Moderators Lee Knight Posted September 17, 2012 Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2012 I stayed for a week on narrow boat in Market Harborough UK. Beautiful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 I really like the idea of this song -- taking something that exists in or around most major cities (at least those with large waterways nearby) and turning it into a meditation on solitude, the past, the coming of spring, etc. I wish I'd thought of it. Very cool. LCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rsadasiv Posted September 17, 2012 Members Share Posted September 17, 2012 The main DC tow path (next to the C&O Canal) is a very busy bicycle/rollerblade/jog/walk trail these days. Re: English canals. Since childhood "Three Men In A Boat" has been one of my favorite books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I really like the idea of this song -- taking something that exists in or around most major cities (at least those with large waterways nearby) and turning it into a meditation on solitude, the past, the coming of spring, etc. I wish I'd thought of it.Very cool.LCK Thank you kind sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I like the feel of this piece, but I do have to admit that the "road less traveled" line did call more attention to itself than I would like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I like the feel of this piece, but I do have to admit that the "road less traveled" line did call more attention to itself than I would like. Hmmm.......I think that's why I'm using a phrase that has become part of modern vernacular, but not a cliche.But I'm open to suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sorry guys - but I need to take this slowly one step at a time.Please comment on the melody that I've added (instrumental only before I tackle it as a vocal). http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=1230415&songID=11896343 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LCK Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sorry guys - but I need to take this slowly one step at a time.Please comment on the melody that I've added (instrumental only before I tackle it as a vocal).http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=1230415&songID=11896343 It's nice. I sang along, using the posted lyric. The tune doesn't exactly fit the words exactly, but it's a good start. Keep at it. It's good. Things will start to even themselves out. LCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 It's nice. I sang along, using the posted lyric. The tune doesn't exactly fit the words exactly, but it's a good start.Keep at it. It's good. Things will start to even themselves out.LCK Phew - that's a relief.Yes - I played the melody in a fairly primary form - there are minor variations and additional notes when sung.But what you are hearing now will remain the core melody. I'm planning to harmonise the chorus in 2 part harmony where each gets equal weight. That tends to suggest a different melody. I appreciate you walking me each step of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grace_slick Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I really like the feeling of this one...it just makes me feel serene and warmed from the inside. Towpaths. I didn't know they were called that. I keep thinking the word is "toe paths". Which is a little...odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chriscarnucci Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thee music, melody and lyrics all seem like peas in a pod. Can't wait to hear you sing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hmmm.......I think that's why I'm using a phrase that has become part of modern vernacular, but not a cliche.But I'm open to suggestion. I think my problem with the line is that it isn't part of modern vernacular, at least not around here. Yes, you'll hear it but in every case the person saying it is intentionally refering to original work, even if only as an analogy to their current circumstance. Something like "it's all Greek to me" which traces Shakespear even though the vase majority of people saying don't know is a better example. If the obvious reference to "The Road Less Traveled" doesn't bother you, than run with it. But understand that the line jumps out as a reference to that work as much as singing about "Moon River" or "Jailhouse Rock" would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rsadasiv Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I don't think you can graduate from high school in New England without spending a week analyzing "The Road Less Travelled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bee3 Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 The melody. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 The melody. I like it. Glad to know that Mr. Melodymeister........ But I've subsequently discovered that there are some bits out of my vocal range, so I can either change the melody in those parts, or re-track it all a step down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oswlek Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm thinking that this may just be an academic issue to songwriters. Dunno for sure. It isn't. I'd wager that no less than 75% of listeners will immediately think of that poem. I'd also wager that at least half of those will immediately think "and it made all the difference". Again, if you are making an intentionally reference, then go for it. Or even if you don't mind that people think of it as such, that is OK as well. But it is definitely going to ring that bell in people's heads. FWIW, I had the verse melody playing in my head the entire drive to work. It is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rsadasiv Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 The melody. I like it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 18, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 FWIW, I had the verse melody playing in my head the entire drive to work. It is very good. Now that's good news....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stickboymusic Posted September 18, 2012 Members Share Posted September 18, 2012 Just an idea (that will need some tidying if it's any good) Chorus : I think I'll take the road less travelled, and come and look for you And see if you are ready, to take the same road tooSO COME AND SEE MY TALE UNRAVELTOGETHER WE ARE STRONGFOR we no LONGER have to sing, (if it fits?)the next man's song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just an idea (that will need some tidying if it's any good)Chorus : I think I'll take the road less travelled, and come and look for you And see if you are ready, to take the same road tooSO COME AND SEE MY TALE UNRAVELTOGETHER WE ARE STRONGFOR we no LONGER have to sing, (if it fits?)the next man's song. Thanks Stick - great minds and all that.......I started out with 'no longer' (it's a natural choice of words), but I changed it to 'no more' because I needed one less syllable.And I think I will stay with, 'find the place', because it's a continuation of them walking the road less travelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldgitplayer Posted September 19, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2012 If anyone is interested, these are the chords used for the song : Verse : Amaj7 / Dmaj7 / Amaj7 / Dmaj7 Gmaj7 / Dmaj7 / Gmaj7 / Dmaj7 / Gmaj7 / Dmaj7 / Amaj7 Chorus : [Emaj7 / F#m7 / Emaj7 / F#m7] repeat [bm7 / C#m7 / Bm7 / E] repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Monkey Uncle Posted September 19, 2012 Members Share Posted September 19, 2012 The melody sounds really nice. I don't have any suggestions for it - just wanted to give a . As for the 'road less traveled' line, I think most folks in the US will immediately make the Frost connection, but I don't really see that as a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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