Feb 2022 big-production kitchen-sink all-the-things
I woke up this morning with the idea of attempting something in the style of ELO. So lots of overdubs, lots of strings, and harmony vocals. And counterpoint vocals.
Not exactly my usual wheelhouse, and while my aim might have wandered away from the target a bit (it must have moved while I wasn't looking), I'm pleased with the result.
When music runs away from me
(Life imitating art)
My sanity has packed its bags
and is waiting to depart
It's not the train that's crazy
It's the driver at the front
He saw a chance, however hazy
And he's prepared to take a punt
Got to stoke the boiler
Got to feed the beast
Trying to ignore the complications that entails
Building up a head of steam
That cannot be released
Is it any wonder that
we're all close to going off the rails?
It's not all sax and violins
There's some kazoos in here as well
I hope we make it to the coda
It's much too early yet to tell
And so we ride a locomotive
where sense and courtesy's too hard
until they get rid of the driver
and hand things over to the guard...
@audrey Mar 2022
Very catchy lively melody and music. I really enjoyed these lyrics too. If this is the result of going a little crazy in order to create music, then I say let it happen. :)
@erucaesounds Mar 2022
Nice chorus! Fun write!
@ampersandman Mar 2022
The lyrics are pretty relatable (once more) and full of great lines (as already pointed out by @johnstaples). The melody is stuck in my head now, this song has an 80s songwriting quality level.
@heliosonorous Mar 2022
Really nice vocal harmonies, this has a happy to go off the rails sense to it, happily enjoying the moment.
@johnstaples Feb 2022
I love this! And I hear the ELO influence! (Love them so much!) You went big on the music and it works beautifully! Love your vocals on this quite a lot!
This mad me smile,
It's not all sax and violins
There's some kazoos in here as well
And this had me nodding my head in agreement,
It's not the train that's crazy
It's the driver at the front
Dynamite chorus and hook! Ok, in summary, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS SONG!
@sph Feb 2022
Brilliant! And so melodic. This has a wonderful "it's all going down, but at least we're happy and dancing" feeling.
@sapient Feb 2022
Glorious!
I love the sliky smooth sounds that run all the way through this, and those little extra vocals that sneak in are like Stadler & Waldorf heckling the rest of the Muppets from their box...
I can't say how much like ELO it is, but I can say how much it gleefully rocks, and it's a full 17.5/10 :D
@dzdandcunfsd Feb 2022
I'm loving how happy-go-lucky this entire thing feels. Its perfect for these lyrics. Though I was hoping for a kazoo solo or two this was a very enjoyable ride with a conductor gone mad!