I sort of remember this one, hippy trippy song, one of many, nice melody though.
277 2023-07-07 10:13:32
Re: What Do You Think???? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Brian, As Gilbert O'Sulivan said, Nothing Rhymed? Though in this marvellous piece everything rhymes. And so true, pass me my glass.
Pedr, I agree with everything the all blacks say, have you seen the size of those guys?
278 2023-07-05 19:53:54
Re: A good short video by Mark Knopfler on playing guitars (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jim, FYY I tried finger picking after seeing that vid this morning and guess what? I gave it up after 30 minutes as a bad job. You've either got the talent or not, and I am definitely a NOT.
279 2023-07-05 19:50:12
Re: Just for a laugh a poem titled, “I Guess” (6 replies, posted in Poems)
That's a cracker Jim, well thought out and executed.
I'd just like to ask: who decided that north was up and south was down anyway?
Can airplanes go south faster than when they go north?
Are bats from the southern hemisphere because they hang upside down?
280 2023-07-05 10:48:47
Re: one of my favs (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Brian, you're becoming an enigma. You told me you like bare bones recordings then you put up these big production numbers. Same clock, two faces, in the nicest possible way.
281 2023-07-05 10:40:21
Re: A good short video by Mark Knopfler on playing guitars (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very interesting but I hate smart alexes, just kidding, knopfler is brilliant.
282 2023-07-05 10:28:34
Re: Just for a laugh a poem titled, “I Guess” (6 replies, posted in Poems)
That is indeed the way of the world. And seeing as you're at the underside of it I guess if you turned a helicopter upside down it would be the right way up?
283 2023-07-04 20:02:42
Re: This is clever how this duo do this song (1 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Really delightful Pedr. I wouldn't have thought a violin (or fiddle?) could keep a rhythm going, so I was wrong again.
284 2023-07-04 19:47:27
Topic: practice (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I haven't been practicing guitar much since I gave up gigging, so when I tried writing and recording a new song I couldn't make out why all the strings were buzzing and my fingers were sore afterwards. Add to that I couldn't come up with anything original so I decided I needed to practice more. Every day since I've spent half an hour practicing scales and going over chords. I find it has had benefits inasmuch as I no longer have sore finger tips or index finger (for barre chords) and I think whatever technique I had is returning . So, my friends practice every day if you can, I think scales are one of the most important exercises in all keys not just the easy ones. And use your pinky especially for bass.
285 2023-07-04 09:37:16
Re: What an incredible interview (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I couldn't get any video so just listened, great. Alice Cooper is a really nice guy very different from his stage personality. Glen Campbell was a brilliant guitarist, watch him play William Tell overture, out of this world, hard enough on 6 string but he does it on a twelver.
286 2023-07-04 09:30:55
Re: artist i hugely admire, but dont like (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I loved his appearance in the film Yeasterday. I can take his music or leave it, all music these days sounds the same anyway.
287 2023-07-04 09:28:40
Re: survey Peatles request (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1. Death metal is depressing and often can't make out the words over the over fuzzed guitar. Chirpy chirpy cheap cheap, I think bubble gum music gave more people diabetes than sugar, so neither.
2. 6, 12, bass, electric acoustic all good.
3. Prefer rockers, occasional ballad.
4. I watch live music on YouTube unless it's done on a mobile phone. By dead music do you mean rap or that genre? Neither.
5. Don't frequent either since music became mundane, and I became a grumpy old man.
288 2023-07-04 09:14:58
Re: minor hits cont (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I agree with all that Pedr. How could they do it live?
289 2023-07-03 09:28:04
Re: minor hits from yesteryear (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Sounds familiar. Typical arrangement for the time and just under 2 mins 30.
290 2023-07-03 09:22:54
Re: Anyone feel like freestyling?? (14 replies, posted in Poems)
It was just a moment in time
Took ages to rhyme
I like beer but I don't like wine
It was a moment in time
When the sun came to shine
Now it's gone and it's raining again
291 2023-07-03 09:17:27
Re: Dizzy Heights of D Grade (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Like most sports, I enjoy playing but not watching. Change that to enjoyed playing, my knees won't allow me to run about anymore. Very humourous verse Brian.
292 2023-07-03 09:13:19
Re: Why I think the Beatles music will stay popular. (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As a life long Beatles fan, we'll almost, I must agree with you. I first heard the Beatles on radio Luxembourg playing " my Bonny" in 1962. I didn't find out that it was the Beatles till 1968! But it was one of those hair standing on end moments that will stay with me till I die. The next time that happened was when I heard Abbey Road for the first time. As for the Stones, they sound too much like a bunch of kids with no cohesion. Obviously they have knocked out a few great songs whereas the Beatles have knocked out just two bad ones.
That's my five pennorth.
293 2023-06-30 21:01:25
Topic: No Title. (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle and I have been dueling comically and poetically with most writings treading a fine line. This is my most recent, no title yet.
She watched the river rolling by
As she stood on the burning deck
A vampire sat upon her shoulder
Sucking blood from her revealing neck.
A wind erupted unannounced
And butter fluttered by
She said that is the strangest thing
I cannot fathom why.
How old were you when you were young
How deaf you'll be if you were dumb
How slow you'd go without the speed
How rich you'd be to sate you're greed.
And now the ship pulls into shore
And sure enough the lady goes
Emblazoned on her pretty neck
Tattoos of her on the deck.
294 2023-06-30 20:45:54
Re: here is my contribution to the revival (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
still love your laid back style Mojo, great song. Will you film your performances? You're sure to get good reactions.
295 2023-06-30 20:45:54
Re: here is my contribution to the revival (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
still love your laid back style Mojo, great song. Will you film your performances? You're sure to get good reactions.
296 2023-06-30 20:39:44
Re: A Good sound from Two Instruments And excellent lyrics And Voice. (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I'm sure I commented on this one already, anyway; Great song and enjoyed the instruments and vocals.
297 2023-06-30 20:39:44
Re: A Good sound from Two Instruments And excellent lyrics And Voice. (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I'm sure I commented on this one already, anyway; Great song and enjoyed the instruments and vocals.
298 2023-06-29 09:53:40
Re: a bit more commercial (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I'd never heard of him but I do like his style. Another Welsh man you have never heard of is Andy Fairweather Low. He was font man with Amen Corner then a solo artist and lately side man with the likes of Eric Clapton.
299 2023-06-29 09:46:39
Re: king of radio (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
They televise parliament here, if tvs didn't cost so much I'd need a new one every week. Brian, you and Peatle are making me open my eyes, see my surroundings, smell the bacon and tell it as it is. Keep on my friend
300 2023-06-29 09:40:46
Re: 4 o`clock (5 replies, posted in Poems)
That's an open question, right? Late for work? Late for an appointment? Late for a romantic liaison? The only thing I want to be Late for is my demise.