Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#619641 10/19/20 10:46 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Here is a Halloween song that I wrote. I like the song concept and lyrics but I am not happy with the vocal recording at all. I have made several good faith attempts at the vocals but this is the best I can do, at least for now. I probably need an entirely new recording set up (PC, etc.). Plus, I hate singing if anyone can hear me. In the past, I would always do my vocal tracks when nobody else was home. But, since COVID-19, I never have the house to myself any more, so I have to squeeze my vocal recordings in whenever and however I can.

This one is entirely Band-in-a-Box - I didn't play anything:

RB_BARB RB BARB - MED RB Shuffle
120 BPM
Key G

34 Finger Elec Bass
1 Acoustic Piano
1 Standard Drum Kit
28 Clean Elec Guitar
62 Brass Section
89 Bell Pad

Here is:

Creepy Crib

Creepy Crib

Come on over to my creepy crib
It's in the graveyard where I live
We'll have a party through the night
Stay forever if you'd like

We'll sing our favorite funeral songs
The dearly departed will sing along
We'll spike the punch with formaldehyde
We'll take the hearse out for a ride

Oh, oh, you'll live to regret it
Oh, oh, you'll have bad dreams
Oh, oh, you'll not forget it.
Oh, oh, every night's Halloween

The undertaker will be here too
He's dug a grave just for you
The skeletons will shake their bones
The living dead will howl and moan

Oh, oh, you'll live to regret it
Oh, oh, you'll surely scream
Oh, oh, you'll not forget it.
Oh, oh, every night's Halloween

Come on over, have some fun
But you may want to try and run
Come on over, bring friend
But you may never leave again

Come on over to my creepy crib
It's in the graveyard where I live
We'll have a party through the night
Stay forever if you'd like

Come on over to my creepy crib
Come on over to my creepy crib


My music can be heard at: The Cracks
jptjptjpt #619669 10/19/20 06:53 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,383
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,383
Amusing ditty - clever lyric and a genre appropriate vocal.

Fun.

Peter

jptjptjpt #619673 10/19/20 08:17 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,929
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,929
Howdy ...

I'll take a little extra formaldehyde in my punch, please! Fits in perfectly with the season. iof you have any, perhaps a few Halloween scary stuff in the background occasionally ... witch's laugh, howling etc.

I'm not much of a singer but I what I can with the voice I was given. I have a vocal range of about half an octave! I always say it serves to give a real singer a good idea of what I'm looking for when all is said and done. I can molest the airways with the best of them! Just dio what you can ... I'll be here for a listen!

Nice work. Take care and be safe ...

Alan

PS: Boo!!!


BIAB 2022 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win10*8GB DDR4*I5-6th Gen*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120 Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar

Loops: https://aldavidmusic.wixsite.com/bestmusicloops

jptjptjpt #619684 10/19/20 10:07 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,904
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,904
Fun song!

Happy Halloween!

jptjptjpt #619696 10/20/20 02:30 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,279
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,279
jpt3,

A good Halloween write! Don't hear many of those...

"We'll sing our favorite funeral songs
The dearly departed will sing along
We'll spike the punch with formaldehyde
We'll take the hearse out for a ride"

...clever stuff.

fj

jptjptjpt #619697 10/20/20 02:37 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414
PG Music Staff
Offline
PG Music Staff
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,414
Nice work, makes for a fun listen and as it's been stated, the lyrics are really clever smile Thanks for sharing!


Cheers,
Deryk
jptjptjpt #619717 10/20/20 03:48 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 1,749
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 1,749
Rumors of your recent demise appear to be over exaggerated.

Fun!

jptjptjpt #619733 10/20/20 05:16 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,351
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,351
Very cool 50ish back track. Loved the lyric. Perfect timing.


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
jptjptjpt #619743 10/20/20 06:05 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,543
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,543
Good one, jpt3 !


Link: www.soundcloud.com/ed_shaw (Feel Free to Use)
https://www.webdirectory21.com/hymn/index.htm
Biab for WIN 2020 -- Win 10 64bit -- Reaper/Audacity
Zoom R-16 -- Tascam DP-03-SD -- SoundTap -- Crescendo --
jptjptjpt #619891 10/21/20 03:41 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 5,217
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 5,217
jptjptjpt,
Spooky fun and good timing. Solid musical bed and dark humor lyrics. I assume this is all MIDI? I think vocals are a bit too up front. I believe angelic / soft female vocals or kid singing it would sound interesting. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

jptjptjpt #619952 10/21/20 10:31 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 13,596
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 13,596
Well done. Reminds me of some of the spooky a.m. radio Halloween songs back (way back) in the day.

Fun!

J&B

jptjptjpt #619978 10/21/20 02:08 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 1,772
D
Expert
Offline
Expert
D
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 1,772
jpt3,

Great write . . . really clever lines and rhymes. Has a Monster Mash feel to me, which makes it perfect for Halloween. The vocal works well enough for me, and actually a match for this song (but yeah, maybe a bit too far out in front in spots as Misha suggests). Fun tune!

My spooky regards,

Deej

jptjptjpt #620000 10/21/20 03:24 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,081
Thank you everyone for listens and comments. I appreciate it. I keep thinking I'll rerecord the vocals but it hasn't happened yet.


My music can be heard at: The Cracks
jptjptjpt #620048 10/22/20 12:12 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,074
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,074
I think the vocal and lyrics are the best of the song...the musical bed, whilst a good progression and tempo, sounds dry, unemotional and very MIDI.
Your voice sounds weary, worn and a warning.
The changes in character are matched by tone changes and I think that was pretty cool.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
jptjptjpt #620059 10/22/20 12:44 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,144
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,144
I like it, made me laugh, hope there's more Halloween stuff coming from others.


