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Mackie sent me the lyrics just before my hard drive gave up on me. All up and running again now. I tweaked a little and put music to it. I may add another harmony voice later. Suggestions welcome. Listen to the wav on Soundcloud here http://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/heavens-train[color:#3366FF](The above link is now remixed with added vocal backing by Tammy).[/color] Thanks Tammy. or original mp3 here on Soundclick. http://sclk.co/s78mbfVic INTRO Heaven’s Train’s coming one of these days And all our troubles will be taken, taken away. VERSE1 The track is narrow to the promised land Believe in Him and take his hand When darkness falls He’ll shine His light No standin’ in line or tickets to buy. CH Heaven’s Train’s coming (it’s the gospel word) Angels will be singin’ (“come on get on board”) Only true believers (will get on to ride) Heaven’s Train’s coming. It could be ..... It could be tonight. ..........................SOLO....................... as chorus VERSE2 The Conductor says there’s room for all Stand or sit, just heed His Call The Pearly Gates will open wide This line's for everlasting life CH Heaven’s Train’s coming (it’s the gospel word) Angels will be singin’ (“come on get on board”) Only true believers (will get on to ride) Heaven’s Train’s coming. It could be ..... It could be tonight. CH Heaven’s Train’s coming it’s the gospel word Angels will be singin’ “come get on board” Only true believers will get to ride Heaven’s Train’s coming It could be ..... It could be tonight. TAG Heaven’s Train’s coming. Heaven’s Train’s coming. Heaven’s Train’s coming. Heaven’s Train’s coming. It could be ..... It could be tonight.
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Mackie & Vic, I can hear the clickity clack as the train rolls down the track. You guys got a good one here. The Man in Black would surely love it. It would fit right in on his train LP.
As usual, Vic does a great job with the playing, singing and engineering. I can almost hear the Angels singing. But I hope not tonight.
A real fine job, gentlemen.
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Thoroughly Enjoyed..Great message Amen!
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DAN--
I LOVE WHAT VIC DID WITH THIS ONE--IT'S OUR THIRD CO-LAB--ON TOP OF THAT IT'S SUNDAY--THAT MEANS SOMETHING, EH!
I HOPE VIC GETS AN ALBUM OUT THAT DOES WELL--HE COULD INCLUDE THIS ONE-- WOULDN'T THAT BE SOMETHING!
GREAT JOB VIC!
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JIMMY--
THANKS FOR THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK SIR--WE APPRECIATE YOUR INPUT!
LISTENED TO SOME OF YOUR SONGS--SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE HAVING FUN DOING THIS SONGWRITING THING TOO! GOOD LUCK --
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Vic/Mackie,
I really enjoyed this tune/performance/ & mix--very nice job. Perfect key for your voice Vic. This story has been done often, but always a popular story to tell--nicely done Mackey.
There are some things you could add to the mix, but I think this song sounds good without too much going on. A little harmony rather than a lot, keeps this one sounding less like a group and more like a singular artist which fits this music.
It might be interesting hearing a short solo interlude where you have the solo now, and possibly the main solo between the latter two choruses. I sort of felt that with this ballad a 2nd verse felt natural to me after the first chorus since you went into the chorus after one verse. (I like the chorus early though) My preference is usually for solos to be mid to later depending on the song--but there is always exceptions and of course different opinions.
Super job! I could listen to this one over and over.
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Excellent song, eerily like the late and much lamented Johnny Cash vocal and content wise. Best of luck with this one Vic/Mackie Travis
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. Oscar Wilde
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hey,will there be a lounge car on this train?No,really guys,this one is awesome!Everything is right on track with it!Nice job Vic!Cool lyrics Mackie!Mike
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Nice Man In Black song you guys ....good work doug
Learn all the musical rules inside and out- Then break 'em... Grace..Peace...Love
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STEADY-EDDY--
WITHOUT VIC, IT WOULD BE JUST ANOTHER TRAIN SONG--JOHNNY CASH MAY EVEN BE ON THE TRAIN!
VIC GAVE IT STYLE--WE APPRECIATE YOU GIVING A LISTEN--VIC WILL PROBABLY MAKE SOME CHANGES--
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Hey guys great tune love it
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Hi Mackie and Vic,
I just escaped from the Devil's Train and I sure am RELIEVED to be on the right train now! I won't ever veer off on the wrong track again! LOL!
This does sound SO cool with Vic's Johnny Cash sound! I love what you've both created here!
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CALVIN-
APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK--THERE ARE MANY TRAIN SONGS: MYSTERY TRAINS, GOSPEL TRAINS, DEVIL'S TRAINS, BLUES TRAINS AND MANY OTHERS….I RODE LOTS OF TRAINS IN MY LIFE--NOW THEY ARE FADING IN THE USA. I GUESS I WROTE THE ORIGINAL LYRIC FOR THE FINAL TRAIN RIDE: PERHAPS HEAVEN'S TRAIN, BECAUSE LIKE MANY, I'M A BELIEVER!
ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS!
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TRAVIS--
YOU'RE OVER THERE WITH VIC--KNOW WELL HIS WAY OF DELIVERING A MAN IN BLACK SONG--I LOVE WHAT HE DID WITH THIS ONE--MAYBE SOON WE'LL HEAR HIS THOUGHTS ON LAYING THIS ONE OUT, AND THE REASONS WHY, HE GAVE IT THIS PARTICULAR PRODUCTION!
THANKS!
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Excellent stuff here, fellas...lyric, tune...everything about it. You two do well together.
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This Baby's got a FULL Head-of-Steam, Gents!!!
