|
|
|
|
#733550 - 10/04/22 04:06 PM
[User Showcase]
This Grateful Heart of Mine
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
Hey guys...this song was such a joy to work on...a lady named Mona Bagasao (the friend of a friend of a friend of mine) wrote a poem about the loss of a dear loved one and I was asked if I would set it to music...well you know how that sometimes goes?!#*&!...long story short...the melody and edits came almost instantaneously and they (the friend of a friend of a friend of mine) were thrilled...whew!! So here it is...and if you do...thanks for listening...Dan This Grateful Heart of Mine https://soundclick.com/r/s8aiogThe BiaB components: 2915 Bass 2911 Electric Guitar 2883 Pedal Steel 2051 Acoustic Fingerpick Guitar I added: vocals, piano, strings and resonator guitar (via Genos)
Edited by firesong (10/04/22 07:52 PM)
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733560 - 10/04/22 07:02 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5729
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5729
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Good take on a classic!  The vocals are especially nice.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733568 - 10/04/22 07:53 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: dcuny]
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
Good take on a classic!  The vocals are especially nice. David...you threw me with your comment...so I checked and I had posted the wrong song...thanks...I've posted the correct song now! Dan
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733633 - 10/05/22 09:44 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 10877
Loc: Florida
Veteran
Registered: 08/10/12
Posts: 10877
Loc: Florida
|
Dan,
Really nice production. Strong vocals. Good mix. (though, for my taste, the vocal is slightly loud.)
It's hard not to think of "Always On My Mind" during the verse (melody) (and the strings, too)
Nice that you could do that for a friend (of a friend....)
fj
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733652 - 10/05/22 12:10 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 07/19/22
Posts: 905
Loc: 3rd rock from the sun
Expert
Registered: 07/19/22
Posts: 905
Loc: 3rd rock from the sun
|
Reminds me a lot of the song "Always on my mind". I like it, especially your vocals. (the friend of a friend of a friend of mine) were thrilled...whew!! Good for you... if you had failed, the friend of a friend of a friend of yours probably wouldn't be the friend of a friend of a friend of yours anymore!
_________________________
Making bits and bytes sound good... Me on YouTubeA worn acoustic guitar, an even older keyboard, some software and lots of ideas...
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733657 - 10/05/22 12:22 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 05/02/14
Posts: 3990
Loc: The Netherlands
Veteran
Registered: 05/02/14
Posts: 3990
Loc: The Netherlands
|
Really beautiful Dan! We understand why some mention "Always on my Mind". But your voice also reminds us of Elvis here and there. Great work!
Rob and Anne-Marie
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733664 - 10/05/22 12:44 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 5194
Loc: Sydney Australia
Veteran
Registered: 12/06/03
Posts: 5194
Loc: Sydney Australia
|
Dan
Definitely an Elvis vibe. Excellent vocal and a nice tribute song.
Peter
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733676 - 10/05/22 01:08 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 6522
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
Veteran
Registered: 12/29/12
Posts: 6522
Loc: Originally Missouri ... Now Al...
|
Hi Dan ...
RThius is just so good! The analogies to Elvis and "Always On My Mind" speak to the quality of this project.
As always, your voice is splendid. Very nicely done! Indeed!!!
Alan
_________________________
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
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733742 - 10/06/22 05:40 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 5622
Loc: New York
Veteran
Registered: 08/09/10
Posts: 5622
Loc: New York
|
Dan,
Great song. Your vocal is outstanding...
