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Keywords:
Train (22), Dream (97), People (19), low (11), high (11), steer (1), path (5), laughter (3), forward (3)
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Description:
Shades of Norman Greenbaum's Spirit in the Sky on this one and the thought only came to me after I'd done this. I think the Genre is OK... and I'd thought with the sound it was of the Woodstock era, but Norman never performed there.... yet.... who knows? If only I'd been in the States at the time.....maybe I..... LOL. Hope you enjoy this.
Lyrics:
Dream Train
I dreamed I was travelling on a slow slow train,
The train to Paradise.
All the people on board were singing and there was laughter in their eyes.
I looked up and down for the driver,
But he was nowhere to be found.
Someone said “You gotta’ learn to drive, if you wanna keep your feet on the ground.”
Chorus.
Everybody gotta travel this road,
You can travel it low or high.
If you wanna take the high road to the Pearly Gates,
All you do is spread your wings and fly.
I dreamed I was travelling on a slow slow train,
The train to Paradise.
All the people on board were singing and there was laughter in their eyes.
I looked up and down for the driver,
But he was nowhere to be found.
Someone said “You gotta’ learn to drive, if you wanna keep your feet on the ground.”
Chorus
Everybody gotta travel this road,
You can travel it low or high.
If you wanna take the high road to the Pearly Gates,
All you do is spread your wings and fly.
I pondered the meanin’ of this dream,
As it kept running through my mind.
Keep going forward, no more turnin’ back
It’s just a one-way line.
We gotta steer a path that is wide and straight,
And welcome other people on board.
Spread a little love and laughtewr if we can.
At the end we’ll have a higher score
Repeat all and Ad Lib.
Maurice Vizard
Hardware:
Mac Intel 10.04, m-audio 49e
Software:
GB, GB Loops
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Dream Train &mdash 03/22/08 - 11:15:36 AM
This is GREAT!! What a fabulous rocker - this will be in my head all day! Thanks [ Reply to This ]
I can &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:23:20 PM
Just see you rockin' in your leathers Karen as the song whizzes round in your brain LOL. Glad you enjoyed it.... it's been going round in my head for days now, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
The many faceted Maurice &mdash 03/22/08 - 11:47:41 AM
makes it on over to Woodstock. The rhythm and lyrics pepped me up. Nice harmony, too. :-) [ Reply to This ]
LOL Hi Roxie &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:32:42 PM
Yes many faceted, but I do tend to turn the other cheek LOL. Nice that you're feeling all pepped up and stomping around. Thanks very much for the listen, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Good &mdash 03/22/08 - 12:12:48 PM
..... Rhythmen and blues. Got the swing. Nice lyrics. Enjoyed the trip on the train.
Well done.
Best Regards Claus [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:34:12 PM
Very positive... &mdash 03/22/08 - 12:29:56 PM
...lyric, Maurice. Nice ride that just chugs along at an even pace. You sing this with a real ease that translates well to the comfort level of listeners. ... Only suggestion I'd make would be to move up the chorus with a bit more melodic tune and an augmented instrumentation, maybe a keychange or modulation to a related key: something to give your refrain some special zip. ... Really enjoyed this number.
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Paul &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:39:26 PM
Nice to see you again. I was going to take it up a key towards the end for variety, but I'd got too far into the recording and I would have had to go right back to the beginning and start over again. I thought I might not live long to go through it again though LOL. Glad you liked it though and the lyrics, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Dream Train &mdash 03/22/08 - 03:26:56 PM
WOW ...this song rockin hard ...total suprise
my friend ...your singin just fantastic ..!!!
Groovey I got the mood You rock !! [ Reply to This ]
They &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:43:42 PM
do say that the element of surprise is an advantage Feter LOL. So glad you enjoyed this... and I thank you for the vocal comment as I'm breaking in a new mic and wondered if it's an improvement soundwise, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Great song Maurice! &mdash 03/22/08 - 04:46:56 PM
I've got my ticket! Uplifting Lyrics and polished production values really make the Dream Train FLY! Peace, Norman [ Reply to This ]
Glad you ..... &mdash 03/22/08 - 05:03:30 PM
liked this Norman. Thanks for the nice production comment too.... it's a first for me LOL just shows what can happen with a little help from my friends doesn't it, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Getting on Board &mdash 03/22/08 - 05:22:32 PM
You're so right about Spirit in the Sky. I'm so glad you brought it up or I might have been sitting here for a long time trying to figure out, "now what does Maurice's song remind me of?" It's one of my favorite songs, so I'm pretty much guaranteed to like yours, too. :-) Of course, your song is its own thing.
