626

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

In a 3 piece band the bass and drums are most important, the lead guitar can go off on one but the bass has to keep the whole thing going. I hope they can replace Dusty, but I wouldn't be surprised if they give up!

RIP Dusty     

627

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I've been waiting for the recording! I've tried to play it in your style but I still can't get the feel of it, if your cooking my eggs over easy please.     

628

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I'm a firm believer that if a good line gets into your head you should write it down then add to it as more lines come along. The first line came to me during my early morning shower, I fully expected it to disappear before I had time to write it down, but it stuck! Meanwhile Pete had been writing something himself and got stuck so he asked me to see if there was anything I could do to finish it off? So, I got the bit I'd done stuck on the bit he had done, found some chords and a tune. But I still had bits I didn't like (my bits) so asked Pete to suggest better lines, which he did. I didn't know that he would do a video that quick especially in the circumstances. It turns out that we were both on the same line as regards global warming, sea levels rising, the poor being ripped off by the mega rich and how over fishing is destroying fish stocks, coral reefs etc. So it's quite a serious song done in mainly major keys in a light hearted way.     

629

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Bill, sorry for the confusion. Pete and I are in regular correspondence and we find we are in agreement on many if not all topics we discuss. One of which is indigenous languages, eg; in Wales many locals and emigrants, English, Polish etc will speak or learn to speak Welsh. In New Zealand there are many dialects and languages we call them Pacifican languages inc Maori, Samoan and Fijian. Now my name Phill is Piri in Maori, I believe and Peter is Pedr in Welsh, we  must find out what "Bill" is in our languages I know it's Wilhelm ( hope I spelt that right?) in German.     

630

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sorry Pedr, a DAW is a recording studio for computers.i used to have a really simple one to use but that was for Windows xp...yeah that long ago! The interface is usually a box with a couple of knobs on and sockets for your mic and/or guitar. These days they plug directly into your computers usb port. But be careful as they do tend to take up a lot of memory. I have at least 3 DAWs and I can't work any of them with any good effect. Bring back tape recorders!     

631

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hey Bill, I think this idea of yours is inspired. But this message is for Pete.
Pedr
1. Your writing style is unconventional...a good thing.
2. Your means of delivering your message is unconventional...another good thing.
3. Why do you rubbish your voice, this song proves you can sing, hold the pitch and reach the high notes.
4. If I have a criticism it would be to get a set of head phones and download a free DAW from the infernal net, you'll also need some kind of interface, there are many cheap ones out there, then you can record in good quality and multi track as much as you like. I'LL HELP YOU AS MUCH AS i CAN, NICE VID BY THE WAY

632

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sorry Jim, this "person" is a secret spammer. There's a place the mods can go where members cant and that's where the spam is secreted. I've banned them and the mod for this section will come along and dispose of the post. Cant understand why they want to spoil our site, they can simply get in touch with Per and pay for advertising space.     

633

(4 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I like the reference to one of the Beatles B sides, one of their more inventive songs!

I limber up to Jessica by the Almond brothers. I'd like to join you on FB but I find it a malicious place, not all of it but there are elements that spoil it for the good guys.     

634

(30 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I don't know what the goal may be in this, But if it helps in any way I'll be overjoyed.

for BillUndefined


[A] If I'm sitting on a boat and fishing


I may [D] forget which way to bait my hook


If I'm [A] sitting in the car and driving


I may [E] forget which way I'm meant to look


But [F#m] you know that will never [E] happen



I'm [D] still the guy I was most [A] times


[D] Remember when you think I'm [E] crazy


Your [D] turn may come [E] around some [A] time.





     

635

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

I buried my friend in the garden
In a place reserved for gold fish
I tried to rationalize by saying it was tortoise shell
knowing deep down it was just plastic
It's colour was right
It's thickness was good
It strummed or played licks like a good `un
In my fingers it sat
As solid as a rat
So I found a new one
And that's that 

636

(9 replies, posted in Poems)

Very clever and witty. I imagine, if your like us over the pond, self isolation tends to push us in close proximity causing personal space infringements? =arguments.

Fine piece of writing     

637

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

RIP Toa. The locals and professionals have done their best but nature isn't  always as sympathetic as we imagine it to be     

638

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

Two things Jim, I told Ann "I'd love to have that..." And she bought it for me..sneaky huh? And two, electronic drums need an amp or headphones, I use the latter.
Now as I'm getting on, she asks me things like what do I do with all this stuff when you're gone? I say..I'll be dead so I won't care!

