2,701

(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I  am watching the Olympic opening ceremony on TV. What has amazed me is how many countries who are attending, are ones I know nothing about. Up until now I thought I new more about geography than I did. With my 95 year old mother's birth country Fiji in the Rugby 7s I will be hoping for either Fiji or New Zealand to get a gold in that competition. If Fiji gets a gold they will have a national day of to celebrate. With the fast pace of 7s rugby I think there will be a few suprise wins.
I hope Rio gets a good return for 20 Billion it has cost them to put these games on so far.

2,702

(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Cheers Dino below is a link to my soundcloud stuff if you ever want to have listen. I like your flag idea. May be one day someone clever on here will design a Chordie flag. Maybe one of those thread things. I get a bit lost  on things computer and technical. I suspect out there in the Chordie world  we have some clever people at design.

My mission I guess is to try make the ability to put music out simple and not at big expense.
https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/phone-my-guitar

2,703

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Well done Doug for guiding Bill and Lady Dondra's canoe back to Chordie Land.
Bill it is an honour to have you here with your interesting insights.
You are never boring and a inspiration along with Dondra.
Love to you both.
From Me and Maree
https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/phone-my-guitar

2,704

(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I salute our moderators for all their good work to keep Chordie Land  the place to be.
Letting our voices and music ring with pride.
As we hail from far and wide.
Together they help us unite and defend the cause of freedom.

I was wondering has anyone designed a flag for Chordie Land????
https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/phone-my-guitar

2,705

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Clever use of words putting all sorts of pictures in my mind.

2,706

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

Cheers Dino I have some song writing attempts up on soundcloud under Peatle Jville,  My voice and playing is not the best. So on here I tend to stick to the poem section. Also as I like to play by feel I'm not much of a person  for writing down music. My music theory understanding  is very basic Though I do get  other people sometimes to do my playing such as my wife on piano and had others do a bit on other instruments. Performing is not my passion. Of course it goes without saying I am part of the Strummer Bill fan club. Hope they make Him President of the USA I couldnt think of a better first Lady then Dondra.

2,707

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

The impact of the Beatles and the Stones was our  next big teenage revolution here in NZ after ther era of Kiwi kids putting themselves in either the Elvis or Cliff Richard camps.

2,708

(7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Chordie Town aint the same when Bill and Lady Dondra are not around. Hurry and get that next stagecoach back to town.

2,709

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Great to find you again I missed you.

2,710

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

This poem came about after talking about trying to be a good person with a teenager who has had issues with bulllying. We talked about not joining the condemning  people who put  those  down who dare to be themselves and are not hurting the world.
                                                             

                                                                                      End Of The Day.
At the end of the day.
Are  you true to who you are.
Did you ostracize those who havent followed.
Those who reached out rather than in.
Those who cryed for help.
Those out in the open or undercover.
Who we are is not that simple.
Finding God because that is not you sitting on accepted pews.
Putting across your point of view.
Not decrying those with less than you,  saying that you are better.
Gaining more of those with less.
Kicking those who are depressed.
Believe it is all because of you, your success.
At the end of the day all love that is given can be taken.
Given or denied.
At the end of the day your next second could be your time to change.

2,711

(13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

L ech yd da HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHILL.  I hope I spelt the Welsh part right. Keep on rocking.

2,712

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Your song makes perfect sense it also works well with your style of playing and singing.

2,713

(10 replies, posted in Other string instruments)

As a young boy I remember my Dad had friends who played in skiffle groups. He built a Tea Chest Bass  which he could get a good sound out of it.  At party's sometimes music was made not only with guitars, ukulele  and so on but they would also use things like washboards, spoons. beer flagons to make music. At my Grandparents house on friday nights partys they would sing songs such as What A Mouth and other ones. Here in NZ we had a group in the 70s called Hogsnort Ruperts who played skiffle type music who were a very popular band. They had a few hit song with their own simple  original  good time music in this country. Hogsnorts went a bit electric but if you go on youtube there are some old style skiffle songs done by them.

