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Well, glad to hear that. Here's another new band that I like. Maybe you will too.
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There's all sorts of ways you can go from here. You can:
1.) Create a collection of songs with AI-generated lyrics using "Touch of Love" as the song title.
2.) Go all in and have some AI-generated music to go along with the AI-generated lyrics, then use some AI mastering and AI-generated artwork for the album.
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This is Attempt #5, and will be the final one. I'll be interested to hear any opinions about any of them. I'll share more about these later.
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Touch of Love
(Verse 1)
I was a tumbleweed, a lonesome soul, blowin' 'cross the plains
A dusty heart, a tattered coat, weathered by the rains
Seen the sun scorch the cracked-earth ground, felt the winter's icy sting
Wandered miles with nary a sound, a lonely, mournful thing
(Chorus)
Then one day, beneath a cotton sky, a vision filled my sight
A calico dress, a tear in her eye, bathed in golden lightHer touch, a whisper on the breeze, sent shivers down my spine
The touch of love, settin' my knees weak, a melody divine
(Verse 2)
She was a wild rose, bloomin' strong, in the shadow of a shack
Lost her man to a miner's song, never looked back
Her eyes, like pools of twilight blue, held a sorrow deep and wide
But when she smiled, the whole world knew, love wouldn't be denied
(Chorus)
And there beneath that cotton sky, our destinies entwined
Her touch, a whisper on a sigh, a solace I could find
A warmth that chased the desert chill, a promise whispered low
The touch of love, my spirit filled, with a place where I could go
(Bridge)
We built a life with weathered hands, in that shack beneath the sun
Planted seeds in parched-out lands, 'til a garden had begun
Fought the dust and wind and rain, with hearts forever strong
The touch of love, eased all the pain, where we both belonged
(Chorus)
Years went by, the cotton turned to gray, her hair a silver thread
But the fire in her eyes still stayed, the love we always said
And as we sat on that porch swing low, watchin' the sunset glow
The touch of love, a warmth would flow, a feeling I still know
(Outro)
Now she's gone, a whisper on the breeze, but her memory remains
The touch of love, settin' my soul at ease, through sunshine and the rains
For even tumbleweeds can find a place, to weather every storm
With the echo of a loving embrace, keepin' my heart warm -
Here's Attempt #4.
Touch of Love
(Verse 1)
Steel town twilight, shadows crawlin' long
Down Main Street, where the neon hollers its song
Just another Friday, another restless night
Same faces, same stories, under the pale gaslight
(Chorus)
But then I saw you, standin' by the diner door
Red dress smolderin', like a flame on the factory floor
A single teardrop, traced a path down your cheek
And suddenly this dead-end town, didn't feel so bleak
(Verse 2)
Slipped in a booth, two coffees, black as night
You told me 'bout dreams that vanished in the fight
A one-way ticket, clutched in your tremblin' hand
A chance to escape, to a faraway land
(Chorus)
But then you reached out, took a touch of my arm
A spark ignited, kept me safe from the storm
Just the ghost of a smile, playin' on your lips
And suddenly the future, didn't look like a ship
(Bridge)
We talked for hours, about nothin' and everything
Forgotten the clatter, the steel mill's constant ring
Just two lost souls, findin' solace in the sound
Of each other's heartbeat, poundin' on solid ground
(Chorus)
And when it came time, to close down the diner door
The city lights twinkled, not so menacing anymore
Your touch lingered still, a fire in my soulMaybe this town ain't so bad, if I ain't here alone
(Outro)
Walked you to your bus, with the promise in the air
A love born in twilight, a chance we both would dare
The touch of love, on a steel town night
Showed me a future, bathed in golden light -
Attempt #3. And yes, all of these are still with Gemini.
