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Hi All, I wrote this song last night and just had to get it down. It is what it is  - Welcome To My Heart If anyone is interested I will let you know which style I chose etc. Best regards Michee
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Hi Michee, That's an amazing speed in writing, arranging and mixing a song! You must have broken the sound barrier. The feel of this song is terrific. What style was it? You've got a really good thing happening here. Sometimes the doubled (quadrupled?) vocals lacked clarity to my ears, I'm not quite sure why, and this made it hard for me to understand some of the lyrics. I think if you come back to this production after a day or two's rest, you'll hear what I mean. Of course, it could always be my ears too!! Other than that, though, I'm incredibly impressed. I could never accomplish a final product, start to finish, in an evening Regards, Noel
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Well, a little more twang in the voice, and this could be a Hank Williams song.
Very cool!
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Michee, A very authentic traditional (boom-chuck) country song. Reminds me of many country hits from the 50's & early 60's. I thought the mix was cool too (especially considering the rush job).  The bridge is very catchy. I like it. Nice Job!  I do think some harmony in the bridge would be effective, all I'm hearing now is a chorus effect on the lead vocal. All the best, Greg
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Hi Noel,
I used the following style:
Style is _CSWNGMD.STY (Country Swing Medium-Fast(140RS))
RealTracks in style: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120
RealTracks in style: ~372:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 120
RealTracks in style: ~~1139:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanA-B Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~~971:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingGrittyA-B Sw 085
RealDrums in Style: NashvilleSwing8^3-Hihat,Ride
I added a Pedal Steel for the solo (wish there was more choice for solo Real track Guitars)
It was just one of those moments of inspiration that happen (no clue of where it came from except a higher influence)
I will come back to the song and refine all instruments including my voice as it is just a quick mix together.
Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment.
I really appreciate that.
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Hi John, Thank you for the Hank Williams comment, I'm suitably embarrassed now  Ta for taking a listed and commenting. Best regards Michee
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Hi Greg,
Thank you for your nice comments.
Yes I will go back when I have more time and redo the vocals and try out your suggestion of harmony.
As I said in my post, I just had to get it down.
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Hi George...very nice work and very "Hank" sounding song. You didn't mention which steel you used although it sounds like the Opry real track. I'd like to know more about how you generated the steel solo. Great job; keep 'em coming! Bob
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Hi Bob, I used the following Pedal steel - RT612:Pedal Steel, Background Opry Sw 130 I just generated it in Realband and used the very 1st generation. Left the volume as is and only gave it a boost in the solo section (wish there was more guitar country solo's to fit this kind of song  ) Thanks for your nice comments. I will be revisiting this song at a later time to change the vocals and maybe the lyrics in parts. Best regards Michee
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Nice country tune. Great melody. I think the voice could use less reverb. Experiment. Coming along nice though.
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This what I would call a Quick and Dirty. That is something that goes down very quickly. These are usually the best songs. Just grab the moment and run with it. You did that extremely well here!
I agree with the Hank statement!
I also agree that the vocals lack clarity. The next time just sing it sans any effects. Then go back and a small amount of reverb. Your voice is a strong one so you don’t need a lot of effects IMHO.
GREAT SONG!
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Hi Ed,
Thanks for taking a listen and commenting.
Yes, I will rework the vocals when I have the time and use less reverb.
I may also add harmonies.
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Hi Mario, Quote:
This what I would call a Quick and Dirty
Yes that was what it was. Just needed to get it down in case I forgot the melody
Thanks for taking a listen and commenting.
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Hi all,
I have updated my song (you can hear it in the original thread)
I changed the Key from Bb to G and redid the vocals.
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WOW! Michee...what a difference. You nailed it! Great job. Keep 'em coming Bob
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Bob's right you nailed it.
I like the new key better too, but I'd still like to hear some harmony on the bridge, maybe every line where it says welcome to my heart.
Still sounds good though.
Greg
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Hi Michee, Quote:
WOW! Michee...what a difference. You nailed it! Great job. Keep 'em coming.
A huge +1 from me. This version works for me so much better than the original version. I've been to a truck load of songwriting seminars over the last 3 years with some of the biggest names in the business and all say that "rewrite, rewrite, rewrite...." is the key to success. To my way of thinking, you've just proved it!
All the best,
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Hi Greg,
I did in fact place some harmony on the bridge/chorus but probably tweaked it down too much.
I don't like to hear the artifacts that are introduced in the TC Helicon harmony that comes with BiaB.
Thanks once again.
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Hi Noel,
Yes I'm beginning to understand that the songwriter has to (on occasions) let his creation grow and re-writing allows that to happen.
Thanks once again
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Michee,
somehow I missed the first version, but this version sounds very good to me. I especially like the ending... it was perfect. Did you have to generate the pedal steel multiple times to get that closing riff? (reading back through the other posts I see that you used the first take... that is a good testimony to the intelligence of the real tracks and their ability to put appropriate riffs in the right places)
As I listened, my ears wanted to hear more vocal harmony. And I agree with your comments about artifacts and vocal processors... but why not just record a natural harmony? It's one of your strengths, my friend! Not all of us are good vocalists, and we HAVE to rely on vocal processing... but I don't think that's the case with you.
