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Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) #533530 04/19/19 02:22 PM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,378 Tangmo OP Expert
OP Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,378	Mister Jay v2 Tempo 185 Style is _HEEHAWH.STY (Ol' Dusty Trails) RealTracks in style: ~540:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 165 RealTracks in style: ~615:Harmonica, Background HeeHaw Sw 165 RealTracks in style: ~373:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 165 RealTracks in style: 616:Mandolin, Rhythm Bouncy Sw 165 RealTracks in song: ~1135:Pedal Steel, Rhythm WesternSwing Sw 190 RealTracks in song: 1868:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist WesternSwingRob Sw 165 RealDrums [in style:NashvilleSwing8^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride The piano and fiddle were midi tracks (thru hard synth) from the original version. The Piano is actually pieced together from a midi solists, a midi melodist, and a midi harmonist sliced, diced, and overlayed to fit here. The fiddle was a mix of various violin/fiddle patches in the synth and intended to emulate an electric fiddle. I sang and knocked. I succumbed to encouragement to "redo" the original with Reals. This was a bit of a bastage bringing parts of two projects (themselves heavily eidted and in pieces) into a coherent whole that added Real Tracks and Real Drums to an arrangement but also used parts of the original that I consider integral to the song as a whole. The Style was suggested by BIAB when I opened the old .sgu. At first I had my doubts about a style named "HeeHaw", but BIAB is very wise. The bulk of this mix was done in Reaper, but finished in Acid Pro where I seem to have more luck with envelopes. It's been a lot of work, and a learning experience, but I think it's time to put this mix to bed and move on. Comments from the original posting follow: This song was born from a fun conversation with the real "Mr. Jay". a bail-bondsman in Houston. He not only inspired the song with his stories, but helped to "Houstonify" it. I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay I am quite surprised to see you, I must say Please don't haul me off to Jail I'll be back to check my mail I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay. Ain't this Memphis springtime something else to feel? I've been busking for a bus ticket down on Beale See that lady there that let you through the door. Ain't none like her back in Houston anymore. I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay And I'm quite surprised to see you I must say Please don't haul me off to jail I'll be back to check my mail I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay. I'll head back to Cunny Homes in old 3rd ward Baby's mama prolly thinks there's some reward Got to get back to my biz on Scott and Clay Give me one more week, I'll be back Mr. Jay Instrumental Ain't this LA breeze a bucketful of bliss? Ain't no courtroom back in Houston quite like this You look like you've been working pretty hard Stick around, I'll show you Sunset Boulevard. I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay I am quite surprised to see you, I must say Please don't haul me off to Jail I'll be back to check my mail I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay. Ain't this New York City something, Lord I swear Since you made it here, you'll make it anywhere It's up to you if you think it's time to go. Got no money and I'm scared of Mexico I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay And I'm not surprised to see you I must say I'll crawl off of this here stoop get back inside the loop I am not jumping bail Mr. Jay I am not jumping bail I'm not jumping bail I am not jumping bail, Mr. Jay Tangmo 2008 BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533538 04/19/19 02:44 PM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark W Will Josef Expert
Will Josef Expert W Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 1,362 Denmark	I loved the song, Tangmo! Well done! It reminded me of the electro swing style that were so popular a few years ago. Worth considering if you ever want to make another version with another style in BiaB. Your song got a groove similar to that style. Will

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533565 04/20/19 01:09 AM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,249 Cooran Queensland Australia rayc Veteran
rayc Veteran Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 6,249 Cooran Queensland Australia	It certainly became REALer. Sounds ace. Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533570 04/20/19 01:47 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States Torrey Bliss Veteran
Torrey Bliss Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 5,254 United States	Tangmo, what a great sound you have achieved with this track! The band has the perfect vibe to it to support that great vocal you put on it! The mix sounds wonderful to me on the first listen! Thanks, Torrey

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533588 04/20/19 05:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia Belladonna Journeyman
Belladonna Journeyman Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 723 Virginia	Tangmo, so funny!! Like the swing upbeat style. Like the storytelling here. Glad your back to getting those songs out.