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Touch of Love
(Verse 1)
Steel town nights, ten bucks a shift, grease under my fingernails
Lonely diner coffee, dreams on a smoky drift
Same faces, same stories, same neon glow on my face
Never thought this life could change, never thought I'd find my place
(Chorus)
Then you walked in, a wild rose in denim and boots
Eyes like a summer storm, a smile that could melt the loot
A jukebox hero's song started playing on repeat
Suddenly this rundown joint felt like a million-dollar suite
The touch of love, yeah, it hit me like a runaway train
Broke through the bars I built around my heart, washed away the rain
(Verse 2)
We talked 'til the sunrise, about nothin' and everything
Turns out your dreams were wilder than the engine I used to sing
Leavin' this town on a freight train, chasing the open road
Never thought I'd have the guts, but with you by my side, the fear explodes
(Chorus)
The touch of love, yeah, it set my soul on fire
Burned away the doubt, ignited a burning desire We hit the highway with nothin' but hope and a prayer
Just two hearts beatin' as one, breathin' the open air
The touch of love, yeah, it showed me a brand new game
Riskin' it all for a chance, ain't nothin' gonna be the same
(Bridge)
There'll be detours and storms, nights colder than steel
But with your hand in mine, baby, every battle's surreal
We'll face 'em all together, shoulder to shoulder and strong
'Cause the touch of love, it keeps us goin' when the road gets long
(Chorus)
The touch of love, yeah, it's the only thing that's true
The compass that guides us, the forever me and you
Through dusty plains and city lights, across mountains high and low
The touch of love, yeah, it's all we need, wherever we go
(Outro)
Yeah, wherever we go, the touch of love, it's all we know -
1 hour ago, Anderton said:
Again, no story. Just a word salad of cliches. Oh well. Well, thanks for trying...
Thanks. I've got more attempts.
Attempt #2. See what you think. I'll tell more about this and subsequent attempts later.
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Touch of Love
(Verse 1)
Caught a Greyhound outta Memphis, seventeen and full of doubt
Hitchhiked west on dusty highways, nothin' much to figure out
Just a guitar slung across my shoulder, singin' for my supper crowd
Every town a blurry memory, heart a-rollin' like a cloud
(Chorus)
But then one night in Oklahoma, under a neon diner sign
A waitress with eyes like twilight poured my coffee, sweet and fine
Something shifted in that moment, a warmth I couldn't place
The touch of love, a gentle whisper, leavin' its mark upon my face
(Verse 2)We talked for hours 'til the sunrise, about dreams and dusty roads
Shared a pack of smokes out back, stories whispered in the codeOf hearts that wandered, searching, never findin' what they sought
'Til a chance encounter, a connection, a bond that couldn't be bought
(Chorus)And then one night in Oklahoma, under a neon diner sign
A waitress with eyes like twilight poured my coffee, sweet and fine
Something shifted in that moment, a warmth I couldn't place
The touch of love, a gentle whisper, leavin' its mark upon my face
(Bridge)The road kept callin', that's the life I knew
But her smile, a beacon in the darkness, pulled me back to somethin' new
We married 'neath a borrowed willow, vows whispered in the breezeOklahoma sky, a canvas painted, with love and promises
(Chorus)'Cause that one night in Oklahoma, under a neon diner sign
A waitress with eyes like twilight poured my coffee, sweet and fine
Something shifted in that moment, a warmth I couldn't placeThe touch of love, a gentle whisper, leavin' its mark upon my face
(Outro)Years gone by, the diner's faded, but the memory remains
The touch of love, a constant echo, singin' through my weary veins -
I used Gemini to generate song lyrics in English, based on "The Touch of Love". This is attempt #1.
