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Well, I managed to sneak one last tune into 2015. https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs/she-takes-me-awayHere I got really minimalist and played the piano through Verse 1 and chorus then brought in a Real Band style. I also used a few tricks. First in RB you can generate a midi drum track of an existing real track and then run that through something like Session drummer to double up on the drums. That's what I did here. I also ran the same song through a BIAB string style and used those for a Beatle-esque string part, while also adding my own parts to create the final mix. This one was all about the production. I totally love what BIAB 2016 can do, and Audiophile is amazing. Happy New Year to Everyone. There are some great songs out there!!! Keep it up everybody!!! ****** Song Summary ************* Title: She Takes Me Away Key=C , Tempo 70, Length (m:s)=3:53 Style is _PJONPBA.STY (Pop Ballad Piano & Acoustic Guitar) RealTracks in style: ~701:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 085 RealTracks in style: 1728:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopBalladJohn Ev 085 RealTracks in style: ~~368:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 065 RealDrums in style: NashvilleEven8^2-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat ROKSTRQT.STY (Rock String Quartet - 60's Brit) Style MIDI Instruments are : Contra Bass (44), Violin (41), Viola (42), MIDI Drums :1 Standard Drum Kit (1)
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Hi David.
That's absolutely brilliant! It's like the song that's missing from the Magical Mystery Tour.
I loved the whole thing, from the great opening chord, to the harmony on the first line of the chorus, to the way the production developed and built.
Oh, and I think your voice is exactly right for this track.
Topped off with an excellent mix.
A good end to the year.
ROG.
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Well Dave, I think you may have actually done it this time. Minimalistic but very full. A combination of the elements of lyrics, style, melody, mood and arrangement that I think is the overall best I've heard from you yet.
I didn't hear anywhere where the lyrics did not sing well against the melody and every sound seemed to be in just the right place.
If not your best, it fits for me as my favorite from you yet.
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Well coming from a guy who lives in York, England, you have made my life!!! Thank you!!!!! Tell Paul I said hi when you guys are throwing back a few gin and tonics tonight!! Happy New Year and I can't wait to hear your 2016 stuff mate!
Cheers!!
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Thanks Charlie!!! I really appreciate that!! Happy New Year!!
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Really wonderful stuff!! I was grabbed from the first chord and never let go. The simple start and slow build is addictive. The lyrics are very conversational and heartfelt (reminds me a lot of Gibson). The vocal just bleeds emotion. This a wonderfully creative and expressive song. AWESOME!! Happy New Year! Greg
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David,
It's New Year's day here in Australia and your song is the first one I've listened to from the showcase in 2016. I agree with the others before me. Wow! It seemed to me that you've put a great deal of thought into all aspects of this song.... the writing, the arranging, the producing.... you've done a terrific job. My personal favourite was the "foolishness / commonsense" rhyme.
All the best for 2016,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Nice song.
I like the chords line of it and the real sound you used.
Very appropriate.
Happy 2016
Sergio
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Very cool song, David. I heard a sort of Bowie vibe...
Nicely put together... terrific sound! Cool vocals.
Very enjoyable.
fj
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First song I've heard in 2016.
Yes, this is the best thing I've heard from you yet.
Nice job on the writing.... I like the music and the lyrics to this.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Hi David,
great song. Especially liked the harmonies.
Enjoyed my listen.
Happy New Year!
Guenter
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David, That's what I'm talking about! Super job on this. Good write, good vocals, especially the harmonies. Good arrangement and mix. Definetely your best. Super listen. Way To Go. Tom
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Thanks Greg, Your stuff has been inspiring me!  Here's to a great songwriting year for everybody!!! Go BIAB 2016 yeah!!
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Thanks Noel!! That means a lot! I have been loving your stuff this past year and here's to a great 2016! Keep writing those great tunes!!
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Thanks Sergio. Keep laying that guitar of yours in 2016! You are a master of it!!
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Thanks Floyd!! I have been loving your channel and all your hits and just trying to keep up! Here's to a great 2016 songwriting year for everybody!!
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Thanks Herb, my Band-in-a-Box spokesperson songwriting buddy!! Here's to working together and supporting one another and writing some great tunes in 2016!! I have learned a lot from you Herb!! Happy New Year!!!!
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Thanks Guenter! That means a lot!! Happy New Year in Germany! I imagine you guys did it old school last night. One thing I have learned as I have grown older and wiser: Jagermeister shots at midnight might not be the best call.
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Thanks Tommy! I have been digging your channel in 2015, and learned a lot from you man. Here's to a great songwriting year in 2016 for everybody!!
Happy New Year!!!
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David, my favorite of yours so far. Excellent work
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