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#622180 11/07/20 06:43 PM
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With so much political division on display lately. I thought I would make a comment on one of the longest lasting cultural divides in America. This is that comment…..

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Way Down South


he came to town with a suitcase a fiddle and a bow

feeling just as empty as a pocket with a hole

the highway north from Big Stone gap was the way to get ahead

No future where he came from where the past is never dead



Way Down south from the wrong side of the tracks

They made fun of his southern accent

right behind his back

he talked to his Mama every day

And I could tell if he had his way

He would rather be Way Down South


ain’t no strangers here he said so come and set a spell

grab a beer you won't believe the stories i can tell

you gotta go through hell to get to heaven or else you shouldn’t leave

this far from home a simple man is the hardest thing to be


Way Down south from the wrong side of the tracks

They made fun of his southern accent

right behind his back

he talked to his Mama every day

And I could tell if he had his way

He would rather be Way Down South


he said i miss my sanctuary my refuge my home

Whatever people think of me is out of my control


Way Down south from the wrong side of the tracks

They made fun of his southern accent

right behind his back

he talked to his Mama every day

And I could tell if he had his way

He would rather be Way Down South

©2020 Thomas Adams

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Hi Tom...

Another gem from ya! I loved the percussions ... really made the backing tracks pop! I liked this couplet a lot:

"The highway north from Big Stone gap was the way to get ahead
No future where he came from where the past is never dead"

That last line, in particular, is killer!

Just a thought, FWIW: I was hoping for a half-step key modulation after the bridge. Regardless, it's a heckuva song!

The only thing I have to say about all the political crap is:

Whether or not you voted for my guy, thanks for voting. I got my butt shot up pretty good in Vietnam defending the American way of life. And the freedom to freely vote for our leaders is the cornerstone of our democracy. There are millions of folks around the world who would love to have that opportunity.

Loved the song! Take care and be safe ...

Alan


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Tom,

Great to see ya! And hear ya!

When we lost Jerry Jeff Walker recently, I listened to a bunch of his catalogue. This reminded me of much of that. It would easily fit any of his records. A similar kind of rollicking sound and melody, a good story well told (good write). All the right musical elements. A warm vocal that "makes ya listen".

Nothing out of place. Great mix. On my 4th listen now. It gets better with each listen.

Excellent.

fj

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Darn good set of lyrics. Kinetic energy of the instrumentation propels this song. Vocal brings you right into the story.

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Tom

A fan of what you do. Always engaging and musical. Excellent story telling and a nice musical bed.

Expected to and did enjoy it all.

Peter

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Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hi Tom...

Another gem from ya! I loved the percussions ... really made the backing tracks pop! I liked this couplet a lot:

"The highway north from Big Stone gap was the way to get ahead
No future where he came from where the past is never dead"

That last line, in particular, is killer!

Just a thought, FWIW: I was hoping for a half-step key modulation after the bridge. Regardless, it's a heckuva song!

The only thing I have to say about all the political crap is:

Whether or not you voted for my guy, thanks for voting. I got my butt shot up pretty good in Vietnam defending the American way of life. And the freedom to freely vote for our leaders is the cornerstone of our democracy. There are millions of folks around the world who would love to have that opportunity.

Loved the song! Take care and be safe ...

Alan
Alan, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. The idea of a modulation is a good one. I wish I would have thought of that. I have to try and remember to use that and will keep in the toolbox for further use down the road, Tom

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Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Tom,

Great to see ya! And hear ya!

When we lost Jerry Jeff Walker recently, I listened to a bunch of his catalogue. This reminded me of much of that. It would easily fit any of his records. A similar kind of rollicking sound and melody, a good story well told (good write). All the right musical elements. A warm vocal that "makes ya listen".

Nothing out of place. Great mix. On my 4th listen now. It gets better with each listen.

Excellent.

fj
Thanks for all that. I got a lot of ideas out there on the road. Now I have to bring them to life. I hope to be around now for a while, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Ezekiel's Storm
Darn good set of lyrics. Kinetic energy of the instrumentation propels this song. Vocal brings you right into the story.
Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate it, Tom

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Very engaging, Tom. Your lyrics stimulate double-takes, like "feeling just as empty as a pocket with a hole," and "you gotta go through hell to get to heaven or else you shouldn’t leave". You hired the perfect band, the raised 'em to a higher level. Well done.


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That's a keeper!
Enjoyed it, Lyrics really tell the story well.

Band sound good.
Vocals well delivered.


I have to add my 2cents and say.....Great comment Alan.
Proud that Democracy is alive.

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Tom, this is a top notch country tune my friend, I especially like the way you brought the chorus together. I have a couple of good kitty cats I might trade you for that gold telecaster!!! Ha. Enjoyed it Cliff

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This is among some of the finest music ever presented on the forum Tom! What a great sound you've got here! Not one thing out of place to my ears! Great song! Thanks, T




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Loved this tune Tom. Very cool lyric. Loved the rhythm to this tune. Drums were very cool. Awesome vocal. Well done


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Originally Posted By: PeterF
Tom

A fan of what you do. Always engaging and musical. Excellent story telling and a nice musical bed.

