i did it off the cuff only had the first line,the i started strumming and making up chords/lyric at it went along.
dont know if this is why u cant make out the words.it goes something like this i think.
on our first day of arrival
a sergeant said to me
better say your prayers boy
cause we`re in dangerous territory
where the bullets fly screams are heard
all day long
stubborn resistance and commitment strong
it`s not our place to be
it`s not our country
but we go where we are sent
because it`s our job
although it`s often said
this doesn`t make any sense
where the bombs fall and the fires burn
all night long
it`s not our country
it`s not our place to be
401 2022-02-01 03:28:34
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
402 2022-01-31 22:48:43
Topic: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/the-russian-soldier
due to current events i changed the name on this anti war song
403 2022-01-31 20:08:03
Re: hippy girl (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill
my preference is stripped down recordings,but nothing wrong with the big production
it is a skill in itself,and something you excel at.go for it.
404 2022-01-31 01:23:53
Re: 12 TAKES LATER - The love that we lose (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
great to see chordians covering chordians
405 2022-01-31 00:20:41
Re: hippy girl (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
look forward to hearing it Sir Phill
406 2022-01-28 21:11:01
Re: Two Or Three Minute Song. (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I used to get bad comments if i did a 2.10 min song,a lot of people cant think out of the box.
They think a song is verse, chorus 3.00 mins etc
well i guess if you are trying to write a hit this may be the case.but if you are telling a story
well it takes as long or not as it takes.
its a bit like looking at a painting and saying the creator you`ve used too much red.
of course we all have different preferences and opinions.
407 2022-01-24 01:47:34
Re: The Way You Do (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jets
dont take it down,im a huge fan of your usual stuff,good on you for trying something different.
not a fan of over 3 mins ,but hey its your song.
a couple of words felt forced to get a rhyme,so yeah not one of your better songs,but still pretty good me thinks.
others will disagree with me and thats great,its just my opinion and im probably wrong anyway.
keep im coming
408 2022-01-22 20:18:08
Re: The Way You Do (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jets
i usually love your songs and performance,but for me this one
is not quite up to your usual high standard.
hope you dont mind me saying this.
i always look forward to a new Jets song.
Of course this is only my opinion and who am i to comment anyway.
409 2022-01-21 19:11:09
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
yeah all good with me
410 2022-01-13 06:00:41
Re: have you noticed? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sir Phill
you really opened a can of worms with this post.
411 2022-01-08 20:27:49
Re: have you noticed? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sir Phill
cant say i ever noticed your thumbs,but i`ll take you word for it.
you did`nt write this post late on a saturday night by any chance?
(if you get what i mean)
412 2021-12-14 20:06:26
Topic: hOtpAntS (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thought now there is a bit of life back at chordie time to join in.
hope this gives you a smile
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/hotpants
413 2021-12-13 04:41:50
Re: Merry Christmas Everyone (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jandle
great to see you here,i`ve been absent lately also,so many projects on recently.
Poems and books have been my main thing in 2021 but am back into the songs again.
414 2021-12-10 20:07:52
Re: missing you (13 replies, posted in Poems)
Sir Phill
good poem me old mate.
415 2021-12-05 20:23:33
Re: THE GIRL THAT DID TRICKS IN THE AIR (15 replies, posted in Poems)
Sir Phill
it`s been a real learning experience,as i didnt have a clue what to or where to start.
the book started with a simple song/story which took 5 minutes.
the publishing side took 8 mths.this simple story i used as a way to see if i could do it.
I have other stories a wanted to publish,but thought i`d start with something short and simple.
mainly it was a legacy project for my grand daughter.
416 2021-12-05 05:29:15
Re: THE GIRL THAT DID TRICKS IN THE AIR (15 replies, posted in Poems)
Sir Phill
yes i would love it if you made that donation.
In NZ i am selling the book with all proceeds going to the local hospice
as they do such great work.
Fund raising is going well.
I hope the books i sent you, arrive early in the new year.
in the book i have a colour in page and also a wee song,my aim is to
maybe get the song sung in Childcare/kindergartens as i have licensed it
and can claim performance royalties,another way of raising funds for the hospice.
We`ll have to wait and see how well all these ideas work.
417 2021-12-04 22:34:57
Re: THE GIRL THAT DID TRICKS IN THE AIR (15 replies, posted in Poems)
Brilliant Phill,really good imagery,know a cartoonist or illustrator?
418 2021-11-04 20:14:27
Topic: Comfort (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I had this wee song,but couldnt make it work,so asked sir Phill
to do it.Peatle did the vid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVz8QmfK-l4
419 2021-09-25 23:54:23
Re: ISC song writing contest (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
in that comp my song wasn`t very good but i think it did ok because it was ``on theme``
which was one of the requirements of the comp.(connection)
it also broke all the so called ``rules`` which hopefully they found refreshing.
it went 2 lines of verse then two lines of chorus .repeating.
hopefully comps want ``original`` songs not the usual broken heart/ love ya love ya stuff
420 2021-09-25 01:35:19
Re: ISC song writing contest (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah Phill that was a year ago.the best thing about that comp was it truly was about the song.
they realised not every writer is a good singer or musician.Also production and quality of recording
were not taken into consideration.It was good to be judged on ``the song`` and not all the other stuff.
Other songwriting comps ive looked at seem to be more a talent quest,the song being only a small component.
422 2021-08-06 04:09:16
Re: Using Picks (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Gidday Billy
im no expert but being a beginner myself i find thin ones best.38mm.
if you hold it on the very end,you can get a nice, almost percussive feel.
423 2021-08-05 20:47:19
Re: Money Don't Count For Nothing. (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
great to hear you two working on music.love the chorus!
424 2021-08-02 20:53:39
Re: Song Assignment? (30 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill
Pete and me playing together would ruin a good relationship.
although a good name for us would be ``two times terrible``
425 2021-08-02 05:34:49
Re: Song Assignment? (30 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill
i thought i`d have a crack at one of these songs,tried Jets song but wasnt happy with
what i did with it.Then i did Peatles that turned out better.i`d send you it but havent got your
email address.
thanks for breathing life back into chordie,its been on life support for a some time.