I must admit I only post stuff on here which has little or no political or rude content as I've always seen it as a family friendly forum .Some of my live performances which can be found on you tube often have content which can cause offense in some instances and to groups of a certain ilk .To which I say I pick and choose venues which are suitable for adult content and always ask the management if what I do is liable to cause offence. As Scott says posting on a forum does date stamp work and back up copy wright. Which can only be a good thing .
As long as I have something to say I will continue to post and actively promote Chordie as I feel it has given plenty to me over the years and I hope it will begin to grow again .
426 2021-04-05 21:37:09
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
427 2021-04-05 19:32:45
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'll see if it will go as an mp3 Jim
Thanks G
428 2021-04-05 16:23:40
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim if would you please consider doing a vid for my Ship of Life track that's on Sound cloud It would be great .If you have time .
Cheers Grah
429 2021-04-05 12:41:37
Re: Song Phill worked his magic on,and recorded for me is now on YouTube (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great work from both of you
430 2021-04-05 03:02:02
Re: I'm on the radio (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Peatle it was just the one songbird he has 3 more to play so maybe over the coming weeks I'll get some more plays .You might just be the most distant listener I'll let the show know.I
The original version was from my 2014 album London rain which I made when I came back to the UK for a short break prior to selling the house in Greece.All the songs were written at my sons flat and recorded as if they were a live performance.
431 2021-04-03 22:53:27
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I also check in daily but don't always post. There does seem to be a bit of an exodus from theory and I don't understand but we have had a lot of spam over the past few years and I wonder if some of those posts has scared people away.
432 2021-04-01 11:19:38
Topic: I'm on the radio (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Catch me on Jorvick Radio song writers circle this Sunday around 9.30
https://www.facebook.com/jorvikradiosongwriter/
Jorvik Songwriter's Circle presented by Paul Lewis on Jorvik Radio on 94.8 FM and online on Sundays from 8am to 10am.
433 2021-03-22 17:17:23
Re: Life's River (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I think it works very well Ed and I love the picking ,Something I struggle with these days ,Arthritic fingers .Cest la vie
434 2021-03-22 13:25:31
Re: Ship of life (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jim I appreciate the comments that you and Ed left on sound cloud
435 2021-03-21 21:16:06
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just had a pick at it and the Dbm open chord sounds good .I was thinking in bar chords before , should have picked up my guitar before I opened my mouth lol
436 2021-03-21 18:08:12
Re: Song: Believing In Better Days (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Another great song Jim , Have you tried a C instead of the Dbm It transitions a bit smoother in my head . Are you strumming or picking the chords ?
437 2021-03-20 23:01:59
Re: Ship of life (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/ship-of-life
a demo of the track
438 2021-03-19 22:55:19
Topic: Ship of life (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just finished writing this , I haven't had time to record it yet but if you play it with a bit of a marching strum you'll get what I'm aiming for .and probably what it's about .
All comments welcome as usual
Ship of life
A~
A
The heavens opened
Em
And the rains came down
D
The people sheltered
A
or the went to ground
A
From the deluge
Em
they had to hide
D
and every body
A
had to stay in side
A
But we go up
Em
And we go down
A
We ride the waves
D
and turn around
A
Despite the troubles
Em
and the strife
D
we sail the ship
A~
The ship that we call life
A
We had some friends
Em
we lost a few
D
But most survived
A
to see it through
A
We will stand tall
Em
because were strong
D
Here in this place
A
this place where we belong
A
But we go up
Em
And we go down
A
We ride the waves
D
and turn around
A
Despite the troubles
Em
and the strife
D
we sail the ship
A~
The ship that we call life
A
When we make it
Em
to that shore
D
just like the folks
A
who went before
A
We'll know the trip
Em
was worth the price
D
we paid to sail
A
to sail the ship of life
A
And we go up
Em
And we go down
A
We ride the waves
D
and turn around
A
Despite the troubles
Em
and the strife
D
we sail the ship
A
The ship that we call life
x2 or till finished
439 2021-03-09 10:36:23
Re: a question of global significance (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Break them in half put the choc sides together and then dunk in your coffee.
