Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Page 1 of 2 1 2
#705925 02/21/22 12:00 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
AnyWay

I wonder how it all got messed up anyway
We were so good together, seems like yesterday
We had a good thing, a love so fresh and new
Us against the world, just me and you

Then the fightin’ started, hateful words were said
We probably should’ve parted then, but we both hung around instead

You said I was afraid, to leave without you
And I said I would stay, but I don’t want to…

But I’ll do it any way I can, to make you understand
I’ll look for any way to stay, and play out this hand
You don’t like me anyway, and I don’t wanna’ be with you today,
But I’ll do it anyway. ( Solo )

I don’t know why everything had to go so wrong
Maybe we’ve been together, a little bit too long

I always thought that you’d be better off without me
But up until now I never thought, I’d really leave…

But I’ll do it anyway today, and I won’t look back
I’ll do it anyway I can, and I won’t leave no tracks
Don’t even like you anyway, but I never thought I’d end it this way,
But I’ll do it anyway… Anyway…
________________________________________________

Mixed & Mastered in Cakewalk Sonar

BiaB - Drums, Accordian, Piano, Lead Guitar (Brent Mason)

Me - Lyrics, Vocals, Bass, Rhythm Guitars, Keys


Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta;
Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20



bloc-head #705938 02/21/22 01:08 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,862
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,862
Outstanding vocals, great harmonies.

Your instrumentation and mix are spot on.

Good lyrics.

Two thumbs up


Have you ever noticed there are no lines to a bathroom at a water park?

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
bloc-head #705949 02/21/22 01:34 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,318
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,318
bloc-head,

You are an extremely versatile artist! This is an excellent modern Country sounding track. Everything you are posting is top tier stuff and I mean every word of it! Great song writing is on display once again! Your vocals are without flaw (harmony also) and this one, once again is so easy to listen to all the way through!

Keep setting that bar high! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks, Torrey




bloc-head #705954 02/21/22 02:10 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,689
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,689
Your sound is so clean and fresh, I just love it. The other day, I heard Loudon W randomly come on my shuffle mix, and he reminded me of you.

PS – The warm tone on that guitar solo is great, I don't know if it was there to start or if you produced it that way.

Last edited by Mark Hayes; 02/21/22 02:13 PM.
bloc-head #705955 02/21/22 02:32 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,119
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 8,119

Hey this sounds really good Bloc-head. Very soulful.

Hey, I see you are selling this for $10? Did you mean $1? Are people gonna pay that much for one song??

smile

Sounds good though!

bloc-head #705974 02/21/22 06:14 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 309
H
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
H
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 309
Personally I think you have a really good style that's a signature of you. You don't seem to try to sound like everyone else. I'm guessing that you just sound like yourself which is pleasing to me. I'm not a country guy but good music is good music and you do it well !!

bloc-head #706005 02/22/22 12:42 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,596
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 6,596
There are elements that remind me of The Band.
I'm not 100% on the stereo image....the extremes aren't clearly defined and that sustained chord guitar up the middle seems a little misplaced - though it plays an important part.
COOL.


Cheers
rayc
"What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
bloc-head #706023 02/22/22 04:04 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,082
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 12,082
bloc-head,

I'm so glad you found the Showcase (and BIAB). It is a joy listening to your music.

I agree with ray on The Band reference - it would have been one that Levon Helm would take the lead...

An excellent sound. I like the mix. (one small note - the BIAB pianos are often pretty mid-range-y and can use a bit of high end brightening to keep them from getting too close to the BIAB mid-range-y rhythm guitars)

Killer vocals and harmonies.

Good Music.

bloc-head #706032 02/22/22 05:36 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 466
R
Journeyman
Offline
Journeyman
R
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 466
Wow, that sounds just like the music you hear now a days in modern country music, the mix was spot on, and the guitar was over the top. Great vocals..

bloc-head #706036 02/22/22 05:44 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,406
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,406
Hello bloc-head
This is a great song
Great arranged and played.
Vocals are excellent
just like the sound
Reminds me partly of Jimmy Barnes
Really cool bloc-head
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

Torrey Bliss #706048 02/22/22 07:58 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Originally Posted By: MarioD
Outstanding vocals, great harmonies.
Your instrumentation and mix are spot on.
Good lyrics.
Two thumbs up
Thank you Mario.


Originally Posted By: Torrey Bliss
bloc-head,
You are an extremely versatile artist! This is an excellent modern Country sounding track. Everything you are posting is top tier stuff and I mean every word of it! Great song writing is on display once again! Your vocals are without flaw (harmony also) and this one, once again is so easy to listen to all the way through!

Keep setting that bar high! Enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks, Torrey
It's so great to read your feedback on this... I am really grateful. It means so much, coming from such a talented artist as you... Thank you sir.




Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta;
Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20



bloc-head #706058 02/22/22 08:29 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,189
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,189
Bloc...you are sneaking up my favorite artist on this forum list very quickly...what a great song...man I hope you're pitching this to someone in the country music business...you like to play with us on those intros don't you? the accordion had me thinking we're headed down a completely different road...the lyrics are so modern day country top level...the mix is fantastic and the solo lead was perfect for the song...the melody is so, so good and the harmony is superb!...you're vocal was top-notch you're Southeast USA accent is showing on this one for sure and that's country brother!! yep you're definitely on my list and on the move...what a great song!!


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.
David Snyder #706078 02/22/22 12:24 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Originally Posted By: Mark Hayes
Your sound is so clean and fresh, I just love it. The other day, I heard Loudon W randomly come on my shuffle mix, and he reminded me of you.

PS – The warm tone on that guitar solo is great, I don't know if it was there to start or if you produced it that way.
Thanks for the ears & words Mark... I'm glad you liked...


Originally Posted By: David Snyder
Hey this sounds really good Bloc-head. Very soulful.
Hey, I see you are selling this for $10? Did you mean $1? Are people gonna pay that much for one song??
smile
Sounds good though!
Hey thanks David... I just set the price that high so no one would download anything... I'm not really trying to sell anything here...


Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta;
Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20



bloc-head #706100 02/22/22 03:20 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,114
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 7,114
Hi, bloc-head.

As firesong said, that intro kept me guessing where the song was headed. Neat! laugh

Great vocal - it really makes the song.

Along with the harmonies, the guitar work, the band, the accordion...

You're really posting some top-shelf songs!


-- David Cuny
My virtual singer development blog

Vocal control, you say. Never heard of it. Is that some kind of ProTools thing?
David Snyder #706156 02/23/22 03:41 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,830
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 9,830
Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Hey this sounds really good Bloc-head. Very soulful.

Hey, I see you are selling this for $10? Did you mean $1? Are people gonna pay that much for one song??

smile

Sounds good though!


I forget what band it was but a few years ago, a band, sold ONE copy of their new album...... yep, just one. It was several hundred thousand IIRC.

Bloc.... what a cool song. Yep, I hear the Band in there as well as a touch of Springsteen in the accordion. Those vocal harmonies are spot on. Sweet as honey. Nice choice on the instruments and very tastefully mixed.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 02/23/22 03:52 AM.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
Guitarhacker #706158 02/23/22 03:50 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,689
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,689
Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
I forget what band it was but a few years ago, a band, sold ONE copy of their new album...... yep, just one. It was several hundred thousand IIRC

Wu-Tang Clan and Pharma Bro, $2 million.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Shaolin

Last edited by Mark Hayes; 02/23/22 03:56 AM.
bloc-head #706185 02/23/22 07:25 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,402
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 19,402
I really like the harmony in the vocal doubling. This has added dimension.

A quality song and a quality presentation.


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
Henry Clarke #706236 02/23/22 02:14 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Originally Posted By: Henry Clarke
Personally I think you have a really good style that's a signature of you. You don't seem to try to sound like everyone else. I'm guessing that you just sound like yourself which is pleasing to me. I'm not a country guy but good music is good music and you do it well !!
Thanks Henry, I try to be myself, whenever I can... but YOU are the real deal...


Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta;
Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20



bloc-head #706253 02/23/22 07:22 PM
User Showcase
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,602
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,602
A real pro sound, well played, sung and mixed.

Excellent work.

Peter

rayc #706282 02/24/22 04:05 AM
User Showcase
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Expert
OP Offline
Expert
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,329
Originally Posted By: rayc
There are elements that remind me of The Band.
I'm not 100% on the stereo image....the extremes aren't clearly defined and that sustained chord guitar up the middle seems a little misplaced - though it plays an important part.
COOL.
Thanks, I think I know what you mean, maybe not...
I do love Levon & The Band... thanks for the feedback.


Bandcamp
Soundcloud
Win-11; BiaB-2024-latest Beta;
Cakewalk; Melodyne-5; Scaler 2; NI Komplete:
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20



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
Generate Lyrics for your Band-in-a-Box songs with LyricLab!

Need some lyrics to complete your Band-in-a-Box song? LyricLab is here to help!

LyricLab (by Joanne Cooper) is an AI-powered tool designed to quickly create lyrics and chords to fit your music. Just enter a rough idea of your lyrics, and let the AI bring them to life. Once you're happy with the results, simply import the LyricLab file into Band-in-a-Box® 2024 or newer. From there, you can pick your style and generate melodies to match your song’s chords!

Learn more about LyricLab here!

Watch the video.


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.

Forum Statistics
Forums65
Topics82,872
Posts752,852
Members39,021
Most Online3,932
Nov 19th, 2024
Newest Members
Uke Berlin, Rodion Shynharov, davesbass, million, momo25
39,021 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 155
DC Ron 104
rsdean 85
dcuny 83
jpettit 68
Today's Birthdays
Fred Marzin, kindofblue, philncookie
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5