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I was listening to Richard Thompson's "Vincent Black Lightning" and was inspired by the pace of the song. Although a totally different theme, this song came from that. You can listen on either of these links. Thanks all. Vic https://soundcloud.com/vic-arnold/running-through-the-firehttp://sclk.co/s86zkhRunning through the fire © 2018 Vic Arnold There's an old man in ragged clothes in this uptown neighbourhood Some folks turn and whisper, "he must be up to no good". Acts a little crazy now and then when someone stares. Not someone you'd mess with any time or anywhere. Ch. "Running, running, through the blood and mire. Running, running, running through the fire." I said, "Hey old man what'ya doing here in this fancy part of town? I don't mind at all but there ain't many like you around." Then I looked him in the eye and recognised a dear old friend I said "It's been a long long while How've you come to such an end?". He said: "Running, running, through the blood and mire. Running, running, running through the fire." "I was in the army but I lost it in the head Now I can't hold a job down so I've come to you to beg. I'm sorry about this look but my situation's dire and you'd be looking dirty too if you'd been through the fire". Running, running, through the blood and mire. Running, running, running through the fire Br He said: "Now I'm little short on swagger. A little short on style My hair is growing straggly and my thoughts are turning wild When you and I were buddies. We walked high on the wire but there's no net for safety when you're running, running through the fire". Ch.
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Hello Vic, This moves along nicely & it's WELL DONE. I really enjoyed this part...... I'm sorry about this look but my situation's dire and you'd be looking dirty too if you'd been through the fire Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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I like this, Vic. A good write and nice production.
(Saw Richard Thompson as the opening act for Jason Isbell a few months ago...)
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Hi Calvin. Thanks for the support. I wear it often. :-)
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Thank you Floyd. I wish I was there. I rate them both.
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This one is definitely a cut above. I like the pace and I like the lyric, especially the verse starting: "I was in the army but...
Good job, Vic!
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Hi Vic
What a great powerful soundtrack you've created - high energy. And your lead character's dire situation is expertly conveyed through your lyric. Cool chords and melody in the chorus as well.
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Thanks, RainyDayMan. Much appreciated.
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Thanks Mike. Unfortunately I no longer have a "rock" voice. Probably never did, but I tried to make it energetic. Glad it came through for you.
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Nicely Done Vic. Martin
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Well done Vic. Good stuff. I get the Vinvent Black Lightining influence. I really enjoyed it. Loved the tempo. the song just moved from start to finish perfectly. Loved the guitar work. The vocal is always tops in my book. Nothing not to like.
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This has a great feel to it, Vic. You need energy to keep "running through the fire" so this is the perfect tempo for it...I think slower would have taken something away. Well written lyric too. Nicely done all around.
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Hi Dave. Thank you for that. Probably more the Sean Rowe version than Richard Thompson. Vic
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Thanks Ricki. As you say, it had to be fast. In fact it's almost to fast for me to strum. I've slowed down over the years. :-)
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Good to know Richard Thompson inspired this one Vic i've been a fan of his since his Fairport Convention days. A good song with an interesting story which move along at a pace very much in line with a couple of Waylon songs as well. Yes enjoyed it Good luck with it John
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Thanks Travis.
I introduced a bit of Waylon into it too, as you observed.
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Vic,
I really admire the production on this one—particularly your use of percussion, which really pops on this tune, and especially the electric guitars in the chorus. Nice story and good hook. It’s a good one. Enjoyed my listen as usual.
All the best,
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Well done Vic,great story line and delivery.Mike
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Thanks Deej. Yes, I liked the sound of the drums.
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A wonderful write, Vic and as always your performance is stunning. And that groove___ well done, indeed. I really enjoyed the way you deployed the electric guitar in the chorus.
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Hi Mike. Thanks for the support.
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Thank you Nelson. Good to see you here again.
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Yep, it does have a hint of the Waylon vibe...nice.
Vincent Black Lightening is one of our favorite songs...particularly the bluegrass version by The Del McCoury Band so that made it easy to fall into this song.
The whole write, vocal and arrangement is strong but we particularly liked the bridge.
Kudos!!
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Thank you J&B. Can't beat a bit of Waylon.
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