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Keywords:
travel (22), road (17), musician (1), disillusionment (2), wander lust (1), restless (5)
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Description:
Song I wrote back in 1981 after having experienced the life of a lounge bound musician playing all the horrid pop tunes of the day for people who mostly wanted to eat their dinner. It provides a glimpse into the conflicted emotions I had about being a working musician and traveling. It wasn't as cool and glamorous as I'd hoped, but at the same time life back in my home town wasn't quite the same any more either. I've always loved this song (among my songs) and have attempted recording it several times. This version actually started almost 2 years ago in GB1 (in feb). I had a mostly finished version but wanted some female backup vocals. After I worked up the courage to contact her, Amanda (Mason at the time) Chapman graciously agreed to help out, but it took a while due to her busy schedule of working on cruise ships and the general back and forth. When she finished she sent me an MP3 (and she'd worked from an MP3) and I wanted to get a better mix, so I asked her for the GB file, but by the time we connected again, due to my lack of persistence - she'd cleaned her drive. She offered to re-do them, and this time I sent her a gb file (and re-worked a few things before hand). What we ended up with is something I'm extremely happy with. Hope you all like it too.
The flipside to this song is sort of represented in the song Moving Sidewalk Life
Lyrics:
They say the road is paved with gold,
and strewn with golden hair,
From the beauties that inhabit every town.
What they forget to mention
are the long and lonely nights,
that you feel that no one cares that you’re around
Chorus:
The road, the road, the road.
You love it, never leave it,
but even so, it brings you down...
The Road.
The ladies on the road
can be a heaven sent relief,
or just another little trap to bring you down.
They are lovely, some are willing,
but they remind you
of that someone you left behind, in your town.
Chorus
The time you serve in dirty, small hotel rooms
makes you think you really do, miss your home,
but when you get back there and stay a while
you remember
why you started out in the first place, to roam.
Chorus
The folks at home can be so cold ‘cause they just can’t understand
what it takes to make a man want to play,
and sometimes it gets so bad, you don’t quite know yourself,
but you know, that you can’t stay...
Chorus
Hardware:
17" iMac G4 800 for basic tracks, and I believe Amanda's is also that model. Additional tracks (Lead vox, and Slide electric) were tracked on a G5 dual 2.3 - Mixdown on the G5.
Software:
GB, iChat, email
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WOW! &mdash 01/11/06 - 09:24:32 PM
woah i love your voice 3 words into the song and i was hooked and new i was downloading the song! i love this. you have such a soothing voice. later tonight after i practice im checking out more of your songs! i think you've gained a fan. thank you for posting the link to this song. [ Reply to This ]
WOW! &mdash 01/11/06 - 10:45:02 PM
Thanks a bunch Scream - hope your show goes well, keep working on relaxing.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
WOW! &mdash 01/11/06 - 11:33:22 PM
you're welcome, and relaxing is thankfully something i ussually am good at live.
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Robert Smith lied, boys do cry [ Reply to This ]
God-forsaken trail of regret and loneliness &mdash 01/11/06 - 09:43:06 PM
Man, you are milking this for all it's worth. Pathos dripping off a rain-soaked motel canopy. What a heavy heart. Did you play this for your chown-down audience? Great resonance in your voice. [ Reply to This ]
God-forsaken trail of regret and loneliness &mdash 01/11/06 - 10:52:31 PM
Never really got to perform originals in that band, so no. But I did just perform
this in my first fully official (listed) concert in second life. Really glad you
enjoyed it. Come to think of it, you might well have been one of the patrons in
one of the places I played (not likely) - it was in the Minneapolis area that we
were based.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
God-forsaken trail of regret and loneliness &mdash 01/13/06 - 11:57:14 AM
I wanna follow the musical ROAD you took, too &mdash 01/11/06 - 09:54:35 PM
Love this country/folksy type of music..very soulful and emotional... yet it
has a very uplifting melody to it ..a paradox that only great music can
bring. A little long, but it didn't make me look at my watch. Loved it from
beginning to end. A downloaded fav! [ Reply to This ]
I wanna follow the musical ROAD you took, too &mdash 01/11/06 - 10:56:55 PM
Thanks Leon. Glad I caught you in chat there. One of the things I always liked
about this song was the paradox of the way I felt at the time. For an opposing
viewpoint listen to my song "Moving Sidewalk Life" written in the mid 90's when I
was traveling too much.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 01/12/06 - 12:49:45 AM
Really nice track..love the deep resonant vocals. The guitar work and
female backing vox are also top notch. This has an almost cinematic feel
to it. Great!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Great! &mdash 01/12/06 - 05:24:05 AM
Thanks Steve.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 01/12/06 - 10:15:12 PM
I've loved this song since I first heard it in SL. Great story song and
Amanda's backing vocals just add so much more depth to the story... in
an almost haunting way. Like the shadows of what you've left or are
leaving behind. Or maybe I read too much into things...heheh.
Anyway- great song and an instant favorite! [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 01/12/06 - 11:10:31 PM
Thanks AC, yeah I love the depth Amandas vox bring to this. It took a while to
really get coordinated, but I think we got something good out of it. Hope we can
do some more together soon, She's a sweetheart to work with, and does
amazing work.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Not quite the same &mdash 01/13/06 - 06:40:41 AM
without the occasional "wtf" and "can everybody hear this" but pretty
damn fine Klick.