Bob
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733768 - 10/06/22 10:13 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: rsdean]
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
Dan, It's hard not to think of "Always On My Mind" during the verse (melody) (and the strings, too) fj Floyd...yeah the first few bars do sound like "Always on My Mind"...art imitating art I guess...didn't mean to do that...hey thanks for your thoughts...Dan Reminds me a lot of the song "Always on my mind". I like it, especially your vocals. (the friend of a friend of a friend of mine) were thrilled...whew!! Good for you... if you had failed, the friend of a friend of a friend of yours probably wouldn't be the friend of a friend of a friend of yours anymore! B.D...:)good thing I didn't fail a BFF of a BFF of a BFF right?  thanks for the best line of the comments...Dan Really beautiful Dan! We understand why some mention "Always on my Mind". But your voice also reminds us of Elvis here and there. Great work! Rob and Anne-Marie
Rob and Anne-Marie...I wish that Elvis guy would quit imitating me! I'm flattered but not convinced...I always appreciate your thoughts and comments...Dan Dan Definitely an Elvis vibe. Excellent vocal and a nice tribute song. Peter Peter...thanks so much...I'm leaving for Vegas...ladies and gentlemen firesong has left the building! Hi Dan ... RThius is just so good! The analogies to Elvis and "Always On My Mind" speak to the quality of this project. As always, your voice is splendid. Very nicely done! Indeed!!! Alan Alan...thanks so much...all kidding aside...comparisons to Elvis (no matter how delusional) and to inadvertently stealing from Willie Nelson as a writer are very humbling...not quite sure what "RThius" means but it's good so I'll take that too...your comments are always encouraging...Dan Dan, Great song. Your vocal is outstanding... Bob Thanks Bob...I appreciate you not saying the "E" word
Edited by firesong (10/06/22 10:16 AM)
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733777 - 10/06/22 10:42 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 02/23/22
Posts: 697
Loc: California
Journeyman
Registered: 02/23/22
Posts: 697
Loc: California
|
Great production Dan. You sure used some good instruments to pull this song off just right. Your vocals are always good and I sure liked the way you put together the background vocals on this one. The steel was great - did you add anything to the tone, or did that all come straight from Biab. Great job. I'm sure the friend of a friend of a friend and all of their family and friends that knew the one who passed away will cherish this song for a long time to come. You've been blessed with a special talent and have used your blessings to bless other, which is another blessing in itself - thanks for letting all the rest of us be blessed by it too.
Brad
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733778 - 10/06/22 10:49 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: Brad Williams]
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
Great production Dan. You sure used some good instruments to pull this song off just right. Your vocals are always good and I sure liked the way you put together the background vocals on this one. The steel was great - did you add anything to the tone, or did that all come straight from Biab. Great job. I'm sure the friend of a friend of a friend and all of their family and friends that knew the one who passed away will cherish this song for a long time to come. You've been blessed with a special talent and have used your blessings to bless other, which is another blessing in itself - thanks for letting all the rest of us be blessed by it too.
Brad Hey Brad...thank you for your words of encouragement...I pretty much left the steel alone the way it came down from BiaB...just panned it to the right a bit as I recall...I usually put a master reverb over the entire mix to give the song the atmosphere I want it to be in and I might put separate reverb on a specific instrument to place it back into the mix...I like to set the mix up in a stage arrangement...Dan
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#733876 - 10/06/22 10:09 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5729
Loc: Sacramento, California
Veteran
Registered: 09/27/10
Posts: 5729
Loc: Sacramento, California
|
Ah, a chance to hear the right song.  Nice write. Is the "E" word "Emote"? Because you do that very well. 
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734034 - 10/08/22 07:30 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 07/11/15
Posts: 4923
Loc: United States
Veteran
Registered: 07/11/15
Posts: 4923
Loc: United States
|
Dan,
You knocked it out of the park on this one! You certainly did your writer's poem justice with this! I love the smooth country sounding feel of the tune! That steel is a thing of beauty flowing throughout the song! Your work on the Genos is the icing on the cake!
Thanks, Torrey
_________________________
The temptation to quit is often the greatest just before success arrives!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734077 - 10/08/22 03:14 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: Torrey Bliss]
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
Ah, a chance to hear the right song.  Nice write. Is the "E" word "Emote"? Because you do that very well.  David...glad we got that straightened out...I am so glad you made that comment...I would have gotten a lot of baffling comments! Dan Dan,
You knocked it out of the park on this one! You certainly did your writer's poem justice with this! I love the smooth country sounding feel of the tune! That steel is a thing of beauty flowing throughout the song! Your work on the Genos is the icing on the cake!
Thanks, Torrey Torrey...you're always so kind and encouraging...we should work together on something sometime! Dan
Edited by firesong (10/08/22 03:15 PM)
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734085 - 10/08/22 08:04 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 08/29/14
Posts: 7009
Loc: North Carolina
Veteran
Registered: 08/29/14
Posts: 7009
Loc: North Carolina
|
A really nice song Dan.
Very poignant and touching and powerful vocals.
Great job.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734125 - 10/09/22 08:46 AM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: David Snyder]
|
Registered: 01/07/20
Posts: 2186
Veteran
Registered: 01/07/20
Posts: 2186
|
i like the emotion in the vocals.
my goodness my first impression was a 'tinge of elvis' then i saw RnM posted the same. i agree.
i really like the honesty that comes thru'.
