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Posted By: Crossroads Let's Stay Home - 12/13/21 12:23 PM
Hi all,

December: cold, rainy, stormy. And Delta and Omikron lurking behind every single corner... Wanna go out? To Bud’s bar? Or the racetrack? Nah... How about that instead:

Let's Stay Home (website with lyrics and German translation)
Let's Stay Home (Soundcloud with lyrics)

This one is quite different from my other songs and it was a bit complicated to put together, because I started with the bass and the drums (both MIDI) and sought for appropriate RealTracks later. Which means that I did not take into account what BIAB can do and what it can’t. Maybe you will notice that there are some triplet pushes in the song - although it seems to be able to do the most wondrous things that’s something BIAB doesn’t support (yet), I think (please correct me, if I’m wrong!).

So I had to literally cut out small parts of the guitar and organ tracks to make them fit which luckily worked out better than I had feared.

Maybe you will notice that the whole thing doesn’t sound as good as my former tunes - no wonder: Maha is still ‘out of office’ and I had to do the whole sound thing almost all on my own. And I admit that I’m a complete mixidiot (and I'm afraid I cannot blame my tinnitus alone). When

I played the result to Maha, she advised me to slightly tweak the voice and bass EQ. What the heck - I tried my best and all I can do (for a million reasons) is hope so much that Maha will be on board again soon !!!

There's no video yet and to be honest: I don't know if there will ever be one.

I'd be glad if you enjoyed the listen - take care everybody - stay sage and safe,

Stefan

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This is the band:

Gene Rabbal, B3 org (RT 671)
Mark Lettieri, g (R T3251)
Miichale Thompson, g (RT 1435)

The wonderful solos were played by

Mike LeDonne, org (RT 1493)
Ian McDougall tb (RT 1334)
Eric Marienthal,ts (RT 1776)

Additiona MIDI

Drums: MTPowerDrums 2
Bass: Native Instruments Factory Selection
Horns (tb, tp): Big Fish Vintage Horns

Me: vocals

I used BIAB, Reaper and the BIAB VST plug-in (great stuff !), Neutron 3, Nectar 3, Ozone 9 advanced and Tonal Balance.

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These are the lyrics, but you’ll also find them everywhere where you can listen to the song.

LET’S STAY HOME

Ooh, my baby, she looks swell tonight,
that new skirt really looks good on her.
Her brown hair, that white shirt, what a gorgeous sight,
The mere sight of her makes me purr.

She says, ’Honey, let’s go down to Bud’s bar,
meet our Friends Jack, Sue, Anna and Fred.’
I said, ‘Baby, you know how I can't stand that Fred,
But I think I’ve got a better plan instead:

Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home
And see what the evening will bring...

=================================================

Sports car racing, that’s my kind of stuff
Bought two tickets for tonight's big show.
Put my Vette (*) t-shirt on and got beer enough
With my girl by my side, who could ask for more?

Hurry up, girl, can’t you hear the engines roar?
We’re late, the race has already begun.
She said, ‘Too loud, too smelly, don’t dig racings anymore.
But how about some good old home-grown fun?’

Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home,
Lei’s get closer, the nigh is still young...

Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home,
And let love be our guide through the night.

Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home
Let’s stay home,
And listen to the beating of our hearts.

Note: Vette = coll. for Chevrolette Corvette)
Posted By: CaptainMoto Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/13/21 12:53 PM
Nice one!
Sounds like home is the place to be.
You done good, yes, yes, maybe not as flashy as most of your stuf but very smooth and enjoyable.

" I’m a complete mixidiot" Ha....that could apply to many of us.

Hope Maha the mix master gets back in the game soon.

moto
Posted By: Birchwood Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/13/21 04:26 PM
Hi Stefan,

You did a good job with this real Blues.
The melody is very nice and the lyrics are wonderful.
The mix could use some -small- improvements, like in the volume of the brass section and reverb.
But beside that minor issues, I enjoyed your wonderful laidback Blues.
Compliments for this all.

Besides that, I hope Maha is getting better and better, so 2022 will be splendid then!

Hartelijke groet,
Hans
Posted By: vicarn Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/13/21 05:37 PM
Simple and home grown with (in places) a Willie Nelson feel to it.
Smooooth.

