Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#787690 12/08/23 08:26 AM
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
See You Down The Road on Soundcloud
See You Down The Road on YouTube


Release day today for this one, and I forgot. I just upload these songs to the streaming services with the hope that it will make me stop mixing them. This song was created after reading The Scenic Route: A Short Story by Christina Baker Kline.  It's dedicated to that nomadic gene in all of us. The best part of the song is that Janice Merritt sang along.

Key=C , Tempo 101, Length (m:s)=3:48
Style is _CMPFBS2.STY (Campfire, 2 Strummed Guitars)

RealDrums in Song: CajonFolkPop8ths
RealTracks in style: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 2854:Harmonica, Background CountryBalladJellyRoll Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 626:Harmonica, Background Travis Ev 085
RealDrums in Song: TambourineEven8ths
RealDrums in Song: Tambourine2and4

See You Down The Road

Someone always says you must go crazy in your van life.
Well, it sure beats 9 to 5. You feel much more alive on the road.
Whenever you pull into another camping site there's a friend there
who will lend a helping hand because we understand there's a code.

I'll see you down the road where all of life's dust we'll unload.
Don't worry if I am late. I'll see you down the road.

Driving down the road the signpost up ahead says there's happiness.
There's adventure and intrique.
There's air you actually breathe, and your friends.
When finally you arrive to your new space for a time
you are back with friends.
You will see a welcome sign hanging somewhere
all the time without end.

I'll see you down the road where we can cultivate our souls.
You know I'll wait for you there. I'll see you down the road.

I'll see you down the road we'll drink to our lives yet untold.
I'll see you down the road. I'll see you down the road.

I-- C G Am G
V-- (C C Am Am F F G G)2
CH-- (C G F F Am G C C)2


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
and https://soundcloud.com/babumusic-5080285
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 1,814
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 1,814
Reminds me of the time when I was traveling in the south of France, with an old car, a tent and lots of fun.
Your song brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for that smile[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]

Janice is the perfect harmony partner for you, your voices go very well together.
Great song!


Making bits and bytes sound good...

Goldmania Bella - A One-Man Girlband with no fans
Listen on Spotify
Watch on YouTube
User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 459
L
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
L
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 459
Well done. On the road again!
Laurent

User Showcase
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,219
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 4,219
As you probably know, I am a part time nomad. I certainly relate to the lyrics. I like the choice of real tracks. Campfire style. Whoever thought of the delayed harmony, it was a perfect idea and perfectly executed by Janice. I just downloaded the short story. Good thing it’s short. My plate is full these days. I really loved everything about it, Tom

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,807
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,807
Hey Marty & Janice,

Love it! I can relate so easily. I've been a traveler all my life. I've been to 41 countries and all but two states (Oregon & Hawaii). The most interesting place I've been is around the bend I've not yet traveled.

Nice pieces in the band - everything fits so nicely.

And how can you not think of Janice's voice without searching for superlatives that don't yet exist? As Tom mentioned, the delayed harmony is just so danged good!

You're turning into a music machine, Marty. I'll drop my quarter in the slot any time. Keep 'em coming.

Alan


BIAB 2024 Ultra Plus-all StylePaks*Win11*16GB 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: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,696
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,696
Marty, you and Janice really crushed this one! Definitely a great singalong opportunity. Loved the video, which I didn't see the credits for. It's pretty amazing. Loved the band, too. Well, except for that pesky harmonica that never takes a break. But I've been accused of that as a guitarist, so I get it. Ha! Fantastic tune, a keeper!


DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
StudioCat DAW dual screen
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,317
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,317
Nice one, Marty!

Good vocals, you and Janice sound great together.

User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
Originally Posted by B.D.Thomas
Reminds me of the time when I was traveling in the south of France, with an old car, a tent and lots of fun.
Your song brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for that smile[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]

Janice is the perfect harmony partner for you, your voices go very well together.
Great song!
"an old car, a tent and lots of fun." Yep, you got it, BD. Janice can make anyone sound so much better.

Originally Posted by laurent4114
Well done. On the road again!
Laurent
Thanks, Laurent. It'd be great to see you out there.

Originally Posted by tommyad
As you probably know, I am a part time nomad. I certainly relate to the lyrics. I like the choice of real tracks. Campfire style. Whoever thought of the delayed harmony, it was a perfect idea and perfectly executed by Janice. I just downloaded the short story. Good thing it’s short. My plate is full these days. I really loved everything about it, Tom
Tom, you are one guy I definitely thought of when writing this. You always write such good songs about the folks you meet on your travels. Glad you downloaded the story. I think you're in it somewhere.

Originally Posted by Al-David
Hey Marty & Janice,

Love it! I can relate so easily. I've been a traveler all my life. I've been to 41 countries and all but two states (Oregon & Hawaii). The most interesting place I've been is around the bend I've not yet traveled.