Reading through the comments I see that you started in one key, then changed it. Congratulations on that. I think many of us are trying to embellish the music with vocals instead of letting the music support the vocals in a key that is right for the singer. The music accompanies YOU, not the other way around. This song is a good example of getting the idea down, then finding the right key and adapting the backing track to enhance the melody. Good job!
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Hi Pat,
Thanks for taking a listen and your nice comments.
I didn't have to do anything with the ending, the Pedal Steel has that ending (try it and see)
I tried to give it harmony (with me singing) but I just don't get it down right.
It sounds all wrong hence the TC Helicon.
Isn't it funny that you can sing one song in a specific key i.e. F, but when you try another song that key just seems wrong.
You'd think the songs you write (by you, I mean me) would all be in one key?
Thanks once again Pat
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Hi Pat,
I tried to give it harmony (with me singing) but I just don't get it down right.
It sounds all wrong hence the TC Helicon.
Isn't it funny that you can sing one song in a specific key i.e. F, but when you try another song that key just seems wrong.
You'd think the songs you write (by you, I mean me) would all be in one key?
Thanks once again Pat
Best regards
Michee
Harmonies can include a LOT of different options... notes above or below the melody.. 3rds, 5ths, 7ths etc. Surely a man who sings as well as you can find SOMETHING that works!
Maybe if you experiment you'll find that there's an obscure aspect of the harmony that bothers you and not the notes themselves. Maybe if you post some experiments in harmony, somebody will offer a comment that turns on a light that you might not have considered. Group intellect is a powerful thing.
Song after song you sing flawlessly... I just can't believe that your harmonies would be be any less.
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Michee,
I was listening before I started reading the rest of the post and "Hank" came to mind right away. Great job. Slightly less verb on the vocal maybe. Sounds great for the short time you have spent on it - wish I could put them together that fast and that good.
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Hi Pat,
I have tried to do what you suggest, but I am at a loss as to how you do a harmony correctly.
I have tried to do the following.
1. Use the TC Helicon harmony and use that harmony to follow with my real voice ( sounds awful )
2. Tried using transpose the chords and sing in a new key ( sounds awful ) must be doing something wrong?
Just don't get it.
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Hi Powderman,
Thanks so much for listening to and commenting on my song.
I think that the songs that just fall from above in less than 20 minutes are the ones that work much better, in my opinion, than songs that you have to keep modifying and tweaking.
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Hi All,
I have updated this song with a new version.
I hope it is sounding a little better as I have been learning some new mixing techniques.
Thanks
Michee
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Michee...
Wow...This is really starting to sound good!
Check your private email for the info you requested.
Great job,
Bob
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Michee,
Absolutely fantastic, like others commented sounds like "Classic" country.
Love the beat the background and especially your vocals.
As many other mentioned "If Only I".
Thanks for sharing you "Epiphany" with us what a treat.
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Hi seeker,
Thanks for taking a listen.
I appreciate your kind words.
Best regards
George
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Very nice song George, still to me there is to much reverb. It does not allow the vocal to sit atop the mix properly and it kind of sinks down inside it. I also struggle with this, and on my last one i use to little reverb i think.
Overall a right proper country tune!
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Classic country sound for sure. A little too much reverb on the main vocals. You also need to bring the main vocal a little more to the front also. Listen to some songs that sound like this and notice where the vocal sits in the mix.
I have the same issue with vocals not being up-front enough -- I think it is because that I "hear" my voice so well and turn it down (ha, ha). Probably an argument for NOT mixing your own stuff!
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Hi Robh,
I have updated the song as per the reverb (I removed most of it)
I would appreciate if you would let me know if it sounds any better.
You can find it at the original link.
Thank you for listening.
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Hi Kevin,
I have removed most of the reverb from the song and added some harmony.
I would be grateful if you could give it another listen and let me know if it sounds any better.
You can find the new version on the original link.
I appreciate your feedback.
Best regards
George
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 What a difference! Super George. The harmony works very well and gives it a lift. You might want to take a listen again to the ending - seems to me the bass trailing out was cut off - makes the ending a bit abrupt. Well done song. 2 Thumbs up. Ian
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Hi Ian, Thanks for taking a listen to the updated version. I appreciate the comments. Like yourself I have a hearing problem.. lost a little of the low end due to sitting under the North Sea in an engine room whilst moving oil rigs around  I just don't hear the bass cutting off at the ending of the song.. sorry. Best regards George
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George, I just gave it another listen... this is a very natural sounding style for you, and you sure have done a nice job all around with this song The harmonies ended up sounding just right, however you did them 
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michie,
i think your writing and singing continues to mature. as stated, find your vocal "comfort zone" and let the music support the vox. i too was impressed by the psg. very believable licks. it fooled me completely. more please.
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That's country. Very nice production. Voice fits style perfectly for this style. My Music
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Hi Pat,
Thank you for your nice comments.
I did the harmonies in Band In a Box with the settings for volume up at max (sounds horrible)
I then imported them into Realband and lowered the volumes to just about audible (much better)
Best regards
George
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I have McAfee installed onto my computer and it warns me that Box.net has a history of propagating virus's
So I shall be moving all my music onto YouTube.
See my Signature for the link.
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Fit' Like Min' You are always kind and gentle with your words. Very much appreciated. May yer' lum' aywis reek Best regards George
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Hi PgFantastic,
Thank you for that.
Best regards
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ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"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."
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!
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