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2022-06-19 00:17:13

easybeat wrote:

great stuff Neo

Thanks! Appreciate you listening ...

TIGLJK wrote:

That is way cool ! To be able to have video that spans time is priceless.

Thank you - I hadn't thought about it that way ...

Cheers

Richard

2022-06-15 10:28:20

Jandle wrote:

neophytte, your first song, Blue Monday, sounded good, nicely put together with the reverb, made it affective.
Your second and third song Honey Sunday. In both cases the sound quality wasn't the best (and I can understand why because of the time period when equipment isn't what it is today). The drum in both videos became the focus because of the loudness. And agree with you, the young girls performance was better in the 3rd video. But I enjoyed seeing a young enthusiatic group of people getting together and jamming, having fun which is what music is all about.

Thanks for listening!!

2022-06-15 04:17:00

I'm running a bit late with my original I was going to write, so whipping out some oldies for this months FSOTM; first up is "Blue Monday" which was a techno song in the 80's, performed acoustically on guitar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd_Aae98fj4

And then we have "Honey Sunday" which was written by the drummer and bass player in this band, it's out of my vocal range and not a great performance all around (I think this was the first song we video'd after a 31 years 'break' between jams):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXnUekJiq6Q

In fact, here is a video (recorded in 1989!!) of the song when it was first played (the girl does better on vocals, but didn't come to the reunion jam because of work):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0QsJGpNLc

Enjoy!!

Richard

2022-05-19 07:39:22

Jandle wrote:

Ok here is my attempt at covering Ghost Riders in the Sky, copying Zurf this month. https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/ghost-rider

Sorry Jandle, I saw your other post and realized I hadn't listened to, or commented on, this recording. I remember seeing it, so I was probably at work, and it depends on how lazy or busy I am as to whether I get the headphones out of my bag or wait until I get home. Then distractions happen ...

Anyway, the introductory notes felt a bit rough (not sure how easy or hard they would be on a uke), but once you got into the strumming it felt a lot more confident, I liked the overall feel of it there ....

unclejoesband wrote:

So here is my rendition of Eric Clapton's "Promises." On stage with me is Paul on the harmonica, Jerry on the box drum, and our host Frank on the bass.
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/711371470

And I know I did listen to this one at work ... I was surprised how big the barn is, and all the instruments on the walls!! Was also surprised at the tempo you did it at; I usually go quite fast on this song (and you missed the F#->G slide thingy!!), but it was great to see so many people out having fun and making music, because that is what life is all about!!

Cheers

Richard

2022-05-18 00:34:42

I've been writing a song which has both days and numbers in it; I'll get a wriggle on and finish it, but tentative title is "Today is the day"; about how we need to change our habits or the world will (essentially) end. I'll finish it off and post it up.

Cheers

Richard

2022-05-18 00:28:48

Although I put them in the suggestion thread, here are links to my two versions of "Ghost Train":

With my son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXdexbjZYM

With half the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykU4-zd1Ifk

Solo live in '95: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iYMaBi_T2Y

Enjoy!

Richard

2022-05-18 00:18:04

Weill, that was pretty funny ... my MIL always reminds me, English talk about weather, Asians talk about food (Segway into sequel!!)

Cheers

Richard

2022-05-11 00:12:38

I generally do them one by one, exporting the song as ChordPro format, then importing them into the external app (I use OnSong, but the process is similar). You'll find most of the transcriptions are _fairly_ accurate, but you'll need to tweak the location of a chord here and there. Let me know if you need a more detailed explanation how to do this.

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-29 01:21:28

Roger Guppy wrote:

OK here is my contribution for this month. This song from 1964 by Karl Denver that has always been a favourite if mine. 'My World of Blue':
https://youtu.be/J8k0Q6Hw-V8
Roger

Nice!! Was tapping my foot along to that one!!

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-20 07:26:03

Peatle Jville wrote:

Neo, this would have to be one of best videos you have put up of a great song done with a good band arrangement. Your 7yo did a real good job on the videoing.

Thanks ... I didn't think it was so good, but compliment accepted, and I'll pass on the feedback to my son

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-19 03:33:47

I like it, left a comment on YT!!

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-19 03:24:03

I added a video for "All's not fair", which is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d-Plzd5RIs

It wasn't as successful as I would have liked; getting the video to match the guitar parts was hard (and having my 7yo doing the videoing was possibly not the best move), but I've put it up, warts and all ....

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-12 11:27:18

Jandle wrote:

I had a listen to this the other night but didn't get a chance to comment on it neophytte. I was very impressed with the guitar playing as well, you were showing up skills there. Looks like you and your mates were having a blast together.

Thanks; I think we had the only musical act, but the whole video was a blast to make (from the older memory cells that are still surviving )

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-12 00:18:03

TIGLJK wrote:

Neo
That was awesome !
Great song !
Did you take guitar lessons as a younger child ?
Jim

Thanks for listening; no guitar lessons for me - I bought myself a guitar and learnt by jamming with some friends (I think Kev, playing bass, was also there), then was introduced to a band and two weeks later was playing my first gig with them. For this recording we had an old Boss drum machine on the floor, that I activated with my foot ...

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-11 00:22:18

Peatle Jville wrote:

Neo I guess that is you on the left hand side? You guys did a great cover of a very popular teenage anthem from my younger years.

Hi Peatle, yes, when I was wearing contacts, and a lot skinnier than I am now

Thanks for the compliment!!

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-10 12:20:49

My friend found an early (1990!!) recording of a band I was playing in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjrpg1v_D0o

Enjoy a 32 year old video!

Richard

2022-04-07 06:34:22

easybeat wrote:

Neo
thanks for taking the time to comment.yeah monotone is what i do best.
A few years ago i had never sung,Jan encouraged me,its still not real singing, but i like to think
it is real and sincere.I like writing but dont like trying to sing and play.

