Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
#657246 05/27/21 04:40 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Not your grampa's Country Music...

The BAND:

RealTracks in song: 1253:Bass, Electric, PopShiningHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3786:Bass, Synth, MinimalHipHopHeld 095
RealTracks in song: 2933:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkSlapQuinn Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2667:Pedal Steel, Background DreamySingleNote Ev 075
RealTracks in song: 3621:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmbientBalladArp Ev16 065
RealTracks in song: 3110:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm AmericanaFolk16thsHighBrent Ev16 060
RealTracks in song: 3439:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BritPsycRockMarchSingleNoteDelay Ev16 110
Royalty Free Loops
Various programmed additions using Ample Martin vst, EZKeys and one-shot drums

(There are subtleties to the production that are best heard with headphones)




RUN FOR COVER

heard someone mention her name
saying she was back in town
that same old gang falling right in step
and following her around

picking up where she left off
breaking hearts at every turn
never mind all the wreckage
or the bridges that she's burn
   
   run
   run for cover
   she's a wildfire a hurricane
   a cold nightmarish lover
   if she's headed your way
   turn around, head the other
   run run run run run run
   run for cover

you won't heed the warnings
you've ignored all the signs
she'll tear you limb from limb
then cut a litle deeper while you lay dyin'

her heart is made of stone
so heavy you'll never move it
i made that mistake
got the tattoo to prove it
   
   run...




Comments of any kind welcomed.
Have at it.

fj

Last edited by floyd jane; 05/27/21 05:03 AM.
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,292
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,292
I LOVE THIS! You managed to remain who you are and still be a bit dangerous. wink

I could go on and on about all the things that are "right" for me; but I'm hoping my first comment said enough.

That cover art is amazing as well!

-C

Last edited by HearToLearn; 05/27/21 07:54 AM.

Chad (Hope that makes it easier)

TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,494
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,494
Floyd,

This is a great, great song... It has so many elements and nods to various styles. I even hear a touch of Hall & Oates in the groove and pacing.

Love the vocal as always and the chorus is really awesome.

"you won't heed the warnings
you've ignored all the signs
she'll tear you limb from limb
then cut a litle deeper while you lay dyin'"

Killer lyrics! Loved it all!

Bob

User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,180
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,180

Very nice! I love the mix on this.

It is very soothing and pleasant sonically speaking and will stand up well to repeated listening.

That is tricky to pull off, finding that balance, but you found it.

So, very well "balanced" I would say--and this shows a lot of skill in all areas: music, melody, tone, mix, everything.

Good one man.

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,615
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,615
floyd

A superb totally pro production, with some lovely musical touches and a killer chorus.

Listened on headphones and picked up a lot of lovely subtle touches, obviously a lot of work & thought has gone into this one.

Just oozes quality.

Peter

User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,466
C
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
C
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,466
"Just oozes quality". I like that. It fits and it's absolutely correct. Great song and excellent production and performance. This one is lot's of fun to listen to.

I've been trying slowly to motivate myself to writing and posting again. I looked today at my past forum posts and I haven't written or posted an original song with lyrics since May 2017. Four years.

I'm not sure my skills can compete in today's forum. This song is scary good across the board...

Enjoyed my listen.

Charlie


BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,795
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,795
Another excellent delivery.

I really enjoy the build, this works just so well.

Lyrically, absolutely entertaining, with plenty of 'caution' being promoted. "i made that mistake got the tattoo to prove it". Sensational!


BIAB & RB2025 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,434
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,434
Hi Floyd,

Man, what a great listen through the 'phones! So much interesting and subtle stuff going on across the stereo spectrum. Nice intro with those guitars panned left and right. Love that little tom hit panned left that happens every so often, and the handclaps.

Great vocal and harmonies.

There is something I'm hearing at around 3:13, not sure if it's from a delay or not, the "C' from cover seems to happen a fraction of a second before the word? Not a big deal, just sounded a bit odd.

Love that long fade ending, very effective.