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533590 04/20/19 06:08 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664 Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff
Joe -PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 1,664	Hello Tangmo, I really enjoyed the overall tone of this. Fantastic selection of instruments here and a solid key signature choice too. Great lyrics too! Cheers, Joe

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533614 04/20/19 08:06 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA G Greg Johnson Veteran
Greg Johnson Veteran G Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 6,892 Davis, CA	Really fun and well done!! I love the vocal processing and performance.......you've captured the vibe so well!! Enjoyed much!! Take care. Greg

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533625 04/20/19 09:46 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,675 Florida floyd jane Veteran
floyd jane Veteran Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 11,675 Florida	Tangmo, I enjoyed hearing this again in it's new version. A clever song. The addition of RealTracks is well done. fj 150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks And 50 more... and some more...

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533645 04/20/19 11:05 AM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas Jim Expert
Jim Expert Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,944 Texas	This is a pretty clever write... The vocal & background tracks & instrumentation sound great... You should really be proud of this song! Jim †=☮&♥

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533656 04/20/19 01:18 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,986 Texas City, Texas Steve Young Expert
Steve Young Expert Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,986 Texas City, Texas	I really like this song. Nice comfortable groove, and well written lyrics. This the kind of song that gets stuck in your head. Good job. 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

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533669 04/20/19 01:54 PM User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,815 Mill Valley, California USA D Deej56 Expert
Deej56 Expert D Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 1,815 Mill Valley, California USA	Tangmo, Wow, this is really catchy—makes me think of a Grateful Dead song. Great write and love the production on this—that instrumental is killer. Very awesome tune—well done! All the best, Deej

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533748 04/21/19 07:33 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,558 Edmonton, Ab, Canada Scott C Veteran
Scott C Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 7,558 Edmonton, Ab, Canada	Loved this. Cool vocal and backtrack was excellent Scott Collingwood https://soundcloud.com/scottt709 https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Will Josef #533983 04/23/19 07:52 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,378 Tangmo OP Expert
OP Tangmo Expert Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 1,378	Thanks all for the ears and comments. Originally Posted By: Will Josef It reminded me of the electro swing style that were so popular a few years ago. Worth considering if you ever want to make another version with another style in BiaB. Your song got a groove similar to that style. That will never. ever. happen. But I'll keep that in mind in case it ever does. BIAB 2021 Audiophile. Windows 10 64bit. Songwriter, lyricist, composer(?) loving all styles. Some pre-BIAB music from Farfetched Tangmo Band's first CD. https://alonetone.com/tangmo/playlists/close-to-the-ground

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #533995 04/23/19 12:38 PM User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff
Ember - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 2,945 Victoria, BC	I really enjoyed what you did with this one. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Ember

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #534039 04/24/19 12:10 AM User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,113 Ontario, Canada BlueAttitude Veteran
BlueAttitude Veteran Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,113 Ontario, Canada	I've always liked this song, sounded good before, sounds better now I think. Nice! Dave Blue Attitude Website Blue Attitude YouTube channel

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #534042 04/24/19 12:24 AM User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,631 United States rsdean Veteran
rsdean Veteran Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 6,631 United States	Tangmo, Love this - a very cool song with an old time feel. Much enjoyed! Bob

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #534047 04/24/19 01:27 AM User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,864 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 18,864 Australia	Hi Tangmo, I like listening to this. It's fun, catchy and entertaining. My feet are still tapping! All the best, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2024 audios on Soundcloud

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #534078 04/24/19 06:07 AM User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,057 GA USA Janice & Bud Veteran
Janice & Bud Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 14,057 GA USA	Oh yeah! We love the new version. In a way it has a bit of a Farm Aid sound...like something Mellencamp might've done. Also it has a feel of what Tom Adams has described as Appalachian Honky Tonk. All good things. We enjoyed it and the backstory of how it all came about! J&B J&B Videos J&B Soundcloud J&B Website

Re: Mister Jay (Real Tracks Version) Tangmo #534089 04/24/19 07:56 AM User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414 Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff
Deryk - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: Feb 2017 Posts: 3,414	Really well done! Love how it sounds with the RealTracks. The song really flows perfectly. Love the groove, and your vocals fit perfectly in the mix. Nicely catchy and perfectly energetic. This is the kind of tune I can imagine sounding unreal live. Great work and thanks for sharing Cheers, Deryk

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