No worries - I think everyone has a unique voice; it's just working out what songs suit your voice ... I couldn't imagine you (or me!) doing a Mariah Carey song, for example, but Louis Armstrong type version of What a wonderful world could be done ...

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-07 00:08:38

Peatle Jville wrote:

Neo the solo and band version have come out good. Back in 95 sounds like you had a good band going then. Excellent hard hitting lyrics.

Thanks; that wasn't a band in '95, I recorded the track on an 8 track recorder (Tascam 488), then hired a studio to record the drummer from my old band ...

Jandle wrote:

neophytte, firstly thanks for popping your song into this month, because this link doesn't close like the suggestion ones do I had a listen again to both versions and I thought both were good but the band version really made this song pop! It felt to me, at least in my humble opinion, that the song really suited having backing.

Thank you; I've noticed a lot of my old songs, particularly those with distortion or guitar riffs, don't transfer well to acoustic interpretation, this one isn't too bad in that respect, though, and I really appreciate your (and everybodys!) input - it's always interesting to hear different opinions about what works and doesn't work, and hear different perspectives about the music!

Sorry, commented on each track on the external sites, but not here:

easybeat wrote:

for what its worth jan here it is
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/tascam_1950mp3

I like this song; it has a good rocky beat and the lyrics fit in well - the vocals add to the effect of 'all about keeping my spirits up', while sounding monotone and down; it reminded me somewhat of a song that Dylan would write and perform. Keep it up!!

Jandle wrote:

I did find this though one though 'Crazy World' which I did 7 years ago, the first song I ever performed on soundcloud and it was one easybeat had written the lyrics to and I put chords to it and performed. Going down memory lane now. https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/crazy-worldmp3

Our (boy) cat is called Joy!!

This song really suited both the uke and your voice - and my only complaint would be it feels like it could go for a bridge and then another verse ...

Peatle Jville wrote:

I had to put it up again my April entry as in my rush to put it up I put the wrong version up and also the wrong title for my song. So here is the proper version sorry about that. The song is called My World For Chordie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNzfPx-p6qQ

Yes, I also noticed you'd edited a bit more than the title, didn't see your wife walk past, and some of the vocal lines were a bit different (going from memory!!) - but I did like the content of 'my world' as you've written it; we all seem to be reaching a common theme, which I think you've piqued quite well - "keep the crazies and politicians away, and let me live my life in harmony"!!

I always love the effort you put into the video editing too!! I'll draw some inspiration from that ...

Cheers

Richard (better get back to work now!!)

2022-04-06 23:53:26

Jandle wrote:

Ok we have two early birds on here again lol, its suggestions for MAY only lol
neophytte, that was really good and your son did so well, how neat to have another musician in the family. I always enjoy the visuals in your videos too, how you play around and make them interesting. Nice one.

Thanks - this was just a suggestion (not the entry!) for FSOTM, just adding a demo on the wy I play it - but it would be nice to see someone else attempt it, as I always play the songs I write the way I play them; but other people play and interperate differently ...

jets60 wrote:

Hey Richard - I enjoyed Ghost Train, especially the wonderful performance by you and your son. I could see how much fun you both had making music together and it showed in a very polished song in the end. I'm sure you'll come back many times to visit this song. Well done!

Thank you; he is becoming a very talented musician - he amazed me when he listened to my old band mate and myself play it, then transcribed it to music on NoteFlight (drums, bass, piano and guitar parts), then was able to play it. I keep telling him I just write down guitar chords ...

Peatle Jville wrote:

Richard that is a real good song and good to have some young blood on chordie joining you.

Thanks, we have a couple of other duets on my channel.

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-02 11:18:22

Ghost Train - my son transposed (I think that's the right word) this song into sheet music earlier this year, and we played it together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXdexbjZYM

Ghost Train Richard Mortimer ; Neon Ceiling

intro starts on bass riff -g- -g- -g-f#- -e- -e-

[G]The ghost train [Em]of your dreams, [G]was let out while you we[Em]re asl[A]eep, it w[C]as let out of your [G]mind [Em] [G] [Em]

It [G]travelled through t[Em]he hall of mirrors, wh[G]at did you ex[Em]pect to see - [A]you? [C]The answer is not [G]you[Em]! [G] [Em]

N[A]o-one can [B ]say that t[C]oday is just a[D]no[/]ther [/]day, it's not t[G]rue,[Em] it's not [G]true [Em]

[G]The blue fridge in [Em]the corner, [G]signifies a [Em]change to [A]do, it's so[C]mething we all [G]do [Em] [G] [Em]

[G]Every clown [Em]moves their lips [G]but, a lot [Em]don't say anything, [A]well to do, [C]but not an [G]issue [Em] [G] [Em]

N[A]o-one can [B ]say that t[C]oday is just a[D]no[/]ther [/]day, it's not t[G]rue,[Em] it's not [G]true [Em]

instr - Al B on keys, over -G- and -Em- for 8 bars

[G]The ghost train [Em]of your dreams, [G]travels back [Em]before you wake, [A]adieu it's [C]time to go, [G]adieu.[Em] [G] [Em]

fades

[G]Adieu[Em], [G]farewell[Em], [G]sayanora[Em], [G]Arrivederci[Em], [G]Au Revoir[Em][G] [Em]

Cheers

Richard

2022-04-02 11:04:54

Here it is:

All’s not fair (in Love and War) Richard Mortimer

intro -E- with 4th and 5th strings hammered on rhythmically

[A/]Daylight shatters jaded reality, [A/]someone somewhere holds the[E] key

[A/]Grass reeds rustle in the breeze, [A/]speaking their language to the [E]trees

[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a [E]club, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?