This song came about because of several different Off Topic threads.
The first was eddie asking about Acidized Loops.
That lead to Joanne asking about "loop based DAWs".
Then there were a couple of "all over the place" threads discussing "the modern sound".

I have used loops in the past to add things (sounds or feel) to a mostly-BIAB production. But, not what I would call "the Loop Thing".
I believe that to get that "modern" Pop thing, you are really better off using loops in a DAW that handles loops well...BIAB can likely do it - if you put in enough effort - but that is not its "strength".
Since I have never done an ALL LOOPS song, I thought I would give it a try.

I used loops from the BAIB Loops folder, so this meets the requirement of "using PGMusic products". Barely.

I also processed the vocals more heavily than my typical productions.
(the harmonies, too - much of which are from Janice & Bud).
There has been some discussion about how vocal processing really drives that "modern" sound.
I believe that, whole heartedly.

It does seem that most of the people who seemed interested in these discussions have sort of disappeared - gone off elsewhere - left these discussion sort of hanging... oh well...

I suppose this could be an entry to Sammy #Hot100 thing, but it was not an attempt to copy anything from that list.
Does this hit that "modern" mark? I don't know.
Feel free to weigh in on that if you choose.
(It IS new to me.)
I won't do this often, but it did open my eyes to new possibilities.
I would much rather have a record produced by Jay Joyce or Dave Cobb.
(Both doing very current, very organic records for new artists).

These are the loops:

A Hip-Hop midi beat from GrooveMonkee - rendered with Studio One Impact

Studio One Loops (guitars) (audio loops)
01 Conviction G-A open
06 Conviction F#-B-A
07 Conviction A-F-G
08 Conviction A straight

I created 3 midi bass loops to coordinate with the Studio One guitar loops.
(rendered with Studio One Presence)

BIAB Loops (audio loops)
Chillout - awake_88_short_lead_a_minor
Dubstep - straight_gee_70_shaker_a_minor ev16
Old School - bumping_95_b drums ev16

I created 2 samples from Janice's vocals to mix in to the last chorus.

I will post a picture of the mix in Studio One.
It is certainly different than my usual mix screen.
The tracks are in the order of the above listed loops.

A BIG THANK YOU to Janice Merritt for the harmonies!
And to Bud for recording her...

I used the idea of "chasing that next thing" for the basis of the lyric.
(Seemed like what a lot of those Off Topic threads were about...)
So this all came about because of this forum....(or that one over there)


A NEW YOU

we've always done things a certain way
we had an understanding
we didn't ask too much of one another
no ultimatums no demanding

now you want to change all that
you want to shake thing up
brand new mask a different hat
talk of breaking up
upside down, spinning 'round
coming down and landing hard
where is this all coming from
you caught me off guard

a new you
i can't keep up
i can't keep up
a new you
i can't keep up
i can't catch
this new you

is it really better on the other side
the grass really that much greener
didnt you hear what taylor said
those people are so much meaner

you want to change this and that
you want to shake thing up
brand new mask a different hat
talk of breaking up
upside down, spinning 'round
coming down and landing hard
where is this all coming from
you caught me off guard

a new you
i can't keep up
i can't keep up
a new you
i can't keep up
i can't catch
this new you

i watched you walk away
i heard you slam that door
i truly hope you find
what you are looking for

a new you
i can't keep up
i can't keep up
a new you
i can't keep up
i can't catch
this new you


Have fun with this. I did.
Comments much encouraged.


floyd

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