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I Live For The Weekend Once again we are privileged to have Janice sing another one of our tunes. It's always a treat to hear what Janice comes up with and how she transforms a song. Lead & Backing Vocals - Janice Merritt Lyrics - Leon Bud Merritt - Recording Janice mix assistance & general support. I played lead & rhythm guitars along with the other guys in the band. The Band: RealTracks in style: 2873:Bass, Acoustic, AmericanaSlow128Byron Sw 040 RealTracks in song: 2734:Organ, Rhythm BluesSlow128Mike Sw 065 RealTracks in style: 2875:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaTremoloSlow128Colin Sw 040 RealTracks in style: 2874:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaGrittySlow128Brent Sw 040 RealTracks in song: ~2290:Horn Section, Rhythm SlowPop Ev16 065 RealDrums [in style:AmericanaSlow128^02-a:Kick Snare, b:Ride Snare Some additional work was done on the horns. I Live For The WeekendI live for the weekend He told me that If he had the money He would leave and not look back Going through the motions Spinning his wheels Try to summon an emotion That he no longer feels I live for the weekend Counting the days As the weeks turn into years And the years slip away Going through the motions Repeat the words He don’t believe them, though They all sound so absurd Did he ever buy it? This dream they are selling Did he ever think it was the truth that he was telling? I live for the weekend So many of us do While away the hours Just for something to do Did he ever love it? Or was it just a fling Sometimes he’d hum a little But it never made him sing I live for the weekend He said it with a smile But I thought he sounded like A lonely little child I live for the weekend I said ‘me too’ I live for the weekend So many of us do
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Nice arrangement.
Janice bowled a strike on this one - bvox are lovely.
The title is quite sneaky - It conjured images of fun, sprightly activity and rock'n.
Instead it's a steady, contemplative reflection with a solid back beat.
The lead lines could be raised a little where they are playing behind the voice - just a tad that is.
VERY cool.
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Oh my goodness. My first thought? "I quit". :-). It's SUCH a beautiful song, so well done ... the lyrics in particular steal the show here, so to speak ... hard not to cry, most of us have been there, I'm sure of it. And then Ms Merritt's singing ... I am no country expert, so it's hard for me to compare her accurately to anyone, but - because I don't know many country singers, I can only say: Shania Twain but warmer in the tone. To me, that's a massive compliment, I hope it is taken as such :-)
The mix is fine, too, nothing to fault here, etc. etc. ... but what makes this song, for me, is what I mentioned above: the lyrics, the singing and (first and foremost in this case) the writing.
I'm not going to quit writing just yet :-) - but, seriously, how does one follow something as searingly honest as this? Hmph!!! haha. Sincerest congratulations from me!!! :-)
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Yeah, I like this.
Nice writing, nice arrangement, and of course a great vocal from Janice. Loved the background vox, especially after 4:00 where the second vox comes in.
Nice outro solo, Peter.
Knocked it out of the park as per usual!
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Top flight vocal full of emotion. Nice collab.
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Wow, quality throughout here.
Janice's vocals shine as always.
A really good write, musically. Everything crafted together in a perfect production.
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Peter/Leon/J&B...
A big slow-bluesy-rock sound that goes deep inside ya.
All the pieces work to make it work. A great vocal (of course). Cool BGVs.
Great drums & bass. Guitars are terrific. The solos fit perfectly.
Nice mix.
"Sometimes he’d hum a little
But it never made him sing"
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excellent all round sound, vocals are great , loved the backing vocals ,
loved the guitar Sounds.
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Nice arrangement.
Janice bowled a strike on this one - bvox are lovely.
The title is quite sneaky - It conjured images of fun, sprightly activity and rock'n.
Instead it's a steady, contemplative reflection with a solid back beat.
The lead lines could be raised a little where they are playing behind the voice - just a tad that is.
VERY cool.
Thanks Ray appreciate the comments. Peter
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Nice arrangement.
Janice bowled a strike on this one - bvox are lovely.
The title is quite sneaky - It conjured images of fun, sprightly activity and rock'n.
Instead it's a steady, contemplative reflection with a solid back beat.