Nice pieces in the band - everything fits so nicely.

And how can you not think of Janice's voice without searching for superlatives that don't yet exist? As Tom mentioned, the delayed harmony is just so danged good!

You're turning into a music machine, Marty. I'll drop my quarter in the slot any time. Keep 'em coming.

Alan
Your books were also an inspiration for this one, Alan. This is the kind of song that can have different verses at different fires. Yours would sing about Dot and the half-pint. "Superlatives that don't yet exist"is a great way to describe Janice. The idea was to use only "baby chords" so any strummer at any campfire could easily play it without moving from the first postition. It's just another kumbaya song. The delayed harmony started as a round (also popular at campsites), but morphed into the sing-along. Thank you, Alan.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
and https://soundcloud.com/babumusic-5080285
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,022
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,022
If I've got a nomadic gene, it's long laid dormant, and I'd like to keep it that way. wink

But that in no way stopped me from enjoying the song.

Good song - easy going vocals, with lovely harmonies with Janice, and the strummed guitar and harmonica are a perfect choice here.

Does posting a song actually stop you mixing the song? I'm constantly tinkering with songs I released some time ago, especially since I can re-do synthetic vocals, or correct lyrics that didn't quite work. laugh


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,998
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,998
What a Nice Song! A marvelous chorus.

I love Folky Babu!!!!
Your voice is well suited to this style.
A perfect group of tracks (and that wonderful bass, of course). Good mix.

Exquisite Harmonies.

a delightful listen.

fj

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,703
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,703
What a cool melody to the song Marty. Janice's harmonies were a perfect compliment to the song. Reminded my of a song from early 70's. Really cool vibe. Well done..


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 708
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 708
Love a travelling song, Marty.
You and Janice sound great together. The delayed harmony is inspired. And I could even play this one myself (baby chords)!
Regards,
Leon

User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,237
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 7,237
Marty / Janice,

Love this! A new favorite for me. You guys sound so good together.

Great, great song. Fantastic mix.

Bob

User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,521
Veteran
Online Content
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,521
Van life means something slightly different over here at the moment...housing crisis, people with great jobs living in vans that move a few km each week to do the rounds of parking/camping sites close enough to commute from.
This is a lovely song that reminds me of a pair of friends I have that have spent the last two years doing the "Grey Nomad" thing of travelling around Australia and seeing the sights while healthy & early in retirement.
Lovely song, wonderful feel, Janice is a wonder addition as expected. A band that serves the song - all in all a fabulous thing.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,386
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 2,386
No doubt about it, another great collab.
Professional in every aspect, enjoyed it much.


https://soundcloud.com/user-646279677
BiaB 2024 Windows
For me there’s no better place in the band than to have one leg in the harmony world and the other in the percussive. Thank you Paul Tutmarc and Leo Fender.
User Showcase
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
Veteran
OP Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 3,738
Originally Posted by DC Ron
Marty, you and Janice really crushed this one! Definitely a great singalong opportunity. Loved the video, which I didn't see the credits for. It's pretty amazing. Loved the band, too. Well, except for that pesky harmonica that never takes a break. But I've been accused of that as a guitarist, so I get it. Ha! Fantastic tune, a keeper!
Thanks so much, Ron. The vid credits are mentioned right at the beginning and end, although both sites say attribution is not necessary. HA! The pesky harmonica would've been so much more pesky if Dave Bell hadn't recently taught me about sidechain ducking. Still, every campfire (or jam session for that matter) has someone who carries an harmonica in his (girls aren't usuaslly that annoying) pocket, as if that one harp will be right for any key. Fortunately this one is in C and they each had F harps.

Originally Posted by BlueAttitude
Nice one, Marty!

Good vocals, you and Janice sound great together.
Thanks, Dave, and thanks for that sidechain ducking advice --much needed in this song. Janice makes everyone sound better, and Bud makes it so easy by sending the perfect stem.

Originally Posted by dcuny
If I've got a nomadic gene, it's long laid dormant, and I'd like to keep it that way. wink

But that in no way stopped me from enjoying the song.

Good song - easy going vocals, with lovely harmonies with Janice, and the strummed guitar and harmonica are a perfect choice here.

Does posting a song actually stop you mixing the song? I'm constantly tinkering with songs I released some time ago, especially since I can re-do synthetic vocals, or correct lyrics that didn't quite work. laugh
Oh, I'm definitely with ya on that aging nomadic gene, David, but you know how genetics works. Well, I say posting stops me from continuing to mix, but I'm just trying to convince myself. Guess I'm with ya on that one too.


Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babumusic51
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marty-straub
and https://soundcloud.com/babumusic-5080285
Band in a Box, Reaper, Cakewalk, Ozone 11
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,170
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,170
Marty...this is an Americana masterpiece...love the band (the acoustic and harmonica...yes) and the melody (especially the chorus) is as good as it gets...it's got that folky/country/60' sound...and the duet parts with Janice are perfecto! man in my mind you hit a homer with this little number...well done!

BTW: Two years back my brother and I took his RV and went to 13 states...I-80 from Illinois to San Fransico and then the northern trail back home through Oregon and Washington and all points in between...your song reminded me of the unforgettable time we had traveling this magnificent country...thanks!

Last edited by firesong; 12/13/23 10:11 AM.

www.soundclick.com/firesong
BiaB 2024, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13, Wavelab 11.2, SpetraLayers Pro 10, Audacity, Steinberg 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.
User Showcase
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 793
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 793
Another corker, Marty. Love the You and Janice harmony.


Some favourite Waoist Adages:
#1: Play on the Way.
#17: Ask not for whom the flower blooms, it blooms for you.
#69: Bring consciousness to it.
#74: On the road to effortlessness, effort must be made.
#105: Be Love Now, the rest will come on its own.
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,986
G
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
G
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,986
Love it Marty!!! Has a retro vibe that I dig, in the music and the lyric!!! Harmonica is perfect!! And, Yes, Janice makes any song better!!! Take care. Greg

User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,406
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,406
Hello Janice & Marty
something different from you
One of your best songs !!!
Great vocal work from both of you
Excellent work
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2

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
New! XPro Styles PAK 7 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 7 with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 50 RealTracks and RealDrums that are sure to delight!

With XPro Styles PAK 7 you can expect 25 rock & pop, 25 jazz, and 25 country styles, as well as 25 of this year's wildcard genre: Celtic!

Here's a small sampling of what XPro Styles PAK 7 has to offer: energetic rock jigs, New Orleans funk, lilting jazz waltzes, fast Celtic punk, uptempo train beats, gritty grunge, intense jazz rock, groovy EDM, soulful R&B, soft singer-songwriter pop, country blues rock, and many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 7 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box 2024® with XPro Styles PAK 7! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Watch the XPro Styles PAK 7 Overview & Styles Demos video.

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2024 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

New! Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac!

Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box version 2024 is here with 200 brand new styles to take for a spin!

Along with 50 new styles each for the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, we’ve put together a collection of styles using sounds from the SynthMaster plugin!

In this PAK you'll find: dubby reggae grooves, rootsy Americana, LA jazz pop, driving pop rock, mellow electronica, modern jazz fusion, spacey country ballads, Motown shuffles, energetic EDM, and plenty of synth heavy grooves! Xtra Style PAK 18 features these styles and many, many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 18 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Expand your Band-in-a-Box 2024® library with Xtra Styles PAK 18! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 18 requires the 2024 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+/Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows!

Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box version 2024 is here with 200 brand new styles to take for a spin!

Along with 50 new styles each for the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, we’ve put together a collection of styles using sounds from the SynthMaster plugin!

In this PAK you'll find: dubby reggae grooves, rootsy Americana, LA jazz pop, driving pop rock, mellow electronica, modern jazz fusion, spacey country ballads, Motown shuffles, energetic EDM, and plenty of synth heavy grooves! Xtra Style PAK 18 features these styles and many, many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 18 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Expand your Band-in-a-Box 2024® library with Xtra Styles PAK 18! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 18 requires the 2024 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+/Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

New! XPro Styles PAK 7 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 7 with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 50 RealTracks and RealDrums that are sure to delight!

With XPro Styles PAK 7 you can expect 25 rock & pop, 25 jazz, and 25 country styles, as well as 25 of this year's wildcard genre: Celtic!

Here's a small sampling of what XPro Styles PAK 7 has to offer: energetic rock jigs, New Orleans funk, lilting jazz waltzes, fast Celtic punk, uptempo train beats, gritty grunge, intense jazz rock, groovy EDM, soulful R&B, soft singer-songwriter pop, country blues rock, and many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 7 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box 2024® with XPro Styles PAK 7! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Watch the XPro Styles PAK 7 Overview & Styles Demos video.

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2024 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

Video - Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 includes built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API, allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper tracks, including tiny lossless files of instructions which play audio instantly from disk.

We demonstrate the new Reaper features in the Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin 6.0 in our video, Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - Update Today!

Already grabbed your copy of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®? Head to our Support Page to download build 803 and update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 installation with the latest version developed by our team!

Learn more & download now.

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!

Read all about the 50+ newest features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, or you can watch our video "Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!" to see it in action!

Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics82,955
Posts751,545
Members38,952
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
rojina9, soul57, Vince44, iTsens, Brankee
38,952 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 114
rsdean 106
DC Ron 96
BYOBand 82
dcuny 65
Today's Birthdays
lancehankins, Randy29
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5