4,151 Reply by Phill Williams

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi ark,

thanks i try and get the vocals done in one go, two at the most, as i seem to lose interest the more i have to repeat. that's the worst part of working on your own; no one to kick you up the jacksie if you start flagging!

bernard cornwell is costing me a fortune...well worth it though, no haven't had the new car yet, but i'm told those nice french people have started making it and it should be with me [hopefully] by the end of the month!

phill

ps. i start a new job tomorrow, so it might be a bit intense for a while, i might be a little absent.

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4,152 Reply by Phill Williams

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

this is a very entertaining piece lena. at first i thought you were talking about ants, but i dont think they come out at night?
then i thought it might be slugs or snails?
i'm confused, but very entertained. how a good poem should leave you...thinking

phill

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4,153 Reply by Phill Williams

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thanks lena and buvvy,

global warming is a big worry, not so much for this generation, but certainly for the ones that will follow.

the point i'm trying to put across is that; even though this problem is not of our making, we lower classes are just consumers for the products made with little regard for the health and future of this planet or the life forms that infest it! but we are expected to lay down and accept the blame for buying and using said products, regardless of the pollutants and poisons they pump into the air during production.

and all in the cause of "growth" it seems that the businessmen and bankers can get away with murder as long as they keep the "dollars, yen, pounds, euros etc... rolling in. and what do they get out of it? while the rest of the world suffers with recession, no jobs and where there are jobs they pay minimum wage= less food on the table...they continue to cash their bonus cheques.

what's the old saying?  print and be damned. their tenet is "rape the world and be knighted"

sorry for the rant

phill

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4,154 Reply by Phill Williams

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi y`all,

thanks for the nice comments.

russ,

i wasn't actually advocating revenge, i just put my-self in the position of a man whose wife had been gunned down thoughtlessly. i think in which case i'd want revenge. but i'm a bit of a coward so i might have just sent him a dirty letter, anonymous of course!
kaplah

hi kenny,

john lennon-esque huh? kudos indeed.

yep, myspace allows for 10 songs now, every little helps. by the way, i had 6 weeks of holidays, from work, from wales [and the rain] and from writing! bliss. these were written and recorded after i got back.

hi helena,

the melody and beat normally come at the same time as the words, so i have no physical control over how my songs turn out. in other words i dont know where they come from, maybe i'm a conduit for frustrated song-writer in the afterlife?

phill

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4,155 Topic by Phill Williams

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

This piece came to me today, it's about global warming and asks who is to blame for it. Is it the common people who buy cars, or turn on light bulbs? Or is it the people who make them but wont look for more environmentally friendly alternatives for fear of losing their profits.
The sooner the world comes to realise that the Earth comes before the rich "fat cats" getting richer, the safer the world will be for our children and our children's children.

The World To Life Again.                                   
by Phill Williams.

Sense the atmosphere take a burning change.
Feel my hair  stand on  end.
There is  something here, permeates  the air.
Will we  still be here when it  ends?
Can you  see the sun, can you  feel it's heat?
Is there  more to  life than just  death?
When the  morning comes bring the  world to life.. again.

The hands of time sweep across my face.
As they march through times of change.
The corn will rise and the forest dies.
As all things that man has made.
And the sun will fade as the reapers blade.
Takes the good as it takes the bad.
Will the morning come, bring the world to life....again.

We pride ourselves with our techno-life.
There's a chip for each road we take.
“Your killing the world�  our governments say.
Put us back to the medieval days.
While the sun revolves in it's endless track.
Though pollution has dimmed it's light.
Can the morning bring back the world to life....again?

So tell me this O industrialist.
Who is to blame for this threat?
When the poles all melt and and all that's left.
Are the mountains above the sea.
Make the poor people pay for the mess that you've made.
As you churn out more muck in the air.
And as we humans die, yes you, you and I.
When we're gone, can the world start again?
Can the morning bring back the world to life....again?

12th October 2009.

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4,156 Topic by Phill Williams

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is a new song I've been working on since I came home from holiday. It's all to do with revenge. I had the old westerns in mind as I wrote it, so it's all about a gun-slinger coming into town to kill the sheriff, but a stray bullet hits the guys wife, and so begins his search for revenge.

Vengeance Will Be Mine.Undefined


[E] If I should cross the road. And [B] find the path I came by.


Would I [A] find my way, would the [B] sun shine on my [E] face?


Cos I [E] guess I lost my way, on the [B] long road through my life time.


And the [A] bad things that I've done, to [B] get me to this [E] place.




CHORUS




And I [A] don't know where I'mgoing.