440 2021-02-24 22:47:59
Re: Hard Times (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Brilliant song with a great feel
441 2021-02-24 22:44:34
Re: NIGHT TERRORS (1 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Very good track Phill puts me in mind of Screaming Jay Hawkins in some ways.
442 2021-01-31 21:00:08
Re: Pistol Don (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Love the lyrics Ed and the way the song builds through out .
443 2021-01-31 20:54:53
Re: Girls From Texas - Re do ! :) (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great stuff Jim . I'll play it and sing it in my head as my lungs are pretty shot at the moment .Not Covid related just bad with the fibrosis at the moment
444 2021-01-29 21:07:51
Topic: Stone (1 replies, posted in My local band and me)
This is a song that I posted some years ago and recorded on my 2014 album London Rain but I always felt it was too short so I used to stick a long solo in the middle when we did it live but recently I've come up with a bridge for it and I think it makes it a good length for an acoustic version. Hope you like it
Em D
I am made of stone
Em
I sit here all alone
C D
I solve all the problems
Em
I can't resolve my own
Em D
I am made of glass
Em
you can see right through me
C D
I can't hide my feelings
Em
from your observation
Em D
I am made of paper
Em
I wrap my arms around you
C D
my love is like a blanket
Em
Soft it will surround you
Em D
I am made of steel
Em
and you make me feel
C D
like I'm some one special
Em
You make my world so real
Bridge
C
And when I am down
D Em
You are always there
C
you give me comfort
D Em
and show me that you care
C Nc
you are my strength
D Em
You are my shield
C D Em
You're every thing and every one to me
Em D
So I am made of steel
Em
and you make me feel
C D
like I'm some one special
Em
You make my world so real .
445 2021-01-25 09:01:25
Re: The Wind demo (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I've been a fan of Pavlos Pavlides for many years and been lucky enough to play support at a festival and meet him a couple of times.There are a number of Greek artists who don't get the praise they deserve by English speaking audiences as their lyrics tend not to translate well but some of their music is outstanding and inspiring.
446 2021-01-24 22:53:36
Topic: The Wind demo (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/the-wind-demo
This is a song I've been messing with for some time .The tune was inspired by some of the songs written by Pavlos Pavlides whose work I love but the songs dont translate well from Greek so I've wriiten these yrics for my wife and set them in the style of Pavlides Hope you like the acoustic demo . The finished song will be a little faster and eletric
D A Em G
D
We walk
A
and leave our foot prints in the sand
Em
And the wind blows in our hair
G
We leave our cares behind
D
And the sea
A
Rolls on with out an end
Em
My love for you grows stronger
G
With every day we spend
D
We watch the sunrise
A
As the dawn just sneaks away
Em
And we hold each other tightly
G
As we face another day .
D
And the world
A
Just spins and carrys on
Em
and every thing continues
G
Long after we are gone
Bm
And the wind blows
Bm G
And the wind blows
Bm
And the wind blows
Bm G ~
And the wind blows
D A Em G x4
D
And the tide
A
wipes our foot prints from the shore
Em
and the moon
G
turns the tide away once more
D
and we remember
A
what it was like to be young
Em
then we look back
G
at the things that we have done .
D
And our life
A
is just a moment stored in time
Em
It is special
G
a little thing thats yours and mine
D
and we cherish
A
all the things that come along
Em
and we look forward
G
to the time we have to come .
D A Em G x4
Bm
And the wind blows
Bm G
And the wind blows
Bm
And the wind blows
G Bm
And the wind blows
447 2020-11-25 16:51:46
Re: West Nashville Boogie Steve Earle cover . (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Cheers Jim I love Steve's stuff he's my fave CW artist
448 2020-11-25 16:34:42
Topic: West Nashville Boogie Steve Earle cover . (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Another that I'm hoping to do in the summer when we are all safe again.
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/we … le-boogie.
449 2020-11-24 23:04:14
Topic: Home Town Demo (0 replies, posted in My local band and me)
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/home-town
Bit of slide and mando on this .