freddy j Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Here is a little number that is somewhat biographical --- sort of. Back in the olden days, when I was at University, my future wife and I had to live separately for a while. She lived in Miami and me in Tampa. When I could gather together enough money and if I had an available weekend, then a trip to Miami was the only option. The Trailways bus driving down the Tamiami Trail (US Highway 41) was often the preferred mode of transportation. The happy ending was that she was able to move back to Tampa while I finished up schooling. This number is done in a Bluesabilly style with that Chunka - Chunka rhythm that I love. Anyway, I hope that you get a bit of a giggle from this song. As always comments, suggestions, crit.'s, etc. will be much appreciated. TAMIAMI TRAIL https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandid=963481 Edited November 18, 2019 by freddy j 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybrun Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Toe tapper Freddy. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnbee58 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 This is really neat, Freddy! Gary's right. Couldn't stop my toe from tapping from the beginning to the end of this tune. ?John B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Great song! Hard not to tap to this one. Had that StrayCats feel to it but more down to earth. Hard to forget a bus ride. Great job ... mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makke Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Groove got body swing in rhythm. Nice vocals and guitars. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABull Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Hey Freddy -- on the opening drumbeat I thought it was Rainy Day Women -- it got even better after that. Love that raunchy guitar tone. Drums could be up in the mix a bit mate (maybe cut back some reverb). As to be expected, I enjoyed this from you~~Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Some classic Freddy for sure! Really like that sharp five. So, if I’m “behind the glass” on this one Freddy, I’d have you come out of the solo on the four; kind of a bridge, but I think the verse would work fine across it as is. One little niggle, lead guitar is “walking “ on the vocal a bit; its a “taste” thing, like things “falling apart” at the end; just me. Like I said “classic” Freddy; I love it! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Kirby Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I enjoyed this - the guitar playing was excellent - a really cool blues tune. I liked your vocal - it's perfect for the blues. Thanks for posting - nice job overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjornpdx Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Wow there's a blues song for you. Someone mentioned toe tapper, and that it is. 0:20 great driving bass line Never would have guessed Tamiami is pronounced like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonoBrainer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 just plain great. Love how the vocal is up front. Drums are plainly in the pocket, and maybe a few more fills? Do I hear a fill in the middle of a verse, as opposed to more conventionally at the end? This one is suh weet. Ending is a chop-off . . . maybe let it all ring and sustain out after the last chord? cheers,-Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 Hi Gary. Thanks for listening and thanks especially for commenting, I do appreciate it. I'm glad it got you moving. Hi John B. Thanks John. I'm glad that you liked it and I appreciate your taking the time to comment. I think that the express purpose of the Chunka - Chunka rhythm being created (by whomever) is to cause toe's to start tapping --- perhaps? Hey Mark. Thank you very much. You do meet some interesting people on a bus trip! Back in the old days, the two lane trip through the Everglades was kind of an interesting trip in itself. Thanks for listening and commenting MACCE. I was going for kind of a loose but raw, driving, "raunchy" feel in this song. Hopefully, I got somewhere near that. Thanks again. Hi Allan. Thanks for listening and as always I really appreciate your suggestions. I believe that you are correct the drums need to come up a bit. You are right about the 'verb. I have gotten comments about too much 'verb on some of my other songs. I do suffer from a bad case of " 'verbitis" with which I struggle. It is indeed a problem of mine and I am trying to kick the habit. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajan Blue Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Good old blues, just like I was brought up listening to!! Loved it Freddy, my type of listen on a Sunday afternoon Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiller Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Nice solid uptempo Blues. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryl1968 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Nice stuff Freddy - that chugging rhythm is so infectious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Hey Tom. As always I appreciate your insightful suggestions. Although the next few weeks will be too darn busy, I will be giving a listen to the song and making changes where applicable. I guess, being a guitar guy, I might have a tendency toward intruding on the vocals. Although perhaps the saxes might be toned down during the chorus as well. As far as the ending --- it was intentional. Jimmy Reed used to end some of his stuff that way and I loved his stuff especially Eddy Taylor's playing. Thanks again for your help and encouragement!! Hi Douglas. Thanks very much for listening and your kind words. I appreciate the encouragement! Hi Bjorn. Thanks very much. I appreciate it. As far as the pronunciation of "Tamiami", that's how it was pronounced when I was living in Charlotte County, FL. Who knows? ---- it may even be right. Thanks again for your comments. Hey Emeraldsoul. Thanks for listening and for your suggestions. You are probably right about the fill. Sometimes I sneak one in if there is the slightest pause. I'll have to go back and listen. If I did shame on me but the vocalist is not very good --- so, I might have been trying to cover up a mistake (lol). The ending was intentional. I was trying to emulate one or two of Jimmy Reeds endings on a video that I saw. Way back in time there was a blues group that used to play the Florida State Fair when it was held in downtown Tampa. They had a habit of just dropping off when they ended a song. I thought it was pretty cool (a style -- not proper musicianship) but then I am not known for my good taste. Thanks again! Hi Nigel. I grew up loving this older style of Blues. Thanks very much for listening and for your kind comments. BTW, I love the songs and videos that you have been posting. Hi amiller. I appreciate your taking time to listen. Thanks very much for the kind words and thumb up. Hi Daryl. Thanks very much for listening and for your comments. That Chunka-Chunka rhythm is indeed infectious. I was hooked the first time that I heard it (way back when). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Wilson Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Freddy, this is a very good production and a very good song. I love the subtle backing of horns that don't overpower the song but complement it. I've said this before, and I'll say it again, if I close my eyes, I can see a band in front of me playing in my living room (or favorite club). Keep em coming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Thank you Lynn. As one who enjoys going to small venue clubs and listening to live bands, I appreciate your sentiments. Although I appreciate well produced songs, I still like music that is a bit rough and has that live feel to it. Oh well, there is no accounting for taste but diversity is what makes life interesting (well - one of the things). That must be why there are so many flavours of ice cream. ? Thanks as always for listening and commenting, and for your encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaltieribrothers Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 (edited) Hi Freddy, Great track, love the backing guitars on this bluesy track. Thanks for sharing. Good Job! regards paul Edited December 15, 2019 by thegaltieribrothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy j Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 Hi Paul. I appreciate the kind words and thanks for taking the time to comment! Sorry for the delay in responding -- I am too caught up in the busy holiday season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Nice one, Freddy. Groovin' with that chug, you are. I think this is one my favorites of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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