|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
A week ago I saw a DVD (2010 with Helen Mirren, Tom Conti, Russell Brand and Jude Akuwudike as the boatswain) of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, brilliant. This somehow reminded me of my seeing Rudolf Nureyev doing Swan Lake live in Drury Lane, London 30/40 years ago *ding -an idea for a song*. That was an experience to see a master at work even tho' I was up in the gods and Rudolf was less than 6 inches high!! This is one of the quickest songs I have ever done. I had a 4/4 rock song in BIAB, slowed it down and input _POPWLZ1.STY and 3 hours later it was finished, vocals and all. I wrote the lyrics from the male lead's point of view. I imagine this is a snippet of a scene in a modern ballet where male and female leads duet, alone, no other dancers. It was fun alone with the thoughts in the sky together we tried and we tired we held each other tight like doves in mid flight round and then pirouette again it was fun you can't deny it was fun just you and I suddenly we were dancing suddenly by chance we could fly we ran away slow made such a show that the doves are in mid flight again it was fun you can't deny it was fun just you and I SOLO it was fun you can't deny it was fun just you and I it was fun alone with the thoughts in the sky Style is _FSCWALZ.STY (Country Waltz, 2 Guitars (140RS)) RealTracks in song: ~929:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Waltz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~~827:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 110 RealTracks in style: ~~826:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Country Waltz Sw 110 RealTracks in song: ~~2054:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryWaltzBrent Sw 110 RealTracks in song: 1062:Sax, Tenor, Soloist SmoothJazzCool Sw16 100 RealDrums in Song: BossaBrushesSwing: a: BossaBrushesSwingb: BossaBrushesSwing ******************* Enjoy Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,315
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,315 |
Alyn, Can't deny... it WAS fun!  Your songs/productions are so imaginative! A joy to listen to. Great mix on this. Another nice bass track! Was wishing the organ was up a little more. What a catchy chorus. That's gonna be in my head the rest of the day.. You are an original. We are lucky to have you with us! floyd
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,888
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,888 |
HiAlyn,
as someone recently said: you love it or hate it.
I love it.
Guenter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,043
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,043 |
Can't help thinking Lennon when I hear your vocal, and I'm a huge Lennon fan! This is a very cool and creative tune. I don't know how you made a jazz sax fit so perfectly into a song that isn't jazz. You have a gift for pulling in real tracks which most would never guess could work, and making magic. Another fine effort!! Take care. Greg
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,426
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,426 |
Alyn, a very original song, short and sweet. Quirky in the extreme and I love quirky. That chorus is a bona fide earworm!
John
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,589
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,589 |
Hi Alyn. I really enjoy your tunes. You are imaginative and as others have noted, your songs always come together quite well.
Charlie
BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 277
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 277 |
I was thinking Rod Stewart maybe. I can picture Lennon now that you mention it. But Alyn will do just as well!
Last edited by nobilis; 09/20/14 05:19 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,210
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 8,210 |
I was thinking Rod Stewart maybe. I can picture Lennon now that you mention it. But Alyn will do just as well!
Couldn't agree more! And who wouldn't like a quirky waltz? Yep, it was fun ... we won't deny it! what a refreshing listen ... .loved our listen! Best to ya, Alan & Di
BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
floyd, Thanks for the kind comments. I too wondered about the level of organ and decided to have it almost subliminal, ie just heard. I will re-evaluate  later today! Always good to hear from you take care Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Thank you for listening Guenter,
I am so glad you like it!!
All the best
Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Greg, I don't know how you made a jazz sax fit so perfectly into a song that isn't jazz. What you hear is the first take as I was looking for a solo and the waltz ones didn't hit the spot but that did. It was almost as if the player was in the room, getting the feel spot on. I LOVE BIAB for moments like that!!! Thanks for the Lennon comparison and for listening!! All the best, Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Thanks John,
The chorus was the "inspiration" to continue the song as it was the hook that instantly caught me.
Yup quirky, weird that's me!!
Thanks for commenting
take care
Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Thanks Charlie,
Glad you enjoy my stuff.
thanks for listening and commenting
Alyn
ps I like the avatar of the double neck. I have an Epiphone 6 +12, a wonderful guitar.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
nobilis, I was thinking Rod Stewart maybe. I can picture Lennon now that you mention it. But Alyn will do just as well! yeh those pesky amateurs taking my thunder LOL  I totally appreciate what you write, thank you so much take care Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,079 |
Al and Di,
Thanks for the nice comment.
I hope you are both gaining ground in your illnesses and wish you both all the best.
Take care both
Alyn
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 364
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 364 |
hi alyn!
loved it, a great idea became a great song – IT WAS FUN!
great sax and real tracks, but it's your voice that make the soul of this song
i was back in '71 – the best songwriter year ever ;-)
…and i agree; more organ on the solo, please
…and the ballet scene is still "dancing in my mind"
MacUser!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,630
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,630 |
Hi Alyn, Terrific work Everything you post on these forums is always enjoyable. There's no-one else around who writes songs quite like you do! All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,083
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,083 |
"suddenly we were dancing
suddenly by chance we could fly"
I love those lines Alyn. This is a cool pop song. I like everything about it - vocals, arrangement. The way the chord progression moves through the song is really nice too.
Josie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,052
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 4,052 |
Hi Alyn,
Again that Lennon sound, very cool!
We also very much like the arrangement on this.
Altogether this is almost The Beatles 2014.
Keep them coming!
Regards,
Rob and Anne-Marie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
User Showcase
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,567
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,567 |
"suddenly we were dancing
suddenly by chance we could fly"
I love those lines Alyn. This is a cool pop song. I like everything about it - vocals, arrangement. The way the chord progression moves through the song is really nice too.
Josie I agree 100%. I also agree with the Lennon remarks. Super job on this one Alyn!
If you ever get an email about pork, ham, salt, and preservatives, don't open it. It's spam!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
Introducing the New Band-in-a-Box iOS App!
We’re excited to introduce the new Band-in-a-Box iOS app, designed to enhance your music creation. The Band-in-a-Box iOS app is the perfect companion to your desktop version, giving you the freedom to sketch out ideas wherever you are and develop them further when you're back at your workstation. Now, you can create, play, generate, and transfer songs seamlessly between your iOS device, and desktop.
Key Features:
- Easily Create and Play Songs – Build and play songs effortlessly on your device.
- MIDI and RealTracks/RealStyles Support – Generate MIDI tracks and RealTracks/RealStyles right on your iPhone or iPad (RealTracks/RealStyles require an internet connection).
- Notation Support – View chord sheets, professional notation, tab, and drum notation for all tracks.
...and more!
Watch the Band-in-a-Box iOS Overview Video.
Visit the Band-in-a-Box for iOS support page for more information and to listen to demos of our RealStyles catalogue.
Download the Band-in-a-Box iOS App from the Apple App Store today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® Today!
If you’ve already purchased Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®, great news—a new update is now available! This update introduces a handy new feature: a vertical cursor in the Tracks window that shows the current location across all tracks, and more.
Discover everything included in this free update and download it now at https://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1124
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator
With Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®, we've introduced an exciting new feature: the AI Lyrics Generator! In this video, Tobin guides you step-by-step on how to make the most of this new tool.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics83,642
Posts768,285
Members39,380
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean