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So much fun! You paint the picture with the music - I can just see those kids just running around in the park and having a great time, just as you said. I've really enjoyed this one - never "too much" fun when it comes to listening to your songs. A joy. Bravo. Hi James ... Yeah, those kids were inspirational. I think it was an organized group of some kind as there normally aren't that many kids there at the same time. Wishing you everything good ... Alan
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Alan,
I think you've captured exactly what you were shooting for. Kind of a zany, crazed, happy sound--I can picture a bunch of kids running around the playground in fast motion in a music video. Excellent production here as well. Cool outing!
Hope all is well in your world,
Deej Hey Deej ... Thanks for the really nice comments. "Zaney,m crazy and happy ..." I like that! Thank you very much. best to you ... Alan
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Hello Alan,
Didn't expect this song at all.
I thought it would have been in the groove you usualy use, but man, what an energy bursted out of my speakers!
And a very unusual chord progression for sure!
Were you really mad (mind the controller) at something? Or?
But you did a really good job in this genre. I don't think I can, well maybe, one day...
Very cool, Alan!
Hans Hello Hans ... Well, I'm glad to hear it was a good surprise! Nope, not mad ... happy to see the kids havuing sdo much fun. Thank you for the very nice comments! Much appreciated. TYaKE CARE ... Alan
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That was a lot of fun. The chord progression in places reminded me of some of the early Brit Rock bands.....
Howdy Herb ... First, I aplologize for bnot getting over to you most recent post. If it';s not buried beyond poage 2, I'll take a listen this evening and leave you a cooment. I mention that because of your response to a comment I made in one of the other forums. Also, i appreciate your comments on thast post. Some good info there. Glad this oner works for you. It was a spur of the moment thing,. Seems to have workeds out OK. Many thanks. Take care ... Alan
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Now that's a hoppin' happy tune. Nice stereo effects and great ideas throughout.
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Beautiful work Alan! I always love everything you do! This one is movin'! As for the volume decreases, I was wondering if you might have automation active on your master track and accidentally bumped the fader. Also, could be a compression thing going on with the master track, which is the more likely scenario. Still love the tune though! Take care, Torrey
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Man, you are a master with all Biab tracks.
Outstanding demonstration of talent and BiaB.
Cool progression and choice of tracks.
Great mix and excellent sounding drums.
We loved the imagery you described and the song it inspired!
J&B
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Now that's a hoppin' happy tune. Nice stereo effects and great ideas throughout. Hi Brad ... Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for those very nice commnents. Alan
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Beautiful work Alan! I always love everything you do! This one is movin'! As for the volume decreases, I was wondering if you might have automation active on your master track and accidentally bumped the fader. Also, could be a compression thing going on with the master track, which is the more likely scenario. Still love the tune though! Take care, Torrey Hi Torrey ... I was very pleased to read that it works for you. I truly appreciate your commets about my music in gerneral - that was very kind of you to say. I think I discovered the reason for the volume decreases. I often use the vsts that are undigenoius to the BIAB software. On this one, I use the BIAB Dynamics vst - it's essentially a loudness utility. One of its options is the intensity of the utility. By playing around with the SGU file, since I posted this, I found that if you elevate the intensity level, it can cause all the tracks to lose volume simultaneously at the peak level. That mighht be the problem. And, as you suggested, the compression might have also exascerbated the problem. Anyway, many thanks for the kindness. Best to you ... Alan
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Man, you are a master with all Biab tracks.
Outstanding demonstration of talent and BiaB.
Cool progression and choice of tracks.
Great mix and excellent sounding drums.
We loved the imagery you described and the song it inspired!
J&B
Hi Folks ... Now, aren't ya'll just too kind! Thank you very much for those comments. Not sure, but might have to buy new headgear now. We found out the kids were part of an outing by a local church group - a youth activities outing. Your constant support of our efforts is very much apppreciated. Thanks so much! Alan & Di
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