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Two Roads (MJRF) - 2007 song


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Rocha Malhada

 Genre: Rock

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I wrote this song around 1973, inspired by another Christian Rock song I heard. My friends and I were doing a coffee house ministry in Brazil, and I wanted to write a song...

The band that wrote and originally recorded a song, "Two Roads" was called COUNTRY FAITH (Thank you, Micheal Wark), but it was a different song than this with a very similar message. The catches, "feel the warmth", "rocky" and "freeway" are plagiarized here, but the context is a little bit different. To me, their prose of a "Lord's new freeway" seemed contradictory to the challenge of living a life dedicated to Christ.

Mike Dancy did the drum track for this. My brother John (TEXASFEEL) played and arranged all of the remaining instrumentation in this, and made the final mix. I am singing the main vocals; John is singing back-up vocals.

I posted this before, just about two years ago.
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Lyrics
Two Roads

Feel the warmth around you
You can hear music in the air
Night will fall; It’ll end you know
Where do you go from there?

There are two roads, and you can choose
A rocky one; or a freeway
The rocky one leads to heaven,
The freeway leads the Down way

Chorus:
Why don’t you choose your road today?
Choose! Before it’s too late
If you want the road to heaven,
The Lord Jesus will show you the way….



So many years before you;
A lifetime’s passed away
Sometimes you’ll know the path to take,
Then you’ll choose the right way

There are two roads from which to choose;
The rocky one or the freeway
The rocky one leads to heaven
Freeway leads the Down way

(Chorus):


There are two roads from which to choose;
The rocky one or the freeway
The rocky one leads to heaven
Freeway leads the Down way

You can feel the warmth surround you
Hear the music in the air;
Someday, you’ll die n’ it’ll end you know;
Where do you go from there?


Harold R. Luper
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Uploaded: Jan 13, 2009 - 12:51:37 PM
Last Updated: Jun 05, 2009 - 11:03:00 AM Last Played: Sep 27, 2009 - 07:12:49 PM
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Comments
Skean said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Two Roads
And I choose one THE ROCKY ONE.... I love this bro TX D,Ld
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Rocha Malhada said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Thanks, bro
you are the best.

. - Harold
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Mcboy said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
groovy laid back
song....rock on rocha....!
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Rocha Malhada said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Hey!
Thanks, Mcboy - appreciate the listen and comment..

. - Harold
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dajama said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Cool
This sounds great. The vocal is strong, and the lyrics are evocative and effective. Nice guitar work throughout and good mix and production. Nicely done. Peace.
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Rocha Malhada said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
RE: Cool
David - thanks. John did a great job with the instrumentation & mix. I had played my guitar, but we left it out because his parts were much better alone... sometime you got to do...

. - Harold
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Moviz said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Nice performance
of a good song with excellent lyrics. Guitars sound great along with the vocals, regards M
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Rocha Malhada said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
RE: performance
Maurice, Thank you for taking the time to listen and comment. I'm glad that you enjoyed the message and song...

. - Harold
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magnatone said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
Two Roads
Splendid song Harold - love your vocals here delivering your very thoughtful lyrics. Great job!
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: Splendid
Thank you, Karen. Singing is a weak point for me, amongst others :) Glad you liked it!

. - Harold
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Vic Holman said 317 days ago (January 13th, 2009)
the high road
Mikey D and John.... well you can't go wrong there. and Harold you did great on the vocals.

that chorus! killer!
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: Mikey D and John....
Yep, they've saved me on so many songs... Thanks for the listen and comment; I was trying not to sound like "Cheeses" in the chorus :-|

. - Harold
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egobandit said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
:)
Im stuck on a freeway the highway to hell just kiddin. good one harold!
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: highway to hell
was a bit preachy wasn't it? lol

We all feel that way sometimes, on this planet...

. - Harold
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davisamerica said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
like feter said
.. i too have been waiting on this [actually anything by you] John supports you wonderfully on instrument backing and vox .... this needed posting .... i suspect that vault of yours contains some more gems that need reposting ... soooo ??? really bro.... nice tune
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: vault of mine
Thanks Jack... so many in the "vault" need some medicine. Others, I've posted over and again. I need to come up with something new, I just haven't had time, I'm too slow in the process.

Appreciate the remarks, pal.

. - Harold
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that80sboy said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
wow!
when this puppy kicks in....better be hanging on tight!...killer tune harold!
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: WOW
Thanks Mark - John and Mikey definitely put some kick in it

. - Harold
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Alimar said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
Cool rock feeling
Vocals are strong... drumming is great. A lot of guitars in there! Very full sound. The verses are nice and light... which makes the chorus' full intensity have good contrast. I would have loved to hear a bridge starting with that last chord, though.

Alimar
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Rocha Malhada said 316 days ago (January 14th, 2009)
RE: bridge
Last chord of the chorus?

"where's that confounded bridge?"

Thanks Al for your comments, they are much appreciated - any critique is great.

. - Harold
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MJ_Reunion_Festival_2005 said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
A bit early ...
... for the Festival Harold, but that also got you first on the 2005 stage. Strong performances from you all. BIG drums Mike :) I think I remember this one.

Festival management ;)
Rocha Malhada said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
letting it slide
Thanks for letting it be; I'm not sure what my work travels will put a pinch on me in week one of February. If I have time, I'll try to remix the very first song I posted in '05...

. - Harold
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Doadars Uncle said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
Rocky roads
Nice! Rough roads force us to look more carefully, I think...

Well done, Harold!
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Rocha Malhada said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
RE: Rogh roads
I hear you. Thanks for the listen & comment, Doug!