Excellent song, listened a couple of times.

User Showcase
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,261
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 2,261
Oh my word.

What is there to say beyond that?

On my second listen right now ... my breath is caught in my throat and my heart has slowed down, I think.

Firstly: the voice. That voice of yours, I think someone caught it perfectly on here when they said: "lifeworn". It has that "lifeworn, but not defeated" kinda vibe. There's wisdom in it, if you know what I mean. And the way you sing each note ... a master musician at work who knows exactly what he's doing with each inflection. Absolutely superb.

The writing ... out of this world. You've got your unique sound - I love this major key thing to tell a "minor key story", if that makes sense. You could sing and write the proverbial phonebook and I'd want to listen.

" then cut a little deeper while you lay dyin' ". Superb lyrics, too ... what is there to say?

One more thing: consistency. How on Earth you constantly create such amazing songs, one after the other, on a consistent basis, I have no idea. But that's why you're right up there and I'm just starting :-)

Listening for a third time - ok, I'd better stop here, haha. But: wow. Just wow. (that chorus!!! and the verses!!! alright, James, enough is enough, hahaha ...) :-)

P.S. one last word: AUTHENTIC. That's what I think your secret is, after all, haha ... you're so blooming authentic, it's so YOU, everything you write and sing ...

Last edited by musician17; 05/28/21 12:09 AM.
User Showcase
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 1,572
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 1,572
Hi Floyd Jane,

It is a very beautiful endearing composition with its very catchy lyrics. I am impressed with the number of realtracks you used in this composition. Everything goes wonderfully. It is very well done and very pleasant.

Kindly regard
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash


Kindly regards
Derochette
alias JaniJackFlash
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Originally Posted By: HearToLearn
I LOVE THIS! You managed to remain who you are and still be a bit dangerous. wink


I can't imagine that ANYONE else would understand that reference...but it means a LOT to me... so THANKS!!!

Quote:

I could go on and on about all the things that are "right" for me; but I'm hoping my first comment said enough.


Alright, well...if "I LOVE THIS!" is all there will be, I guess it will have to do. smile smile smile

Quote:

That cover art is amazing as well!

-C


I appreciate that, too. Contemporary Country production seems a lot like an abstract painting to my ears. And I enjoy throwing color at a canvas...

wink

User Showcase
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,082
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,082
I'll have to add this to my list of FJ favs. Especially love the chorus, the instrumentation and fx in the mix. Mmm mmmm how sweet it is...

Josie

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,788
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,788
Loved this tune Floyd. Loved the little touch of reverb. Another radio ready tune. Beautiful vocal and lyric. Well done


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
rsdean #657707 05/29/21 03:12 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,202
Originally Posted By: rsdean
Floyd,

This is a great, great song... It has so many elements and nods to various styles. I even hear a touch of Hall & Oates in the groove and pacing.

Love the vocal as always and the chorus is really awesome.

"you won't heed the warnings
you've ignored all the signs
she'll tear you limb from limb
then cut a litle deeper while you lay dyin'"

Killer lyrics! Loved it all!

Bob


Bob Thanks a bunch. Really appreciate that!

User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 6,400
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 6,400
FJ,
You do not disappoint. Excellent set of lyrics. Classic 80s feel taken smoothly into 21st century. Vocals A+ Really nice bass and use of FX. Mix is A+. Listens very well. Thank you for sharing.

Misha.

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,136
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 22,136
Floyd, how in the name of God do you always come up with such winners. This is just plain fantastic! Great vocal as usual, super lyrics as usual, outstanding instrumentation as usual, and the perfect mix as usual.

I am green with envy!

Outstanding work, as usual!


Today I bought a doughnut without the sprinkles. Diets are hard!

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,669
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,669
Classic FJ ballad with all the melody, expression and heart felt pain expected AND some very modern arrangement touches that do no harm at all.
Excellent.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,981
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,981
Floyd ...

