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On October 28, 1991, Metallica's single "The Unforgiven" was released. Using the Intelligent Style Suggestion feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2016, I was able to locate some pretty impressive Heavy Rock Styles that fit the feel of this song... in fact, this feature is so intelligent, that it's aware there are 2 versions and offered both Heavy Rock and Power Ballad Style options!

We all have a favorite song that inspires us... now, I'm not saying that this Metallica song is mine - but it is definitely one of those recognizable songs for me. Even if I just listen to the first bar or two, the entire song floods my mind (and gets stuck in my head for days). That's what's so great about this feature - if you need inspiration for a new song, just pick a style based on a song you already know!

Have you used this feature to help find a Style with the feel of a popular song? If so, share it with us on our User Showcase Forum!


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Callie,

Uh, well, I was somewhat concerned that the world's greatest musical software company based in Canada had grievously fallen short in paying full homage to the greatest band of all time, that is from, well, like Canada.

I have never heard of Metallica---who are they?? do they sound anything like ABBA??--but I have heard of RUSH!!! (who hasn't eh?) and so I built a style in BIAB after some mash ups to sound like RUSH.

I feel I am fully entitled now to my dual citizenship and if I do not receive it by the end of the year I may have to call a few people and see about the hold up.

Here's to Canadian Rock, eh!!!! Closer to the Heart!! The ploughman and the artist both must do their part!!

https://soundcloud.com/davidsnyderchannel/the-phoenix-and-the-gargoyle


The Phoenix and the Gargoyle
From the Multi Platinum Release "Farewell to Queens"

By David Snyder

V1

In a dream from Samuel Coleridge
Of the mighty Kubla Khan
They smoked incense and opium
For the judgment yet to come
And the goblins danced like fairies
To cast their elvan spell
To some it was a quorum
To others it was hell

CH:

And the Phoenix and the Gargoyle
Were both from Canada
One was a beautiful singing bird
The other he was not
In the Halls of the great Valhalla
The mighty Gods appease!
King Peter waved his Magic Wand
And the people bowed to please!

V2

Alex, Neil and Geddy Lee
On the isle of greenish Kent
Staring at the Gibbous moon
Wondering where it went
And all the sad brave warriors
Who had been singing from the heart
Knew their days were numbered
For the skies were growing dark
Growing Dark!
They knew their days were numbered
For the skies were growing dark
Growing Dark!

Bridge

And when would come the savior
To restore the mighty throne
And clear the city of the rats
Bringing plague to the village gnomes
From Scotland to the sewers
Sir Floyd stood brave alone
On the banks of the sacred river Alph
Where no eagle yet has flown
Where no eagle yet has flown

V3

And who would pull Excalibur
To set the Kingdom right
With blazing sounds from a Fender
To sanctify the night
And who would wield Excalibur
To sanctify the night?

Between the Phoenix and the Gargoyle
Who would win the fight?
Between the Phoenix and the Gargoyle
Who would win the fight?

All music and lyrics copyright 2016 by David Snyder

David Snyder: Bass, Electric Guitars, 12 String Guitars, Synthesizers, Lead Guitar, Percussion, Drum Programming, Vocals

Style RUSH.STY (User Defined)

(Modified _STARLIT.STY (Star-lit Dreamy Jazz Rock)
RealTracks in style: 1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 912:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothPoppy Ev16 090
RealTracks in style: ~542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealDrums in style: RockModernSyncEv16^8-a:Snare, Closed HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

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