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by ckiphen. 01/24/21 11:32 AM
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#1134645 - 01/07/18 03:08 PM
The Machineries of Joy
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Scott Campbell
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Another song from my Bradbury project (songs that have titles of Bradbury stories or collections but are inspired by my own childhood memories). The Machineries of Joy is here: https://youtu.be/X2jV0YU7T8wI'll stick the lyric below. Thanks for any comments, Scott The Machineries of Joy (c) 2017 by S.W. Campbell Man on the sidewalk smiles wide As a pedaling whirlwind flashes by “Look at the boys On their machineries of joy!” Sissy bars and banana seats Wheelies on suburban streets When he was a boy On their machineries of joy And from breakfast ‘til the sun had set They’d ride as far as their legs let Just to live the dream that never dies: Freedom under summer skies Man on the corner waves his hand high As a souped up street rod cruises by What a glorious noise! From those machineries of joy In their GTOs and Super Bees Smokes in the sleeves of grease stained tees They were no longer boys In their machineries of joy But when the work bell rang ‘til midnight passed They’d drive as far as they had gas Just to chase the dream that never dies: Freedom under summer skies The man whistles as he wheels home On his chair of levers, knobs and chrome He’s like a boy On his machinery of joy And he’s out before day grows hot And he wheels until his arms are shot And he lives the dream that never dies: Freedom under summer skies
Last edited by Scott Campbell; 01/07/18 05:32 PM.
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#1134653 - 01/07/18 05:32 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hi Scott,
The link wouldn't play for me.
steady-eddie Thanks, Eddie - edited to change the link. Hope this one works. Scott
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#1134668 - 01/07/18 10:53 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Michael Zaneski
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Hi Scott, The music and lyric are a perfect match. I love a song that spans generations like this, and the wheelchair verse is my favorite. The song takes me back to my childhood, it's got a "secret agent" vibe to it that's really cool.. Very enjoyable.  Mike
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-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon) from the song "Songs of Love" from the album "Casanova" (1996)
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#1134974 - 01/13/18 07:34 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hey Scott,
Yeah, the new link is working obviously. I remember this one I believe from FB a year or so ago. Loved it then and now. I think all men like remembering their youthful play & endeavors. Well done!
steady-eddie Thanks Eddie. Yes, it occurred to me I never posted this here. I don't think back that much - but this project is forcing me to  Scott
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#1134975 - 01/13/18 07:36 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hi Scott, The music and lyric are a perfect match. I love a song that spans generations like this, and the wheelchair verse is my favorite. The song takes me back to my childhood, it's got a "secret agent" vibe to it that's really cool.. Very enjoyable.  Mike Thanks Mike. I usually have to labor over the keyboard to come up with a melody. This one came to me in the shower. Always a danger....  Scott
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#1134978 - 01/13/18 07:38 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Scott Campbell
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Awesome! Your band has never been tighter, Scott and your storytelling abilities still shine. Well done!
Ricki Thanks, Ricki. We keep practicing! Scott
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#1135739 - 01/28/18 01:09 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Scott,
I'm late joining the party on this one. You may remember, I am a huge, huge fan of "The Moon Be Still as Bright"--I still wake up sometimes with that tune in my ear. And this one is such a cool accompaniment with it--they really mesh as a whole, and if your aim, as I take it, is an thematic Bradbury album--then these fit so nicely together. Very awesome!
Regards,
Deej Thanks Deej. That is indeed the aim. Glad it's working.  Scott
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#1136270 - 02/04/18 06:02 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hi Scott, “Freedom under summer skies”....love that line and the whole sentiment of the song. So many relatable details that bring back a simpler, easier time! And the images are vivid, right down to the levers, knobs and chrome....great story-telling. The video was fun to watch with those triplets!  I enjoyed seeing the separate instruments highlighted as well. Looked like you were having loads of fun! Well done! Kristi
A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist
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#1136368 - 02/05/18 07:47 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hi Scott,
Loved the song and video. Has special meaning for me as I loved Bradbury not to mention those banana seat bikes and everything else you mentioned in the song. Lots of memories came back with this one so thanks for that. I've been away from this site for over a year and I'm glad to see some of the greats--like you--are still here cranking out the great tunes. Take care, Roger Thanks Roger. I'm hit and miss here myself. Mostly because music is hit and miss.  Glad the song resonated with you. Scott
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#1136369 - 02/05/18 07:50 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Hi Scott, “Freedom under summer skies”....love that line and the whole sentiment of the song. So many relatable details that bring back a simpler, easier time! And the images are vivid, right down to the levers, knobs and chrome....great story-telling. The video was fun to watch with those triplets!  I enjoyed seeing the separate instruments highlighted as well. Looked like you were having loads of fun! Well done! Kristi Thanks Kristi. Yes, childhood was indeed a simpler, easier time.  And yes, I was having a lot of fun with this. Scott
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#1136703 - 02/10/18 12:54 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Just lovely Professor. Something caught my eye that I hope you would share with your band mates. I know you say they're shy but maybe when you're all on the screen at the same time, you don't look in the same direction or the same spot... (in the chorus #1 everyone's looking to the right and down)............ I just saying.  Maybe move the lyrics when U change your shirt.... just saying.  Once again it's great to see everyone getting face time.. especially the harp man. BTW... I always admired your talent with lyrics. Reminds a bit of Dr. Seuss, how you're able to create such a vivid environment and the way your music supports and carry's it all along, brilliantly...... is quite inviable. Hat's off 2 U Sir.
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#1136745 - 02/10/18 08:42 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Just lovely Professor. Something caught my eye that I hope you would share with your band mates. I know you say they're shy but maybe when you're all on the screen at the same time, you don't look in the same direction or the same spot... (in the chorus #1 everyone's looking to the right and down)............ I just saying.  Maybe move the lyrics when U change your shirt.... just saying.  Once again it's great to see everyone getting face time.. especially the harp man. BTW... I always admired your talent with lyrics. Reminds a bit of Dr. Seuss, how you're able to create such a vivid environment and the way your music supports and carry's it all along, brilliantly...... is quite inviable. Hat's off 2 U Sir. Ha - that's interesting. I never noticed! Probably because those parts are recorded at different times. I don't have the lyrics pinned up. Not because I don't want to - but because I can't read them  It's probably just that I'm comfortable looking in a particular direction and I just keep doing it. Thanks Nelson - something else to pay attention to  Scott
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#1137785 - 02/24/18 08:06 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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This just works. It was itself a joy to listen to. Thanks, man. Appreciate it  Scott
Last edited by Scott Campbell; 02/24/18 08:06 PM.
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#1137786 - 02/24/18 08:07 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Haven't been around here for a while and I'm not surprised that You're still doing it right. Great song, great production.
Haven't been around too much myself, Steve. Having a creative run though so I'm going with it. Nice to see you again! Scott
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#1137787 - 02/24/18 08:08 PM
Re: The Machineries of Joy
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Very clever Scott.
I see you are still at it - kudos to you, I fondly remember banana seats, sissy bars, playing cards in the spokes, etc.
and you are right...we were free under the summer skies.
I like it! I still remember that you were the first person to comment on one of my songs at JPF. Back in '05  Nice to hear from you, Joro - glad this resonated with you. Scott
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