I don't need more than that. I need better quality RealTracks. Requests for New Orleans funk shuffle drums and styles fall on deaf ears.
Originally Posted by Danna
.... perspective from a novice ... occasional BIAB user. Every year .... the new BIAB is here, with 200 plus realtacks or styles. Well whoop - tee - doo. It already has 10k styles and 5k realtracks. Seriously, who in the heck needs more than that. BIAB should listen to the experienced USER’s .... as you three, and countless others who have expressed ways to make improvements to the program. .... and give the “more styles and realtracks " a break.
Scott, Beautiful song... LOVE your guitar. Excellent arrangement and mix as well. Great job on the video. I know how much work goes into making one. Bob
There are lots of goodies in this lecture and is well worth watching for anyone interested in the challenges of designing good software products and some associated pitfalls to avoid. John Ousterhout
Hmm, yes. I agreed wholeheartedly with most of that. About my only significant different view was on exceptions, but that's because most of my work has been embedded and in that circumstance, one the software is live, exceptions help nobody and break systems. I tried to catch all potential exceptions by data checking and, once that's complete, removing them and if necessary jamming in otherwise credible false data to keep the machine running. Some systems really can't afford to just stop or break.
Brilliant idea for a great, humorous song! Brilliant all around.
Thanks, Chay.
Originally Posted by jannesan
Energetic country rocker with a strange but lively story. Amazing how all the pieces stay together despite the fast tempo - guitars, vocals (including alliterations) and even that crazy BIAB piano. Great sounding mix. Just wondering if anyone sends letters these days? Janne
Thanks, Janne (I still get the occasional birthday or holiday cards in the mail....I'm not good at reciprocating, so those are dwindling, too....)
It's a song about bygone youth and lost time that can never be recovered. Carpe Diem, "especially when the sun is shining." Just so you know, I'm not sponsored by any motorcycle brands .Style : _STANDUP.STY (Stand Up Energizing Jazzy Pop) RealTracks dans ce morceau song: 1769:Basse, Fretless Electrique, Jazz Funk Movin DblCrch 130 RealTracks dans ce morceau song: 1772:Piano, Electrique, Rythme Jazz Funk Movin DblCrch Bin 130 RealTracks dans ce style Style: ~406:Guitare, Acoustique, Grattée Bin 136 RealTracks dans ce style Style: 1256:Guitare, Electrique, Rythmee Pop Shining Gritty Bin 120 RealTracks dans ce style Style: 1770:Guitare, Electrique, Rythme Jazz Funk Movin Accords DblCrch Bin 130 RealDrums [dans me morceau:JazzFunkPop^1-a:Sidestick, Hi-Hat, b:Snare, Hi-Hat Voices, Sax: Suno Guitar Solo ToneX Mixed in Cubase Thank you for listening and for your comments. Lyrics: Verse 1 Engines hum beneath the sun, South of France, the road’s begun. Wind in hair, the laughter flows, Chasing dreams where freedom grows. Verse 2 (8 bars) Through the hills, the rivers bend, Every mile with my best friends. Heat of summer, hearts ignite, Rolling fast into the night. Chorus Ride the summer sky, let the stars be our guide, From the coast of France to the Adriatic tide. Feel the rhythm of the wheels, hear the ocean’s song, Every heartbeat says this is where we belong. Verse 3 Italy calls with golden light, Croatian shores by midnight bright. Salt on skin, the waves embrace, Fire and laughter fill the space. Verse 4 Stories told by candle glow, Songs we sing as embers slow. Love is found in fleeting hours, Summer’s magic, endless powers. Chorus Under moonlit skies, we’ll dance and we’ll swim, Music in the air, love burning within. No maps, no plans, just the road and the breeze, Living wild and free, doing just as we please.
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
It's an interesting work of art when you watch the video and listen to the song with its somewhat strange string arrangements. It makes you feel a little uneasy, but it's very well done. Laurent
Beautiful ... we often visit a local pollinator garden. We sit on a bench and contemplate swarms of lovely butterflies. The would be perfect background music for that. As always your performances and the mix are excellent. A most wonderful tribute, J&B
Torrey, this is beautiful and reminded Janice of her Mama’s last words to her, especially this: “Goodbye don't cry I'll be alright I'll wait there for you Where we'll walk in the light” You and Ron have addressed one of the saddest parts of life in a manner that is uplifting in every way. Your vocal and instrumental performances present the peaceful mood so well. Excellent mix. Well done! J&B
We much like your vocals and guitar and the BiaB guys It's all raw and powerful. And wrapped in a tight good mix. We feel a serious and appropriate Neal Young vibe. The lyric really fits things today. These lines especially: “You sow the seeds of our discontent You divide and conquer through our growing dissent” “Tinnitus Rock” 😆 Excellent … Rock on! J&B PS FWIW we posted a tune a while back call Zeros about billionaires. We are on the same wavelength thematically
Thanks J&B. At one time I thought I'd never get back, but that thought's flown away for the moment. I like sparse. If it doesn't add anything useful, take it away. At least, that's the plan. Vic
Hi Fred, Such a good, steady pace to your song. The slower metre of the singing is counterbalanced by the more busy baritone guitar - and it feels like the song should not or could not exist without the other. Who’ll sing the songs that need to be sung? Who’ll say the words that need to be said? Who’ll do the things that need to be done? Who’ll love the ones that need to be loved? We will. Andrew
Ron This is probably my fav from you so far! Love the melody....very cool vibes! The use of BIAB in this is masterful No AI use encourages me. You certainly don't need it! Your vocal performance would not be improved upon by using it! Great work! TB
THANK YOU, Torrey. Most RealStyles offer a nice palette of sounds to draw from. Finding the right arrangement in a single RealStyle is a fun puzzle. Truthfully, I spend maybe 20 minutes in BiaB selecting the RealStyle, then it's off to the DAW for vocals. After lead vocals I'll create the final backing track arrangement and lay in the harmonies and BGVs. THANK YOU as well for the compliment on the vocals. Part of it is learning how to sing better, and at 68 I'm singing better than ever. Another part is taking the time to lay down a decent vocal. On days I can't sing well (allergies, air quality, etc), I just don't record. Like the weather, it will pass. Finally, and maybe most importantly, I've learned how to compose and edit my vocals more transparently. It's studio magic, but good magic the same. Glad you enjoyed the tune!
Haha, John. Look no further. I just posted a new song. Harmonies are in. But, although I like the BGs' and could sing as high as they did ( years ago), the harmonies are much lower. Still harmonies can do nice things! Hans
Not exactly what the original post requested---however, if you can find a style close to what's needed, use the drop down menu on the Sty button and use "Choose styles similar to current style". I just discovered that feature and it opened-up lots of possibilities to help with a style search.
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