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Hi all. I use BIAB and Real Band for my songwriting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkcPfaBgxkX3pwzDCsDEXg I have just begun posting them to YouTube (with many more to come) to give them some air and purpose. There are some really talented people here and I would love to get some advice to improve my songwriting. Thanks Gary.
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Gary, Welcome to the Showcase! I had a listen to "make me well again". Nicely done. The song is well written, the arrangement works well, nice vocals and a good mix. I'd say you are doing just fine without needing advice... It would be nice to know what RealTracks you are using - the piano, for instance?... the shaker and tambourine sound like they were recorded live??? Well done. fj
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Make me well again. Very, very nice.
No work no more. What a sad piece, sparse and raw.
Like the video work too. Subscribing.
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I also started with "Make me well again". Very nice song.
Please tell us what parts was done with BiaB and which parts did you do yourself with other instruments/software. It is always interesting to know and we can learn from your experiences with the software.
Looking forward to hear more songs.
Will
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Gary, welcome to the forum!! I also listened to make me well again. It is a very nice tune with a wonderful melody (really liked the piano in this)! Sounds like you are off to a great start using the BIAB program and I look forward to what you have coming our way in the future! Thanks, Torrey
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Gary, I'm like the dog in ancient Rome that had two bones. Too many choices so I opted out. Please pick a track and post it as the starting point on the journey.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Gary,
Welcome.
Yes I listened to Make Me Well Again as well and found it to be really well performed and really well mixed and mastered. Great vocals.
I would say you are on a steep learning curve, going just great, and once again welcome to the forum!
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I also decided to listen to Make Me Well again and I really enjoyed it! Nice and relaxing, and excellent use of the harmonica - an instrument that you don't see used too much anymore. I also loved the harmonies on it. Great work - thanks for sharing
Cheers, Deryk
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I also listen to Make me well again. Super vocal and lyric. Welcome to the forum..
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Wonderfully composed song and very though provoking. Thanks for sharing
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We listened to Well Again and agree with the above accolades.
The write, the vocal and the production are very, very good.
We enjoyed it!
J&B
PS It would be helpful if you could post one tune at a time along with the "production backstory" including RT's/RD's, etc.
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Not sure how this forum works but I just wanted to say thankyou to all who took the time to listen and for the kind comments. I will listen to your music and hope to get some ideas and inspiration. Thanks again Gary.
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Welcome!! Make me well again is wonderful! Very melodic, well-arranged, and with an excellent heartfelt vocal. I hear some Beatles here, and some old Stones. Very, very nice work!! Take care. Greg
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