Like it So Much I'm goin' Right-Back for 'Nuther Listenin'!!!
Good Luck with a WINNER, Vic & Mackie...JC Rides Again!!!
Best Wishes & a Big Guys-Hug, Stan
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Dan. As a fellow train song writer we appreciate those words from you. There's something about that clickety clack rhythm that I love. Glad you liked it. Vic
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Mackie. Give me 10 years to get into training. You have to be fit to make an album. Another 20 years to save enough to get the production done. Hmmmmm, I wonder if I'll be too old then. But, I really enjoyed doing this one with you. Vic
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Just added Tammy's vocal into the backing on the Soundcloud version. Thank you Tammy. Vic
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Eddie. It could be that way too. Thank you for the sugs. Vic
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MICHAEL--
I GUESS YOU COULD BRING YOUR OWN, UNLESS THE TRAIN'S CROWDED!
THANKS FOR CHECKING ON OUR CO-LAB!
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DOUG--
THANKS FOR GIVING US A LISTEN--LOTS OF US WANT TO BE ON THAT TRAIN--
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JAMES T--
WE APPRECIATE YOUR POSITIVE TAKE ON THIS ONE!
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STEVIE--
THANKS FOR LISTENING--WE APPRECIATE YOUR POSITIVE FEEDBACK! I HOPE DOWN THE ROAD, VIC AND I HAVE ANOTHER CO-LAB!
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LISA--
GIRL, GLAD YOU'RE ON BOARD--VIC'S PICKING MADE IT A SONG!
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Beautiful song. Loved it. Being new to the board, I must say I am somewhat surprised at all the train songs. Was there a theme this week or something? In any event, really great write, nice performance and eery how much THe Man in Black's imprint is on this song. Nice job.
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STAN THE MAN--
WE ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR FEEDBACK--I ORIGINALLY WROTE THIS LYRIC AS THE LAST TRAIN. IT LAY DORMANT FOR A LONG TIME AND I DID SEVERAL RE-WRITES--VIC CHANGED SOME THINGS FOR THE BETTER, ESPECIALLY VERSE 2--
VIC IS GREAT TO WORK WITH--THAT MAKES IT EASY FOR ME--
YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A TRAIN SONG YOURSELF!
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I thought the hook and melody were spot on and captured the feel of the song, which is everything. A few suggests:
A few timing issues against the beat early on but got better. These grooves are tough to get 100% correct.
Thought Tam's vocal fit nice in the mix; I might have come in on the last line of verse 2 w/a harmony as well.
Vic, I think the solo after chorus 1 is misplaced. Would rather hear it after chorus 2, then repeat your choruses as there's no bridge. Also, I'd open with a shorter version of that solo--more a riff, even bookending it at the end. But it has to be more precise than just meandering around. I would do a riff of more lower notes IMO.
Nice work all...always fun w/Mack!
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DAVE--
YOU JUST HAPPENED TO DROP IN ON A BUNCH OF TRAIN SONGS--WE APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS ONE--IT'S NOT MY FIRST TRAIN LYRIC--THROUGH THE YEARS I'VE PENNED SEVERAL--THERE'S SOMETHING MYSTIC ABOUT TRAINS ROLLING ON!
THANKS FOR LISTENING TO OUR HEAVEN'S TRAIN --STAY WITH US FOR A WHILE--
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ZEEK--
THIS IS MORE A VIC ATTACK THAN A MACK ONE--I LET HIM DO HIS THING WITH THIS ONE--I'M SURE HE'LL GET BACK TO YOU ON THE SUGGESTIONS--I TEND TO AGREE ON PLACEMENT OF SOLO--WE APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK SIR!
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Calvin, thats good to hear. Thank you. Vic
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Hi Travis. Train songs and JC sort of go together. We're happy you liked it. Vic
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No lounge Michael, but it stops frequently. Vic
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Thanks Doug. Thanks James. Vic
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Lisa. We are now dog and train linked. Vic
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Tammy's harmony really elevated the song to a new level.
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Hi Stan. Glad you enjoyed it. Where have you been? Vic
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Dave, welcome. You can wait weeks for a train song, then you get a bunch of them in a day. Vic
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Vic/Mackie & Tammy,
Good times here! Love all of it. I remember a few other times there was train week. Clint Anglin sent me a whole cd full of em...never tire of train songs...
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this would make a great gospel song for sure, love the lyrics,they speak to the heart, and I love trains....always did. ~~MFB III
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MFB--
WE APPRECIATE YOU TAKING A LISTEN AND YOUR THOUGHTS!
LATER,
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Hey guys.... this one is a keeper for sure!! I'm not much into writing gospel but I think you guys did a great job. I enjoyed it!! :))) scotty
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Zeek. I have improved a couple of timing issues at the beginning. (Not uploaded yet). It's interesting what you say about the choruses and the instrumental. My original idea was to have a train arriving on a fade and also departing at the end without any instruments at all. Nothing is set in stone though. I may have another look at it. Thanks for taking the time. Vic
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Dan. You just made it onto Tammy's Christmas list. Vic
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Thanks Tom. You keep playing them. Vic
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Thanks to the folks who even mention me, I was crazy happy to be a part of this wonderful song, a fantastic melody and lyric for sure!! I appreciate Vic's trust in giving me a shot to help with background vocals, his confidence in me does wonders for my self esteem and I am amazed by his talent and Mackie's wonderful idea for this lyric! Great song my friends!!
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MFB Thank you. I'm sure Mackie appreciates that (coming from yourself)as I do. Vic
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