Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#559094 10/13/19 04:14 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
I recently listened to some very talented musicians playing a concert with Bach music and got inspired to make this piece. I hope you like it!

Air 2019 - A JSB Variation

RealTracks used:
RT2482
RT2718
RT1856
RT2718
RT2866
RT2863

Last edited by Will Josef; 10/13/19 04:23 PM.
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,306
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,306
Will, beautifully presented. This really captures the classical style so well, and then takes a pleasant twist with the piano.

Tell us more about the instruments and styles you used.
(Edit: the RealTracks list were added as I typed!)

Last edited by VideoTrack; 10/13/19 04:25 PM. Reason: clarified that the Realtracks had been added

BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
User Showcase
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,683
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 1,683
Nice flow along sound.

Thanks


win 10 64 bit 16gb,i7 chip, ssd 500gb, m-audio air, ,Roland BK-7M, 1000,shure sm7b,sonar,acid,mixcraft, variety of plugins.Sample tank 3,Kontakt. TC Helicon Voicelive 3 2 .
https://beatmaster1.bandcamp.com/releases

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,193
B
Expert
Offline
Expert
B
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,193
'Will Josef'...

Well, well, well, let's just see what we have, here, shall we, in this song of yours, Air 2019 - A JSB variation smile.

We have imagination...invention...passion...sensitivity...a understated sense of melancholy blended with moments of quiet joy...an obvious appreciation of classical musical form...and a piano section that takes a brief flight from the past into the present to deliver just a taste, a portent, of a modern pop, or even a jazz sensibility. I thought the piece was just about to make a hard turn around a corner and morph into something even more exciting, and cool, that would rock, even! But then, you return to the serenity of 'well-tempered' music-making and close the piece so quietly that it's like leaving a chapel after vespers.

If this represents what you are inspired to compose after listening "to some very talented musicians playing a concert with Bach music", I sure hope you keep your ears wide open and very busy, so us Users' Forum members can pick some more fruit off of the limbs of your eclectic musical tree!

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')


"Music is what feelings sound like."-- borrowed from a Cakewalk Music Creator forum member, "Mamabear".
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,215
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,215
Hi Will,

I am really enjoying listening to this creation. It travels really nicely.

It's very easy to hear the influence of Johann Sebastian and I greatly admire your creativity and sense of adventure.

Right now I can hear hints of "Air On G A String" and "Sheep May Safely Graze". Whoa! This is interesting... you've added a swing lilt! That was unexpected and got me sitting upright. Ahh... it's back to the Baroque styling now. The feeling of returning to the original style is very restful as the jazzier section.

This is a really lovely musical journey.
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,580
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,580
Will,
ambitious!
You pulled it off pretty well I think.
I do hear the bowed bass "dragging" rather than underpinning the piece though.
That could be becasue there's not a lot in the middle ground so it gets a lot of sonic space. A cello, oboe or similar would cover that territory - ah - here comes a cello and does just that.
Nice.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,403
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 2,403
Hi Will,

I can understand you got inspired when listening to 'Air'. It's a very beautiful song.
And you challenged yourself enormously with making your own impression of it. That in itself is worth a big compliment. A Dutch band in the late 70's called Focus did the same with the same song. It must be on internet I believe. One of them became very famous...
But in your performance, I have to agree with Loren, it appears your focus has been a bit too broad. Halfway your song I began to feel a bit unresty, although your playing is very nice. I couldn't do it, or dare to. that's why I only make my own songs grin

I hope you won't see this as a criticism, because that was not my point I wanted to make. I hope we can learn from each other all the time.

Hans


Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 14,680
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 14,680
Nice flowing journey...like a rippling stream.

Enjoyed it.

J&B


You can listen to our catalog on Apple Music or Spotify by searching on Janice Merritt
Our Videos are here on our website
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Sorry for my late replies... I had some issues in real life that demanded my full attention for a few days...

Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Will, beautifully presented. This really captures the classical style so well, and then takes a pleasant twist with the piano.

Tell us more about the instruments and styles you used.
(Edit: the RealTracks list were added as I typed!)


Thanks for you kind words and thank you for reminding me of listing the RT's.

Will

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: beatmaster
Nice flow along sound.

Thanks


Thanks for listening, beatmaster!

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: bluage
'Will Josef'...

Well, well, well, let's just see what we have, here, shall we, in this song of yours, Air 2019 - A JSB variation smile.

We have imagination...invention...passion...sensitivity...a understated sense of melancholy blended with moments of quiet joy...an obvious appreciation of classical musical form...and a piano section that takes a brief flight from the past into the present to deliver just a taste, a portent, of a modern pop, or even a jazz sensibility. I thought the piece was just about to make a hard turn around a corner and morph into something even more exciting, and cool, that would rock, even! But then, you return to the serenity of 'well-tempered' music-making and close the piece so quietly that it's like leaving a chapel after vespers.