The lead lines could be raised a little where they are playing behind the voice - just a tad that is.
VERY cool.
Thank you Ray! And I appreciate you mentioning the BGVs. Janice
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Great blues number!!! You have the forum's queen of blues (and just about everything else) on vocals, and one of the guitar blues kings in Peter!! Some cool lyrics, and great production!! Wonderful!! Take care. Greg
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Excellent arrangement, great singing by Janice. Nice write. Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo. 
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Beautiful blues with country flavor!
Lyrics fit very well. Janice singing, phrasing and doubling is outstanding.
Peter, guitars are A+! Great team work on this!
P.S. I think instrumentals can go up just a hair.
Thank you for sharing!
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Nice story created by the lyrics that held my attention from beginning to end. Any time Janice sings, it's a bonus. Nice job on all levels of this one.
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Hi James Thanks for the kind words about the lyrics. And please don't quit! Regards, Leon
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That's a winning formula all around. It has an anthem quality that might well be applied to communicate with this dynamic new generation that's coming into its own on a broad scale. Janice's vocal, the melody, and the lyrics are so strong in this number that some listeners might not notice the superb accompaniment and Bud's flawless handling of the technics -- Hey, that's all right. The forum listeners here recognize and hear every bit of it. Suggest picking several topics to choose from on the category of "songs for the new working generation" as a way of letting them know we know they are out there and we appreciate what they are doing for us and we want to communicate with and support them. Understated, though, like this "I live for the weekend." No one likes over baked. Hope that's not all too heavy. Count me in the exploratory focus group.
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Oh my goodness. My first thought? "I quit". :-). It's SUCH a beautiful song, so well done ... the lyrics in particular steal the show here, so to speak ... hard not to cry, most of us have been there, I'm sure of it. And then Ms Merritt's singing ... I am no country expert, so it's hard for me to compare her accurately to anyone, but - because I don't know many country singers, I can only say: Shania Twain but warmer in the tone. To me, that's a massive compliment, I hope it is taken as such :-)
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I'm not going to quit writing just yet :-) - but, seriously, how does one follow something as searingly honest as this? Hmph!!! haha. Sincerest congratulations from me!!! :-) Thanks for the review. I'm sure we all appreciate your comments. Peter
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Yeah, I like this.
Nice writing, nice arrangement, and of course a great vocal from Janice. Loved the background vox, especially after 4:00 where the second vox comes in.
Nice outro solo, Peter.
Knocked it out of the park as per usual! Thanks Dave, Janice certainly has a knack when it comes to arranging vocals. Peter
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Well, having Leon write a song, Janice sing it, the guitars played by Peter and Bud being involved in the sound job - that's what I call 'playing it safe' - oh boy, how could such a collaboration ever lead to a song which isn't grand...?
But this one stands even out: Very appealing lyrics, and who could ever sing them more forcefully than Janice? And Janice, you proved to be the Queen of BV already with your, ah, musical stunt on Rough Edge. LOVE IT !!!
Peter, wouldn't have expected anything but great playing from your side - you really never disappoint !!!
Very, very, very, very good from A to Z.
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Loved this tune. The song has such a great feel to it. Super vocal from Janice. Guitar work was just excellent Peter. Leon's lyrics were very special. Well done..
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Top flight vocal full of emotion. Nice collab. Thanks a lot Josie. Peter
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Oh my goodness. My first thought? "I quit". :-). It's SUCH a beautiful song, so well done ... the lyrics in particular steal the show here, so to speak ... hard not to cry, most of us have been there, I'm sure of it. And then Ms Merritt's singing ... I am no country expert, so it's hard for me to compare her accurately to anyone, but - because I don't know many country singers, I can only say: Shania Twain but warmer in the tone. To me, that's a massive compliment, I hope it is taken as such :-)
The mix is fine, too, nothing to fault here, etc. etc. ... but what makes this song, for me, is what I mentioned above: the lyrics, the singing and (first and foremost in this case) the writing.