Vic
Posted By: Guitarhacker Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/13/21 06:38 PM
Nice. Those horns are smooth and right where they need to be. And man ... That organ sounds like it's right out of the black southern Baptist full gospel church downtown.

Loved it.
Posted By: dcuny Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 01:23 AM
Excellent work!

As usual, you do a great job singing. You always do excellent work with the horns. Love the horn screams and falls.

There are places were it could use a bit more polish, but only if I was really paying attention. wink
Posted By: PeterF Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 01:32 AM
Stefan

A aural treat, as always love your horn arrangements, vocals arrangement, and the overall sound is excellent.

Enjoyed it all.

Peter
Posted By: Al-David Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 05:54 AM
Stefan ...

Man, you know how to create and produce some terrific music! yes, we miss Maha's great mixing ... but what you did here is pretty dang good! And, of course, we are hoping for Maha's recovery. Not just for the music, but for every other reason, too.

Your vocals are always top shelf, my friend. And wow, those horns!!!! You know how to use those things! And, as Herb said in so many words, the organ is just so sweet!

Every time I read your lyrics in German, I learn something new. I guess you didn't realize you are also a German language teacher ... Ha!

Di and I think of you guys all the time. Please take care. Big hugs to Maha from both of us ...

Alan & Di

PS: You can have a hug, too!
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 10:48 AM
Stefan,

Excellent sound. Terrific BAND. Good vocals.

The mix is excellent. Perfect blend.

A great listen.

fj
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 11:05 AM
Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Nice one!
Sounds like home is the place to be.
You done good, yes, yes, maybe not as flashy as most of your stuf but very smooth and enjoyable.

" I’m a complete mixidiot" Ha....that could apply to many of us.

Hope Maha the mix master gets back in the game soon.

moto



Hi moto,

thankls a bunch for your kind comment and, even more, for your good wishes for Maha - I will pass 'The Mix Master' to her - I'm sure that will egg her on to improve ASAP...

Kind regards,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 11:12 AM
Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Stefan,

You did a good job with this real Blues.
The melody is very nice and the lyrics are wonderful.
The mix could use some -small- improvements, like in the volume of the brass section and reverb.
But beside that minor issues, I enjoyed your wonderful laidback Blues.
Compliments for this all.

Besides that, I hope Maha is getting better and better, so 2022 will be splendid then!

Hartelijke groet,
Hans


Hoi Hans,

thank you so much for your very kind comment. Yes, 2022 will be fantastic if Maha will finally improve. Aside from everything else she simply mustn't let me alone with the first mix criticism ever laugh...

I'm glad you liked and enjoyed the song.

Lieve grotjes naar Haarlem ('tuurlijk ook naar Marijke),

Stefan
Posted By: TuneMonger Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 11:14 AM
I'm so impressed by those horns, wish I could do that. Vocals are great, too, as usual. I didn't feel like the resonator fit, but you can't hear it that much anyways. Great package as we've come to expect from you.
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 11:35 AM
I LOVE THIS! Of course that's no surprise to you, Stefan. Barb & I have been singing this sentiment for awhile now. First of all, the song drips with a very inviting sound that truly supports the title. It always amazes me how your lyrics far exceed the expected --so many interesting twists, and so many cool ways to express it. Speaking of expression, your vocals are always so right-on when it comes to expressing your feelings. The production and mix sound perfect to me. Everything is so clear and distinct --not an easy accomplishment with so many instruments on stage. Hugs and smiles to Maha.
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/14/21 11:53 AM
Hi Stefan well done on everything love the blues great vocal as well thanks Eric
Posted By: Scott C Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/15/21 09:06 PM
Very cool tune Stefan. Excellent backtrack. Loved the horns. Super vocal and lyric. Well done
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 06:40 AM
Originally Posted By: vicarn
Simple and home grown with (in places) a Willie Nelson feel to it.
Smooooth.

Vic


Vic,

thanks a lot for taling the time to listen and comment so kiindly.
Cheers,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 06:43 AM
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Nice. Those horns are smooth and right where they need to be. And man ... That organ sounds like it's right out of the black southern Baptist full gospel church downtown.

Loved it.


Thanks a bunch, guitarhacker, I'm really glad you liked it. As for that organ: Took me quite some cutting & pasting to get it where I wanted to have it.

Take care,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 06:47 AM
Originally Posted By: dcuny
Excellent work!

