i can see where your coming from manic, but i tend to get a lot of buzzing and unwanted vibration from light strings on my acoustic, and i use it more for rhythm playing so a load of buzzing doesn't work for me there.
3,352 2013-04-25 13:09:40
Re: another one died! (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JJJ, yeah man, as you get older you see a lot of people and "names" you grew up with shuffle off this mortal coil. i'm scared that one morning i'll wake-up, look at the paper and see my name there. it will come to us all. sad about richie, i loved his interpretation of "lady madonna"
3,353 2013-04-23 21:06:14
Re: pieces of cotton (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
i didn't mean for this to be a song about a little girl being kidnapped and killed (and all the rest in between, that's just the way it turned out. i couldn't face writing the nasty bits, so it's only really half a song, but i think it's enough.
if you'd like to hear it, click on web site at the bottom left.
phill
3,354 2013-04-23 21:02:55
Topic: pieces of cotton (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this while I was waiting for my PC to boot-up tonight. I decided to have a quick plonk on the piano when the riff came to me, then the words. I recorded the piano and vocal at the same time, as a demo? then decided to add 2 rhythm guitars and a lead break. It all took from start to finish an hour (give or take)
Pieces of CottonUndefined
[INTRO; C-Am-F-G X 2]
[C] Pieces of cotton – [Am] caught in the wire.
She'd been [F] running from someone.
On the [G] night that she died.
[C] No one recalls how she [Am] walked out the door.
She was [F] playing one moment.
The [G] next she was gone.
So [Dm] how can the [G] pictures [C] appear on our [Am] screens?
All [Dm] smiling and [G] happy.
But [C] she must be – [Am] screaming, now.
Please [F] find me. And [Fm] free me.
From this [Am] darkness and [Em] pain.
And [F] soon I'll be [G] happy [C] again.
3,355 2013-04-18 19:45:19
Re: new songs (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
gosh, every time you open your gob you find some new miracle on the DP 24. i was told about "reaper" some time ago, but i wasnt aware of those capabilities. i'll have to take another look.
oh by the way....get busy 
phill
3,356 2013-04-18 14:08:14
Re: new songs (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks tony, i've finally figured out how to get my recordings up-loaded (with reasonable quality) on windows 7.
i had to look back to see how "hard to sleep" went, i tend to forget songs after i've finished recording them! i've just done a new backing track for "colonial" it's one that has stuck in my head and i shall be doing it in my live sets.
russ, i hope to be busy my self shortly too and for the same reason, my DP24 is on order and hopefully be at my door soon!
phill
3,357 2013-04-18 14:00:46
Re: new songs (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hi fallan, welcome to chordie.
thanks for introducing yourself, but you should know that it is frowned upon to use an on-going thread to open a new subject. we would prefer it if you opened your own thread by clicking on "new post" at the top right of any of the forums. be assured that if you have any questions or tips we will be happy to listen and help. each forum deals with a particular subject, this one for example is for and about songwriting. if you just want to chat about anything relating to music or other interests, go to the "chat" forum lower down.
phill
ps, where in wales are you? i'm from llanelli.
3,358 2013-04-18 13:51:55
Re: my beloved Gurian (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
i dont understand why people just repeat what someone else has posted? unless they intend to return at a later date and add spam. so be warned you are being watched.
if you have nothing to say, say nothing. dont just copy for the sake of it.
moderator
3,359 2013-04-16 19:01:26
Re: Treble Bleed? (9 replies, posted in Electric)
i've noticed for years that the tone muffles when the volume gets turned down. i just didn't realise it could be fixed. i've been using an FX pedal and used the volume pedal as and when required. i have to now more than ever as i also use a Digitec live vocalist on stage and that uses the guitar volume to set the harmony level on the out-put. but it's nice to know about such things for future reference.
so thanks phill
3,360 2013-04-16 10:28:37
Re: The Damn Quails - "Down" - please (7 replies, posted in Song requests)
rog the answer to that must be....stop looking in the mirror, i did years ago...lol
3,361 2013-04-15 20:09:29
Re: Tinny, buzzy sound on top strings. (10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
hi OOp, welcome to chordie. unfortunately as you've stated, the guitar has been left in a gig bag for sometime, was it near a heat source? if so, it appears that the arm has warped slightly and you may need to take it to a good guitar doctor to sort out. i dare say this wont be cheap and it may not cure the problem.
on the other hand it may just need a little filing done to reduce the height of the fretts, best to leave that to the guitar doctor too.
sorry i cant think of an easy fix.
phill
3,362 2013-04-15 18:39:02
Re: for a friend (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Tommy, very nice, a little sad but with a positive note for the future.
I notice you mention "song" in there, will we see (or hear) a tune for this?
phill
3,363 2013-04-14 14:12:40
Re: Copyright block ... but I'm not in the UK ??? (17 replies, posted in About Chordie)
as an FYI thing, i'm a UK captive and when i tried russ's link i got blocked too. i dont really care as i have all the beatles songs in book form, but i thought i'd look anyway.