If this represents what you are inspired to compose after listening "to some very talented musicians playing a concert with Bach music", I sure hope you keep your ears wide open and very busy, so us Users' Forum members can pick some more fruit off of the limbs of your eclectic musical tree!

LOREN (a.k.a. 'bluage')


Hi LOREN,
Like so many times before you almost make me blush with your kind words about my humble attempts to make something interesting with BiaB. Your kind comments are very much appreciated!
Will

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: Noel96
Hi Will,

I am really enjoying listening to this creation. It travels really nicely.

It's very easy to hear the influence of Johann Sebastian and I greatly admire your creativity and sense of adventure.

Right now I can hear hints of "Air On G A String" and "Sheep May Safely Graze". Whoa! This is interesting... you've added a swing lilt! That was unexpected and got me sitting upright. Ahh... it's back to the Baroque styling now. The feeling of returning to the original style is very restful as the jazzier section.

This is a really lovely musical journey.
Noel


Originally Posted By: rayc
Will,
ambitious!
You pulled it off pretty well I think.
I do hear the bowed bass "dragging" rather than underpinning the piece though.
That could be becasue there's not a lot in the middle ground so it gets a lot of sonic space. A cello, oboe or similar would cover that territory - ah - here comes a cello and does just that.
Nice.


Hi Noel and rayc,

Thank you to both of you for listening. I decided to keep my answer to your kind comments in the same post, because you both circle around the fact that there is a sort of sonic or style/stylish "resolve" in the last part of the song, which is exactly what I intended. I'm glad that you noticed that.

Your comments are very much appreciated. Thank you!

Will

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: Birchwood
Hi Will,

I can understand you got inspired when listening to 'Air'. It's a very beautiful song.
And you challenged yourself enormously with making your own impression of it. That in itself is worth a big compliment. A Dutch band in the late 70's called Focus did the same with the same song. It must be on internet I believe. One of them became very famous...
But in your performance, I have to agree with Loren, it appears your focus has been a bit too broad. Halfway your song I began to feel a bit unresty, although your playing is very nice. I couldn't do it, or dare to. that's why I only make my own songs grin

I hope you won't see this as a criticism, because that was not my point I wanted to make. I hope we can learn from each other all the time.

Hans



Hi Hans,

Thanks for listening!
I grew up with the music from Focus and Jan Akkerman. I really liked it in the 70s. I still remember "Sylvia" and "Hokus Pokus", but I cannot recall a version of Air. I will have to look for that on youtube.

Anyway... I just made this tune inspired by a recent concert and wanted to share it with you guys... I have no intention of publishing it to a broader audience... I know my limitations. smile

All the best to you,
Will

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Nice flowing journey...like a rippling stream.

Enjoyed it.

J&B


Janice & Bud,

Thanks a lot for listening - it is very much appreciated!
Will

User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,565
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,565
Great, Will !


Link: www.soundcloud.com/ed_shaw (Feel Free to Use)
https://drooble.com/edward.shaw/hymn/index.htm
Biab for WIN 2020 -- Win 10 64bit -- Reaper/Audacity
Zoom R-16 -- Tascam DP-03-SD -- SoundTap -- Crescendo --
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 1,677
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 1,677
Will, Will, Will - if anyone should be called Master of BIAB you're on top of my list.

I've loved air for all my life so much - it's so beautiful that it may work in many arrangements. But this one really stands out. Congratulations on this very, very fine and beautifully sounding production. It's just AWESOME !!!!

Take care,

Stefan

User Showcase
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 5,965
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 5,965
Will,
Nicely put together interpretation. Very cool & soothing arrangement. Piano was a nice addition, it stirred things in a modern direction smile Enjoyed it!

Thank you for sharing!

Misha.

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: edshaw
Great, Will !


Thanks for listening, edshaw!

User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
W
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,362
Originally Posted By: Crossroads
Will, Will, Will - if anyone should be called Master of BIAB you're on top of my list.

I've loved air for all my life so much - it's so beautiful that it may work in many arrangements. But this one really stands out. Congratulations on this very, very fine and beautifully sounding production. It's just AWESOME !!!!

Take care,

Stefan


You are so kind, Stefan! Thanks a lot for listening!

Will

User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,722
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 7,722
What a cool song Will. Well done


Scott Collingwood
https://soundcloud.com/scottt709
https://soundcloud.com/spiritlevel-ca
https://www.youtube.com/@SpiritLevel-ge3hm/
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
Band-in-a-Box 2024 Italian for Mac is Here!

Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!

Tutti Pacchetti | Nuove Caratteristiche

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Mac Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK & 7, Xtra Styles PAK 17 & 18, und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Mac® is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6 & 7, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 & 18, et bien plus encore!

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.

Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics83,105
Posts753,675
Members38,996
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
Villy Andersen, Pootwaddle, Create Video, short tail, sepulchre
38,995 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 156
DC Ron 96
rsdean 83
rayc 70
dcuny 70
vicarn 65
Today's Birthdays
seventrumpets
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5