As usual, you do a great job singing. You always do excellent work with the horns. Love the horn screams and falls.

There are places were it could use a bit more polish, but only if I was really paying attention. wink


Hi Dave,

thanks so much for your kind comment.

Although I've been using the Vintage Horns for quite a while I never really tried out all the possibilities they offer. Now I started to and I think it paid off.

Yep, hope that 'The Polisher' will be back on duty not too far from now.

All the best,

Stefan
Posted By: rayc Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 08:11 AM
The Soft n Sexy Sound of Stefan "Night Home" Nachtsheim.
No need for a video, (though one would always be very welcome), the song communicates directly.
warm, smooth, excellently arrangement, narrative, melody & vocal performance.
A.C.E.
Posted By: cliftond Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 10:59 AM
Smooth as butter , sweet as honey, great feel, and vocals.
Cliff
Posted By: sixchannel Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/16/21 12:07 PM
Yes, we're definitely 'not going out to play' any time soon - not until the 'immortal' anti vacc'ers have finally realised that Covid really DOES exist and shuffled off this Earth.
We'll stay home and listen to great music likd ths!! Top Class.
I always learn something new when Listening to your BB productions.
Bests
Ian
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/17/21 07:25 AM
Originally Posted By: PeterF
Stefan

A aural treat, as always love your horn arrangements, vocals arrangement, and the overall sound is excellent.

Enjoyed it all.

Peter


Thank you so much, Peter, always a pleasure to read your kind comments.

Take care,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/17/21 07:33 AM
Originally Posted By: Al-David
Stefan ...

Man, you know how to create and produce some terrific music! yes, we miss Maha's great mixing ... but what you did here is pretty dang good! And, of course, we are hoping for Maha's recovery. Not just for the music, but for every other reason, too.

Your vocals are always top shelf, my friend. And wow, those horns!!!! You know how to use those things! And, as Herb said in so many words, the organ is just so sweet!

Every time I read your lyrics in German, I learn something new. I guess you didn't realize you are also a German language teacher ... Ha!

Di and I think of you guys all the time. Please take care. Big hugs to Maha from both of us ...

Alan & Di

PS: You can have a hug, too!


Dear Alan,

what a very, ery nice comment on my song - you know that I do appreciate your opinion so much, because you're such a marvellous musician.

It's nice to hear that the German translations on my website are helpful to you. Y'know, ages ago I wanted to become a German teacher (which luckily didn't happen, I must say now...), but this way it finally closes the circle smile
.

All the very best to dear Di and you - we're thinking of you both a lot.

Stefan & Maha
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/17/21 07:39 AM
Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Stefan,

Excellent sound. Terrific BAND. Good vocals.

The mix is excellent. Perfect blend.

A great listen.

fj


Floyd,

thanks a lot for your kind words on the song and everything - you bolstered me up by not criticizing the mix cool

All the best,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/18/21 10:14 AM
Originally Posted By: TuneMonger
I'm so impressed by those horns, wish I could do that. Vocals are great, too, as usual. I didn't feel like the resonator fit, but you can't hear it that much anyways. Great package as we've come to expect from you.


Thanks a bunch, TuneMonger - I realy appreciate your kind comment.

All the best,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/18/21 10:21 AM
Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
I LOVE THIS! Of course that's no surprise to you, Stefan. Barb & I have been singing this sentiment for awhile now. First of all, the song drips with a very inviting sound that truly supports the title. It always amazes me how your lyrics far exceed the expected --so many interesting twists, and so many cool ways to express it. Speaking of expression, your vocals are always so right-on when it comes to expressing your feelings. The production and mix sound perfect to me. Everything is so clear and distinct --not an easy accomplishment with so many instruments on stage. Hugs and smiles to Maha.


Oh Marty,

you did it again: blush blush blush blush - You're not talking about me, are you..

Thanks so much, man, I'm totally flattered and don't really know what to say. So I repeat myslf: Thank you so much.

Take care,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/18/21 10:22 AM
Thanks a lot, Eric, I really appreciate your knd words.

Take care,

Stefan
Originally Posted By: F.M.M.
Hi Stefan well done on everything love the blues great vocal as well thanks Eric
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/18/21 10:24 AM
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Very cool tune Stefan. Excellent backtrack. Loved the horns. Super vocal and lyric. Well done


Thanks a hunk, Scozz - I'm glad to read that you enjoyed the song.

