Fallen on Hard Times

composer- Ian Anderson. A track from the Broadsword and the Beast album of 1982. Overall a strong album but still more synth on it than I prefer. The original is in Dm but I had to lower it a whole step to have a shot at the vocal. Clearly a political disillusionment song. Cheers!

[@John-D.]

Very Nice! 🎶 (from a Multi-instrumentalist in the 70s)✌️

[@snoozedoctor]

He is a musician's musician.

[@frankosz6459]

Thank you, Doc! It sounds good in this key!

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks! I have to lower many of his tunes to be able to sing them.

[@davidpage8154]

Oh Mark. Wondrous composition: subtly profound lyrics, beautiful chords and Flow, and you're singing that Melody with your heart. Just one listening and I'm lalala-ing along, sitting here writing this praise 3:29

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks man. There are some good tracks on this album. Some great lyrics, like on the tune Broadsword and Beastie as well. Slow Marching Band is outstanding.

[@rickd5997]

Brilliant job🎉

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks so much!

[@rickd5997]

Outstanding

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks so much! cheers to you.

[@therealfermarloe]

I love your work. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@snoozedoctor]

Thanks!

[@noncompulsoryl]

Good stuff!

[@snoozedoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@taab7]

Thanks for this Doc. I completely agree with your comments regarding synth. This is a good strong album and thankfully there are powerful tracks like Slow Marching Band that exclude synth.

[@snoozedoctor]

Slow Marching Band is one of my favorite ballads of his. Outstanding track.

[@Jubilo1]

Superb.

[@snoozedoctor]

thanks!

[@oldhiway66]

Another gem. Thank you for sharing.

[@snoozedoctor]

Some strong tunes on this album. Fine lyrics.