It's always a challenge to comment on your songs. No matter what I say, it sounds over-the-top. But, in fact, it hardly scratches the surface of your exceptional skills and talents.

The best way I can sum it up is ... If I were but half as good as you, I'd be twice as good as almost everyone else.

Don t know what else to say. Hope that will be adequate ...

Alan

Last edited by Al-David; 05/30/21 05:27 AM.

BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*32GB DDR5*Rhyzen 9745x*AT 2035 Mic*Peavey Nashville 112 Amp*Ibanez ART120* Acoustic/Electric/Washburn D200S Acoustic*Stromberg Monterey Jazz Guitar

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

User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,970
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,970
Haven't been feeling very well lately, but I was listening to your music to feel better, Floyd. The best medicine for sure. Medicine Man, you are the best lyricist I've ever heard. Even if I didn't like what you say, I'd love the way you say. This may be a sad song, but it sure makes me happy listening to such talent. Ok, I'm gonna run back to the covers now to listen to more.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 14,894
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 14,894
Sheesh man, where to start. Kinda hard when the artist sets the piano (or maybe the guitar) on fire and exits the stage.

We could drag up the ole "pro level" production but hell you are a pro.
Monitors, headphones, earbuds, boom box, whatever one's choice it's gonna sound good. Piecing together all those tracks and ending up with such a cohesive sound is a skill set only known by the best.

And the bass tracks, yeah!

"her heart is made of stone
so heavy you'll never move it"

That particularly stands out for us.

As Janice literally said, "killer vocals as always." What else to say?

Enjoyed as anticipated smile

J&B


Our albums and singles are on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora and more.
If interested search on Janice Merritt. Thanks!
Our Videos are here on our website.
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

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
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® Today!

If you’ve already purchased Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®, great news—a new update is now available! This update introduces a handy new feature: a vertical cursor in the Tracks window that shows the current location across all tracks, and more.

Discover everything included in this free update and download it now at https://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1124

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator

With Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®, we've introduced an exciting new feature: the AI Lyrics Generator! In this video, Tobin guides you step-by-step on how to make the most of this new tool.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Boot Camp: The AI Lyrics Generator video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows® now includes support for VST3 plugins, bringing even more creative possibilities to your music production. Join Simon as he guides you through the process in this easy-to-follow demonstration!

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

Video: Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows: Using The BB Stem Splitter!

In this video, Tobin provides a crash course on using the new BB Stem Splitter feature included in Band-in-a-Box 2025® for Windows®. During this process he also uses the Audio Chord Wizard (ACW) and the new Equalize Tempo feature.

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows®: Using the BB Stem Splitter

Check out the forum post for some optional Tips & Tricks!

Congrats to Misha (Rustyspoon)…downloaded/installed a full Audiophile 2025!

Breaking News!

We’re thrilled to announce that Rustyspoon has made PG history as the very first person to successfully complete the download and install of the full Band-in-a-Box 2025 Windows Audiophile Edition (with FLAC files)—a whopping 610GB of data!

A big shoutout to Rustyspoon for stepping up to be our test "elf!"

Thank you for your support, Rustyspoon!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows Videos

With the launch of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows, we're adding new videos to our YouTube channel. We'll also share them here once they are published so you can easily find all the Band-in-a-Box® 2025 and new Add-on videos in one place!

Whether it's a summary of the new features, demonstrations of the 202 new RealTracks, new XPro Styles PAK 8, or Xtra Styles PAKs 18, information on the 2025 49-PAK, or detailed tutorials for other Band-in-a-Box® 2025 features, we have you covered!

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Videos - we will be updating this post as more videos are added!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until December 31, 2024! Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
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 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics83,806
Posts761,918
Members39,209
Most Online8,978
Yesterday at 12:34 AM
Newest Members
shila, String Picker, Wayne N, Pierre Lescars, Lethal
39,209 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
musocity 220
MarioD 171
Jim Fogle 111
jpettit 104
DC Ron 91
Today's Birthdays
martinL, Morgan Wright
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5