An original train song. Comments welcomed. Outdated Mode

BoneDigger · #1 02-27-2018, 11:36 PM

This is a song I wrote late last week for a friendly competition. The theme was "modes" and could cover anything mode related, from musical modes, to modes of travel, to modes of thought, etc. I decided to take the "modes of travel route" and go with a train song. The song is fairly simple and displays my horrible mandolin playing and my bad singing as always, but it was a lot of fun to write and record. Thoughts and comments are welcomed.

https://mcmakinmusic.com/track/1424849/outdated-mode$

Todd

Johnny K · #2 02-28-2018, 10:30 AM

That was very nicely done. How did you do in the competition?

BoneDigger · #3 02-28-2018, 10:35 AM

Thanks! I don't know yet. I think the voting starts in a few days.

The Sower · #4 02-28-2018, 12:24 PM

Thanks for that. Brings back a lot of memories growing up 1/2 mile from the B&O in southern Illinois. Ended up retiring from the Union Pacific.

Nothing like listening to the sound of a steam whistle coming through the window on a hot summer night. Good times.

BoneDigger · #5 02-28-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sower

Thanks for that. Brings back a lot of memories growing up 1/2 mile from the B&O in southern Illinois. Ended up retiring from the Union Pacific.

Nothing like listening to the sound of a steam whistle coming through the window on a hot summer night. Good times.

Thanks for the kind words. It was a fun song to write and record.

reeve21 · #6 02-28-2018, 08:24 PM

Very nice, Todd. It really chugs along

, and your recording is well, done, too!

Glennwillow · #7 03-02-2018, 09:11 AM

Nice job Todd! I enjoyed your song very much! Best of luck on your contest!

- Glenn

guitarmac62 · #8 03-02-2018, 10:17 AM

Nice song, Todd! Being a railroader myself it had extra special meaning to me and I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing it and all the best in your contest!

Dan Barracuda · #9 03-02-2018, 08:21 PM

I really like the sound of this recording! Acoustic sounds very good, and with the voice as well

JLed79 · #10 03-03-2018, 09:57 AM

That was fantastic man! I really dig it. Like the style and I like your voice and vocal inflections.
Well done! Keep it up and do more!

BoneDigger · #11 03-03-2018, 01:27 PM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the kind words!

Godfather · #12 03-06-2018, 02:52 PM

Very nice on all levels....and thanks for sharing.

Good luck with the competition.

BoneDigger · #13 03-09-2018, 10:14 AM

Thanks everyone! I did end up winning! It was a small group and you don't get anything but bragging rights for winning, but it feels good to win on my first try.