I'm wondering about how you wrote this, whether the music followed the lyrics or vice versa, because there's definitely a nice marriage between the two. The music is very evocative of a train chugging down the tracks and I really love the vibe of the way you're singing it. You sound really comfortable and I love any lyrics that say "spread a little love and laughter if we can."
Also, I have to say I enjoyed reading your new biography on your main page. I remember reading some of that before, but it seems as though there's more detail now.
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Hi Lisa &mdash 03/22/08 - 05:38:54 PM
Thanks for calling in and listening and I'm really pleased you like it. I did the music first and then the lyrics on this one and strangely, it was only when I'd put the right hand wailing guitar in that I realized it sounded as though it could be a companion to 'Sprit in The Sky' with that same feel. Thank you also for the vocal compliment. I do appreciate that.
Regarding the Bio; no, I haven't added anything, so maybe you're reading more into it than there is LOLOL.
I just listened to your latest posting and it sounds wonderful, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Hah! &mdash 03/22/08 - 06:02:57 PM
Dream Train &mdash 03/22/08 - 05:46:13 PM
Hi
I think you sang it really good and made it sound fun.
rock on thats what I say. I lked it all. Thanks for sharing.
Peace Dee. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dee &mdash 03/22/08 - 06:05:20 PM
Hey! you are the man &mdash 03/22/08 - 06:00:44 PM
Can I get a ticket.. lol.. Nice ride here my friend love it... Cheers [ Reply to This ]
Hi Kenta.. &mdash 03/22/08 - 06:08:05 PM
Glad you came along for the ride, but you already have a ticket.... we all have LOL. Nice to see you again, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Yeah &mdash 03/22/08 - 06:12:58 PM
very 'Spirit in the Sky' - and very nicely put together. Takes me back to 1970!
I thought when I saw the title it was going to be about Eurostar!
All the best
Peter [ Reply to This ]
No Peter, &mdash 03/22/08 - 07:56:40 PM
The Avatar is about 'Eurostar', as it was taken in Monmarte last Sunday morn LOL. Thanks for listening. cheers M [ Reply to This ]
This is &mdash 03/22/08 - 09:21:43 PM
just great Moviz.Are you actually singing those harmony parts.or is it some kind of harmonizer?Either way it sounds wonderful! [ Reply to This ]
Yes Mark &mdash 03/23/08 - 06:55:40 AM
I used the GB transformer for the harmony, but... I can do it myself LOL. It's just that I'm sure of the timing with the program and I think this song needed that precision. I used to sing ONLY harmony as part of a duo years ago and in that case, it helps to to be able to keep your eye on the other persons lips, for the timing. On my own I can't. Glad you liked this and thanks for the comment, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Rumblin' Rails! &mdash 03/22/08 - 09:56:31 PM
One of those rare songs that has to be danced on the stairs. I hate dancing, but my legs are now burning! Definite keeper, Maurice. Loved every beat. Loved every word! Terry. [ Reply to This ]
Ahhhh! &mdash 03/23/08 - 07:01:37 AM
You need to dance coming DOWN the stairs not UP. That's what I do LOL (I lie) thanks for listening and the nice remarks, Terry [ Reply to This ]
pearly gates &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:20:49 PM
Hey Maurice &mdash 03/23/08 - 12:05:05 AM
What a cool tune.
Is that a slide guitar in there?
We must stop and enjoy the ride on the train. The destination is secondary.
Most of us are too concerned about where they are headed, and miss the scenery.