I forgot to mention my Peavy guitar amp in my last post.     

639

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

I think that's one of the reasons I chose to play lefty, so no dickheads would want to play my babies!

I told Ann I'd laid my pick to rest and all she could say was...what about the rest of the stuff you don't use any longer? Does she want a divorce or what?

Stuff that no longer works that are gathering dust but I can't get rid of...

A Sony minidisc player.
A Sony twin deck cassette player/recorder
Assorted stomp pedals.
Several cameras and camcorders
And a 50 inch flat screen TV.

Stuff that does work...

4 stage speakers
Mixer amp, 500 watt
Various stands and mics
She even wants me to thin out my babies...I only have 4 acoustics, + an acoustic bass
3 electrics + an electric bass
2 electronic drum sets
A stage laptop
And a stage minidisc player

There's lots more including 3 keyboards and two sets speaker stands. If you think this is a boot sale...it's not!     

640

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

There used to be a topic about picks on here some time ago, I'm not trying to revive that but say what happened the other night when I broke my Pick. I don't break them as a rule they just wear out. And it's not like I don't have spares, I have hundreds. This time my pick broke at the sharp end ( I'm sure there's a technical name for that bit) so I put it down. Now I've been using that pick for a long time and I'd grown quite attached to it, so it's still sitting here on my PC desk as I'm finding it difficult to throw away, it's too small to be re-sharpened, that being done several times before, so it had to be retired, but I cant seem to get myself to throw it in the bin...I may bury it in the garden? 

641

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

Welcome back Bill. I know I've already responded to this post but I was so saddened to hear of your troubles yet I know the spark is still strong in you both.
Give Dondra a hug from me and Ann.     

642

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

Hi Bill, we've missed you too, in a big way! When ever you're ready to pop in I for one will be waiting. Here's hoping you're well and thinking of joining in soon.

Phill     

643

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Very powerful words Pete. Let us all hope Toa and his family are reunited soon before the storm hits. They are expecting a big storm for those that don't know.     

644

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice one Jim.     

645

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

You swine....I had a big smile on my face and a tear in my eye towards the end. What a fabulous bunch of guys they are! Personally I love banana with my Weetabix, as well as corn flakes ice cold milk and sugar.
Your poem reminded me of the good old days; post war shortages which meant no sugar, cheese and butter was handed out free due to surpluses after the war. I was encouraged to eat cheese by my family saying "it's American cheese" no wonder I'm so over weight!

Cod liver oil tablet every night before bed
Weetabix or cornflakes or tea and white bread
That's breakfast each morning, short trousers and cap
Then meet my mates and walk to school
Can anything be better than that?

Phill Williams age 8     

646

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

Excuse the confusion...but aren't Weetabix a breakfast cereal?

I love my Weetabix with cold milk and sugar
I also love cornflakes the same way
Sometimes I mix both and eat them for supper
Disapproval and tut, tuts come my way

Sugar puffs, frosties, Quaker oats and rice crispys
Make my mouth water at the thought
Farley's rusks for a flash back
And shredded wheet for the sport     

647

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

Thank you both...it is very unlikely if I do a music version that it will appear on YT. I think you'll understand why?     

648

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

Pete, there was a big thing last year about cheques being fazed out, but a visit to my local bank, which is becoming cyber only, I was informed if I wanted to put money in  (unlikely now!) I should use a cheque! So that's another clever idea down the pan mister banker!!!! You may change the first letter to Whatever you like...lol     

649

(2 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I know it's been said many times; Chordie does not host the songs it just collects them from other sites to make it easier for us to find a song we'd like. You can edit the words or chords of songs if you register as an editor. I apologize if my information is incorrect.     

650

(13 replies, posted in Poems)

This was meant to be a song but when I read it through it felt more like a poem. I didn't realize as I was jotting random thoughts down that I was summing up the 40 or so years Ann and I have been together, going to work etc.

Missing You.            Phill Williams.



I miss the kind of things.
Like kissing you goodnight.
Like drinking tea and talking.
Like sleeping over night.

I miss the conversation.
Sometimes we'd disagree.
Talking till the sunrise.
I miss you next to me.

I miss the kind of things.
We've done for all these years.
I miss you in the daytime.
When we cant be near.


I miss you when the moon.
Is a crescent in the sky.
I miss you when my papers.
Are burning in the fire.

I miss you as a flame.
Makes the darkness light.
I miss you in the morning.
I miss you in the night.

I miss you as you're leaving.
And I'll be leaving too.
I love it when we're home again.
Then I stop missing you.