|
|
|
|
#274607 - 12/14/14 06:55 PM
[User Showcase]
New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
|
Registered: 06/17/10
Posts: 1944
Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
Expert
Registered: 06/17/10
Posts: 1944
Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
|
I have been out quite a bit this year. Between health issues, and an overwhelming work schedule, it has been a real challenge to keep up with all my friends here. I hope to do a better job in the future!  I finally got around to writing a new one for Christmas, called The Baby From Bethlehem. The BIAB RealTracks are listed below. I played the organ, and orchestration to go with it. I hope you enjoy it! The Baby From Bethlehem Here are the lyrics... The Baby From BethlehemCopyright Stephen W. YoungThe sun shines on the meadow And the dew is still on the ground There's a newborn baby crying And the angels are all around Was a long and dangerous journey That brought them to Bethlehem But every turn was part of the plan And the world would never be the same The sun shines on the meadow And the dew is still on the ground There's a newborn baby crying And the angels are all around We must always remember That baby from Bethlehem Mary's little boy was God's own son Sent to redeem us from sin The sun shines on the meadow And the dew is still on the ground There's a newborn baby crying And the angels are all around === And here are the RealTracks used... RealTracks in song: ~824:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Country Waltz Sw 085 RealTracks in song: 2450:Guitar, Nylon, Rhythm CountryWaltzBrent Sw 085 RealTracks in song: ~981:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryWaltzCleanHeld Sw 085 RealTracks in song: 1285:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryWaltzBrent Sw 085
_________________________
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274612 - 12/14/14 08:28 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 10/31/08
Posts: 16914
Loc: Australia
Veteran
Registered: 10/31/08
Posts: 16914
Loc: Australia
|
Hi Steve, It's really good to see you again. This song has such a beautiful overall sound; the way you sing it, the clarity with which the instruments play and the mix. I am always spellbound by your arrangements and their instrumentation. You have a wonderful ability to select and then to blend those timbres and instruments that compliment each other to the maximum. I've learnt such a great deal from listening to your work over the years. These lyrics are terrific, too. The way that you have chosen to have a verse with minimal rhyme serves to amplify the chorus. It also makes the verses sound like someone is speaking them rather than singing them (if that makes sense). Your lyric approach intrigued me and appealed to me. There's a great deal to like about this creation of yours  I hope you and your family have a joyful and blessed Christmas, Noel
_________________________
LINKS TO MY BIAB/RB SONGS
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274615 - 12/14/14 09:41 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 02/11/05
Posts: 2646
Loc: Kentucky
Veteran
Registered: 02/11/05
Posts: 2646
Loc: Kentucky
|
Outstanding Christmas song, the production from you as always is superb, great lyrics and vocal; thanks for sharing!
_________________________
My TunesPsalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274622 - 12/14/14 11:03 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 05/30/08
Posts: 4616
Veteran
Registered: 05/30/08
Posts: 4616
|
So simple and so richly beautiful Steve.
Good to see you.
Josie
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274630 - 12/15/14 03:40 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 04/07/13
Posts: 6077
Loc: South Carolina
Veteran
Registered: 04/07/13
Posts: 6077
Loc: South Carolina
|
There are some postings you know before you open them that you know the song will be good and you're gonna like it. Such it is with a Steve Young song post. Steve, you have versatility, tone, empathy, whatever is right for a song, you always have it. The only thing I think you could do better -- is to post more often.
This is a beautiful song so nicely arranged and performed. Thanks for posting.
Charlie
_________________________
BIAB Ultra Pak+ 2021:RB 2021, Latest builds: Dell AIO; Windows-10-64 bit, AMD A9 Processor and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274641 - 12/15/14 04:53 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 5441
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
Veteran
Registered: 12/08/11
Posts: 5441
Loc: Edmonton, Ab, Canada
|
Beautiful song. Well done
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274643 - 12/15/14 04:59 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 9745
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 9745
Loc: GA USA
|
Beautifully done. The arrangement, the vocal, the RT choice, the mix all come together perfectly. It nice to hear a waltz and the nylon string guitar works very well.
A fine way to start our morning!
J&B
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274667 - 12/15/14 06:18 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 8907
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 8907
Loc: Florida
|
Steve, Great to hear from you again. Beautifully written, arranged, produced, sung, recorded. mixed. Can't think of anything else....  floyd
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274686 - 12/15/14 08:15 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: floyd jane]
|
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 14753
Loc: Hamlin NY
Veteran
Registered: 12/27/03
Posts: 14753
Loc: Hamlin NY
|
Steve, Great to hear from you again. Beautifully written, arranged, produced, sung, recorded. mixed. Can't think of anything else....  floyd Same here! I pray that you are feeling better and we will hear more songs from you in the coming year.