Touch of Love
(Verse 1)
I wandered through the world alone, a stranger in the crowd
A hollow melody in my heart, a whisper never loud
Then one day, your eyes met mine, a spark ignited there
A warmth bloomed in my lonely soul, a love beyond compare
(Chorus)
The touch of love, a whispered sigh, a feeling sent from above
A brush of hands, a glance that lingers, a symphony of two
It chases away the winter's chill, a fire that burns so true
The touch of love, forever bound, me and you
(Verse 2)
Your laughter's like a summer breeze, it dances in the air
Your presence fills the emptiness, a solace beyond compare
In tangled fingers, promises, a future we create
A world where worries fade away, a love that won't abate
(Chorus)
The touch of love, a whispered sigh, a feeling sent from above
A brush of hands, a glance that lingers, a symphony of two
It chases away the winter's chill, a fire that burns so true
The touch of love, forever bound, me and you
(Bridge)
Through storms and sunshine, hand in hand, our journey will unfold
With every touch, a silent vow, a love story to be told
(Chorus)
The touch of love, a whispered sigh, a feeling sent from above
A brush of hands, a glance that lingers, a symphony of two It chases away the winter's chill, a fire that burns so true
The touch of love, forever bound, me and you
(Outro) Forever bound, forever true, the touch of love, it sees us through -
9 hours ago, ProfD said:
Nothing in terms of gear. I wish that I had more time to sit down and play music.😎
There we go. The truly important stuff.
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Got it. I suppose you could attempt to dip the accompanying chords around 1k or try a different chord that still works with the melody and see if that works? Or turn down that one part without being obvious about it via compression, automation, or whatever? Or dip 1k only on that one bit? Or doing some very subtle combination of several of these approaches?
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What distorts on the iPhone? Does it appear to be something triggered by the whole mix in general? Or does it seem to be an element or two (guitar, keyboards, snare, whatever)?
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1 hour ago, analogika said:
Oh, he was in Capricorn One as well? I loved that movie as a kid.
haven’t watched it in decades
He was one of the three astronauts.
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Let's not forget his amazing thespian offering in "Capricorn One".
My wife and I made the mistake of watching that several years ago. I had seen it in the theater with my Dad a long time ago when I was a kid and remembered it being bad back then, so I warned her. But we persevered. And it was still bad upon second watching.
One part that was fun, however, is that I recognized a lot of the places that they filmed.
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Okay, since this is a wish list (but I really have no plans to purchase this, so wishing is all it will be)...
In addition to a larger room in a larger house, I wouldn't mind having a Moog Voyager.
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1 hour ago, Anderton said:
...because you probably won't have to! To my way of thinking, one aspect that makes a mix great is being able to translate well over anything.
Yes, that's my sincere hope!!
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1 hour ago, J.F.N. said:
Hehe!
On the wishlist for my next home is a huge living-room where half of the room can be for creative work, music and photography (not shooting, but editing and printing etc.), and with a curtain rail in the ceiling so if I want to have a cosy living-room for dinners and parties, that's possible too.
Divorced about 6 years ago, no family, living with my dog (JRT) and soon another pup too, long distance relationship since 2+ years and we have no ambition to change that. As it looks now, never again going down the road I was on before, living my best life, so yeah, creative living-room ftw! 😊
I am married, and my wife is very supportive of my night photography and weird music stuff and playing in bands and all that. I used to record my projects as well as other bands in the living room before, and she was cool with that.
If I were in your situation, I would definitely make my living room into a "creative living room". Absolutely!! hope you keep enjoying life.
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1 hour ago, Doerfler said:
Careful what you wish for, there are a lot of expenses that go along with this. I did just the opposite 12 years ago, no regrets
You are right, there are a lot of expenses. That's why it will remain a wish.
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A much larger studio in a much larger house.
That's pretty much all I want at this point. There. Such a simple list.
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I just mix, and don't bother considering iPhone speakers. As Mighty Motif Max and Craig have said, if it's clear enough to hear things, we're good. And I feel like if I do a good mix, it typically works out quite well.
The other thing is this. If I have a really great mix, I'm not going to change it all that much to accommodate iPhone speakers.
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5 hours ago, Anderton said:
But today's public is so accepting of lies and fakery they probably won't be able to tell the difference between the real Billie Eilish and a fake one, which devalues what Billie Eilish brings to the table, even if it doesn't affect her financially.