Got a [B] pistol in my hand.


[A] Look for the face of the [F#m] man I hate.


And when I [B] find him I'll be damned.




[E] If I could rearrange, all the [B] side steps that I made.


Then I could [A] come to terms with the curse I've earned.


And [B] maybe start my life again.


But when he [E] took my love away. It's like he [B] took heart and soul.


And I [A] need to kill just to [B] let me live [E] again.


CHORUS




BRIDGE





[F#m] Someones gotta die. Yes [A] someone's gotta die.


[F#m] If it's me or him, I don't [B] care if he takes my life.




[E] Sometimes on the road, from [B] childhood to the graveyard.


You [A] find the one that will [B] keep you home at [E] night.


Then a gunman comes to town. He's [B] out to kill the lawman.


When the [A] bullets fly and a [A] stray shot hits your [E] wife.


CHORUS






REP BRIDGE X2




[E] I 've been on the road a year. Still my [B] heart aches every night.


And I [A] know inside I will never smile [B] again.


But I've [E] heard he's in this town. And I will [B] try to shoot him down.


[A] Check my gun; God's [B] vengeance will be [E] mine....




REP CHORUS REP BRIDGE X2





Recording to follow.

Words and music by Phill Willimas.  1st October 2009.

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4,157 Reply by Phill Williams

(2 replies, posted in Poems)

thanks jason, just words my friend, just words

phill

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4,158 Reply by Phill Williams

(15 replies, posted in Poems)

hi mekidsmom, and welcome. even if your poetry was absolute rubbish [which it isnt] you would still be welcome here. the more the merrier, and the more you try the better you get!

this is a lovely piece, and yes i thought it was all about that mucky stuff were not allowed to talk about...you know going to the toilet lol

i'm sorry to hear about your little courtney jean, but as my mother used to say "they come for a reason, and they go back to the lord when he calls them" but it still doesnt make it OK to lose a child. so, sympathies and well done for translating your grief into a beautiful heartfelt poem or would it be an ode?

please continue to give us pleasure with your words.

phill

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4,159 Topic by Phill Williams

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This is a complete work of fiction, as I have never been a gigolo, never had the offer! It just came to me as I wrote it down on my computer.

Gigolo.   By Phill Williams

I would like you to remember this.
Could you do that one simple thing for me?
You've forgotten some things I've told you before.
Unimportant things, for sure.

Would you hold my hand in public?
Would you show you know my name?
Would you gaze into these eyes of mine.
That behold your silken frame?

I want you to remember.
Though I'm afraid your mind is shallow.
And the more important things that are.
You simply could not balance.

You are married to another.
His money turns you on.
But, out of sight is out of mind.
With me and so with others.

How sad it must be to be that man.
How painful, I have no doubt.
I know he knows, but if others know.
He would surely throw you out?

And so you pass each mundane day.
Arranging flowers in the church.
Making money for the charities.
Making tea for all your worth.

I would tell you “stay away from me" .
I wish I had the guts.
For an hour every Wednesday.
But that's not nearly enough.

“It's all you get"  you tell me.
One day it might well change.
If pigs could fly, or he might die?
You might chose me, over him?

A sickening thought just hit me.
I see you once a week.
Six other days for you to laze.
With others such as me....

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4,160 Reply by Phill Williams

(14 replies, posted in Poems)

you have such a rhythmical way with words, you can make reading about such mundane things as a park bench interesting and lyrical. you have such a way with words.

as i read i found my-self picturing the bench, with brown autumnal leaves swirling about and landing on the grass, a tree in the distance and behind that a cove with white horses racing to the deserted beach.

so not just a poem? a story of the mind.

dda iawn

phill

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4,161 Reply by Phill Williams

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hi helena,

i'm back from holiday so i'm playing catch-up. i hope your well?

i had to read this twice, so sad, so sweet. i must say that your life seems so full of tragedy, i pray to the lord that from now on your load will become lighter and your life sweeter.

as for an empty nest, if your young lad is anything like my kids...you'll never get completely free of them. it's just me and the wife now but the kids are round every day, so the kettle is always on the boil...so if your in the neighbourhood, drop in.

lovely poem, touching and loving and with hope for the future.

phill

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4,162 Reply by Phill Williams

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

condor.

i feel totally relaxed now, is that guitar or a keyboard? lovely dreaming music, i could picture a beautiful lady in a bath of goats milk and rose petals, relaxing in candle light. you have a great talent my friend.

