Thanks for the comments guys .Phill I get your point however I think most will guess which politicians I'm aiming at .The good ones are a little thin on the ground ,lol. Maybe a song praising the good guys might be worth exploring .
627 2017-11-11 13:47:18
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great words Jim I can think of a few people who might benefit from reading them or listening to the song .well written.
628 2017-11-08 22:13:45
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I managed to do a rough version of this hope you like it ,Sorry about the grainy vid and the poor voice .
629 2017-11-07 14:00:09
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'd be happy for any one to cover this as I can't sing at the moment Can't wait for Scotts version
630 2017-11-03 23:45:38
Topic: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
As I cant sing at the moment I thought I'd post a new song instead .Hope you like it .
Politicians and Lunatics
G D Em7
Any way that you want it ,
G D Em7
any way that you feel .
G D Em7
Anyway that you want it ,
G D Em7
maybe we should make a deal?
G D Em7
The time for hiding is ended ,
G D Em7
the battles nearly begun.
G D Em7
Time for some negotiation
G D Em7
no way the war can be won .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C D
We see them day by day.
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
G D Em7
Donald Trump and Kim Jong un,
G D Em7
Boris Johnson and Teresa May.
G D Em7
We'll not forget Vladimir Putin,
G D Em7
These people wont go away.
G D Em7
Hats off to Holly Johnson ,
G D Em7
He sang about the two tribes.
G D Em7
Looks like the problem just worsened ,
G D Em7
troubles on every side. .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C D
We see them day by day.
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
G D Em7
Bob Dylan sang about Isis.
G D Em7
now the name means something else .
G D Em7
We should all live together,
G D Em7
for Gods sake there's only one Earth .
G D Em7
Scorched by the winds of oblivion,
G D Em7
burned by the Dragons of Hell.
G D Em7
I'm writing this song but who'll listen,
G D Em7
to the few words of wisdom I tell. .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics
C D
we see them day by day
C G D
politicians and lunatics
C G D
always seem to want their own way
C G D
always seem to want their own way
631 2017-10-22 22:44:51
Re: Eros guitars (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
https://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/imag … 38a373.jpg
This is a link to a pic I found online
632 2017-10-22 22:34:40
Re: Eros guitars (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
This has a bolt on neck similar to my ranger 6 the action is as low as you would ever want . single truss rod . The body is a traditional shape not a jumbo .I suspect the neck ,sides and back are mahogany and a spruce top as it is similar in weight to the ranger. I'll sort a pic asap
633 2017-10-22 08:50:52
Re: Eros guitars (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Yeah I'll post a pic Doug .It has a trapeze tail piece an adjustable bridge ,a zero fret and an aluminium nut.Sounds good.
634 2017-10-21 23:25:27
Topic: Eros guitars (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I've just picked up an Eros model 412 ,12 string circa 1966-1970 serial number 187.Now I know these were made in Italy by EKO guitars but Id like to confirm the date it was manufactured ,so far I haven't been able to find any info on this particular model .If any one has any info I'd be grateful.
635 2017-10-21 07:44:43
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Now that's somthing I can get hold of in the UK ,great suggestion Peatle.I didn't know about the anti inflammatory properties of brandy.
636 2017-10-20 20:43:57
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Turkish raki is a different drink to Cretan raki Phill ,Cretan Raki is distilled from grape skins where as Turkish raki is more like Greek ouzo or French pernod ,an aniseed flavoured spirit ,Italian grappa is close to Cretan raki .True Cretan raki is only made on the island its other name is Tsikoudia . Ive only seen it sold commercially in Greece under the trade name Haraki .We used to get it by the gallon from the local distiller .
637 2017-10-20 09:10:29
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Had stays and blood tests yesterday Phill so maybe they will come up with a solution ,meantime the whisky option seems a good idea .In Crete we used to do raki ,honey and lemon with cinnamon which was really good but I can't get the raki in the UK ,perhaps I should make a still and start brewing.
638 2017-10-17 07:42:52
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
It's my on going lung problem Phil had a cough for 9 weeks now ,I managed to do a gig at Harrogate last month but had to spray my throat with anaesthetic and suck vocal zones through out ,so I'm not doing any thing else till it's cured now .
639 2017-10-16 20:35:56
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Been a bit unwell again so I haven't done any more yet .
640 2017-10-05 20:46:59
Re: "A Girl like you" - an original song (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great song
641 2017-10-02 21:54:51
Re: SUGGESTIONS: OCTOBER 2017 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (17 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I'll second Tom Petty
642 2017-09-29 11:59:17
Re: When do your lyric inspirations hit? (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I tend to wake up in the middle of the night with lyrics in my head and have to get up and write them down before I forget.
643 2017-09-21 13:38:46
Re: Matala beach festival again (27 replies, posted in My local band and me)
The sand in front of the stage was so hot it was burning his feet.we were lucky to get as much film as we did.lol
644 2017-09-12 07:11:32
Topic: Tribute acts love em or hate em? (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OK let's hear your views .
Here's mine ,I don't like tribute acts ,I would much rather hear some one put there own style onto a cover, be it good or bad make it your own . My bass player of any years ago would say Graham ,James Brown doesn't sing it like that.My reply was I'm not #%&πin James Brown.Needless to say we soon parted company .
645 2017-09-04 13:43:59
Re: "Fight for our lives" New Original song (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Glad you've dusted off the guitar Kev .Great recording hope you can come and join me soon in one of the sessions over here again .
646 2017-08-29 22:25:11
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
It's like the slot is machined about 4mm too high .When I put the start neck back in it lines up perfectly I found a vid on YouTube showing a similar problem.I might check one of my other Strats t o see if it's the same
647 2017-08-29 17:09:36
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Been pretty busy lately Jim. Did 4 gigs last week 2 more this week . I haven't done any vids recently or made any recordings .Hope to soon .
648 2017-08-29 09:47:39
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
Update on this project.For some reason the alignment of the strings is wrong the top E ends up at the edge of the fret board and the not on E is about 4 mm in.,back to the drawing board for now .
649 2017-08-27 07:11:07
Re: Software for backup at performances (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I sometimes use digital trio live but sometimes it can be a problem with getting the rythm right first shot ,so generally I pre record the tracks onto a loop and play them back,how ever if you are inputting into a pa it doesn't allow the sound guy much leeway to equal the drum and bass so you might have problems .So I am some times a bit reluctant to go down this route.Don't shy away from it though as it can sound great inthe right situation.For small venues or street use when I have full control of the pa I input the trio into one channel guitar into another and vocal into a third.
650 2017-08-26 13:14:22
Re: Tele neck Strat body (25 replies, posted in Electric)
No its a new one .I wouldn't change any thing on the grey one its set up perfectly