Expected to and did enjoy it all.

Peter
Thanks Peter. I always look forward to and appreciate all your comments, Tom

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Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Very engaging, Tom. Your lyrics stimulate double-takes, like "feeling just as empty as a pocket with a hole," and "you gotta go through hell to get to heaven or else you shouldn’t leave". You hired the perfect band, the raised 'em to a higher level. Well done.
Marty, thanks for mentioning the lyrics. I work at it to try to say something more than what’s on the surface. It’s great that you took the time to listen and comment, Tom

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Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
That's a keeper!
Enjoyed it, Lyrics really tell the story well.

Band sound good.
Vocals well delivered.


I have to add my 2cents and say.....Great comment Alan.
Proud that Democracy is alive.
Cap’n thanks for those kind words,Tom

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Tommy,

Terrific write . . . “feeling just s empty as a pocket with a hole”—great line, and just one of many. It’s concise and right on point all the way through—tight story accentuated with a great melody, lyric and production. Well, well done!

My best to you,

Deej

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Originally Posted By: cliftond
Tom, this is a top notch country tune my friend, I especially like the way you brought the chorus together. I have a couple of good kitty cats I might trade you for that gold telecaster!!! Ha. Enjoyed it Cliff
Cliff, thanks for stopping by. I’ll give your offer careful consideration. Ha, Tom

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Wow, I am impressed, I love country music, and this is a hit!! At first I was trying to get established with the beat, but when you got into the verse, it fell right in, Well done!!

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"feeling just as empty as a pocket with a hole"

Hooked, the both of us, by that second line - a great one of many.
You have a wonderful gift in the way you can write/sing song stories that seem, as Bill Monroe said, so "true life."

"grab a beer you won't believe the stories i can tell"

Well you may not be from the south bro' but we have had the pleasure of hearing many great ones from you!

Janice was singing harmony before the first chorus was over...it is immediately engaging.

As always your playing, the RT's and the loops make an absolutely seamless band sound -- like guys/gals that have played together for years.

The mix? You have always been one of the absolute best on this forum and this is no exception Pro studio stuff happening here.

Welcome back!

J&B

PS Yeah, we called our mamas all the time!

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Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
This is among some of the finest music ever presented on the forum Tom! What a great sound you've got here! Not one thing out of place to my ears! Great song! Thanks, T
Torrey, those are some extremely kind words. Thank you for your generous comments, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Scott C
Loved this tune Tom. Very cool lyric. Loved the rhythm to this tune. Drums were very cool. Awesome vocal. Well done
Originally Posted By: Scott C
Loved this tune Tom. Very cool lyric. Loved the rhythm to this tune. Drums were very cool. Awesome vocal. Well done
Thanks Scott. I always appreciate your comments,Tom

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A FANTASTIC Write!!! AND Just as good of a delivery!!! LOVE everything about it!! PERFECT!!! Take care. Greg

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Wow, Tom. This is just so good in every way. Love it.
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Let me simply say.... well done on a good song.


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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
A FANTASTIC Write!!! AND Just as good of a delivery!!! LOVE everything about it!! PERFECT!!! Take care. Greg


Ditto!

Tommy, you should sing more often as you have an excellent voice. Super lyrics also. I loved that snare!

This should be on the radio today!


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Originally Posted By: Deej56
Tommy,

Terrific write . . . “feeling just s empty as a pocket with a hole”—great line, and just one of many. It’s concise and right on point all the way through—tight story accentuated with a great melody, lyric and production. Well, well done!

My best to you,

Deej
Thank you Deej for taking the time to listen and leave such uplifting comments. I appreciate it, Tom

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Originally Posted By: Ronnie Fields
Wow, I am impressed, I love country music, and this is a hit!! At first I was trying to get established with the beat, but when you got into the verse, it fell right in, Well done!!
Ronnie, thanks! I appreciate your kind comments,Tom

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Enjoyable listen!

Nothing new to add to what's already been written: Good backing tracks, engaging melody, interesting lyric with some evocative lines.

Good song. smile


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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud

"feeling just as empty as a pocket with a hole"

Hooked, the both of us, by that second line - a great one of many.
You have a wonderful gift in the way you can write/sing song stories that seem, as Bill Monroe said, so "true life."

"grab a beer you won't believe the stories i can tell"

Well you may not be from the south bro' but we have had the pleasure of hearing many great ones from you!

Janice was singing harmony before the first chorus was over...it is immediately engaging.

As always your playing, the RT's and the loops make an absolutely seamless band sound -- like guys/gals that have played together for years.

The mix? You have always been one of the absolute best on this forum and this is no exception Pro studio stuff happening here.

Welcome back!

J&B

PS Yeah, we called our mamas all the time!