I'm not going to quit writing just yet :-) - but, seriously, how does one follow something as searingly honest as this? Hmph!!! haha. Sincerest congratulations from me!!! :-) You are too kind! Thank you. Janice
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What a tune! An absolute monster of an earmworm, and as always Janice killed it. Super catchy without with overbearing, and the mix job is right on the money. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. Thanks for sharing
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom
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Wow, quality throughout here.
Janice's vocals shine as always.
A really good write, musically. Everything crafted together in a perfect production. Thanks Trevor appreciate the review. Peter
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WOW! If I heard this in a record shop (remember them) I would have purchased it right then and there! Janice you knocked this one out of the park. Peter your excellent guitar work complimented the song perfectly. Leon, what great lyrics you wrote. Off course the backing tracks and mix are spot on.
You all should be very proud of this.
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Janice's vocals sound spot on, and the guitar playing is also wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Mario
Ah, record shops. I spent many hours and way too much of my money in them as a youth. And funnily enough there's still a very good one near where I live, which stocks a lot of vinyl. Records aren't quite extinct just yet.
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Peter/Leon/J&B...
A big slow-bluesy-rock sound that goes deep inside ya.
All the pieces work to make it work. A great vocal (of course). Cool BGVs.
Great drums & bass. Guitars are terrific. The solos fit perfectly.
Nice mix.
"Sometimes he’d hum a little
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Nice.
Enjoyed the listen.
Thanks floyd appreciate all your support.
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excellent all round sound, vocals are great , loved the backing vocals ,
loved the guitar Sounds.
Thanks Thanks for the review appreciated. Peter
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This song is really well done. I mean, break this song down to any pieces of the elements that you want to and it's just great. Lyrics, structure, mix/master, lead, harmony, backing vox, instrumentation, performance, arrangement...and on and on. You have checked all the boxes, IMO.
I would say you all work really well together but I don't need to. They song says it better than I ever could.
Great addition to the showcase!
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
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Great blues number!!! You have the forum's queen of blues (and just about everything else) on vocals, and one of the guitar blues kings in Peter!! Some cool lyrics, and great production!! Wonderful!! Take care. Greg Greg too kind but we’ll take it. Thanks for the support. Peter
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Excellent arrangement, great singing by Janice. Nice write. Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo. Thanks David. Peter
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Beautiful blues with country flavor!
Lyrics fit very well. Janice singing, phrasing and doubling is outstanding.
Peter, guitars are A+! Great team work on this!
P.S. I think instrumentals can go up just a hair.
Thank you for sharing!
Misha. Misha Thanks we all appreciate the comments. Peter
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Nice story created by the lyrics that held my attention from beginning to end. Any time Janice sings, it's a bonus. Nice job on all levels of this one. Thanks appreciate the review. Peter
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Peter,Janice & Bud,
Terrific write that needs a singer who can hold/bend notes to bring out the soul...aah,
call Janice!
Love the intro with that tremolo guitar, the harmonies and killer outro solo.
In short- its ALL GOOD.
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That's a winning formula all around. It has an anthem quality that might well be applied to communicate with this dynamic new generation that's coming into its own on a broad scale. Janice's vocal, the melody, and the lyrics are so strong in this number that some listeners might not notice the superb accompaniment and Bud's flawless handling of the technics -- Hey, that's all right. The forum listeners here recognize and hear every bit of it. Suggest picking several topics to choose from on the category of "songs for the new working generation" as a way of letting them know we know they are out there and we appreciate what they are doing for us and we want to communicate with and support them. Understated, though, like this "I live for the weekend." No one likes over baked. Hope that's not all too heavy. Count me in the exploratory focus group. Thanks Ed. Peter
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Well, having Leon write a song, Janice sing it, the guitars played by Peter and Bud being involved in the sound job - that's what I call 'playing it safe' - oh boy, how could such a collaboration ever lead to a song which isn't grand...?
But this one stands even out: Very appealing lyrics, and who could ever sing them more forcefully than Janice? And Janice, you proved to be the Queen of BV already with your, ah, musical stunt on Rough Edge. LOVE IT !!!
Peter, wouldn't have expected anything but great playing from your side - you really never disappoint !!!
Very, very, very, very good from A to Z.