I suppose it's a combination of people who don't care, people who want to save money, people who can't tell the difference, and people who have bigger worries on their plate, like how they are going to hang on to their second job so they can make their rent.
What helps artists like Billie Eilish for now is that they are quite original, and at this point, it's difficult for anyone - human or circuits - to really touch them.
That could change, though.
And yes, I agree with your other point. I've been saying this for several years about AI/machine learning: It's not AI that concerns me as much as who is creating and using it.
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2 hours ago, ElmerJFudd said:
It sounds like music loving humans have to decide for themselves - stream human made music and ignore AI generated material. If there is little interest in AI generated music it will be relegated to low budget background music.
It will be.
If it becomes really good, it will devalue what we do (except for hopefully live music).
For right now, I would say that if it is really biting into our music endeavors, then we might want to look into stepping up our game.
In several years, though? It just might make music that is as good as good songwriters/musicians. And look out if when that time comes.
(since I do more immersive, odd atmospheric music, I'm probably in little danger of any of that because I feel like I step outside this to a certain degree, but of course, my interest and concern is not just for what I do)
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Well, I was more saying "I probably shouldn't even get into this" because I quite frankly do not have the time or inclination to get into protracted arguments where it's this never-ending spiral of "prove it" and then I take my time providing links, only to have the person ignore me or pivot from those points. But then again, this forum is probably different from the idiocy of other social media, so maybe I will be spared that.
If I sound jaded, it's only that I'm seriously ground down from the constant "All AI is bad. It's SkyNet. All of it is evil. We are all going to lose our jobs." And I'm not saying that some of that might not come to pass, but it's just seriously wearisome when arguments are couched in "all AI is _____." This is exacerbated by the fact that most people don't know what AI is, understand that most of it is based on machine learning rather than any sort of actual "thinking", that people use AI every single day and don't realize it, or that AI consistently helps with medicine, science, and technology, looking for patterns and sifting through immense amounts of data so we can all benefit.
In short, i would love to see more nuanced conversations about AI that are better informed and aren't the histrionic "the sky is falling" sort of crap.
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It would be challenging to be off-topic, as this is basically like showing up in Craig's virtual party place and hanging out and talking.
When I was a kid, we used to pretend to be The Juice when we were playing football. For him to turn into such a monster seemed unfathomable and surreal at the time, beginning with the slow-motion Bronco car chase.
When things came to light about Bill Cosby, I used to joke and say that our childhood heroes were falling, and end with, “Please….I hope Mr. Rogers isn’t next.”
Thankfully, Mr. Rogers has proven to be utterly badass, even if that badass sometimes comes wrapped in a cardigan sweater.
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11 minutes ago, David Emm said:
No one ever tries to include an ethics/morality sub-routine.
I probably shouldn't even get into this, but there are some AI programs that attempt to be ethical.
I get what you are saying, but some do try to be ethical or moral. To say "no one" is incorrect.
Adobe Firefly does not train their algorithms on anything other than images where people have consented. Numerous other AI-generated art algorithms refuse to produce likenesses of existing people and have strict routines that don't produce violent, exploitative, demeaning, racist, etc. images, and so forth.
My intention of pointing this out is not to get into the overall merits of AI or not, but simply to set the record straight. I am not an AI apologist and recognize all the very nasty and dangerous aspects that AI has the potential to do.
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Light Painting 101: Sometimes less really is more
You don’t have to light paint everything in a scene. Sometimes, keeping parts in the shadow is emotionally more powerful.
https://photofocus.com/photography/light-painting-101-sometimes-less-really-is-more/
Fletcher Munson is a bear … (the challenge of mixing/mastering at different volume levels)
in Craig Anderton's Sound, Studio, and Stage
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I don't have a frequency compensated attenuator, so I can't comment on that. I often use Waves RBass to create harmonics to psychoacoustically "fool" the ear into thinking the bass is deeper than it actually is. I have a very old version of this, so I'm sure the new version is fantastic, but it really does work rather nicely. Hopefully this helps.