Kind regards,

Stefan
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/18/21 12:11 PM
Hi Stefan,

I enjoyed this song and well done with the mixing.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/19/21 12:16 PM
Stefan, you sell yourself way short regarding the mix. It is excellent.

As always the horns are superior .. nothing else like them on the board.

As regards the sentiment we could not agree more.

And, as always, your vocal performance nailed the lyric and melody in style.

Best to you both during the holiday season ... and stay home!

J&B
Posted By: RnAM Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/19/21 02:05 PM
Very nice song!
"Laten we thuis blijven".
Yes, there not much else to do here in the Netherlands.
Just went back to a complete lockdown.
The song cheered us up a bit, though.

Rob and Anbne-Marie
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 06:33 AM
Originally Posted By: rayc
The Soft n Sexy Sound of Stefan "Night Home" Nachtsheim.
No need for a video, (though one would always be very welcome), the song communicates directly.
warm, smooth, excellently arrangement, narrative, melody & vocal performance.
A.C.E.


Hi Ray, you got it: My family name really means '(going) home at night'.
Thanks a lot for your very kind review - I really appreciate it a bunch.

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 06:34 AM
Originally Posted By: cliftond
Smooth as butter , sweet as honey, great feel, and vocals.
Cliff


Thanks a lot, Clifton. I really appreciate your kind comment.

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 06:44 AM
Originally Posted By: sixchannel
Yes, we're definitely 'not going out to play' any time soon - not until the 'immortal' anti vacc'ers have finally realised that Covid really DOES exist and shuffled off this Earth.
We'll stay home and listen to great music likd ths!! Top Class.
I always learn something new when Listening to your BB productions.
Bests
Ian


Hi Ian,

you're so right ... ! We shiver when we're reading or watching the news from the IK, Norway and The Netherlands, knowing that it's only a matter of a few days until Omikron will take us hostage over here, too. It's so terrible. And it really doesn't seem that there's any light at the end of the tunnel. And we do know who is pouring oil into the fire - hard to keep one's good manners, innit?

Thanks for the kind review - I'm glad you liked the song.

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022,

Stefan.

PS: Do you remember that you were the inspiration for one of my first BIAB songs amd videos: The Older We Get, The Better We Were...
Posted By: BlueAttitude Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 06:51 AM
A bit late to the party on this one, haven't had much time for PGMusic lately.

Really well done, Stefan! First of all, a great song, I really like the groove and the arrangement. And of course the sentiment, "lets stay home", is right on the money.

Great vocal! And man, I always love what you do with horns.

Wishing you two all the best for the holiday season, and hoping that 2022 will be a better year for Maha.
Posted By: Rustyspoon# Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 11:43 AM
Stefan,
Smooth tune.. and very timely for OM "sitting". Ace lyrics and masterfully delivered vocals. Excellent job on horns and arrangement as a whole. Enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing and Happy holidays to you and Maha.

Misha.
Posted By: PROJECT M Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 04:46 PM
Hello Maha and Stefan
Really good song
Great sung and with BiaB a great band put together
Sometimes it is worth to stay at home ;-)))
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Ich wünsche euch beiden und euren Angehörigen ein tolles Weihnachtsfest
und einen guten und GESUNDEN Start ins neue Jahr 2022
Es kann nur besser werden.
Bis bald ;-)
Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/20/21 09:22 PM
Groovy tune. I really dig the melody.

Yes, vocals are fabulous!

Good work on the NI bass lines.

Your midi kicks brass!
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/21/21 11:38 AM
Originally Posted By: NigelSpiers
Hi Stefan,

I enjoyed this song and well done with the mixing.

Best Regards
Nigel


Thanks a lot, Nigel - I really appreciate your kind words.

Merry Christmas and all the best for 2022.

Take care,

Srefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/21/21 11:42 AM
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Stefan, you sell yourself way short regarding the mix. It is excellent.

As always the horns are superior .. nothing else like them on the board.

As regards the sentiment we could not agree more.

And, as always, your vocal performance nailed the lyric and melody in style.

Best to you both during the holiday season ... and stay home!

J&B


Hi Janice and Bud,

I always appreciate your kind and supporting comments so much - thanks a big hunk.
As to the mix: I'd feel much better, if Maha'd take finally over.

