3,026 Reply by TIGLJK

(20 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hopefully this will be it !

I listened to the change that I had made and read the message from Phill about putting my stamp on the Dylan song - At first I thought it was a good thing  - but last night  ( actually this am) I woke up and it it hit me - Phill's message was that it was still Dylan's song !   It hit me like a brick - I wanted this to be my song. Sooooo, I took it away from the Knocking on Heaven's Door chords in the verse and changed the chords.  It plays much different, and with apologies to Bobby D, I like it much better.  I will put a new version on soundcloud soon as I can. I made one slight change in a lyric and  I am keeping the title because I like it and it seems right for me.  I am amazed on how this thing tansformed from Playing knockin on Heavens door in my kitchen to this.  Thanks to all for your constructive help - love chordie !!

I hope you like it.

Jim

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3,027 Reply by TIGLJK

(85 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Bill

I think I heard at least three songs that were hits later come from mutated versions of what was played in this song.
There are elements of the beginnings of a couple of Johnny Cash songs, the song from the movie ( Good bad , ugly)

Amazing - way ahead of their time.  I think he looks more like Buddy Holly than Woody Allen though .

Thanks for the introduction to some cool stuff.

Jim

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3,028 Reply by TIGLJK

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

Beamer

A title like that requires everyone to check it out.

Powerful stuff - leaves a lot for the imagination - I've read it three times now and each time thought of different scenarios. 

I have no clue how it would play in terms of music - I don't know anything about Metal type music.
However - I would love to hear your version played when transferred into production of a song.

Great job man !!

Be sure to visit the "Gum wall"  and "fish tossing" at Pike's Market in Seattle !   smile

Jim

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3,029 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Great stuff !

They are magnificent musicians each in their own right, but something special happens when they put their ego's aside and play and sing together for the love of their purpose.  Ya don't see that too often today.

Modern tech is fantastic, but the generations of today are getting robbed  of the opportunity to see great musicians blossom together.
Think about the old tours when musicians would get on a bus together, stay in motels, and travel across America to bring their talents to American stages in small venues - how about the tour that had, Dylan, Cash, Elvis, J.L. Lewis on it ?  Or  Ray Hubbard, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Rodney Crowell ?   I am 100 % positive Badeye can tell of tours of Blues musicians as well that  toured together.   

There's a place, I think it's  Pawling NY  ( near woodstock) that there is now  a similar venue - its in a barn and musicians get together and perform for a small audience. Love to go there some night!

and as for the grim  reaper - F*** him !   As I said in my last song ( heaven's Door- Survivor),  - " I'm looking forward to getting old"   

Kenny Chesney had a great song  - ---> everybody wants to go to heaven, have a mansion above the clouds, everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to go  now ! smile

Thanks Bill for reminding us all of how special music can be and how it touches us all in different ways. 
Thanks Doug as well, that was 24 minutes of heart warming !!
Keep the good stuff coming !!
Jim

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3,030 Reply by TIGLJK

(20 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Ok - here is the link to the updated version - I can't say the singing or playing is any better, but the song is I think - Thanks Phill for the suggestion of adding a chorus.

Hope you like it.  smile

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/heavens-d … vivor-2015

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3,031 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Brian

Very nice song- I really like it.

Jan - your voice is killer, as I have said before.

Thanks for the listen !! smile

Jim

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3,032 Reply by TIGLJK

(20 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill,

You are spot on once again !!

After you pointed that out out I was like - holy sh** !

So I re-wrote it - made the changes above....  I like it much better.

I think that the chord and subtle strum change in the chorus gives it more of an uplifting sound instead of the dreary sound of the verses ( which in fact would be the point of the song - to be uplifted)

Wish we were neighbors - although our wives are probably glad we're not !

If you have any other suggestions I'm always good to go there.

If you want to give a whack and spin your own version - ( which is always freaking awesome)  go for it.

Thanks for the input.