All the best,
Stefan
Thanks Stefan for the very nice review. Appreciated, by all. Peter
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Yeah, I like this.
Nice writing, nice arrangement, and of course a great vocal from Janice. Loved the background vox, especially after 4:00 where the second vox comes in.
Nice outro solo, Peter.
Knocked it out of the park as per usual! Wow, quality throughout here.
Janice's vocals shine as always.
A really good write, musically. Everything crafted together in a perfect production. Singing a Leon & Peter Song is always a pleasure! Thank y’all! J&B
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Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
Very nice blues song!
Janice's vocals shine as always.
I agree with David.
Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo.
Great Guitar.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Top flight vocal full of emotion. Nice collab. Thanks Josie! Janice
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What a tune! An absolute monster of an earmworm, and as always Janice killed it. Super catchy without with overbearing, and the mix job is right on the money. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. Thanks for sharing Thanks Deryk Loved this tune. The song has such a great feel to it. Super vocal from Janice. Guitar work was just excellent Peter. Leon's lyrics were very special. Well done.. Thanks a lot Scott Peter
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Thanks Tom Etta was what we were going for. Peter
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Song is written such that it takes great advantage of blues/country style vocal that Janice delivers. Background vocal after 4:00 are especially nice. Well done guitar solo for outro. Enjoyed the listen.
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WOW! If I heard this in a record shop (remember them) I would have purchased it right then and there! Janice you knocked this one out of the park. Peter your excellent guitar work complimented the song perfectly. Leon, what great lyrics you wrote. Off course the backing tracks and mix are spot on.
You all should be very proud of this. Thanks Mario - not sure we can get this pressed as a vinyl single but who knows what the future brings (3d printing?) with the resurgence of records! Peter
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Janice's vocals sound spot on, and the guitar playing is also wonderful. Thanks for sharing! Thanks Ember. Peter
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This is an excellent piece that is well mixed. What a treat for the ears! I enjoyed the listen.
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This song is really well done. I mean, break this song down to any pieces of the elements that you want to and it's just great. Lyrics, structure, mix/master, lead, harmony, backing vox, instrumentation, performance, arrangement...and on and on. You have checked all the boxes, IMO.
I would say you all work really well together but I don't need to. They song says it better than I ever could.
Great addition to the showcase! Thanks for the supportive comments appreciated by all. Peter
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Hi Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud.
What a wonderful, musically rich creation. Every aspect of this -- vocals, guitars, lyrics, Realtrack selection, arrangement, mix -- overflows with gold-medal musical competence. I totally enjoyed traveling along with you all for nearly 6 minutes of aural excellence.
Right now, I'm sitting here reading through Leon's words and marveling at how well they flow. Moreover, how Janice positions each syllable perfectly on the appropriately stressed musical beat never ceases to amaze me. When it comes to prosody and aligning words and rhythms, Janice certainly leads the way!
Brilliant work! (I write that without any sense of hyperbole. It is a statement of fact.)
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Peter,Janice & Bud,
Terrific write that needs a singer who can hold/bend notes to bring out the soul...aah,
call Janice!
Love the intro with that tremolo guitar, the harmonies and killer outro solo.
In short- its ALL GOOD.
Robert Appreciate the review Robert. Peter
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Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
Very nice blues song!
Janice's vocals shine as always.
I agree with David.
Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo.
Great Guitar.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
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Shigeki Adachi Thanks Shigeki Peter
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Just great! This really soars into "stadium" territory as it grows from that solid gospel beginning. Janice conquers all styles, the song is well-written, the band is rock solid, and it all sounds good to me. Hugely enjoyed.
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Peter, J&B, Leon ... What a marvelous recording and song. I think Tommy expressed my views perfectly. He said it all in a few short sentences. Great stuff by all of you. Peter, your guitar sounds so dang good ... tone and performance. Bud's knob-twisting is second to one. I've mentioned this to Janice before ... but she often reminds me of Susan Tedechi. if you could find the medium between Etta James and Susan ... you's have Janice Merrit. A tip of the hat to all concerned ... Alan
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Wow, quality throughout here.
Janice's vocals shine as always.