2,714

(15 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Amy you are a talented writer your song was one of those meant to be songs, perfectly written and delivered from the heart. Reading the comments above shows you have touched others hearts with your song also. Having the right words or songs at times of grief can be hard. I believe on this occasion this song was placed in your heart for the appropriate moment.
I always say Life, Death and the Universe must eventually make some form of sense. Because these things are bigger than us doesnt mean it should defeat us but instead it  keeps us searching for answers. When my father died suddenly aged 39 my youngest brother was 3 years old going on to 4 years in a months time. I remember him saying to me on the night after my father died dont worry  look at the moon and Daddy will be up there. Even though I dont believe he is up in the moon I have ever since then felt a warm  comfort when I look at the moon and the stars believing my father and other dear ones who have passed on have gone to a better place. Also I appreciate every day knowing our time is limited in this life. Without forcing my beliefs on people I am from the heaven and hell way of thinking and with that in mind I try and live a good life.
Thank you for sending out your song into the world.

2,715

(7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

My Maree on hearing your song was so moved she shed a tear for the loss of all those families who have suffered a terrible loss due to these terrible attacks. I just pray that the power of good will eventually overcome evil. At the moment it seems as though evil is on the increase invading once peaceful lands.

2,716

(22 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Your song has touched on all the sad elements of the evil that is happening. You have captured all that unnecessary pain very powerful and very moving.

You all have passed the audition and have been a good listen thank you.

2,718

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Phill I think  what happens in the game of the unscrupulous in the search for money is greed taints any sense of fairness or what's right. Flying around in their private jets cruising on yachts that cost millions in their cut of from reality universes.Sometimes it is easier to make the poor become the scapegoats for the excesses of the rich in the media.. Your comments are bang on. Thank you Jandle for thinking about my words and those interesting comments put up by others.

2,719

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Thank  you Phill and TF for your insightful replies. Phill your on to the language part. TF as you know change is sometimes detrimental. The old we take paradise put up a parking lot.
My wood and axe references the way Corporations and Governments happily cut back and push people out of the picture. Increasingly the computer and the machine is replacing people. People are seen as a cost not as a value. Also  the wood and axe references deforestisation the balance of nature destroyed by greed and waterways  and air poluted. Also it is about how values change and become old fashion to some.

2,720

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

From a distance it seems like instead of the old love your neighbour it has gone to shoot your neighbour. Even in our country violence and murder is increasing. Life imitating art. With  the constant bombardment of violence onscreens  Television, Films, Video games I think it is  desensitises many a susceptable person. Things that would horrify us just ten years ago are comonplace now. There are alot of stressed out people who are snapping in this world. The so called civilised world has become increasingly uncivilised. Great words Jim. Time to put the United  back into the United States. Finding some sort of comon ground can be hard in this divided world. Maybe people need to compromise a bit more. Whatever happened to Give Peace A Chance?

2,721

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Thank you Bill
You aint" HEAVY" your my brother.
Always
Pete

2,722

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

This is a poem I wrote which I will let the reader interpret it whatever way they want it to mean.
                                                                         Beat Of The Axe.
The language I lost to changed meanings.
Left in another time by those older than me.
Sometimes I catch little bits that I understand.
A beat of the axe comes from near as a once beautiful tree is split.
No longer together it is thrown into the fire.
All that remains is ashes.
In my memory it's strength is clear.
Vivid pictures unseen.
Connecting only to those who have passed down the same track.
Words expressed but not fully understood.
Twisted by listeners' ears.
Only my mother's and father's words are now fully understood by their generation.
Maybe another generation after I am gone will bring them back.
Maybe the forest will grow again.
Or will the axe just stop.

I love it when a band not only does a cover not only with unique style but also makes it their own. The band did both. Fantastic Grah1 entertaining and done with flare.

2,724

(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Two great teams Iceland and Wales. Both teams victories so far have got me interestested in the football.  Usually I follow Rugby. Here in NZ people like me love meeting up with the Welsh suporters when they come over here.  Wellington has a Welsh Pub known as The Welsh Dragon where many of our local Welsh will stop in for a drink.

Hey glad to see you are keep this going a couple of good songs there. Roger it would be nice to hear your version of Knocking On Heavens Door on soundcloud even though it is not chosen as this months.  Here is a couple of lyrics based on the song Ten Guitars by Englebert Humperdink, about chordians
I have a band of Chordians who play songs for me.
People come from all around the world to hear them play melodies.
Beneath the stars my chordians will play a song for you.
If your with the one you love.You can dance, dance to my chordians.
And very soon you just wont know where you are.
Very soon you will see a thousand stars.
When you dance, dance to my Chordians.
This is what you do.
Music is made for love my Chordians will say to you.
When you dance, dance to my chordians.
Come on everybody dance, dance to my chordians.