Thank you everyone for your interesting comments and Season Greetings to you all. I notice that my extended family in Canada and the USA say, “ Happy Holidays “ at this time of year. It has often fascinated me how Shane MacGowan song about a drunken gambler and terrible relationship with his lady has become a much loved Christmas song. I suppose its that chorus about NYPD choir singing Galway Bay as the bells ring out on Christmas Day that evoke a sentimental Christmas feeling. I think that’s the genius of Shanes writing that a song about a couple that hate each other can mean so much to people. RIP Shane MacGowan. Even though its summer here today it is a cold miserable day. Maybe I should pop down to our local Mall and ask Santa who is working there today if he would like to have a beer with me. I wonder how many fake Father Christmases end up in the Police drunk tank on Christmas eve. I guess New York would have a few of those stories.
251 2023-12-10 00:45:21
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
252 2023-12-09 08:07:03
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
It is great to see all the good songs on here this month. Here is my attempt at a Christmas song. Sorry about my terrible voice as usual but I hope it entertains a little bit.
Merry Christmas everyone and Love and Peace to you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5duPgwuk18
253 2023-12-09 03:36:36
Re: Holiday song (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well written Jim, and an excellent recording of your song by those musicians.
254 2023-12-09 03:33:26
Re: wow (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jim, I agree with Richard and also you have an excellent talent for writing songs. Those two guitarists they both have a lot going on very interesting styles of making the guitar sing thanks for sharing, guys.
255 2023-12-07 05:47:59
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Good one Brian
256 2023-12-06 04:09:58
Re: Hey Santa (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good one Piri, love the lyrics with your voice and backing.
257 2023-12-05 03:58:58
Re: New CD - XS in an XXL world (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good one Richard I like it when I go to gigs and musicians have CD for sale. I'm still a CD man and don't buy any music online. I have never shopped online I wouldn't know how. I also enjoy a bit of Merch such as T-shirts and hats if the artist has those also. I enjoyed the track Prelude to Solitude it works really good.
258 2023-12-04 04:25:59
Re: Self Depreciation (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Richard, thank you for your feedback. I agree the reverb on the guitar and vocals were out.
Jan, thanks for your kind comments. It was a while ago I had a mate lend me some gear to play with and that was what I came up with.
259 2023-12-04 04:17:51
Re: Worth The Wait (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Brian, that works real good Vocals, lyrics and guitar.
260 2023-12-04 04:14:36
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Richard, it was a joy to watch you and your wife together a very good performance.
261 2023-12-02 09:43:24
Re: Self Depreciation (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Cheers Piri, it happens to me often that blank look from people when I think I'm been funny. My humour is a little too warped for some to get.
Brian, I was surprised to see this post come up again as it was something I posted about four months back. I had to check out my recording again myself as I couldn't remember what it sounded like.
Season greetings to all of you chordie people out there.
262 2023-12-01 09:05:17
Re: Self Depreciation (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good one Jim you are keeping very fit and healthy with your running. I miss being able to run. Your right laughter is also good for you Laughter it increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. When we laugh, it doesn't just lighten our load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in our body.
All the best to you and your family.
Pete
263 2023-11-28 10:04:51
Re: Bushfire (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Richard, I guess living in a country that is periodically scorched by catastrophic bushfires becomes a consideration when looking at a location or suburb to settle in when buying a house.? I hope that you and your family are keeping safe.
264 2023-11-23 19:43:22
Re: November 2023 FSOTM: Words from a site (27 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Excellent, Jim. You a have a wonderful ability to write songs. I like that line about keeping a song in your heart to keep troubles away.
Richard, it is good to hear Jai is developing into a interesting and good creative young man.
265 2023-11-16 19:57:38
Re: Tone deaf test (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good one Grah I did the test with my headphones on which I think helped. I got 13 out of 15. the two I got wrong were questions 1 and 15. I was expecting to do much worse as I don't have what is known as perfect pitch. That was a good bit of fun. I think I might have fluked a couple.
266 2023-11-16 08:55:27
Re: November 2023 FSOTM: Words from a site (27 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Good one Jan you are good value. I love those words adorning and pouring, mooring, flooring and clawing. The cat and the boat morning yawning after a night of a husband snoring.
Take care of your voice I hope you get over your cough soon.
267 2023-11-14 09:48:32
Re: November 2023 FSOTM: Words from a site (27 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Thank you, Richard and Jan, for taking the time to have a listen, watch and comment. It would be good to see some others give FSOTM a shot.
268 2023-11-13 05:46:53
Re: November 2023 FSOTM: Words from a site (27 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Here is a quickly put together song with the word broken in it. I thought I better give this month a shot in the hope it will inspire others to have a go at CSOTM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=034lybXp5AE
269 2023-11-13 03:38:16
Re: Suggestions - FSOTM December 2023 (10 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Shy
Negotiation
Car
Venture
270 2023-11-11 10:32:59
Re: November 2023 FSOTM: Words from a site (27 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Good one Richard and Jai,
271 2023-11-09 05:59:30
Re: The Haircut (8 replies, posted in Poems)
EB, this kid could have a good future in the shearing shed.
272 2023-11-09 05:49:47
Re: Tooth Fairy (5 replies, posted in Poems)
This kid could be cheaper than a dentist.
273 2023-10-29 07:02:50
Re: My Song Darling I'm Hoping I'm Wrong on sound cloud (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim, you know how to capture the pain that someone feels in a relationship that is going of the rails. A heart been torn apart while trying to find some light in the dark. Your song communicates the turmoil that this person is going through in a song that many will empathize with.
274 2023-10-28 08:34:55
Re: Don't Wanna Think (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank you, Jim, for me to recharge my batteries when the world gets a bit pressurized, I find watching nature and not really thinking. about anything gets me back on track.
275 2023-10-27 07:36:01
Re: Don't Wanna Think (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Cheers Piri it is good to get everyone's feedback and also to know people are taking an interest in what I do.