3,364 2013-04-12 19:02:28
Re: black sabbath (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
i'm not going, just wanted to say that it's a bit sad when you have to pay top dollar to see a home town band. enjoy all the same, wish i could come.
phill
3,365 2013-04-11 14:56:38
Topic: The Joy? (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The "you" in this song is actually me and the millions of Brits that have the same opinion as me. The world knows that Maggie Thatcher (the "demonic heart" in this song) died this week. She died a multi-millionaire yet the Tory government still wants the British tax payer to pay for her funeral and all the regalia that goes with a state funeral which the non-millionaires are dead against, and will cost several million pounds. This at a time when the Tory government are cutting child welfare, old age pensions, hospital services and lots of other stuff that our parents and grandparents worked hard to get for us, which Thatcher and her cronies have been whittling away at since the 80's. If the words of this song offend you then I appologise, but it is my opinion and I stand by it. Phill
The Joy?Undefined
[G] You have no [C] words to [F] describe the [C] feelings you [G] have.
[G] This pain that [C] pulls you up and [F] down, in and [C] out, it's so [G] bad.
[F] And when you count all the [C] favours you gave.
[Em] And where they got you at the [F] end of the day?-(RIFF)
Where's the joy? Where's the joy?
You're such a rock making everyone else feel so good.
How would they feel if they ever stood where you stood?
And when they turn away and go to their bed.
You sit and cry for all the pain in your head.
Where's the joy? Where's the joy?
(CHORUS)
[F] Where's the joy, where's the [C] happiness?
[Am] All your life you worked for [G] promises.
[Em] Empty words form [F] demonic hearts.
[Am] It's all take, they won't give [G] nothing back.-(RIFF)
You can't believe there's such blind people living out there.
They see so clear but they can't see the lies that's right there.
They made their history on your blood and pain.
They twist the knife and they open your veins.
Where's the joy? Where's the joy?-(RIFF)
(SOLO > Bb-C-Am-Bb-| Eb-F-Dm-Dmaj >RIFF G-C-F-C-G)
(CHORUS)
We all die but we all have to bury ourselves.
She robbed us blind still they want us to pay for her bells.
And when she gets to those pearly gates.
They'll see the devil and they'll turn her away.
There's the joy.
There's the joy.
Words & Music by Phill Williams. 10/04/13
3,366 2013-04-09 20:04:24
Re: Gabby (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thank you roger cos i thought "huh" too. when people write posts that make no sense i wait for the spam to come along, so well done fire art
3,367 2013-04-09 14:08:50
Re: dangers of restringing guitars (10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I hear Pete Townsend is a master of this technique! 
welcome Onenumberseven to Chordie
Phill
3,368 2013-04-05 19:35:46
Re: New Tascam DP-24 day (44 replies, posted in Recording)
is it me, or do you look like Paul Mccartney?.....no offense meant
3,369 2013-04-02 22:38:07
Re: Reaper (21 replies, posted in Recording)
hi rog, having read your post i thought i'd give reaper a try, i've had it on my PC for a while, but couldn't do anything with it. so i tried it again as i've now become more conversant with my USB interface (scarlett) and found that there is a few choices when you start it up the first time. i know that input 1&2 are for mics, 3&4 are audio sources and there are others for midi etc. these will be different for other interfaces.
so go to the start menu
click reaper which should give you a drop down
go to "show audio config"
then set bit rate, audio ins and outs etc
this is what i did and i had no problem getting a track in from my MD.
hope this helps, if i can clarify for you give us a call
phill
3,370 2013-04-02 19:48:29
Re: Band Demo Recording (14 replies, posted in Recording)
un-powered mixers must have a little power in them to push the signal to (eg) powered speakers or recorder or PC, therefor just about any mixer that does not have the "mixer/amp" tag will do the job. i use an alesis multimix8 usb, which i find gives excellent quality sound, has phantom power and has many on-board FX. there are many others on the market so shop around and get the one that fits your purpose.
3,371 2013-04-01 21:45:16
Topic: new songs (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
happy april to all. i was looking through my songs and noticed that i'd written 7 new songs in march plus 2 instrumentals! i recorded them and transferred them to CD which i've been listening to all week-end. there are a lot of errors but hey-ho. if you'd like to give them a listen and comment on them you can find them on SoundClick, just click on the link at the bottom. then click my name under the picture.
thanx
phill
3,372 2013-03-26 21:39:27
Re: The Broken Doll (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
thanks roger for doing this and especially for posting the original thread, just reading through it now gave me a lovely warm feeling inside.
2008, cor, has it been that long? i was working then and enjoying my job, i'd still be there today but they decided to close the plant.
it was also nice to be reminded of some old friends i haven't heard from for a while.
3,373 2013-03-26 21:22:55
Re: Ability to Sing (37 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ah! tips and tricks?
most important is that you sing in a key that is comfortable for your voice.
practice scales and keep your throat lubricated, (i like beer my-self) water can help in extreme cases, but not milk as that makes your saliva all thick. sorry to be so crude.
i've often found that a good sherry or brandy will help loosen and soothe the throat and voice box, gargle and take it down as far as you can before retching, then swallow (i recommend that bit)
i was recommended some stuff called Sandersons, it was a throat de-sensitiser an could only be obtained at a pharmacist or chemist. and it tastes like nothing you'd ever want in your mouth, but it works.
hope i've given you some advice that might help.
phill
3,374 2013-03-26 14:30:49
Re: danger in washing dishes (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
the reason why toni used thimbles was that he cut the tops of those fingers off while he was working a press before the sabbath days
i saw a documentary about it last year, but i'm not sure they were thimbles, maybe plastic?
3,375 2013-03-26 14:22:14
Re: Early Birthday pressy and new guitar day... (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
i've had a tax rebate too, but i'm not going to get much of a guitar for £17......congrats, hope you and your new acquisition have a long and happy life together.