A really good write, musically. Everything crafted together in a perfect production. Thank you! Janice Peter/Leon/J&B...
A big slow-bluesy-rock sound that goes deep inside ya.
All the pieces work to make it work. A great vocal (of course). Cool BGVs.
Great drums & bass. Guitars are terrific. The solos fit perfectly.
Nice mix.
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But it never made him sing"
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This is an excellent piece that is well mixed. What a treat for the ears! I enjoyed the listen.
Thanks Rich Song is written such that it takes great advantage of blues/country style vocal that Janice delivers. Background vocal after 4:00 are especially nice. Well done guitar solo for outro. Enjoyed the listen.
Thanks Mark Peter
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Just great! This really soars into "stadium" territory as it grows from that solid gospel beginning. Janice conquers all styles, the song is well-written, the band is rock solid, and it all sounds good to me. Hugely enjoyed. Thanks very much for the lovely comments. Peter Hi Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud.
What a wonderful, musically rich creation. Every aspect of this -- vocals, guitars, lyrics, Realtrack selection, arrangement, mix -- overflows with gold-medal musical competence. I totally enjoyed traveling along with you all for nearly 6 minutes of aural excellence.
Right now, I'm sitting here reading through Leon's words and marveling at how well they flow. Moreover, how Janice positions each syllable perfectly on the appropriately stressed musical beat never ceases to amaze me. When it comes to prosody and aligning words and rhythms, Janice certainly leads the way!
Brilliant work! (I write that without any sense of hyperbole. It is a statement of fact.)
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Noel Really appreciate the review Noel. Peter
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Peter, J&B, Leon ... What a marvelous recording and song. I think Tommy expressed my views perfectly. He said it all in a few short sentences. Great stuff by all of you. Peter, your guitar sounds so dang good ... tone and performance. Bud's knob-twisting is second to one. I've mentioned this to Janice before ... but she often reminds me of Susan Tedechi. if you could find the medium between Etta James and Susan ... you's have Janice Merrit. A tip of the hat to all concerned ... Alan Thanks Alan we all appreciate your comments a lot. Peter
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excellent all round sound, vocals are great , loved the backing vocals ,
loved the guitar Sounds.
Thanks Thank you! Janice Great blues number!!! You have the forum's queen of blues (and just about everything else) on vocals, and one of the guitar blues kings in Peter!! Some cool lyrics, and great production!! Wonderful!! Take care. Greg That is so nice of you Greg! It’s much appreciated. Janice
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Dear Ms. Janice, 'Bud', Leon, and 'PeterF'... Ya'll cooked-up a nice, big, heavy and steamin', flavorful pot of slo-mo, well-seasoned electrified blues in I Live for The Weekend. It was delicious enough for me to lick the juice off of my fingers -- to hell with a napkin! I didn't waste a drop of it. 'PeterF' your solos are powerfully soulful  . I'd bet you had your eyes closed in a transport of improvisational ecstacy while you loosed those gee-tar demons out of your spirit. Leon, over time I've noticed that you truly tell stories through your lyrics, and that's why they're so inspiring to me. Listening to them is like turning the pages of someone's heart. Last, but definitely not least, Ms. Janice! You always receive -- and inarguably deserve -- the shower of kudos that usually follow in the wake of your performances. However, in this song, I believe I heard -- and felt -- something deeper, more lived-in, kind'a like a tattoo you couldn't erase from your skin. It was as though Leon's lyrics ceased to be words connected to each other, and instead became a stream-of-consciousness of sung feelings that only were interrupted by the breaths you took. These blues hit a spot somewhere in you (am I correct, or no?), and you simply brought them out of the darkness, and into the light. LOREN
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Excellent arrangement, great singing by Janice. Nice write. Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo. Thanks David! Janice Beautiful blues with country flavor!
Lyrics fit very well. Janice singing, phrasing and doubling is outstanding.
Peter, guitars are A+! Great team work on this!
P.S. I think instrumentals can go up just a hair.
Thank you for sharing!
