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I dusted off this tune from way,way back and finally recorded it.

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CHANGING TRAINS


The train of life keeps moving
Up and down this line
I’m staring through the window at the rain
Wheels may be turning
I’m standing still
Cutting off a rusty ball and chain
Now the clouds are breaking
Sun starts to shine

Chorus:
Racing down the platform
Leaving all behind
Made my break
No more remains
Ticket in my pocket
Running hard and free
Won’t look back
I’m changing trains

Never did convince myself
This life was meant for me
Though others seemed to know the score
Secret dreams of freedom
Pounding in my chest
A click-clack beat I can’t ignore
Time accelerating
Soon I’ll be gone

Chorus

Don’t know my destination
Don’t know when I’ll arrive
Don’t care if I’m late now that’s a fact
Some trains are built for distance
Some trains are built for speed
Some trains are made to jump the track
Hear the whistle blowing
Time for me to go

Chorus

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A real toe tapper. I seem to hear a bit of clipping on the vocals but other than that I loved it. Nice use of the band and great energy. Very good lyrics, they fit nice.

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Fred, this is a great song.
Super vocal and lyrics.
Great toe tapper with a great backing band.

I really liked this one.


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Reminds me a bit of Mark Knopfler, in a good way.
Great drive.
I like it.


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Originally Posted By: Rick Hansen
A real toe tapper. I seem to hear a bit of clipping on the vocals but other than that I loved it. Nice use of the band and great energy. Very good lyrics, they fit nice.

Rick


Thanks, Rick. You have good ears. I pushed the vocals a bit too much. I will fix it.


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Originally Posted By: MarioD
Fred, this is a great song.
Super vocal and lyrics.
Great toe tapper with a great backing band.

I really liked this one.
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Thanks! BIAB finally gave me the band for this song.


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Originally Posted By: B.D.Thomas
Reminds me a bit of Mark Knopfler, in a good way.
Great drive.
I like it.


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Hi Fred ...

I always look forward to a new one from you. A big smile found my face when I saw this one on the forum.

What a great lyric! And your vocals always impress me (a little essing on this one, though). the backing tracks really keep the drive going.

Great song!

I particularly liked this snippet:

Some trains are built for distance
Some trains are built for speed
Some trains are made to jump the track

Take care,

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Yes, definitely a toe tapper.

Band sounds good and so do the vocals.

Reminds me of good jukebox song to play at the bar with everybody dancing,

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[quote=Al-David]Hi Fred ...

I always look forward to a new one from you. A big smile found my face when I saw this one on the forum.

What a great lyric! And your vocals always impress me (a little essing on this one, though). the backing tracks really keep the drive going.

Great song!

I particularly liked this snippet:

Some trains are built for distance
Some trains are built for speed
Some trains are made to jump the track

Take care,

Alan

Thanks, Alan. Yes, I pushed the limiter too hard on the vocal. I’ll be sure to correct that when the time comes for an album.


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Hi, Fred.

A train song with a train beat! The band really works well on this.

Vocals are great, as are the harmonies.

Not sure what those first 4 seconds were about, or the abrupt end. It could do with a fade out at the end.

Fun song! smile


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Nicely upbeat song and lyrics, I like "I’m standing still/Cutting off a rusty ball and chain". Very catchy groove, good vocals and a pleasant mix. A familiar sounding train song, but still feels original, it is not easy to leave this smoothly moving train with good service and sunny scenes.

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Originally Posted By: dcuny
Hi, Fred.

A train song with a train beat! The band really works well on this.

Vocals are great, as are the harmonies.

Not sure what those first 4 seconds were about, or the abrupt end. It could do with a fade out at the end.

Fun song! smile


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The train rhythm and your laid back (JJ Cale like) vocals had us feeling like we were riding along the rails on the adventure. smile

Good selection of tracks, write and mix.

Enjoyed the ride!

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What a fine song and vocal.
I wondered how that vocal would sound with a little slap back on it. Worth a try.

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Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
The train rhythm and your laid back (JJ Cale like) vocals had us feeling like we were riding along the rails on the adventure. smile

Good selection of tracks, write and mix.

Enjoyed the ride!

J&B


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Originally Posted By: vicarn
What a fine song and vocal.
I wondered how that vocal would sound with a little slap back on it. Worth a try.

Vic


Great suggestion, Vic!


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Hello Fred,

You enjoyed me a lot with this song.
Vocals that reminded me of JJ Gale. I think Janice and Bud mentioned the same name.
A familiair sounding melody, but in a good tempo (the train on steam)
A band, playing good altogether, with a nice solo.
And the mix has been done very nice.

I read something about the abrupt ending of the song. Maybe you changed it already, because I think it's alright.

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Very very cool song.

I hear the aforementioned Knopfler, Cale influences too.

That guitar solo was pretty cool. I'm guessing it too was BB.

Well written and recorded song.


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Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Very very cool song.

I hear the aforementioned Knopfler, Cale influences too.

That guitar solo was pretty cool. I'm guessing it too was BB.

Well written and recorded song.


Thanks! Yes, it was a Brent Mason Workingman Blues solo style.

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