I love you vocals & Harmonies
bravo
t [ Reply to This ]
Hi Timothy &mdash 03/23/08 - 07:07:04 AM
yes there is a slide guitar in there too..... and you've got it spot on, we have to 'fly' and enjoy life and the people around us, that's what it's all about. This journey is what you make it, so aim/drive high. Thanks for dropping in, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Like &mdash 03/23/08 - 12:14:18 AM
the groove. Excellent performance. Well done. Catchy hook. Ride that train! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bill... &mdash 03/23/08 - 07:08:22 AM
.. &mdash 03/23/08 - 10:44:48 AM
Great beat - like the harmonies and the lo-fi type effect on your voice.'spread a little love and laughter - at the end we'll have a better story' - love that line.Cheered me up,Maurice;'Mozza'? - cheers - Rich! [ Reply to This ]
Hi Rich &mdash 03/23/08 - 01:34:20 PM
Nice to see you're back and with a great song too. Thanks for the positive comments and pleased you feel cheered, regards M ('Mozza' if you like LOL) [ Reply to This ]
It just keeps Rockin' along &mdash 03/23/08 - 10:48:33 AM
That train just keep on rolling along on the way through life. I really like this Maurice, thanks for sharing it with us. The spirit of MJ Woodstock is alive and well in Wigan I can see.
Be well my friend
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Ha Ha Ed, &mdash 03/23/08 - 01:38:09 PM
The only similarity between Wigan and Woodstock is the letter 'W', believe Me LOL, Thanks for calling in here, my friend, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Cool &mdash 03/23/08 - 12:44:07 PM
Like the "train" beat. Your voice is popping to the beat. The leads give the song a modern sound, but come close enough to the idea of train whistles to keep the mood of the beat. Toe Tapping fun!
Thanks
Bill [ Reply to This ]
Glad you ..... &mdash 03/23/08 - 01:40:42 PM
Dream Train &mdash 03/23/08 - 01:30:50 PM
Wonderful groovin' track, great sound and a good vibe! Cool track, Maurice! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Andreas &mdash 03/23/08 - 01:43:32 PM
Loved it &mdash 03/23/08 - 04:44:17 PM
but I was waiting for a chord change ;-)
Really well done.
Cheers
Dick [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Dick.. &mdash 03/23/08 - 05:00:51 PM
I know it would have been good to have a key change, but I was already on my toes vocally LOL. Cheers M [ Reply to This ]
A Hipshaker &mdash 03/23/08 - 06:46:44 PM
Cool song for sure a romp stompin' travelin' song.
Always a surprise, each post differs and keeps us coming back!
good to see a song from you :) [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom, &mdash 03/23/08 - 07:12:53 PM
Ha, ha, keep 'em guessin' LOL. You never know what's coming next... but pleased as always that you called in, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Enjoy reading all &mdash 03/24/08 - 12:04:04 AM
your lyrics and the music is of course the topping of the cake.
Lots of fun ! Warm feelings you bring out in your music, accented so well with your truly wonderful words. [ Reply to This ]
Hi Bill, &mdash 03/24/08 - 06:22:14 AM
I think it's the symbolism in the words that you like, but I'm just pleased that someone of your calibre listens to my music. Thanks again for calling in, regards M [ Reply to This ]
This one &mdash 03/24/08 - 05:47:52 AM
rocked big time! Vox was silky smooth as usual but how you worked those guitars together - masterfully done! [ Reply to This ]
Keep on &mdash 03/24/08 - 06:25:42 AM
rockin' LOL. So flattering to have another great artist listen to my stuff and it's very much appreciated. Thanks for the 'silky vox' comment too.... that's nice, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Definitely... &mdash 03/24/08 - 07:37:05 AM
..."Spirit in the Sky" vibes, here. If he'd played Woodstock, this could have easily been on his set list...nice, M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/24/08 - 08:20:04 AM
Lovely song &mdash 03/24/08 - 07:37:28 AM
Mo and a great listen - your production skills are growing at an alarming rate.
