've been such a motivator for me, I really appreciate it!!!
I have this same problem. Just upgraded from 2025 last night: no notation or lead sheet. The other windows (tracks, chords, etc. all work fine). I think the issue is to do with multiple displays. @dimtass do you have multiple displays? I tried Ctrl+Click and discovered that these DO open in new windows - on my laptop monitor, when the main program window is on my extended external monitor. So, I unplugged the monitor and now my notation windows display in the main UI. Also, If I change the external monitor from "extended" to "main" in the Mac settings, then I see what I expect - notation/lead sheet in the main UI. With this working, I switched back to the way I want, with the laptop screen as main and external monitor as extended. The notation window persisted, BUT when I closed and reopened it (Shift+Click) it did not display again. Another data point for your troubleshooting: When I go to mission control, it shows that the notation window is somehow active, but is not visible otherwise (see large screenshot). And, I get a warning when opening the lead sheet/notation - not intentionally in a separate/floating window, just clicking on it, that the display has been moved to a different monitor (see small screenshot). Thanks in advance for investigating this.
what you are saying does not make sense. I purchased UltraPak+ a long time ago, I have never had to do those expensive upgrades in the past and if that is the policy this will be my last upgrade to be honest. Also the marketing material clearly stated that I would be getting these new realtracks. Also the real tracks were copied to my computer by the installer! they just don't show up in in the picker. As usual this product has the most complicated upgrade procedure known to mankind.
Krampus, When you are happy that your problem has been fixed, please click on the "Resolved" option in the original post that you wrote that began this thread. This helps other users identity that the thread might be useful to them if they have a similar problem. Regards, --Noel
An idea that might work is to have two tracks, one with the flanger effect and one without. Then use Bar Settings function <F5> to mute / un-mute the parts as required.
Ray, you and Steve knocked this one out of the park. Super vocal and an outstanding bass line Ray. Steve's guitar is icing on the cake. Great mix. IMHO this is your best to date
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