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Railway Sleeper I hope you enjoy my latest: musical TripAdvisor for the Asian rail traveller. As always, comments are very welcome. Style is _HARPING.STY (Harp and Fingerstyle Boom Chick) RealTracks in style: 2421:Bass, Acoustic, RockabillySlapBoomChicka Ev16 100 RealTracks in style: 2708:Autoharp, Rhythm OldTime Ev16 110 RealTracks in style: 2517:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickHighJoe Ev16 110 (Simple) RealTracks in style: 2518:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking BoomChickJoe Ev16 110 (Simple) RealDrums in style: TrainBeatBrushes: a: Brushes, Kickb: BusyBrushes, Kick Loops: thai percussion & saw-uu Railway Sleeper another hot day Hotel same same I`m an anxious falang under a whump whump fan hiding from hawkers in the shade Mr Ping Pong seems a little ting tong speaks exemplary English shows a boy without blemish in the station of Hualumphong am I too old for this I came to find eastern bliss take the iron road as roosters crow romance rises from the gutter I call for turn down on the buzzer taste the sweetest mango round this spinning scrap heap earth in the sanctuary of First I`m a railway sleeper dreaming of Chiang Mai I gave my heart to Asia under monsoon skies silk veils of rain cross emerald plains my past whistles round the bend temple roofs white birds ascend the waiter brings a frappe the buddha`s face in a market place children call at the window sounds like birdsong when the train slows girls with their clean curved grace an anonymous man in LL Bean rides the Orient unseen I`m a railway sleeper dreaming of Chiang Mai I gave my heart to Asia under monsoon skies under monsoon skies © Robert Cordrey Aug.2017 falang=foreigner ting tong=crazy
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I guess to fully understand the lyrics, I would have to know the places and people you write of. That aside, this is a well crafted song and very original. The more I listened the more this tune captivated me. Nicely done. Rob
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Robert Very original interesting and a touch mysterious. Nicely done.
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Loved this tune. Loved following the lyrics and you sung the song. Very cool lyric and delivery. Well done.
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I guess to fully understand the lyrics, I would have to know the places and people you write of. That aside, this is a well crafted song and very original. The more I listened the more this tune captivated me. Nicely done. Rob
Thanks,Rob. I tried to balance the local terms and details with more general travel observations. Glad you were won over as it went along. Robert
Robert Very original interesting and a touch mysterious. Nicely done.
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Peter, I appreciate that- thanks for listening and commenting. Robert Loved this tune. Loved following the lyrics and you sung the song. Very cool lyric and delivery. Well done. Scott, I had so many notes for this song it was tough to scale it back from a full travelogue! I`m happy you were able to follow the trip. Robert
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Wow Robert! You are such a weaver of words! I admire your lyrical abilities! Lovely song that just carries you right along with the train! Thanks, Torrey
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I really enjoyed this one, Robert I loved how the lyrics told a story! The arrangement sounded well thought out, and I like the almost "mysterious" quality of the tune, if you will. Thanks so much for sharing!
Cheers, Deryk
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Wow Robert! You are such a weaver of words! I admire your lyrical abilities! Lovely song that just carries you right along with the train! Thanks, Torrey Torrey, I`m so glad you were carried along -many thanks for your support and kind comments! Robert I really enjoyed this one, Robert I loved how the lyrics told a story! The arrangement sounded well thought out, and I like the almost "mysterious" quality of the tune, if you will. Thanks so much for sharing! Thank you, Deryk Adding the Thai percussion & bowed instrument was a challenge but I think they did add to the atmosphere I was aiming for. I`m happy you enjoyed my travelogue! Robert
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Nice tune and lyrics. Nice imagery. Enjoyed my listen.
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fantastic groove!
feels like I'm on the train with you
interesting lyrics as always, many that I don't fully understand
but find very interesting, you paint great pictures
your harmonies are always very good and well placed
this is a really cool song
enjoyed,
Kenny
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Hello Robert,
Beautiful song, I enjoyed listening to this song and the lyrics this morning!
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The overall feel of the song is nice. I don't entirely know what the lyrics are referencing, but perhaps that's just because I have yet to experience the joys of travel like you have. Perhaps one day I'll get there!
Thanks for sharing!
Last edited by Ember - PG Music; 09/12/17 06:26 AM.
Cheers, Ember
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Nice tune and lyrics. Nice imagery. Enjoyed my listen.
Charlie Thanks Charlie, I appreciate your listen and positive comments. Robert fantastic groove!
feels like I'm on the train with you
interesting lyrics as always, many that I don't fully understand
but find very interesting, you paint great pictures
your harmonies are always very good and well placed
this is a really cool song
enjoyed,
Kenny
Kenny, If you can picture yourself on that train then I`m happy! I have a kind of rule I try to observe on the lyrics - its ok to put lines that are abstract or make you go "huh?" if they are next to a cliche or something clear and simple. Thanks very much for your kind review. Robert
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Hello Robert,
Beautiful song, I enjoyed listening to this song and the lyrics this morning! Thanks, Tyler! The overall feel of the song is nice. I don't entirely know what the lyrics are referencing, but perhaps that's just because I have yet to experience the joys of travel like you have. Perhaps one day I'll get there!
Thanks for sharing! Ember, I`m glad you enjoyed the song`s feel even if the locale is unfamiliar. I certainly recommend the better class of Thai trains if you do get over that way... but as the song suggests I`m partial to the pampering! Robert
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Wow Robert! You are such a weaver of words! I admire your lyrical abilities! Lovely song that just carries you right along with the train! Thanks, Torrey Hi Robert, I think Torrey said this as good as anyone has. Great way with words and blending then with the music. Lived my listen! Alan
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Cool stuff Robert, I've listened to it a few times now over the last few days.
As others I had a hard time understanding some of the lyrics, but it certainly made me listen extra hard!
Did you spend much time in Asia?
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A wonderful ride, Robert.
Imaginative. Flying images.
I especially enjoyed your vocal on this. Commanding.
This gave me a sense of Paul Simon's "America".
Cool.
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Wow Robert! You are such a weaver of words! I admire your lyrical abilities! Lovely song that just carries you right along with the train! Thanks, Torrey Hi Robert, I think Torrey said this as good as anyone has. Great way with words and blending then with the music. Lived my listen! Alan Alan, Thanks for your listen and positive comments! Robert
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Cool stuff Robert, I've listened to it a few times now over the last few days.
As others I had a hard time understanding some of the lyrics, but it certainly made me listen extra hard!
Did you spend much time in Asia? I appreciate you giving this song a few listens... and hope the extra attention made the lyrics clearer! I`ve now changed one line ( from "shows a boy" to " sells a boy"- sugar coating the dark side of Bangkok maybe added confusion there). I lived in Thailand for a few years... and probably will again! Robert A wonderful ride, Robert.
Imaginative. Flying images.
I especially enjoyed your vocal on this. Commanding.
This gave me a sense of Paul Simon's "America".
Cool.
fj Floyd, You`ve made my day with that! I began writing this song with a few listens to Paul Simon`s " The Boy In The Bubble" - the master of "flying images". So glad you enjoyed the ride. Robert
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Like floyd said "a wonderful ride" and like Torrey said "a weaver of words."
At the risk of redundancy - your imagery is remarkably textured and nuanced.
And speaking of weaver there is always a hint of the unknown or mystery that moves in and out of your compositions. Just enough to let the listener add to the story. I always want to say that a video would work so well with your songs...but then it might spoil that element of the untold.
Listened straight through several times...really nice!
J&B
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