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listen here.[color:#000000]...[/color] http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewartThe Psychiatric Hallway
© words and music by C. Stewart ( April 5, 2012 )
It's time for his appointment
Walks down that narrow hall
Sad pictures starring back at him
He's familiar with them all
There's a dozen different story's
But none of the patients smile
Just goofballs in an eight by ten
That went crazy for a while
CHORUS...
Down the Psychiatric Hallway
The pathway to his mind
Down the Psychiatric Hallway
The pathway to his mind
Twenty seven coins in every pocket
A total of one o eight
He loves the indian rhythm
That the buffalo nickles make
CHORUS...
Down the Psychiatric Hallway
The pathway to his mind
Down the Psychiatric Hallway
The pathway to his mind
Down the Psychiatric Hallway
I wonder what they'll find
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did you write this while waiting on your appointment,lol?I love the buffalo nickle lines,i wish i'da wrote that one.Crazy cool!
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Hi Calvin, This is really good writing! Wow talk about out of the box! I love, love, love this; He loves the indian rhythm That the buffalo nickles make This is great writing!!! I love what you did at the end and when I heard it I thought maybe the chorus should be; CHORUS... Down the Psychiatric Hallway The pathway to his mind Down the Psychiatric Hallway I wonder what they'll find This line just makes it so profound!  This is my favorite of your songs. Dottie
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I Like the somber tone juxtaposed with the "goofballs/fruitcakes.
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I was in a place like that for two days a few years ago and you have it pegged pretty well. I was undergoing electro cunvulsive treatment for depression. You portray the patients I was with well.
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Love the second and third verses Calvin...
This is a real good one, I like what Dottie said about the chorus, but all in all, this really paints a picture and takes the listener somewhere!
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Great write Calvin! I enjoyed the goofballs and fruitcakes the most.
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Interesting how you portrayed that Calvin. Must have been influenced by coo coo's nest.
I certainly hope this is not how people feel walking down the hallway to see me.
Just had to comment that sometimes the people who seem to be the most abnormal are not that much different on the inside than others.
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CALVIN--
LET ME IMAGINE--THAT WAS ME IN THE HALLWAY--WOULD I HAVE TO COME BACK OR WOULD I BE FREE AGAIN--LEAVING THE MAZE, SO TO SPEAK--IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME IN THAT HALL--I LIKE IT!
WRITE ON--
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Hi Dottie, Good to see ya & I hope you're doing well. THANKS for the real nice comment, that sure makes me feel good. That buffalo nickle thing just seemed to instantly flow out of me & I liked the way it sounded. And yes this seems to work well....I wonder what they'll find Have a good weekend. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hello Stevie, as always...THANKS for tuning in, I appreciate your time. Glad to see you're through with all that stuff. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hi Tammy, Thanks a bunch for taking the time to listen & give me your thoughts on walkin' down the goofball hall:-) I appreciate your comments. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hi Todd, Good to see ya...T H A N K S ! goofballs and fruitcakes-gotta love em Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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H Doug, ahhh glad you got to hear this, I wondered what YOU might think considering you deal with this stuff. Well, I've seen coo coo's nest MANY years ago but really don't remember ANY of it, so not real sure what caused THIS song, it just sort of poured out of me. Sounds like you have a VERY interesting job, I can aonly imagine your day. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Man Calvin where do you come up with this stuff.. very descriptive writing
http://www.soundclick.com/louistwinn"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." Thoreau
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Cool and crazy one, Calvin!
I like the positive message that makes us think that the endearing goofballs got better -- they were just crazy for a while! Aren't we all!
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Hello Louis, Hope things are well in your part of the world, good to see you in here again & THANKS for listening. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hi Lisa, I appreciate you giving this one a spin. It was fun to write. Yes I suppose we all get nutty at times :-) Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hello Calvin, I'm new here and just wanted to say.... YES! A song that speaks me COOL! If you would like to talk about a few things I hear goin on with the recording let me know. Peace!
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Hello David, Nice to meet you & WELCOME to JPF. Glad you could enjoy this one, I appreciate your time spent listening. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hi Cal,
"just goofballs in an 8 by 10"...
"fruitcakes..."
LOLOL...
The indian rhythm doesn't have to mean that he hears something that's not there...which is creepy...BUT...even creepier, is he takes out the coins, and slowly lets them fall from one hand to another...ewwww...
great tune, it actually does musically what the lyric does...I like that...
MIke
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Fate doesn't hang on a wrong or right choice
Fortune depends on the tone of your voice
-The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon)
from the song "Songs of Love"
from the album "Casanova" (1996)
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My first nit on one of your songs, Calvin.
It's too short.
This should be one of those Dylan type 5, 6 or 7 verse songs, that go on and on.
Like "you gotta serve somebody".
The heavily panned backing vocals... very effective.
I really dig the cool guitar work.
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Hello Mister Nelson, Last thing a guy wants to hear is...It's Too Short ( good hook ) Not sure if I have enough cool lines in me for 6-7 verses :-) Glad you liked whats going on here, THANK YOU for your kind words. Calvin http://wwww.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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The use of the talking in the background is very effective. Interesting lines, and yeah, the buffalo nickles one stands out for sure. It is this attention to interesting details that make some songs work. Good one.
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Calvin,
Cool song! I could hear this playing in the background of a suspense or horror film. It has a very ominous vibe. Liked it!
Tom W.
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I'll have what he's havin'..
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Hi ya Kevin, GOOD to see you, THANKS for the visit & the nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time to pull up a chair & listen. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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As I sit in the hallway I wonder, can I have my fruitcake and eat it to... Is a fruitcake eating fruitcake self absorbed, perhaps cannibalism, or maybe just a snack... This sounds like something Calvin would write  Cheers Paul
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Hey Calvin, Ok, so what happened to the last steps ? Oh geez, robbed as the listener ! Oh well, ........ Yeah, nice work mate. cheers, niteshift
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Hello Tom, Good to see ya, I appreciate you taking the time to listen & comment. Have a good weekend. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hello Paul, The fruitcake dilemma. Is it ok to eat yourself ? Yes, but only in the privacy of your own home :-) Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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Hello niteshift, Thanks a bunch for taking time to listen to this one. slowly I walk... 2 more steps slowly I walk... 3 more steps slowly I walk... wooops, I lost count Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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I'm trying to figure out if the main character is a patient or the shrink Works either way, I suppose Very cool, Calvin. Love the panned voices - a perfect fit Scott
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Hello Scott,
Good to see you back in here.
Thanks a bunch for listening to my attempt at music [color:#CC0000]:-)[/color] I see him as the patient.[color:#FFFF00]....[/color] [color:#3366FF]I appreciate your comments.
Calvin
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Hey Calvin,
I think I mentioned to you on FB that I had enjoyed this one, but I wanted to the same here on JPF. I've always loved your low register, so the vocal on this is very appealing to me. Of course, the lyric is very compelling as well....lots of neat juxtapositions.
Thanks a bunch for sharing this one.
xo,
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Excuse me... pardon me... don't mind me folks...
Just stopped by for another listen.
The bass is subtle but right on point.
Just a creatively effective use of panning through out.
Way to go, Calvin
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Hello Mister Nelson, ahhhh a repeat listener, I love you man. You're way too kind but THANK YOU ! Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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This is a delight, Calvin. Lines 3&4 in verse 2 made me laugh out loud, but with an ache in the heart at the same time. Wonderful coin imagery as well. Donna
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Hello Donna, Hope things a are sunny for ya in your part of the world. Thank you for listening & for the nice comments. Laughing out loud is a great thing-THANKS. Calvin http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart
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