Misha. Thank you Misha. Just can’t get the country out of this girl! Janice Nice story created by the lyrics that held my attention from beginning to end. Any time Janice sings, it's a bonus. Nice job on all levels of this one. That was nice of you! Janice
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That's a winning formula all around. It has an anthem quality that might well be applied to communicate with this dynamic new generation that's coming into its own on a broad scale. Janice's vocal, the melody, and the lyrics are so strong in this number that some listeners might not notice the superb accompaniment and Bud's flawless handling of the technics -- Hey, that's all right. The forum listeners here recognize and hear every bit of it.... Suggest picking several topics to choose from on the category of "songs for the new working generation" as a way of letting them know we know they are out there and we appreciate what they are doing for us and we want to communicate with and support them. Understated, though, like this "I live for the weekend." No one likes over baked. Hope that's not all too heavy. Count me in the exploratory focus group. Thanks Ed. This was, indeed a fun project. Peter snd Leon certainly brought me In on a fine song! Janice Well, having Leon write a song, Janice sing it, the guitars played by Peter and Bud being involved in the sound job - that's what I call 'playing it safe' - oh boy, how could such a collaboration ever lead to a song which isn't grand...?
But this one stands even out: Very appealing lyrics, and who could ever sing them more forcefully than Janice? And Janice, you proved to be the Queen of BV already with your, ah, musical stunt on Rough Edge. LOVE IT !!!
Peter, wouldn't have expected anything but great playing from your side - you really never disappoint !!!
Very, very, very, very good from A to Z.
All the best,
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Stefan, I really do appreciate that. And thank you for mentioning the BGVs. They are very new for me and have been fun experimenting with! Janice
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Peter (and Janice),
Solid blues number . . . terrific job on the vocals, and, as always, well put together. Enjoyed the listen!
My best to you,
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Great production & mix...
Laid back & pleasing to the ears...
Wonderful lyrics on yet another song with Peter's fantastic guitar abilities...
And, of course, Janice's outstanding voice & harmonies!
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Loved this tune. The song has such a great feel to it. Super vocal from Janice. Guitar work was just excellent Peter. Leon's lyrics were very special. Well done.. What a tune! An absolute monster of an earmworm, and as always Janice killed it. Super catchy without with overbearing, and the mix job is right on the money. I wouldn't bat an eyelash if I heard this on the radio. Thanks for sharing Thanks guys! I love this style. Janice
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Tom, Peter mentioned Etta when he sent me the song and Bud and I listened to a couple of our old favorites of hers. It’s so cool that you noticed that influence. Thank you!! Janice
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WOW! If I heard this in a record shop (remember them) I would have purchased it right then and there! Janice you knocked this one out of the park. Peter your excellent guitar work complimented the song perfectly. Leon, what great lyrics you wrote. Off course the backing tracks and mix are spot on.
You all should be very proud of this. Janice's vocals sound spot on, and the guitar playing is also wonderful. Thanks for sharing! This song is really well done. I mean, break this song down to any pieces of the elements that you want to and it's just great. Lyrics, structure, mix/master, lead, harmony, backing vox, instrumentation, performance, arrangement...and on and on. You have checked all the boxes, IMO.
I would say you all work really well together but I don't need to. They song says it better than I ever could.
Great addition to the showcase! Peter,Janice & Bud,
Terrific write that needs a singer who can hold/bend notes to bring out the soul...aah,
call Janice!
Love the intro with that tremolo guitar, the harmonies and killer outro solo.
In short- its ALL GOOD.
Robert Peter, Leon, Janice & Bud,
Very nice blues song!
Janice's vocals shine as always.
I agree with David.
Love the drums. Everything fits like a glove. Sweet outro solo.
Great Guitar.
Enjoyed my listen a lot.
Best regards.
Shigeki Adachi Song is written such that it takes great advantage of blues/country style vocal that Janice delivers. Background vocal after 4:00 are especially nice. Well done guitar solo for outro. Enjoyed the listen.
To have so much fun working with Peter and Leon's song and then have you guys say such nice things just makes it all the better! I deeply appreciate it. Janice
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Loved that intro Peter! Janice's vocal is in top form here! That vibrato sound really makes this one shine! The guitar solo was perfect! Thanks, Torrey.