_________________________
Remember when we had to smack the TV because the picture wasn't coming in clearly? I feel the same way about far too many people!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB and RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software and some hardware.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274765 - 12/15/14 03:28 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 05/22/11
Posts: 3348
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 05/22/11
Posts: 3348
Loc: Florida
|
Steve, This will be played multiple times in our household this season. Beautifully written, sung and produced. I have always looked to the clarity and quality of your mixes as a benchmark. This one is no exception. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Tom
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274775 - 12/15/14 04:30 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 01/08/11
Posts: 3590
Veteran
Registered: 01/08/11
Posts: 3590
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274788 - 12/15/14 04:58 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 02/27/07
Posts: 1815
Expert
Registered: 02/27/07
Posts: 1815
|
Nice Christmas tune. One of these years I am going to write a full Christmas album, things like this inspire me. Excellent arrangement and production. Outstanding!! Love it.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#274866 - 12/16/14 06:35 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 06/22/12
Posts: 2873
Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany
Veteran
Registered: 06/22/12
Posts: 2873
Loc: Karlsruhe, Germany
|
Hi Steve,
beautiful song. Everything fits. Merry Christmas to you.
Guenter
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275010 - 12/16/14 06:19 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 06/17/10
Posts: 1944
Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
Expert
Registered: 06/17/10
Posts: 1944
Loc: Canyon Lake, TX
|
I am running short on time tonight, so I will just say thank you so much to all of you who have posted such kind words about this song! So glad you enjoy it. It means so much to me that you all would take the time to listen and comment.
(Hope to be around a lot more now!)
Steve
_________________________
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275018 - 12/16/14 07:34 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6034
Loc: Davis, CA
Veteran
Registered: 12/21/13
Posts: 6034
Loc: Davis, CA
|
Simple, honest, beautiful!! The arrangement is sparse perfection-everything works. Love the organ part you played. Wonderful listen! Take care. Greg
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275042 - 12/17/14 01:41 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 08/13/09
Posts: 1989
Loc: Derry,Ireland
Expert
Registered: 08/13/09
Posts: 1989
Loc: Derry,Ireland
|
Beautiful as they say Radio Ready song from you again Steve.
Always look forward to something new from you and the fantastic mix you produce.
I have to check out where you posted in tips and tricks your mixing tips, as I have it saved somewhere as well, can learn a lot from you.
Great song Steve and Happy Christmas.
Musiclover
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275051 - 12/17/14 04:10 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 4440
Loc: New York
Veteran
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 4440
Loc: New York
|
Steve,
So good to hear you again... Beautiful song and delivery. Loved it.
Bob
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275056 - 12/17/14 04:32 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 7339
Veteran
Registered: 04/03/09
Posts: 7339
|
Nice classic country sound to this.
Recorded and written well.
Nits: I think the vox are too up front and a tad dry. It has an almost overloaded sound to it...like the levels were being pushed due to it being mostly acoustic and wanting to get the volume up....
Love that B3 floating in the background. The guitar lead is too far in the back of the solo..... it should be the star and shine through.
Lovely work.
_________________________
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. As the sword chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275062 - 12/17/14 04:41 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 11/15/14
Posts: 313
Loc: Belgium
Journeyman
Registered: 11/15/14
Posts: 313
Loc: Belgium
|
Steve Agreed with all the above. Steady and cool vocals! I think I'll put this one under the Christmastree Best wishes! F
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#275093 - 12/17/14 07:46 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: New Song - The Baby From Bethlehem
[Re: Steve Young]
|
Registered: 04/20/10
Posts: 4840
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 04/20/10
Posts: 4840
Loc: Florida
|
Beautiful song Steve.
Merry Christmas.
Bob
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LAST DAY TO SAVE UP TO 50%!
It's HERE! The FINAL day of our Band-in-a-Box 2021 Windows special, which also includes additional savings on Xtra Styles PAKs and MultiStyles PAK 1!
Save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for for Windows Upgrade by 11:59pm PST TODAY! (January 15th) Plus, we'll include a Bonus PAK loaded with some amazing Add-ons! Add even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks) when you upgrade your Free Bonus PAK to the 2021 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows.
Our Xtra Styles PAKs and MultiStyles PAK 1 sale is ending too... Xtra Styles PAK 10, and ALL our Xtra Styles PAKs, are on sale for $29 (reg. $49) each! Haven't purchased Xtra Styles yet, but now you want them all? The COMPLETE collection of Xtra Styles PAKs 1-10 with over 1,600 RealStyles can be yours for only $199 (reg. $349)! There's also an option to purchase the newest Xtra Styles PAKs 9 & 10 for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for a bundle price of $49, if you missed out on our previous special!
Purchase the brand-new MultiStyles PAK 1 for only $19 (reg. $29)! Learn more about MultiStyles...
Mac user? Xtra Styles PAKs & MultiStyles PAKs are on sale for you too! Click here for your OS specific announcement.
TWO DAYS LEFT TO SAVE UP TO 50%!
Wow, it's already January 14th! That means there's just two days left of our Band-in-a-Box 2021 Windows special, which also includes additional savings on Xtra Styles PAKs and MultiStyles PAK 1!
Save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for for Windows Upgrade by 11:59pm PST on Friday, January 15th! Plus, we'll include a Bonus PAK loaded with some amazing Add-ons! Add even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks) when you upgrade your Free Bonus PAK to the 2021 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows.
