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Jump to new posts Re: What Can I Do? Pygmy Beat featuring Alison Reynolds by Rustyspoon# @ 15 minutes 28 seconds ago

Ray, This turned out really well! Very nice to see you and Alison performing. Alison's vocals are great! Congrats to both of you on this colab and thank you for sharing. Misha.
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Jump to new posts Re: Here In Woodstock by Rustyspoon# @ 46 minutes 0 seconds ago

Bob, Smooth melancholic tune. Excellent set of lyrics, music bed and vocals. This is great: "Felt the space of January Like ashes on the radar He was painting all the words By the bright light of a blackstar" Thank you for sharing. Misha. P.S. I usually travel every year to Catskills region. This tune reminded me that I have to visit an old friend before snow falls.
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Jump to new posts Re: Tell The Children by Ezekiel's Storm @ 47 minutes 0 seconds ago

I like that opening guitar riff. What a cool rocker! Love that classic sound. Spin that vinyl. I enjoyed this and was rocking (literally) in my seat as I listened.
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Jump to new posts Re: The Promise of Fall by Ezekiel's Storm @ 57 minutes 31 seconds ago

It just started to feel like fall here this weekend with temps in the 60s. The flugelhorn and sax sound so authentic. Especially the flugelhorn. Wow! Beautiful composition. I especially like the interplay between the horn and sax.
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Jump to new posts Re: The KingFiisher by Ezekiel's Storm @ Today at 04:39 PM

The music itself evokes a feeling of a bird in flight. Such a beautiful bird! The video clips are gorgeous. Nicely done.
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Jump to new posts Re: The Promise of Fall by Rustyspoon# @ Today at 04:38 PM

Mario, Smooth tune. Flugelhorn and sax are the stars of the show. Mix is clear. Listens well except I found that drumming cymbals (?) are a bit repetitive, but I am sure that is they way you wanted Thank you for sharing. Misha.
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Jump to new posts Catacombs by Rustyspoon# @ Today at 04:33 PM

Hi Folks. This was an experimental tune that I sketched out a while back, but finally got around to finishing it (not sure if that is the correct term). Mix was a very long journey, and as some of you are aware, when you listen to something for a long time, you lose focus. That is what I think happened here.  Please turn the volume down-its loud. All constructive feedback is always welcomed and thank you for giving this time. Catacombs Lyrics: Long summer day has gracefully resigned Myria
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Jump to new posts Re: Style Demos online? by AudioTrack @ Today at 04:19 PM

Not sure if this helps but this web page gives you a list of all the different tracks and each one of the tabs at the top has demos of the particular styles, as well as demo links further down the page.
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Jump to new posts Re: Midi 101 progress by Gordon Scott @ Today at 02:37 PM

Originally Posted By: Oom Karel I just cannot afford or justify upgrading to later BAIB versions and made the decision back then that my upgrade from 2014 to 2018 would be the last. Sforzando is free and bundled with BIAB. Looking around the 'Net a bit, several "best free..." commend it. I know some users find it rather 'odd', but it's definitely worth exploring.
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Jump to new posts Re: The Dice must roll by dcuny @ Today at 02:29 PM

Nice production and write. I found the piano jumpy, but since I play a bit of piano, I'm probably pickier than most. Sounded good on the second listen, too.
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Jump to new posts Re: HAVE A BEER by dcuny @ Today at 02:21 PM

Fun and catchy - I enjoyed listening!
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Jump to new posts Re: Dreaming of Angels by dcuny @ Today at 02:17 PM

It's a pleasant arrangement, but it lacks melody, which means it's going to rely on the chord progression for direction. And that's where I run into problems. You seem to throw in chords with no preparation that are unrelated to prior chords, and they don't seem to lead the progression, either. I'm left scratching my head wondering what's happening. As the song goes on, these chords appear with even more frequency. So, pretty song, but I can't follow where it's going.
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Jump to new posts Re: Dreaming of Angels by Birchwood @ Today at 12:57 PM