FANTASTIC HIGH VOCS EMOTION TOWARDS ENDING << VERY CATCHY. KUDOS.
happiness
om
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734287 - 10/10/22 12:13 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 12994
Loc: GA USA
Veteran
Registered: 12/05/11
Posts: 12994
Loc: GA USA
|
This is a beautiful poem that many of us can relate to and your song creation of it is lovely.
Beautiful performances and fine production all the way around!
Your vocal builds and dynamics are powerful and so well deliver the emotion of the write.
Congrats to you and the lyric writer!
J&B
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734294 - 10/10/22 12:41 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 06/27/20
Posts: 253
Loc: United States
Apprentice
Registered: 06/27/20
Posts: 253
Loc: United States
|
Great sentiment and great job setting these lyrics to music Dan!
Na zdrowie!
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#734311 - 10/10/22 04:09 PM
[User Showcase]
Re: This Grateful Heart of Mine
[Re: firesong]
|
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
Expert
Registered: 02/22/16
Posts: 1401
Loc: Illinois, USA
|
David, om, J&B and Dewey...thanks to all of you for your comments...I sincerely appreciate all of them...Dan
_________________________
www.soundclick.com/firesongBiaB 2023, Steinberg Cubase Pro 12, Wavelab 11.1, SpetraLayers Pro 9, Audacity, UR44 Interface, Yamaha Genos, Roland FP60 and FP10, Windows 10 You are who you are because you do what you do because of what you believe.
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac - Time is Running Out!
Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK, but only if you place your order by 11:59 pm PDT on May 31, 2023!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac® we've added over 70 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 new RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, Playable RealTracks Set 2, Playable RealDrums Set 1, 2 new sets of RealDrums Stems, Xtra Styles PAK 14 & 15, and more!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2023 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 60 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2023 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Upgrade today 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!
Video - Band-in-a-Box® 2023: 75 of Your Problems Solved!
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac® - Sale Pricing & Bonus PAKs!
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac is here, and it includes over 70 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks (20 more than we've released in previous versions), new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Song with Vocals" Artist Performances, Playable RealTracks Set 2, Playable RealDrums Set 1, 2 new sets of "RealDrums Stems," and more!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac, we've added 70+ new features, including 10 MAJOR features:
-Partial Regeneration... Always Different!
-RealTracks Stems!
-Playable RealDrums!
-Arpeggiator Sounds & Support!
-SynthMaster® Player Included!
-Master Track Volume Automation!
-EZ Config of RealTracks/Drums Folders!
-Intros using Song Chords!
-Auto-Save Song!
-Audio Input Monitoring!
-Undo - Track and Song Generation!
...and 60 more!
We're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac Upgrade purchases until May 31, 2023 - save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac Upgrade!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2023 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 60 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2023 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!
Video - Over 70 New Features and Enhancements in Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac®!
Customers Love Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac!
We have received a lot of feedback from Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac program users, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive!
Here are some of the things Band-in-a-Box® 2023 users saying:
"The new content is great!"
"Everyday I am more excited about Band-in-a-Box.... I cannot get enough of this software!"
"I love the new RealTracks!"
"Rock solid."
"Oh the glorious UNDO command!"
"Love the new features in 2023! Started using Band-in-a-Box way back in the early nineties. This program has been to the moon and back
since then!"
"It's amazing to see how far you have taken this program!"
"Wow... the UNDO addition seems like a small thing, but it's a really BIG thing!"
"2023 is a true game changer, the biggest thing since the first RealTracks!"
"With what you all have done in the 2023 upgrade & program updates I am OVERLY IMPRESSED!"
"Band-in-a-Box 2023 is second to none!"
"Audio Input Monitoring is the star of the show! There is now no reason not to record audio in Band-in-a-Box!"
"This is a phenomenal update - really a game-changer!"
"The 2023 version has the most exciting features since the introduction of the RealTracks."
"Get ready to indulge your inner music geek with a feature set to guarantee that music making will be fun in 2023!"
Leave a comment here.
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac® Boot Camp 2 Video
Special Offers Until May 31st!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37525 Members
66 Forums
78343 Topics
697225 Posts
Max Online: 2537 @ 01/19/20 07:09 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|