. - Harold
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awigze said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
Bricks from Heaven
Sometimes that Rocky Road is full of bricks that God lets fall... Nevertheless, I chose the Rocky Road... it's also uphill- all the way!
Great tune ! It has that 70's Keith Green feel to it.
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Rocha Malhada said 315 days ago (January 15th, 2009)
RE: Keith Green ?
That guy had a voice to sing, in a much broader range than this poor boy.

Good choice on the roadmap. Thank you for listening and commenting.

. - Harold
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EEFliess said 314 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
Two Roads
very nice! a very palatable gospel song (growing up Southern Baptist, I loathed anything hitting me over the head w/ a bible) almost Norman Greenbaum-ish. I really like this, very nice rock/folk flavor....good stuff!
Rocha Malhada said 314 days ago (January 16th, 2009)
RE: belted with the Bible
Thanks, Eddie. I had some of that, myself.

. - Harold
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Alannah said 313 days ago (January 18th, 2009)
Hey now ....
I thought this party wasn't due to start for two more weeks or so .... but glad I stopped by for a pre-party listen ! Good stuff RM .... my road is beyond rocky !
Rocha Malhada said 312 days ago (January 18th, 2009)
RE: beyond
Thanks Alannah; I'm sure I should have waited.. I panicked a bit, looking at my travel schedule in the next couple of weeks -oh well.

. - Harold
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DBrown said 311 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
Nice
I love the lyrics and how it all grooves.
Groove is a serious subject that is lacking in music now a days.
Thanks for bringing it back

All the best
-Dom
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Rocha Malhada said 311 days ago (January 19th, 2009)
RE: grooves
Hey, thanks Domenic! Appreciate the comments very much.

. - Harold
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Char said 307 days ago (January 23rd, 2009)
Harold,
Nicely sung: full of conviction. It may not be easy but when you give up control, there is a a great deal of help...often, we're not aware of that. Thanks for the reminder. I loved the guitar and drums. A classic. Keep them coming.
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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: Give up control
Thanks for listening and commenting; well said and we choose our destiny.

. - Harold
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PickQuickRecords said 307 days ago (January 23rd, 2009)
Sweet!
I don't think I ever heard this one before. VERY cool! I like the kicked back vibe it's got going on. The production and mix are off the hook, nice and full.
I liked the vocals Harold, strong and clear. Sounds good!



Great collab fellas!
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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: off the hook
Well, I'm a little remiss in not responding to these more recent comments...!

Thanks Chris, glad you like it.

. - Harold
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J-Roe said 307 days ago (January 23rd, 2009)
Nice feel!
Meaningful lyrics!
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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: FEEL
Yeah, that's my brother, TEXASFEEL :)

Appreciate the comments, Jason

. - Harold
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Bob Rodgers said 303 days ago (January 27th, 2009)
Two Roads
You sing a great vocal and I love the chorus!

Great song Harold!

Bob
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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: Two Roads
Thank you Bob, quite a compliment... Thanks for listening!

. - Harold
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VicDiesel said 299 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
Solid
Good song.

I'm wondering what I'm hearing in the heavy chorus (0:50 & on). Sounds like a compressor pumping a bit much? It makes the drum sound rather uneven. It also seems to affect the bass. Maybe you did it deliberately like that, but I can't say I like it much.
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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: compression
I appreciate the honesty - we can't learn unless we get the critique straight up, and listen and apply it. Thanks again,

. - Harold
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sloparts said 299 days ago (January 31st, 2009)
Very well done song
with a good sense of direction. ;-) Harold. Love the message in the lyrics and you honest delivery of it. I'm also liking the music background you and John put together for this. Nice clean production, good mixing, what's not to like. I love it my friend.

Bravo

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Rocha Malhada said 298 days ago (February 1st, 2009)
RE: sense of direction
If we trust in promises, we can feel some confidence in where we're headed...

Thanks for listening and commenting.

. - Harold
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caroline said 296 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
rocky road!!! mmmmm.....
doesn't that have marshmallows in it?? :) thank you for sharing apricots - with love and hugs from me and the bear xoxoxox
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Rocha Malhada said 296 days ago (February 3rd, 2009)
RE: mellow marshes
Not sure what's in it... maybe toadstools? Maybe a little nuts?

Thank you for coming in to listen! and comment! Love, hugs, and kisses back at you and the bear-mon.

. - Harold
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SmokeyVW said 289 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
thoughtful
i really like the drum opening - vocals are clear and thoughtful and the melody works nice (especially the chorus) - great sounding guitars

thank you
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Rocha Malhada said 289 days ago (February 10th, 2009)
RE: thoughtful

Bill, thanks for stopping in to listen. Man, I'm swamped with new music to listen to! I've been holding off on replies to my other MJRF song...

Thanks again.

. - Harold
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dadgarus said 281 days ago (February 18th, 2009)
He has...
...shown me the way!
Lord Jesus shows us the road to heaven.
And if we choose the way he shows,
we'll live forever.
In the name of living god.
You made it very well Harold.
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DarkPlanet said 277 days ago (February 22nd, 2009)
Back for more
great job on the vocals, great production, reminds me of neil young!
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paralax said 177 days ago (June 2nd, 2009)
amen
nice song. great job.hats off to you guys great callab.

Terry
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Laverne said 126 days ago (July 23rd, 2009)
An important song to sing...
It sounds totally legit in so many ways. I love the way it flows. A listenable/repeatable tune.

I appreciate the distinction you made between the "Lord's new freeway" and the "rocky one." These lyrics are profoundly important for people to hear, that they might take up a cross and suffer as Christ suffered. Such is the effect of Love. Such is the garden producing Joy.

Thanks for this beautiful proclamation.
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MarkHolbrook said 119 days ago (July 30th, 2009)
Decided to
pop back in for another listen... Nicely done Harold... Good sound to this!
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