bye the bye; i read "azincourt" twice while i was on holiday! i took two other books and read them both too. it took about 4-5 days each. azincourt took me 2 days to read it twice! well done bernard cornwell! 5*

have you thought of putting music to one of his stories? it would be an epic though. epic in terms of writing and recording....just a thought.

i only listened to NASA and Condor, as i have only a little time to do anything as i'm off in the morning, so i'll give a little listen when i get home...inspiration music.

great stuff

phill

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4,163 Reply by Phill Williams

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your a clever dickie mr arkady!

my first thought was; chicken/egg? which came first? did you write the music for the video or did they build the animation around your music? they fit together that well.

i must say that i feel humbled by your skill at composing, your ability to express that music. and the ability to utilise technology to gain the greatest result.

the mix, i'd say is perfect. i might have been tempted to bring the drums further forward, that shows my inexperience. but your mix is perfect! 10/10

i am now going to listen to the second new track...

phill

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4,164 Reply by Phill Williams

(43 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hello again kenneth?

i've had a bizzy few weeks and the next few will also be hectic, i've been popping in from time to time when i've had a moment, and when i saw you had posted this song i had to have a listen, and then comment.

sorry to all the other contributors that i haven't had time to comment on, but kenny is a big mate and this is a big song, big big song!

so i'm off to benidorm on wednesday [that's spain] for two weeks, so this will be my last visit till october! it's a hard life...

keep em rollin` kenny da kowboy from kanada

yechid dda

phill

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4,165 Reply by Phill Williams

(43 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi kenny...respect, respect.

i loved the words and story line....but the recording...wow knocked me out!

first impression....dylan meets paul simon meets the byrds add john prine. not copied not imitated pure kenny and totally brilliant.

your finger picking sounded great to me, as did the harmony vocals. this should be out there on general release making you money, that's my opinion and i'd buy it twice!

you've come to the bridge you've taken the first step, now walk on, the world is yours.

phill

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4,166 Reply by Phill Williams

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hello people,

this song has now been finished and i've posted it on soundclick, follow the link below, click my name below the photo and you'll find the song there with one or two others.

have fun.

note to S.N.S, dont try too hard, let it come naturally. if you have a few words popping into your head, just write them down. if a tune comes with them try to play it on whatever instrument you play, then post it....you'll get plenty of help here if you ask for it.

phill

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4,167 Topic by Phill Williams

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

this is a ctech original which he threw open for a melody line, here's what i've done.

If I see you in another wayUndefined


Intro




Verse 1




[E] All the time, you were [Amaj7] there,


Can't understand why, I did'nt [E] run to you,


I miss-treated your [Dbm] trust, I can lie no more,


[F#m] Is it to late now?, I'm [A] so confused, -[E]


Chorus




If I could see you in [B] another way,


[Dbm] Would you hold me in your [E] arms,


[Dbm] If I could see you in [B] another way,


[A] Would you let me stay,-[E]


Would my devotion make the [B] difference,


[Dbm] Would your tears fade [E] away,


[Dbm] Would it bring a smile [B] to your face,


[F#m] If I [A] see you in [E] another way,


[D] In a [A] different [E] way-----



Verse 2




[E] Love is a strange [Amaj7] emotion,


Sometimes you dont just know its [E] th-e-re,


Please don't walk away, [Dbm] I need you to stay-,


Give me the [F#m] chance to grow [A] and show you I can [E] care




Chorus repeat


Bridge




[Dbm] I was wrong, this [Abm] life belongs to a [A] fool.-[E]


[A] Will you forgive me, [Dbm] say that you do,


[F#m] Cos I can't stand the thought of [B] living without [C] you.-[D-E]




Chorus repeat to end




Lyrics by Trevor Scrivens 20/12/88 music by Phill Williams 20/08/09





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4,168 Reply by Phill Williams

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi russ,

i love this....as someone says above, it suits your voice. kinda reminds me of the eagles sound and feel, so it's a guaranteed winner for me.

talk soon buddy?

phill

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4,169 Topic by Phill Williams

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My big mate Kenny from Canada, asked me to post this and as I'm only too happy to provide my services here it is...The Sleeping Princess

Sleeping Princess.Undefined


[Am] How sweet she lays in silken sheets.


[C] Eyes are closed, does she dream?


[Dm] And if those dreams are dreams of me.


[F] How can I live [E] up to be?




[Am] The golden knight on a Godly quest.


[C] To fight the beast in the demons lair.


[Dm] To save her from a fate unsaid.


[F] And make her safe laying [E] in her bed.




(Chorus).




[C] Dreams of the [G] sleeping princess.


[Dm] Beautiful in [F] shades of amber[Em] light.