Hi James, I listened to your new version. It is a lot better, but what comes up in my mind is 'what do you want to tell me (the listener) or try to achieve? Every time I get used to a certain chordprogression and expect it to stay there or go one step above, you decide to'go two steps lower or something like that. and that is confusing me, the listener. It is a good thing not to do what everyone expects you to, but don't do that all the time. The title "Dreaming of Angels" is a beau
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Jump to new posts Re: Style Demos online? by musocity @ Today at 12:40 PM

Somewhere in the forum I posted a link for the PG server that has all the style demos that the style picker uses if you don't have the wma demo. x:\bb\RealTracks\Data\Style Demos Audio you can copy that folder to your phone's SD card.
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Jump to new posts Re: On the day... lyricsvideo by Derochette @ Today at 12:27 PM

Hi Jona, Lovely, very soft and engaging melody. Thanks for sharing.
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Jump to new posts Re: HAVE A BEER by Derochette @ Today at 12:22 PM

Hello Elliott, Nice catchy composition. Everything to put us in a good mood. It's pleasant and well done.
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Jump to new posts Re: The KingFiisher by Derochette @ Today at 12:19 PM

Hi Janice & Bud, Often we think we know nature and it always surprises us if we approach it closely. The kingfisher is a bird that gives without necessarily wanting a return. Many animals have ampathy that many humans do not necessarily. All these animals have sensitivity, sociability, suffering and intelligence that we are currently discovering. I am happy to hear your comment, nature lovers. thank you for your nice comment.
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Jump to new posts Re: The KingFhisher or le Martin Pêcheur by Derochette @ Today at 12:10 PM

Hi Firesong, Your comment makes me happy and especially that you watched the video associated with this composition. thanks to you
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Jump to new posts Re: On the day... lyricsvideo by JONA @ Today at 12:10 PM

Thank you Scott! Lots of new inspiration and joy to your journey with music! Jona
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Jump to new posts Re: The Dice must roll by Birchwood @ Today at 12:10 PM

Hello Floyd, Thanks for your nice reply on the song. It is a 'heavy' song. I had some hard times and couldn't have sunny thoughts. This song came up in my head all that time. I know why, but let me conclude with that I liked the melody. The darker the better... And it was true. I really had those dreams when I was young. But thanks for liking this song. Originally Posted By: floyd janeHans, A lot of heavy thinking in that write... Nice. Serious. I like the idea of the arrangement. Mostly pia
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Jump to new posts Re: Completely Lost! by Birchwood @ Today at 11:50 AM

Hi Vic, I survived the last couple of moths. Thanks for asking. They were like hell I wish I could improve the vocals the way you like them to be, but there is a problem: I don't hear that. Originally Posted By: vicarnHans I hope all is well with you. I like the instrument arrangement. Not too keen on the vocal sound which sounds a little harsh to my ears but that's just my personal preference. Well done. Vic Vic, as I said I don't hear the harshness you talked about. That makes it a bit d
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Jump to new posts Re: Baby Be Mine Tonight V1 by Birchwood @ Today at 11:18 AM

Hello WaoBand, Your V1 is a most entertaining video and a gorgeous band. I enjoyed watching and following the development in Casanova's life. It took some time, but the story was very entertaining. And a (somewhat) happy end for all. The music was very nice. It sounded not so prominent, but it was really good. I wondered, while watching, how you came to this way of making a song and that story, with nice drawings by the way. It is very creative! I think I also have to watch V2, but, as I sai
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Jump to new posts Re: Le vieil oiseau solitaire by Chris37 @ Today at 11:10 AM

Hi Marty, This lonely old heron greets you !
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Jump to new posts Re: The Dice must roll by musician17 @ Today at 10:42 AM

Enjoyed this song a lot, particularly the lyrics - but the whole production is, for me, excellent.
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Jump to new posts Re: The Good News (co-write w/ Bud) by musician17 @ Today at 10:22 AM

Bad news often can be worse. Great song, great performance. Well done to all involved - another classic.
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