After having lived in both the North and the South, l have always found how different the cultures are to be an interesting subject. This story was based on a kid I went to high school with from Kentucky and how hard it was for him to assimilate to the Chicago boys who teased him unmercifully. Thanks for the really nice review, Tom

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As an Australian it's hard to comprehend the cultural divide between the North n South in a balanced way as, in the 60s, our minds were filled with the pastiche romanticism of Gone With The Wind/Song of the South/Birth of a Nation & all those Shirley Temple flicks...heavy propaganda that predisposed Aussie's of a certain age.
This song shows a willingness of the protagonist to move north to a future that wasn't on offer at home.
Musically this is really tidy and very well sung.
I enjoyed it.


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Excellent song. Catchy tune with a good hook. Really liked the percussion. Great sound. Lovely vocals.

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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
A FANTASTIC Write!!! AND Just as good of a delivery!!! LOVE everything about it!! PERFECT!!! Take care. Greg
Thanks Greg. I always look forward to what you have to say, Tom

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Good to see you back with a new song, Tom!

Top notch as per usual, very much enjoyed.

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Originally Posted By: Leon1
Wow, Tom. This is just so good in every way. Love it.
Regards,
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Thank you Leon. I’m glad you liked it, Tom

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Excellent tune. Great recording. A well crafted song. Great playing (you and your band). Bravo!


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Let me simply say.... well done on a good song.
Thanks a lot Herb. I appreciate it,Tom
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Originally Posted By: Greg Johnson
A FANTASTIC Write!!! AND Just as good of a delivery!!! LOVE everything about it!! PERFECT!!! Take care. Greg


Ditto!

Tommy, you should sing more often as you have an excellent voice. Super lyrics also. I loved that snare!

This should be on the radio today!
Thanks Mario. I was hoping you would like it,Tom

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Enjoyable listen!

Nothing new to add to what's already been written: Good backing tracks, engaging melody, interesting lyric with some evocative lines.

Good song. smile
David, thanks for taking time out of your day to listen and comment. Glad to hear from you,Tom

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Hello Tommyad,

Lyrics well written on a beautiful melody, with a voice emphasizing the important words. All the ingredients of a good composition. I appreciated. Well done.

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Originally Posted By: rayc
As an Australian it's hard to comprehend the cultural divide between the North n South in a balanced way as, in the 60s, our minds were filled with the pastiche romanticism of Gone With The Wind/Song of the South/Birth of a Nation & all those Shirley Temple flicks...heavy propaganda that predisposed Aussie's of a certain age.
This song shows a willingness of the protagonist to move north to a future that wasn't on offer at home.
Musically this is really tidy and very well sung.
I enjoyed it.
Ray, I always enjoy reading your comments as you seem to be able to share some keen observations. Thanks for the nice words,Tom
Originally Posted By: TexasFrets
Excellent song. Catchy tune with a good hook. Really liked the percussion. Great sound. Lovely vocals.
Thanks for the fine review,Tom

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Good to see you back with a new song, Tom!

Top notch as per usual, very much enjoyed.
Thanks Dave. Glad you enjoyed it,Tom

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Hi Tom,

This is certainly the sort of country music I like. Music like
this needs to be put on repeat in the car to be appreciated at it's best,
but for now, I just put it through the monitors nice and LOUD and it hangs
together beautifully.

A wonderful chunky rhythm with all the instruments having their own space in
which to work, so everything comes through nice and clear.

Excellent vocals and guitar work.
A clever arrangement with texture and a perfect mix.
Loved it.

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Originally Posted By: jptjptjpt
Excellent tune. Great recording. A well crafted song. Great playing (you and your band). Bravo!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting,Tom

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Hello Tommyad,

Lyrics well written on a beautiful melody, with a voice emphasizing the important words. All the ingredients of a good composition. I appreciated. Well done.

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Thanks for your nice comments,Tom

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Originally Posted By: ROG
Hi Tom,

This is certainly the sort of country music I like. Music like
this needs to be put on repeat in the car to be appreciated at it's best,
but for now, I just put it through the monitors nice and LOUD and it hangs
together beautifully.

A wonderful chunky rhythm with all the instruments having their own space in
which to work, so everything comes through nice and clear.

Excellent vocals and guitar work.
A clever arrangement with texture and a perfect mix.
Loved it.

ROG.
I’m glad you made it by. Thanks for the wonderful review,Tom

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"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."

Happy Easter! Holiday Hours...

2024 is well underway - it's already Easter Weekend!

Our Customer Service hours this weekend are:

Friday, March 29: 8-4
Saturday, March 30: 8-4
Sunday, March 31: closed

Regular hours resume Monday, April 1st - no joke!

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!

Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created a video to help you learn more about the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Volume Automation

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#volume-automation

Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®

We've created this short video to explain Audio Input Monitoring within Band-in-a-Box® 2024, and included some tips & troubleshooting details too!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Audio Input Monitoring

3:17: Tips
5:10: Troubleshooting

www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#audio-input-monitoring

Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!

We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!

Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.

You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.

See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.

Learn even more about the enhancements to the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#enhanced-melodist

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