[F] When the moon wanes, [F m] and the stars take flight.





[Am] There's a pleasure being in her presence.


[C] Incense burning bells that tinkle light as [Dm] light.


If I sleep will her [F] vision fade into the [G] night?


[E] And be lost to me again.


(solo- Am-C- Dm-F-E > Repeat Chorus)




[Am] Now I return to sleepy meadows.


[C] Summer dream on a hay-stack filled with [Dm] light.


And my dream was a [F] dream of her.


[G] And I wish to [E] dream that dream [Am] tonight.




Words and Music by Phill Williams.  10th August 2009   


   





Intro. Am- C-Dm-F-E





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4,170 Reply by Phill Williams

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

53? a mere child!

would babara be the little lady perchance?

nice one robert, wish her a happy birthday from me, and give her a big kiss

phill

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4,171 Reply by Phill Williams

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

hi trevor,

it's that old story of unrequited love. [haven't the faintest what that means] but if i had to guess it would be that she made you fall in love with her, then decided that she didn't want you after all...women!

nice little song

phill

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4,172 Reply by Phill Williams

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hiyah  and thanks,

Daddy,

Glad you like it, you were in the back of my mind as I wrote this. COOL IT BABY!

Hi KajiMa,

No problemo amigo, if you want to cover it I would be over joyed, I'd love to hear the result though. Songs are meant to be played and shared, and there's no buzz like what you get hearing someone else singing your words.

Hey Kenny,

Always great to hear from you, I thought I had posted "Princess" I shall check and if I haven't I shall rectify the situation ASAP.
"Fading Away" is an old song, at least 30 years old and it's about a young lady I knew just after I got divorced, but before I met Ann. It's funny how relationships just sort of fade out like a pop song?

Hi Ark,

Thank you for the kind words. "Princess" is a bit of a fantasy thing. I think about certain people when I write, and I know Lena is into this type of thing, and she was on my mind when I was writing. Hope she's doing OK.

Phill

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4,173 Reply by Phill Williams

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

hi gtx,

i've got a crafter fx55, and i love it, it's left hand, a sort of greenie blue colour and with a built in pick up.

i'd seen it in a shop in swansea, south wales, and picked it up to waste a few minutes. my wife phoned me an hour later! so i went back a couple of days later and bought it....one perfect thing in my life....after my wife of course.

enjoy it, and welcome to chordie

phill

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4,174 Topic by Phill Williams

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is a bit of fun to help me relax. it's on soundclick, so click the link at the bottom and then click my name under my photo. There's another two new recordings there too!

Fun For Me and Jeb.Undefined


[C] Well my teeth don't fit and my eyes don't go.


I walk with a limp and my butt is sore.


My [C7] lights are on but there's no one home [F] today.


And the [Fm] girls round here dont want to come and [C] play.


So I [Dm7] know, [G] I'll have to [C] go.




[C] I had new shoes two years ago.


The heel's worn flat and the soles got holes.


And my [C7] hair looks like it needs a damn good [F] wash.


I got [Fm] one front tooth and my eyes are [C] crossed.


So I [Dm7] know, [G] I've got to [C] go.


(chorus)




[F] Back to the swamp in the [Am] middle of the woods.


Where the [F] buzzards eat what the [C] gators leave.


And the [F] girls all look the [Am] same as Jeb and [G] me.


There's [F] holes in your shoes and there's [Am] holes in your clothes.


There's a [F] hole in the swamp where the [C] tax men go.


And the [F] moonshine burns a [Am] hole right through your [G] head.


Like I [F] said, [Fm] Fun for me and [C] Jeb..



Well my [C] pants dont reach down to my feet.


And my armpits dont smell all that sweet.


But that [C7] dont mean so much to Sue and [F] Pearl.


They [Fm] dont wash so much as city [C] girls.


So I [Dm7] know, [G] I've got to [C] go.




(SOLO OVER VERSE CHORDS)


(repeat chorus]


So [C] here we go got mud on my face.


And my shirt's tied up with an old boot lace.


And [C7] Sue's with Jeb and I'm with [F] Pearl.


[Fm] City life's no life for [C] me.


So I [Dm7] know, [G] I've got to [C] go.


[Am] So I [Dm7] know, [G] this is [C] home.


[Am] Yes I [Dm7] know, [G] I've got to [C] go.






Words and Music by Phill Williams. 14th August 2009.





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4,175 Reply by Phill Williams

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

this guy sounds like a right smelly lump of curry eating kangaroo excrement!

it's good therapy to get it out though, and you've got a world of readers, cos you can write with the best.

phill

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