The Man on the Train
I've always felt hygiene is extremely important and having rode the train to and from my college congressional internship back in 1992; from Fresno, CA to Washington, DC, and back again with no money for the sleeper cars -- riding coach the entire way -- I wish more people then had adopted your attitude. And as well your take on the 'man on the street' interview. What a great idea! Loved the music, your voice... you had me your entire journey. Good luck!!!
Cheers,
Jennifer
me@jenniferneeley.com
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I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life -- and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted t
Probably something I could be more conscious of myself... Your clip was excellent! From the great guitar music in the background to the gravelly, but light voice and delivery, it's all very appealing. It would be neat to actually take a recorder with you on the train and whenever someone starts talking you could record them and that would be your program!
I guess I always think of Ken Nordine or Tom Waits as "gravelly" but I appreciate the kind words.
I'm always wanted to write a joke about Tom Waits, Lou Reed, and Alex Chilton going into a bar, only to have it implode in some kind of hipster meltdown, but it's too big for one bad joke teller like me to pull it off.
Thanks again.
Thanks for this very folksy calm piece. I think it would be great to hear your stories and maybe a few live interview bits as well.
Thanks,
Sallyfranz
"Both faith and fear are the belief in things not seen." S. Franz
I'm wondering how much trouble would it be to just do a podcast every so often with interviews or stories (or reading children's stories as my daughter likes my doing different voices for them) just for the sake of it.
Just left some feedback for yours too.
Cheers.
I'm not sure where you would take this train and I really don't care. I would certainly go along for the ride. Tickets!
Jim Barfuss
http://www.publicradioquest.com/user/2824
“Life is full of surprises. When I looked toward the future in my youth, I did not see myself standing here.” Seymour B. Moore
I joke with my wife that if this goes all the way that I'll be a fully paid up railroad hobo with an Mbox, but I don't think she's too keen on that.
Regardless, I think there is a sore lack of nationwide rail travel these days, at least here in the South. I got very spoiled by the rail services in Europe.
Thanks again and I look forward to hearing your entry.
This entry was really cool. It had the affect of making me stop what I was doing, and I felt myself relax as I listened to it. This is the kind of thing I would love to listen to on the weekend with my coffee!
ADQ
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Keep on rockin' in the free world.
I appreciate the feedback, Q and I look forward to hearing your piece. Anyone who uses NY in their sig gets my vote!
You have a very warm and pleasant voice. I really enjoyed listening to your entry, and I wish you luck. I'm not sure what it is about public transportation, but during the time I lacked a car I got more unsolicited advice and non sequitor conversation than at any other time in my life.
Thanks, Jejune; I appreciate the response and am about to head over to post one on your entry.
I'd like to think my voice has recovered from the 20-a-day cigarette habit I cultivated in college.
Maurice LaMarche apparently justified smoking Cuban cigars to better tune his pipes to mimic Orson Wells but recently kicked his habit. Can't help but admire his devotion to the craft...
Very interesting and unique premise. I think your voice really matches the show. Great production quality too.
Check me out if you'd like...
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Toney
I think that was the sixth attempt at putting something down; I swear by that time I was ready to never listen to my own voice on tape again.
Thanks for the feedback!
Absolutely fantastic entry. Just loved it.
elizabeth
Much obliged for the feedback; I really enjoyed your demo too.
A lot of great talent in this contest so far...
Dear Train-
Liked your style. and the fingerpicking in the background. Who is it?
Little Sister
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Thanks for the feedback and kind words.
That's a track from an album called "Bottles, Knives, & Steel, Vol. 1" and it's called "Guitar Rag" by an old bluesman called Sylvester Weaver.
Thanks again.
If you are able to work that you will have a great show. That law of attraction applies to me too. If a nutty person is walking down the street, he or she will gravitate towards me. If someone needs assistance he or she will seek me out. My friends tell me it is something about my face. I'm supposed to look meaner.
Thanks for the response; we'll see what happens with it if it moves on down the line. Sorry, I just realized what a dreadful train pun that was.
Yeah, I guess it's a talent the way I attract people; I was walking around the tourist part of Amsterdam a few years back and this hobo went out of his way to bypass a whole crowd of people to come up to me asking for change. I made the mistake of trying to pretend I was French before learning the hard way that most of the people in the 'dam, including hobos, speak several languages. Live and learn, right?
LOVE your concept and the tone of your voice. If you look anything like you sound, I'd approach you too. This happens to me also and it's wonderful and yes, sometimes slightly disturbing, but the richness of the stories would make a great radio show. Great idea and best of luck to you. The music bed really helped portray your idea too. Nice.
Vicki Flaugher
creator of http://www.SmartWomanGuides.com
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..it's an old broadcaster joke, but it's still funny.
I appreciate the feedback; yeah, I just think regular people are more interesting because we all have a lot more in common than we realize or care to admit. Some folks are great and others I've run away from but it's all stuff to learn from for next time.
Glad you guys are digging "Guitar Rag" by Sylvester Weaver.
Thanks again.
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