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Hello All,

My first mix down and recording of any song ever created by me using Band in A Box (it only tool me 30 years!).

Original tune, "How I wish I Could Sing." All BinABox instruments. Vocals, lyrics and music by me, Tom Marvan.


https://soundcloud.com/tom_marvan/how-i-wish-i-could-sing

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How I wish I could sing
I wish it more than anything
Better than Sinatra, better than Sam Cook
I'd sing at the opera
How I wish I could sing

How I wish I could dance
Put my friends into a trance
Better than Gene Kelly, or Baryshnikov
I seen them on the telly
How I wish I could dance

How I wish could know
Should I stay or should I go
We could be together, we could be apart
You talk about the weather and it breaks my heart
You talk about the weather and it breaks my heart

[Solo break: sax, piano]

How I wish I could sing
I wish it more than anything
We could be together, we could be apart
You talk about the weather and it breaks my heart
You talk about the weather and it breaks my heart

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RealTracks in style: 1434:Bass, Electric, JazzFunkPoppy Ev16 110
RealTracks in style: 1119:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 691:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 2541:Pedal Steel, Background ModernPopCountry Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 2014:Sax, Alto, Soloist CountryTrainMark Ev16 130
RealTracks in song: 2026:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryJohn Ev 120
RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven16^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

I recorded it to Acoustica Mixcraft 8, no effects (unless by mistake), just doubled the vocals using various comps thereof.

Tom Marvan.


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Made me smile and tap my feet all the way through! I like that it has a clear melody and message ... some people think they can do without either (or both!) at times. Great job - well done!

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Tom,

Welcome to the Showcase!! (even if it took 30 years to get here smile )

A good first BIAB effort. Good selection of tracks to carry the song. A nice write.

All well mixed. (And you sing just fine! Can't say about the dancing, though)

Open the song flood gates! You are on your way...

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Welcome to the User Showcase...
Nice 1st recording & mix down...
Now that you've got your toe in the water... Wade on in smile...
I'll wager you've got a lot more songs to share with us!


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Tom,
I enjoyed the humour in your lyrics, catchy melody and clear vocals.
A good happy song to introduce your music to us!

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musician17, Floyd jane, Jim and Robert -

thank you for your kind words. I am working on some more, hope to post soon.

Tom.


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Hi Tom,

This is a good first showcase of your music in this forum. It clearly shows that you got talent and I am looking forward to hear more songs/productions from you.

Thanks a lot for sharing your music with us!

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Tom,
Cool! I like the artistry of this tune, definitely got a unique signature.
Very positive. Post more smile

Thank you for sharing!

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Nice fun little tune!! Clever and pleasant! I caught this line

I seen them on the telly

And also think I picked up a little accent....guess you're a displaced Brit in San Diego....great place to end up! NIcely done!! Take care. Greg

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Nicely done - I thought it was really cute, and definitely fun to listen to. Love the playful lyrics, and your vocals aren't even bad considering the song title!

Looking forward to hearing more from you - thanks for sharing smile


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You and me both. Pretty easy to "sing along" with the thoughts, at least. Nicely put together. Good work with the various breaks and transitions--kept it fresh. Much enjoyed. Welcome.


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Well, it made me smile and tap my foot, so good job Tom! Good lyrics and arrangement, well done on an enjoyable listen.
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Great work on this Tom, this is excellent! This sounds very full and very soothing to hear. Nice job!


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My sentiments basically align with what Deryk already said. Thanks for sharing!


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Very nicely done, this has always been my big wish but it didn't happen. I like how you put it all together, and the result exceeded the parts big-time. Keep em coming. (I always tell myself that Cole Porter and Marvin Hamlisch were terrible singers but that didn't stop them.)

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Welcome to the forum. Cool lyric. Very enjoyable song. Well done


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