:) [ Reply to This ]
Not quite the same &mdash 01/13/06 - 07:06:04 AM
Hehe, yeah. Though, IIRC this one went w/o a glitch at the show. Thanks Snow.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Out on the road feel &mdash 01/13/06 - 08:19:38 AM
This definitely has an out on the road feel to it. A weary musician writes his song, then he lays to rest and the tune spins in his head over and over again, closing his eyes it fades to sleep. But hence a chance of stardom diminishes the truth and brings him back on the road the next day. Great voice and the backups are outstanding. I think they all mixed well. Liked your slide too...nice touch. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
John [ Reply to This ]
Great track &mdash 01/13/06 - 12:06:32 PM
This is more like it. Great big warm cascade of sounds - the guitars,
the world weary voices. All great. [ Reply to This ]
Great track &mdash 01/14/06 - 09:32:05 AM
More like what? Thanks El.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
FANTASTIC! &mdash 01/13/06 - 05:09:57 PM
FANTASTIC! &mdash 01/16/06 - 03:44:00 PM
Thanks Elf, glad you liked it.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
my favorite &mdash 01/13/06 - 07:45:58 PM
This is my favorite tune of yours. The new backing vocals are stellar.
Really nicely filled out now. Nothing critical to say at this time. I just
enjoyed it. [ Reply to This ]
my favorite &mdash 01/16/06 - 06:45:08 PM
Thanks Pete, I'm really glad you like this one of all mine. It's one of my favorites
as well, and probably why I've tied recording it several times. Considering your
body of work this is a real compliment to me. Thanks.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Now that's a lonely song! &mdash 01/14/06 - 02:25:47 PM
Great desolate flavor and your voice is sounding its best on this track.
Great southern flavored backing vox and that perpetual sad ride. Has a
hint of Leonard Cohen, great track! [ Reply to This ]
Now that's a lonely song! &mdash 01/16/06 - 11:35:56 PM
Wow, thanks Packo. Love Leonard Cohen - though at the time I wrote it,
probably not. Glad you enjoyed it :-)
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
oh - i looove this! &mdash 01/15/06 - 11:31:55 AM
i put it to one side at the start of a busy day and listened to it at the other end when i had a chance to sit down. put the buds in coz the old man's watching the darts and... whoa!!! fab stuff going on in both ears. it's lonesome trail and howling - in a bittersweet way - s'also a d/l - yummy, yummy - thank you for sharing xxx [ Reply to This ]
oh - i looove this! &mdash 01/16/06 - 11:38:05 PM
Thanks Caroline, glad you kept it in mind after I pimped it the other day. Even
gladder that you enjoyed it. Welcome to SL btw.
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Great idea getting Amanda &mdash 01/16/06 - 03:30:09 AM
The backing vocals sound fantastic; you must be rapt with them. Nice
understated mix. Enjoyed it. [ Reply to This ]
Great idea getting Amanda &mdash 01/18/06 - 06:58:30 AM
Thanks Nolan. Glad you liked it, and, yeah, Amanda's awesome. :-)
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
beautiful!! &mdash 01/16/06 - 04:04:02 PM
What a beautiful song this is, The beauitful female voice goes so well together together with your voice. I love the Banjo or whatever it is that is playing very low in my left channel, and the gentle guitarstrumming is so soothing. The song reminded me a bit of "house of the rising sun" i cant point my finger at it though, its just an accosiation. It seems like this song is never gonna end, it just goes on and on, which is great!! Ah, now i remember another reference!! There is some Bruce Springsteen in here! Reminds a little of "the river". I always love it when a song triggers so many asociatons without beeing similiar to the reference! You have such a tender voice full of feeling! I just discovered another favourite on this site!!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful piece!!!! [ Reply to This ]
Holy Lou Reed! &mdash 01/16/06 - 07:40:21 PM
Hunter S. Thompson would write books to music like this. This is nice, you've got a great voice - and the vocal arrangements are really sweet! She's got a smooth and lovely tone - maybe a tad bit too much reverb. I think that the two guitars could come up more in the mix to match the strength of your voice - which is very evocative and emotive. Super-nice! [ Reply to This ]
Holy Lou Reed! &mdash 01/18/06 - 12:21:38 PM
Agreed
The song seeps of The Emphatic American Dream
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IF heaven existed..
If I would break down these walls ,And shout my name at heaven's gate
I'd take these hands, And I'd destroy the dark machineries of fate
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The Road... &mdash 02/08/06 - 01:01:41 PM
I love the ethereal vocals. The combinations. Very special. I'm looking
forward to hearing more of your stuff. [ Reply to This ]
The Road... &mdash 02/08/06 - 01:05:49 PM
I love the ethereal vocals. The combinations. Very special. I'm looking
forward to hearing more of your stuff. [ Reply to This ]
oh. as usualy youre rocking well. &mdash 02/23/06 - 02:32:06 PM
hmmmmm...i never deleted my earlier work. its still available.
isnt it? [ Reply to This ]
oh. as usualy youre rocking well. &mdash 02/24/06 - 12:41:00 PM
The site changed to a MJ hosted mp3 required format some time ago and any
old URL based postings became un-playable - Most of your older catalog is
URL based and so, no one can hear them. That makes me sad, for, whatever
else comes of my involvement in MacJams, having "met" you and done a few
collabs with you will always rank toward the top of my list. Also, would it be
OK to play your stuff on my Live365 station? I'd love to add your material to
the rotation. I also try not to play anything I haven't talked to someone about.
If you want to get a flavor, the link is listed in my profile as my homepage.
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AKA Kaklick Martin in <a href="http://secondlife.com/">Second Life</a> [ Reply to This ]
Can I relate &mdash 05/09/06 - 08:28:23 PM
Mr. Ka-Klick. This is a tribute song for traveling musician. I enjoyed it
very much. I haven't been on "the road" for quite some time but you
never forget. Nice job - slow and easy - "The Road".
mvh: ) [ Reply to This ]
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