Since everybody mentions the horns: Maybe I should have a go at an instrumental one day... Looks like we can't go out much anyway in the year ahead...

Once again thank you so much!

All the ebst,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/21/21 11:54 AM
Originally Posted By: RnAM
Very nice song!
"Laten we thuis blijven".
Yes, there not much else to do here in the Netherlands.
Just went back to a complete lockdown.
The song cheered us up a bit, though.

Rob and Anbne-Marie


Hallo Rob en Anne-Marie,

typisch Nederlands zou toch zijn: "Laten wij LEKKER thuis bliven." Maar dezer dagen voelt het helemaal niet lekker, omdat het moet.

You're (in the Netherlands)only a couple of weeks ahead of us - no European country (or even no country at all) will be spared.

I'm glad that my song could raise your spirits at least a bit - thanks for taking the time to listen and comment.

Prettige kerstmis en een geszond en gelukkig 2022.

Stefan
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/22/21 02:52 PM
Stefan,

Man you sure know how to put together a sweet sounding bluesy rock track! You use horns in these kind of tracks better than anyone around here! Vocals are in excellent form also! Super job! Thanks, Torrey
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/23/21 05:35 AM
Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
A bit late to the party on this one, haven't had much time for PGMusic lately.

Really well done, Stefan! First of all, a great song, I really like the groove and the arrangement. And of course the sentiment, "lets stay home", is right on the money.

Great vocal! And man, I always love what you do with horns.

Wishing you two all the best for the holiday season, and hoping that 2022 will be a better year for Maha.


Hi Dave,

thanks a lot for the nice things you wrote about the song - I always appreciate your opinion a lot.

Happy holidays for you, too - and although (or just because)the prospects are anything but elating: All the best to you and yours for the year ahead.

Stay safe,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/23/21 05:42 AM
Originally Posted By: Rustyspoon#
Stefan,
Smooth tune.. and very timely for OM "sitting". Ace lyrics and masterfully delivered vocals. Excellent job on horns and arrangement as a whole. Enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing and Happy holidays to you and Maha.

Misha.



Thanks a lot, Misha, for your kind comment - well, timely: I would have prefereed it to be not, I must admit. Looks like we'll be facing some difficult months....

I think a bunch of good wishes can't be all bad, so here are mine: A healthy 2022 for you and yours. With that unbelievable flood of creativity that you amaze us with again and again.

Happy holidays,

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/23/21 05:44 AM
Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hello Maha and Stefan
Really good song
Great sung and with BiaB a great band put together
Sometimes it is worth to stay at home ;-)))
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Ich wünsche euch beiden und euren Angehörigen ein tolles Weihnachtsfest
und einen guten und GESUNDEN Start ins neue Jahr 2022
Es kann nur besser werden.
Bis bald ;-)


Hi Andi,

thanks a bunch for your very supportve words on the song - I really appreciate them so much.

Und auch Dir und Deinen Lieben ein schönes Weihnachtsfest und vor allem (was könnten wir mehr gebrauchen...) ein GESUNDES 2022.

Liebe Grüße

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/23/21 05:48 AM
Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Groovy tune. I really dig the melody.

Yes, vocals are fabulous!

Good work on the NI bass lines.

Your midi kicks brass!


Hi Scott,

thanks a hunk for your kind (and funny) comment.

'Kicking Brass' - that sounds like the title of my first instrumental grin grin

Merry Christmas and all the best to Tiffany and you - stay safe!

Stefan
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/23/21 05:52 AM
Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
Stefan,

Man you sure know how to put together a sweet sounding bluesy rock track! You use horns in these kind of tracks better than anyone around here! Vocals are in excellent form also! Super job! Thanks, Torrey


Thanks a lot, Torrey, your opinion always means especially much to me.

I wish you and yours a most Merry Christmas and all the very best for the difficult year ahead.

Stefan
Posted By: Henry Clarke Re: Let's Stay Home - 12/26/21 04:11 PM
OMG !! Horns, Horns, Horns, !!!!!

I love this song !!

Henry
Posted By: Crossroads Re: Let's Stay Home - 01/09/22 12:55 PM
Originally Posted By: Henry Clarke
OMG !! Horns, Horns, Horns, !!!!!

I love this song !!

Henry


Oh Henry !! Thanks, thanks thanks!!

Just in case: HORNS GALORE !

Stefan
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