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Walking Making songs has been an important therapeutic process for me since the early 80's, although lately long lasting walks in nature have been my primary way to forget earthly worries. Thus, I have composed only couple of new songs during this year and I've been mainly concentrating on polishing my older songs. But here is a new song I have managed to finish, and inspiration for it has naturally been walking  The story is bit dark, it is not easy to walk away from all of your memories. The music was partly inspired by the baritone guitar RT that, when left playing the same chord for many bars, started to play nice riffs. I hope I haven't overused it  RealDrums: BluesShuffleHard1 RealTracks: Acoustic bass #2425 Acoustic piano: #2889 Organ: #673 Baritone guitar BluesShuffleBassAndLicks #2624 Acoustic guitar #2886 Electric guitar soloist #3248 Vocals: Janne S Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab Lyrics: Walking, watching brimstone butterflies walking I'm feeling the springtime passing by. I'm walking, enjoying those cherry trees in bloom in the central park where the Sun dates her groom. I'm walking, I'm hearing how a greenfinch tunes his voice life is calling me to rejoice. Walking, I'm walking forgetting there's something on my heels. Walking, faster away from home from the scents that could reveal the memories I'm fleeing all the blanks in my being the affection that I used to feel so I'm walking, I'm walking because if I stop I'll start thinking about you. Walking I'm receding from the keys walking away from the birthday melodies. Away from the red Ford not on the parking lot away from phones and tabs, mails that I haven't got. Away from the balcony the last move of the queen the sofa bed, the lovemaking scene. [Chorus] Walking, many miles from restaurants, sushi, Nepalese, the kebab sauce smell still haunts. Too many tasty things Fresita, chicken wings too many milestones to avoid walking, becoming a paranoid scared to pause, to see the cause. [Chorus] -------------- Janne
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Hi Janne,
I really like how you've paced the lyrics against this musical backdrop that captures the feeling of walking very, very well.
As I was listening, I had an image of a pair of boots causally walking along a road in my head. The music and its groove created this picture and I found it very effective.
The mix sounded really good in my headphones and your singing is full of confidence and sounds great. Nice one!
It's thumbs up from me!
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Cool effort.
I think "rejoice" sounds odd against the distorted guitars at the end of the 1st verse.
What, exactly, does "Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab" mean?
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Hello Janne. You always something interesting to the table.
Well done. Rob4580
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The lyrics flow pretty well in this. Great job!
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Interesting write - the jaunty feel of the music is a good choice, as the marching feel matches the lyric nicely. As you said, it's got an unexpected melancholy as the song goes along.
Well done!
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Nicely done A really unique and engaging tune for sure, and the groove is awesome. It has a certain darkness to it which I liked, but it is subtle and still manages to be really catchy. Thanks for sharing!
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I really like how you've paced the lyrics against this musical backdrop that captures the feeling of walking very, very well.
As I was listening, I had an image of a pair of boots causally walking along a road in my head. The music and its groove created this picture and I found it very effective.
The mix sounded really good in my headphones and your singing is full of confidence and sounds great. Nice one!
It's thumbs up from me!
Noel Thanks Noel for your very kind review I agree, that groove is just like made for walking. I had the title and some lyrics already in my mind when selecting the style _PARTY (Party jamming blues) which worked really well, although in the end I kept just the bass, drums and that lovely baritone guitar. Janne
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Cool effort.
I think "rejoice" sounds odd against the distorted guitars at the end of the 1st verse.
What, exactly, does "Mixed in Cakewalk by BandLab" mean? Thanks Ray for your nice feedback In my ears (or actually in the eyes of my mind) the guitar players sound like they are playing with great joy and big smile "Cakewalk by BandLab" is the DAW I'm using, previously known as Sonar. Janne
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Hello Janne. You always something interesting to the table.
Well done. Rob4580
Thanks Rob for your kind words Janne
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We have five miles of trails through the woods on our property and a neighbor's and walking or biking them nearly daily is a HUGE part of our life...so we get what you are saying.
And like Noel mentioned the groove makes it easy to picture walking.
And even though you are walking away from some memories it sounds like you walking toward more pleasant times.
Well done...the entire production including the vocal performance sounds excellent on our monitors.
Kudos!
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Janne,
I like the balance between things walked away from and toward, in the lyrics.
Really like that baritone shuffle track which underpins the song all the way, and your relaxed vocal.
All my songs are mulled over, hummed and refined on walks...two therapies combined!
Robert
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Hi Janne,
That is a special song with a cool groove. Well done!
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Very cool rhythm to this song. Walking is my favorite pastime with the exception of playing my guitar. Super vocal and loved the guitars. Well done
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The lyrics flow pretty well in this. Great job! Thanks Ember for your kind feedback Janne
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Interesting write - the jaunty feel of the music is a good choice, as the marching feel matches the lyric nicely. As you said, it's got an unexpected melancholy as the song goes along.
Well done! Thanks David for your kind words Janne
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Nicely done A really unique and engaging tune for sure, and the groove is awesome. It has a certain darkness to it which I liked, but it is subtle and still manages to be really catchy. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Deryk, I appreciate your kind words I'm glad you liked those darker moments also. Janne
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Extra fine lyric. "...because if I stop I'll start thinking about you..." is a standout to me, but another day I could easily pick a different line. That progression takes us uphills and downhills and the whole thing "walks". Easy to get into.
