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Brian that is hysterical! Makes me wonder did it actually happen?
Jim, sounds like your brother was a bully, just like the brother in home alone? I must admit though, I knocked out a few of my younger sisters teeth, by accident of course...they were loose at the time.
My dad used to cut my hair, short back and sides, not a good look back in the early 60's.
Awesome Pedr. There is a catchy tune in there too! From what I could see the action doesn't seem that high, but check it out anyway, Richard is more savvy than I.
The coffee must have been freezing by the time you got to the bottom of the cup?
It's an awful situation when good friends are breaking up, worse when one of them is ignorant of the fact until its too late. Some great lines in there Jim. You must be truly affected by this slow break up.
Beautiful voice and plays the piano well. Excellent song well produced. Should go far with the right exposure
Ingenious Pedr.
Back in the 60s there was a fella named Malcolm Mugrage, excuse my spelling, and he used to use long and confusing words. When asked he just said he had no idea what half those words meant or if he used them in the correct context. Boils down to bluff and bluster.
Apparently a lot of English words were made up by Shakespeare. A lot of new words or new meanings for old words are made up by colonials?
for the last week or so I have neglected practicing, big mistake! so last night I picked up my guitar and strummed a few chords and did a few riffs and runs as is my want, when a chord sequence and some words came to me. so I worked on it then recorded the song with several over dubs, guitars mainly and worked out a bass line. boy did my fingers hurt this morning. no bleeding just soreness. just goes to show; you leave playing off for even a short while and you end up with tender finger tips and barre fingers. just thought I'd share.
Hi Jim. Nice writing . The metre seems perfect without me trying to play it, I'll give it a go later.
Diolch yn fawr a Ngymru am byth. Thank you very much and Wales for ever. We were in our local club while the game was on and no one expected that score line all thanks to our New Zealand coach. We could have been in the ground not playing bingo as there was a great roar every time Wales scored.
Mobile phones are a problem. A law has been passed that using a phone while driving is an offense, yet White van man and youngsters will use their phone while dreving and texting or looking at videos. As you may have noticed it is a pet peeve of mine, I have many, too many to add to this post.
It shows you're getting old when you start knocking youth culture, at least that's what my kids and grandkids tell me! Mobile phones are a blessing and the devil incarnate. Ive seen so many near misses due to someone studying their phone and walking out into the road without looking to pushing someone into the road cos they're too engrossed with what's on the screen. Once again Pedr you've penned your amazing ability to observe and describe what we all see but choose to ignore. I also like the transport theme.
Well done you two. Very short and the video was crackling!,, I take it that will be included in the next kids book by our eminent kids author?
Star gazing, one of my favourite pass times. I'm still hoping to see a UFO. I did see one a few years ago, it seemed to be coming from the horizen then shot off at 90 degrees, straight up and away. I'd also like a godd telescope so I could study the moon and the other planets. Trouble is we don't often get clear nights here! good song thanks for sharing.
Ignore those nay sayers! They are most likely those that couldn't write a wrong let alone an hilarious poem like this. Listen to your friends on Chordie.
Epic Pedr, even the operatics at the end.
Hello Cristian, welcome to Chordie. If you check the headings you'll see we have a lot of resources right here. As for technique all you need do is ask. There are a lot of videos on YouTube that can show you strumming patterns etc. Ask as many questions as you like and let us know how you get on.
You 2 kiwis are nuts! Pun intended. Brian's poem great for kids, not so Peatles, more for grown up kids, me thinks?
As the rain pours down and the moon comes up
The dusty earth turns into muck
My wellies fill with gungy slop
When I get home she'll have a strop
Get those muddy feet out of my kitchen
Or you'll have a cut that will need stitching
Out I go and strip as told
The neibours look both young and old
Then I get thrown a soap and cloth
You'll stay out there until you're washed
Who will come and wash my back?
We've seen your front so get your wife to do it...poor girl
Kleptomaniac cat. Truely inspired.
Hi Richard. Apache was in my set and I've always been a fan of the Shadows. I thought it was more reminiscent of Guitar Tango! I think now that the tune came first, or riff? Then the chords Al la Apache, Am, Dm etc but not all of the tune. I was delighted when Peatle wanted to use it, but I would like to have done a more perfect recording as the mistakes stand out.
Hey Pedr. A mate of mine uses a tennis ball sized exercise ball to strengthen his fingers. Myself I practise scales to keep my fingers nimble, which I should have been doing 50 years ago but I was in too much of a hurry. I begin with the key of G on the 6th string all the way up using all the strings till I get to G on the 1st string on the 15th frett. Then back down and so on through all major and minor keys. Then practise chords. But I think exercise is key. Failing that have you thought about slide/bottle neck?
Hi Jeff. Haven't listened yet but it reads like traditional folk music over here. Listen ASAP. Ps, I love apples especially cox's pippins...lovely.
I'm sorry to say this but the more you play the less pain you'll get. Once your finger tips harden it wont matter what guage strings you use. Light guage 10 or under, are easier to bend, which if you are a beginner might make your guitar sound out of tune even if it's not. Heavy guage 12 and up will be harder to press down behind the fretts. Electric guitars are easier to play than acoustic guitars. Also the hight of the strings above the fretts (the action) will play a big part. If you have a good guitar and you can afford it, take it to the music shop you bought it and ask them to set it up for you, or if you know of a good guitar doctor.
I hope these were the tips and answers you were looking for.
Hi Alickabrooke1. welcome to the forum (eventually). Roger I think Joined almost as soon as Chordie began so somewhere around 2006. I joined in 2007 while I was holidaying in Australia and as you noticed there were a lot more names frequenting the forum at that time. I do hope you'll come visit often, we could do with some new blood and views to get our juices flowing again.
Hi Jim. No pure fiction, I like making stories up
Inspired a little by "Being For the Benifit of Mr Kite" this came to me this morning after reading the poems written by Peatle and Brian but not by the spammer also on there. It tells the tale of Jake, a circus act famous for his act finale which was to leap from the high wire into the safety net, which was sabotaged by a jealous performer that wanted his job and fame.
The Tragic Demise of Jake the Jumper.
Gather `round for tales of great wonder
Of sadness and grief for a life cast asunder
Up high on a wire or tumbling on ground
Jesting and clowning while prancing around
Join the peasants and gentry and all in-betweeners
Cry "Ooh and Ahh" at out great entertainment
"INTRODUCING JAKE" our high flying athelete
Death defying feats and entertaining antics
From up high to the ground he will plunge without fear
Into a net whilst drinking a beer
Three times each night he will walk on a wire
Higher than stars he appears eating fire
On a trapeze he will swing like an African monkey
Lastly to fall in the net not too gently
This night a hand secretly holding tight
Cut through the ropes with a short bladed knife
The ropes held the net as Jake he performed
It fell to the floor, but no one was warned
Through his routine he sped just like the norm
At the end of his act all eyes on his form
He spread out his arms for his death defying leap
He jumped to the ground crumpled in a heap
Poor Jake no more would he amaze all the crowds
An other appeared- but he is jailed now
Alas, there ends the tale of talent and hate
Envy the killer, the noose will await
While Jake was a star and his killer a clown
Jakes name remebered, the killers unknown.
Pedr, it must be difficult to write in that straight jacket you must be wearing?
I liketh not this rapping folly
Me thinks it raineth so bring a brolly
Yon sun may shine, but dark clouds loom
Pray good fellow, grant a boon
When miscreants rant and ner-do-wells stammer
You know I'm armed with the Chordie ban hammer!
Beware ye cut purse and rapid exclaimer
My digit poised and I'm a good aimer
The end
Wash your mouth out William's...
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