Our Xtra Styles PAKs and MultiStyles PAK 1 sale is ending too... Xtra Styles PAK 10, and ALL our Xtra Styles PAKs, are on sale for $29 (reg. $49) each! Haven't purchased Xtra Styles yet, but now you want them all? The COMPLETE collection of Xtra Styles PAKs 1-10 with over 1,600 RealStyles can be yours for only $199 (reg. $349)! There's also an option to purchase the newest Xtra Styles PAKs 9 & 10 for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for a bundle price of $49, if you missed out on our previous special!
Purchase the brand-new MultiStyles PAK 1 for only $19 (reg. $29)! Learn more about MultiStyles...
Mac user? Xtra Styles PAKs & MultiStyles PAKs are on sale for you too! Click here for your OS specific announcement.
The Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows® Special ENDS on Friday!
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON TO SAVE UP TO 50% ON YOUR BAND-IN-A-BOX® UPGRADE - OUR SPECIAL ENDS FRIDAY!
There is still a little time left to save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for for Windows Upgrade by 11:59pm PDF on Friday, January 15th!
Customers LOVE Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows with over 50 new features, plus the 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, Bonus RealDrums "Singles," RealDrums transcriptions, MultiStyles PAK 1, Xtra Styles PAK 10, the 2021 Free Bonus PAK, and 2021 49-PAK!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2021 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks) upgrade it to the 2021 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
RealBand 2021 Includes 64-bit PG DX Plugins Presets!
Download the latest update for RealBand 2021 to addpresets for 64-bit PG DX plugins!
Release notes (build 3c, Jan 7 2021):
-Fixed: Running 32-bit realband.exe (Version 2020) is now supported.
-Added: Presets for 64-bit PG DX plugins.
The Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows® Special ENDS January 15th!
IT'S YOUR LAST WEEKEND TO SAVE UP TO 50% ON YOUR BAND-IN-A-BOX® UPGRADE!
We've extended our SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2021 Upgrade purchases until January 15, 2021, so there is still a little time left to save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows Upgrade!
Customers LOVE Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows with over 50 new features, plus the 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, Bonus RealDrums "Singles," RealDrums transcriptions, MultiStyles PAK 1, Xtra Styles PAK 10, the 2021 Free Bonus PAK, and 2021 49-PAK!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2021 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks) upgrade it to the 2021 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Xtra Styles PAK 10 & MultiStyles PAK 1 - Special Extended to January 15th!
NEW Add-ons for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 - and we've extended our Xtra Styles PAK and MultiStyles PAK Special until January 15th!
Xtra Styles PAK 10 with 50 styles each for Country, Jazz, Rock-Pop, and Folk Celebration! These carefully crafted RealStyles include lo-fi acoustic guitar hip hop, triple-guitar garage rock, a barbeque boom-chick jam, slidin' lazy country blues, bolero and bossa nova fusion, a Gypsy and stride ballad, praise break organ jazz fusion, surfin' folk rock, barn dance old-time stomp 'n' clap, an acoustic folky blues jam, and so much more!
Introducing MultiStyles PAK 1! 30 MultiStyles containing 120 styles - that's a total of 150 Styles! We've included 10 MultiStyles each for Country, Jazz, and Rock-Pop. Our jazz greats MultiStyle allows you to switch between piano and guitar comping, or select from two different solos. Our Jamaican groove selecta allows you to switch from ska at one section to reggae, island groove, or reggae with sax solo at another. A Tex-Mex country MultiStyle allows you to switch between a regular-time and double-time feel. And that's just the beginning. There's so much more in store! Once you dive into these professionally-mixed MultiStyles, you'll wonder how you ever made due with only two substyles per song! Use one substyle for a softer intro, another one for a restrained breakdown, then throw in a different and energetic middle-eight, or change it up with a solo. The possibilities are endless!
And they're ON SALE until January 15th!
Xtra Styles PAK 10, and ALL our Xtra Styles PAKs, are on sale for $29 (reg. $49) each! Haven't purchased Xtra Styles yet, but now you want them all? The COMPLETE collection of Xtra Styles PAKs 1-10 with over 1,600 RealStyles can be yours for only $199 (reg. $349)! There's also an option to purchase the newest Xtra Styles PAKs 9 & 10 for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for a bundle price of $49, if you missed out on our previous special! www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=mac
Purchase MultiStyles PAK 1 for only $19 (reg. $29)!
Windows user? Click here for your OS specific product announcement.
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows Today!
We've updated our Band-in-a-Box® 2021 Windows version to address a few user-reported program issues and requests. Band-in-a-Box® 2021 users can update for free here.
Have you been using your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows purchase and not applied any patch updates yet? Make sure you download the latest free patch update to access some great Bonus "Half-time" and "Double-time" RealStyles!
Total of new styles is:
-111 new RealStyles
-80 new RealTracks variations.
-27 new RealDrums variations.
This includes:
-variations of existing 16th-based bluegrass.
-variations of existing celtic and train beat styles.
-new styles with both 8th-based and 16th variations.
-16th-based samba variations.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33664 Members
67 Forums
67580 Topics
578320 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|