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This is an excellent piece that is well mixed. What a treat for the ears! I enjoyed the listen.
Thank you! Janice Hi Peter, Leon, Janice and Bud.
What a wonderful, musically rich creation. Every aspect of this -- vocals, guitars, lyrics, Realtrack selection, arrangement, mix -- overflows with gold-medal musical competence. I totally enjoyed traveling along with you all for nearly 6 minutes of aural excellence.
Right now, I'm sitting here reading through Leon's words and marveling at how well they flow. Moreover, how Janice positions each syllable perfectly on the appropriately stressed musical beat never ceases to amaze me. When it comes to prosody and aligning words and rhythms, Janice certainly leads the way!
Brilliant work! (I write that without any sense of hyperbole. It is a statement of fact.)
Regards,
Noel You are very kind regarding my vocal Noel. Your continued support means a LOT to both of us. Janice Just great! This really soars into "stadium" territory as it grows from that solid gospel beginning. Janice conquers all styles, the song is well-written, the band is rock solid, and it all sounds good to me. Hugely enjoyed. That is nice and VERY generous of you! Trying different styles is fun and having the experiments appreciated is just great. Janice
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Y’all sure put on on your soul hats for this one. Reminds me of Etta James. It don’t get much better than that. Again Janice lays down the perfect vocal and Peter’s guitar is right in the groove. Some fine lyrics round out another excellent collaboration, Tom Peter, J&B, Leon ... What a marvelous recording and song. I think Tommy expressed my views perfectly. He said it all in a few short sentences. Great stuff by all of you. Peter, your guitar sounds so dang good ... tone and performance. Bud's knob-twisting is second to one. I've mentioned this to Janice before ... but she often reminds me of Susan Tedechi. if you could find the medium between Etta James and Susan ... you's have Janice Merrit. A tip of the hat to all concerned ... Alan Thanks Al, you sure are putting Janice in some amazing company...she really appreciates it!!! Bud
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Dear Ms. Janice, 'Bud', Leon, and 'PeterF'... Ya'll cooked-up a nice, big, heavy and steamin', flavorful pot of slo-mo, well-seasoned electrified blues in I Live for The Weekend. It was delicious enough for me to lick the juice off of my fingers -- to hell with a napkin! I didn't waste a drop of it. 'PeterF' your solos are powerfully soulful . I'd bet you had your eyes closed in a transport of improvisational ecstacy while you loosed those gee-tar demons out of your spirit. Leon, over time I've noticed that you truly tell stories through your lyrics, and that's why they're so inspiring to me. Listening to them is like turning the pages of someone's heart. Last, but definitely not least, Ms. Janice! You always receive -- and inarguably deserve -- the shower of kudos that usually follow in the wake of your performances. However, in this song, I believe I heard -- and felt -- something deeper, more lived-in, kind'a like a tattoo you couldn't erase from your skin. It was as though Leon's lyrics ceased to be words connected to each other, and instead became a stream-of-consciousness of sung feelings that only were interrupted by the breaths you took. These blues hit a spot somewhere in you (am I correct, or no?), and you simply brought them out of the darkness, and into the light. LOREN Hey Loren, Bud here. Janice is the happiest and most positive person you could imagine. But I’ve told her for years she’s like a method actor as she can get inside a song and give it her all while learning and recording it...and then walk away. She deeply appreciates your comments! Bud Peter (and Janice),
Solid blues number . . . terrific job on the vocals, and, as always, well put together. Enjoyed the listen!
My best to you,
Deej Great production & mix...
Laid back & pleasing to the ears...
Wonderful lyrics on yet another song with Peter's fantastic guitar abilities...
And, of course, Janice's outstanding voice & harmonies!
Loved that intro Peter! Janice's vocal is in top form here! That vibrato sound really makes this one shine! The guitar solo was perfect! Thanks, Torrey. Deej and Torrey, Thank y’all big time! J&B
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Wow. You had me with the tremolo guitar. Great collaboration. Great song. Great playing. Great singing.
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Wow. You had me with the tremolo guitar. Great collaboration. Great song. Great playing. Great singing. Thanks for checking it out. Glad it worked for you! Janice
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Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
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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