Windows 10, Intel Core I5 10400, 16 gig ram, Scarlett 6i6, Komplete keyboard, Sony Acid Music Studio 11, BIAB 2020 UltraPlus Pak
jptjptjpt #620575 10/25/20 11:05 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 1,466
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 1,466
Hello jptjptjpt,
I really liked this nod to Halloween. The play on the voice is surprising but well done. The atmosphere is joyful and the children should be loved. Well done.

Kindly regard

Dero13
alias JaniJackFlash

Last edited by Dero13; 10/25/20 11:05 AM.

Kindly regards
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash
jptjptjpt #620598 10/25/20 01:50 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,357
Really well written, especially the early verses, and you`re vocal is right in character.
I could wish for the arrangement to be a little spookier, but its a cool song and performance.

Robert

jptjptjpt #620853 10/27/20 01:09 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,842
G
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
G
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,842
Lots of fun, and very clever!!! Have not heard a Halloween song in quite a while, but glad I tuned in for this one! Nice!! Take care. Greg

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
RealBand 2024 is Here!

There are over 30 new features to RealBand 2024, including 256 available tracks, 32 VSTi/DXi synth instances, modern color scheme for some windows, Playable RealDrums support, new arrow buttons to change the current time, chord symbols to display in the Track window, 48 tracks to display in the Mixer, the ability to hide any extra masters or auxes in the Mixer, improved handling of VU levels in the Track window, better VU levels display when recording to mono tracks, song preview in the StylePicker, the ability to initiate track generation from the StylePicker, and much more!

RealBand 2024 is included with all Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows orders - and our 2024 upgrades are ON SALE until December 31st! Until then, save up to 50% - upgrade for as little as $49!

Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows is here with over 50 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17, and more!

We're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Upgrade purchases until December 31, 2023 - save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Upgrade!

We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2024 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 50 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2024 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!

Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac is macOS Sonoma Compatible!

We're over the moon to announce that the latest Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac Build 707 is compatible with macOS Sonoma!

Refresh your Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac today with this free update to resolve visibility of notation in the Notation Window, apply smoother use of notation features, update to the Drums VU meter, and add the newest version of the DAW Plugin (5.5.13).

Learn more about Build 707 and download it here.

The Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac German, French, and Italian language patches have also been updated with Build 707! Download your Build 707 language patch here.

Revisit: Eyes on Success featuring PG Music Inc., Band-in-a-Box®, and the Updated JAWS Script

In the past, Eyes on Success featured an episode that discussed our company history and Band-in-a-Box® program with Tobin, our chief development officer, including how Band-in-a-Box® is even more accessible with the help of their JAWS screen reader scripts!

Later on this month, Eyes on Success will be releasing an episode that features Gudrun Brunot talking about her new tutorials about how to use Band-in-a-Box® with JAWS.

It's a great idea to pair the two episodes together!

So, while waiting for their Gudrun Brunot episode, take 30 minutes and to listen to this episode from Eyes on Success. To download and listen to the podcast, use the link www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2344_podcast.mp3

Eyes on Success is a weekly radio show / podcast geared to the visually impaired called "Eyes On Success" and that can be found at www.EyesOnSuccess.net.

Find out more about the show and get links to past episodes at www.EyesOnSuccess.net

Find their podcast on iTunes or use the URL: www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_podcast

User Tip: How to add drum fills without changing any other tracks

MarioD has shared some great advice when it comes to adding drum fills without changing any other tracks in your song:

There have been a number of questions asking how to add drum fills without changing any other tracks in a song. This is especially important if one is holding a chord for a few measures and wants to add a drum fill prior to the next chord. The following is how to accomplish that:

1-get the instruments/tracks to play like you want but don't worry about the drums for now.
2-generate the song.
3-freeze all tracks
4-unfreeze the drum track
5-add your fills where you want them
6-generated the song again - note this will only generate the drum track and not the frozen tracks
7- when you get the drums like you want them freeze the track

Have your own program tip to share? Post it on our Tips & Tricks forum!

Review - Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Windows is Overflowing with Features!

Dennis posted his very thorough Band-in-a-Box® review recently, where he dives into some of the new features added with version 2023: Sound-Guy's Band-in-a-Box Review

Read his thoughts on the Download & Install Manager, partial track regeneration, Playable RealTracks, Audio Editing, the addition of SynthMaster, the VST DAW Plugin, and more!

"Band-in-a-Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is, without negative connotation, a monster of a program. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. No DAW can do some of the things BIAB does, while BIAB can do a lot that DAWs do."

Band-in-a-Box® Tutorials for Low-vision and Blind Program Users

Our friends at EyesFree_Tutorials have just released their Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2!

Created for low-vision and blind program users, this collection of Band-in-a-Box for Windows tutorials includes 31 audio instruction files and 19 music files for practice, plus help documents. Specific topics include "ABACA, let's make a song form," "Recording melody and lead-in," "Playing and editing: part markers; the handy clipboard. The play function. Search and replace," and more!

Learn more about their new tutorials, and connect with Roy & Gudrun to order the Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2 here.

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics79,963
Posts715,452
Members38,109
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
dgk, Pogwolly, cram-naej, guitare, Rimbert
38,109 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
Rob Helms 391
jpettit 333
DrDan 202
musocity 189
Al-David 189
Noel96 182
Today's Birthdays
Ulrich-Wilhelm
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5