Unlike Dylan, the reason my verses are always played different is because I'm not a very good guitarist ! smile

I'll try to put out a new audio on soundcloud with the changes soon.

Thanks again,  my good friend  !

Jim
Let me know what you think.

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3,033 Reply by TIGLJK

(20 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks for the kindness.
Peatle- always nice to hear a song in different versions. Nice job!

Here is my soundcloud post of it -  keep in mind I am recording from a cheesy computer mic, I can't sing for crap, and my playing the guitar is quite limited - other than that it is OK I think ! smile 
Hope you can listen long enough to get the message.
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/heavens-door-survivor

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3,034 Topic by TIGLJK

(20 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Chordpro error: This is not a valid artistname. You will have to specify an artistname in the form {st: Artistname} in the beginning of the code.

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3,035 Reply by TIGLJK

(60 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

It's been great for me...only remorse I have is not enough time to play with it

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3,036 Reply by TIGLJK

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

I like fortisimo - red wine - mellow and has a nice little kick.

I do as Doc says and have a glass every night

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3,037 Reply by TIGLJK

(31 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

last night on the TV show American Pickers - they found a lady whose husband had died years ago - but had played in a band - she was selling his stuff

One item Gretch Electric guitar   another was a an old Fender AMp

Long story short - she wanted a $1,000 for the pair........ they called their guitar guru to check on the price -     

guitar was valued at $ 5,000   Amp was at $ 8,000      I almost fell off the couch.

Incredible what's in some people's attic's and barns !

Enjoy your new amp !

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3,038 Reply by TIGLJK

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

TF

Outrageously fantastic !!

Love it - make it a song man - schools across the world would use in classes !!
Way to go !!

JK

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3,039 Topic by TIGLJK

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Chordpro error: This is not a valid artistname. You will have to specify an artistname in the form {st: Artistname} in the beginning of the code.

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3,040 Reply by TIGLJK

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

I love when the NZ All Blacks do "the Haka" -    so freaking cool and intimidating - and done for the rigt reasons!

Love it !

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3,041 Reply by TIGLJK

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

only 50 made wow

Nice purchase !!  ENJOY

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3,042 Reply by TIGLJK

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hEYwk0bypY
it's muddy Waters - Mojo Working

It is Awesome - James Cotton on Harp is out of this world fantastic
Thanks Badeye for a terrific choice.

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3,043 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Yay !!

Stay healthy now and enjoy some of the Southern hospitality !
Best wishes to you both Bill and Dondra!!
Jim

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3,044 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Maybe he can play a funeral song for the Jays - they played crappy for the past two games- even though the ump in game one crippled them

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3,045 Reply by TIGLJK

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

That's a really good one Badeye - thanks

I think you have to change your monicker to goodear instead of badeye !!  smile you are always spot on  with a great one

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3,046 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Starbucks -  like paying for a Lexus and driving a yugo !

My friend in Florida made coffee at his house - it was an African blend - the best cup of coffee I have ever had - no idea what the name of it was however.

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3,047 Reply by TIGLJK

(37 replies, posted in Poems)

Jan

Beautifully done ----   always impressed with your great voice !

Jim

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3,048 Reply by TIGLJK

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

that is too  funny....

proves the adage - there is always someone for somebody

Maybe you were hypnotized by Tony Robbins - "i.e.  Shallow HAL movie   smile

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3,049 Reply by TIGLJK

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Jays lost, but this is definitely a winner !! Thanks Badeye

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3,050 Reply by TIGLJK

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

Roger

Can't thank you enough- omg - do I ever love this guitar....sounds like I have a friend playing with me.  It made my song " My Child" sound 10 times better.

THANKS for the Advice on 12 strings!!
here is a pic of me and the new baby ! hope this link works


http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r566/JK072652/5bf64558-01b7-45e4-87c6-aa1a26623186_zps5zoycc2b.jpg

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