Cheers
Len
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Glad you ..... &mdash 03/24/08 - 08:25:29 AM
think so Len, but It's a hard learning curve and every song is different of course. Thanks for calling in to listen and comment, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Good fun &mdash 03/25/08 - 02:37:33 AM
This is a really fun rock and roll track....got a good positive vibe to it
Cheers for sharing
Steve [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Steve.. &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:17:41 AM
Cool &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:05:02 AM
Thanks Mark &mdash 03/25/08 - 04:20:34 PM
Could smell &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:28:40 PM
the incense smoldering from here. Great vibe- very authentic... the bonus was that it also had a great beat and you could dance to it. Nice song! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Adam &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:39:46 PM
nice of you to take the time and listen.... and nice to know that you dance as well, but I hope it's on the stairs like Terry above LOL. The smell might be my aftershave, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Great chugging track &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:43:33 PM
Love songs that move along like this, and - as others have mentioned - there is a great marriage of lyric and music on this. It had my head bopping as I listened. Great sounds, good lyrics and nice arrangement. Very cool. Nicely done. Peace. [ Reply to This ]
Nice &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:02:09 PM
to see you here Dave and glad you like this enough to bob your head... with me it's my shoulders LOL. Thanks for the nice comments too, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
Choo Choo!! All Aboard! &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:09:39 AM
Very nice Maurice. You always do an exceptional job. I know that when I see your name on a song that I am in for a treat and this is another great treat. You have a wonderful way of writing that is always so inspirational. I admire that very much. Thanks Maurice for sharing this with us. Best to you and yours! [ Reply to This ]
Glad you &mdash 03/26/08 - 07:36:17 PM
managed to jump on board for the ride Gail and thank you once again for your generous comment... very much appreciated, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Great Song &mdash 03/27/08 - 12:59:59 PM
Really like your voice with the harmonies. The song is very catchy. I look forward to going back and listening to your other songs. Thanks. [ Reply to This ]
Cheers Sean, &mdash 03/27/08 - 05:12:05 PM
Glad you could make it and take a listen. Thanks for the welcome comments and I hope you enjoy my other stuff too, but there's quite a variety of genres and styles in there, regards M [ Reply to This ]
Get on that DREAM TRAIN! &mdash 03/27/08 - 03:42:57 PM
This is your best yet Mo, way to go. Get on board boy let's catch that train n'get on. Whoo-hooooo. [ Reply to This ]
Hi BPJ &mdash 03/27/08 - 05:14:42 PM
Thanks for the approval on this and glad you liked it so much. I do appreciate the call, regards M [ Reply to This ]
genre &mdash 03/27/08 - 07:30:27 PM
maurice, i do believe your list of songs covers every conceivable genre. when i saw ROCK, i had to check it out. you chose a really good groove, and the train definitely comes thru. i think the musical engine loses a little steam after a good start. i'd keep the musical volume up to emphasize the driving rhythm - you KNOW you're ready to rock, m - i think your vocal would sit better too if the surrounding music came up - your mic picks you up in a close up way - if you were to re-sing this, i'd step back a bit when you let loose into that upped music. don't get me wrong - it's really cool for you style-wise AS IS.
i think you have it in you to take it up a notch.
i felt welcomed onboard by you!
anne [ Reply to This ]
Anne, &mdash 03/28/08 - 06:55:10 AM
you're always welcome aboard and I thank you for your welcome advice too; it does make sense. Thanking you for the listen and the time, much appreciated, cheers M [ Reply to This ]
There aint' no stopn' this train... &mdash 03/28/08 - 05:11:37 PM
Hunky big bawlsy down and dirty rockn' blues! If there were such a genre, then man, you nailed it Maurice. i like the, "don't look back", raw steadily driving force of movement behind this. I did kinda feel a need to grab for a tambourine, though. And not that it's missing cause, I wanted to play it but, live action, right here where I listen.
Good one! Thanks! Dion [ Reply to This ]
Nice to &mdash 03/28/08 - 05:26:03 PM
see you around here again Dion and I'm glad you liked the bawlsy rock train LOL. Hope you managed to jig along to it even without the tambourine..... thanks for the nice comment, regards M [ Reply to This ]
yeah... &mdash 03/28/08 - 05:40:37 PM
can ya believe that i said that, given the context...
thanks for being so forgiving, Maurice! Dion [ Reply to This ]
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