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Really interesting angle for a song!! Love the way the music wanders just like the character in the story's mind! Very well done in every way!! Take care. Greg
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Janne,
An interesting write. You covered the subject well.
A good overall sound to give a sense of movement. Some cool guitar licks in there...
A good vocal. All well mixed. Well done.
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Hi, Janne !
How original isn´t this
tune of yours ! thumbs up for
that and for the superb mood you
are creating with that haunting
accompaniment !!!
Cheers Dani
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We have five miles of trails through the woods on our property and a neighbor's and walking or biking them nearly daily is a HUGE part of our life...so we get what you are saying.
And like Noel mentioned the groove makes it easy to picture walking.
And even though you are walking away from some memories it sounds like you walking toward more pleasant times.
Well done...the entire production including the vocal performance sounds excellent on our monitors.
Kudos!
J&B Thanks Janice and Bud for your insightful feedback Walking toward more pleasant times, that's very nicely said. Now that I think of it, maybe I could have stressed that part more, for example, by bringing it more clearly in the bridge section. Happy walking! Janne
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Janne,
I like the balance between things walked away from and toward, in the lyrics.
Really like that baritone shuffle track which underpins the song all the way, and your relaxed vocal.
All my songs are mulled over, hummed and refined on walks...two therapies combined!
Robert Thanks Robert for your kind words I don't do much songwriting during my walks, at least consciously, but quite often many new ideas pop up from nowhere, so it's more like a subconscious process then. Janne
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Hi Janne,
That is a special song with a cool groove. Well done!
Will Thanks Will, I appreciate your positive feedback Janne
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Sounds like many of us are enthusiastic for walking as way to "escape". Like (what sounds like to me) the chromatic descending chord progressions. Enjoyed the listen.
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Hi Janne,
that's interesting in all aspects: nice lyrics, a great arrangement (love the solo guitar throw-ins) and your singing really tells the story. Enjoyed the listen!
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Very cool rhythm to this song. Walking is my favorite pastime with the exception of playing my guitar. Super vocal and loved the guitars. Well done Thanks Scott your positive feedback Let's keep on walking and making music Janne
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Extra fine lyric. "...because if I stop I'll start thinking about you..." is a standout to me, but another day I could easily pick a different line. That progression takes us uphills and downhills and the whole thing "walks". Easy to get into. Thanks Tangmo, I'm glad you liked my lyrics and found a quotable line Janne
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Really interesting angle for a song!! Love the way the music wanders just like the character in the story's mind! Very well done in every way!! Take care. Greg Thanks Greg for your kind comment Janne
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An interesting write. You covered the subject well.
A good overall sound to give a sense of movement. Some cool guitar licks in there...
A good vocal. All well mixed. Well done.
fj Thanks Floyd, I appreciate your positive comment And I'm glad BIAB has such cool guitar licks  Janne
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How original isn´t this
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Cheers Dani Thanks Dani for your very kind and generous words Janne
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Janne,
Really like the lyrics to this one . . . and the “walking, walking” refrain is catch, with the music seemingly beating out the singer’s steps. Nicely conceived and executed. Enjoyed this listen—well done.
All the best,
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Sounds like many of us are enthusiastic for walking as way to "escape". Like (what sounds like to me) the chromatic descending chord progressions. Enjoyed the listen. Thanks Mark for your nice comment Most likely I'm not following the orthodox progression you mentioned, I always add my own oddities, but I'm glad you enjoyed the song anyway Janne
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that's interesting in all aspects: nice lyrics, a great arrangement (love the solo guitar throw-ins) and your singing really tells the story. Enjoyed the listen!
Cheers,
Stefan Thanks Stefan for your warm and positive feedback Janne
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Really like the lyrics to this one . . . and the “walking, walking” refrain is catch, with the music seemingly beating out the singer’s steps. Nicely conceived and executed. Enjoyed this listen—well done.
All the best,
Deej Thanks Deej, I appreciate your kind words I had some timing issues with the melody and rhythm in some bars, sounding like drummer couldn't follow the walking rhythm of the melody, but I'm glad that it didn't bother you (or anyone else). Janne
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Missed this one somehow!
Good stuff, Janne, love the groove! Guitar work is great and nice writing too.
Enjoyed the listen!
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Missed this one somehow!
Good stuff, Janne, love the groove! Guitar work is great and nice writing too.
Enjoyed the listen!
I'm glad you find it, thanks Dave for your kind words Janne
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I'm big on Walking and this was a nice big sound too, it was different but nicely done for the style.
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I'm big on Walking and this was a nice big sound too, it was different but nicely done for the style.
Thanks Thanks beatmaster for your listen and nice comment Keep on walking Janne
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I think its cool how your choice of backing rhythm fits the song title...
Even lead rides feel like they're walking...
Good job on this one!
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I think its cool how your choice of backing rhythm fits the song title...
Even lead rides feel like they're walking...
Good job on this one! Thanks Jim, I appreciate your kind comment BIAB has many wonderful instruments to fulfill my visions Janne
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The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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