UK resident again Phill ,living in Settle ,We've bought an old church hall up near Carlisle which I would like to have finished this year but it looks like it may take a little longer than we planned.
652 2018-04-10 21:00:53
Re: Kisses on the Roundabout (42 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Version 2 Phill sounds great nice guitar work and tone
653 2018-03-15 21:04:55
Re: Devils Tattoo (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Yep its still a work in progress though ,I'm not happy with the aha ah bits my range is to low
654 2018-03-15 13:33:49
Topic: Devils Tattoo (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I havent posted for a while so heres a work in progress ,a cover of Black Rebel Motorcyle Clubs "Beat the Devils Tattoo
I need some backing vocal as I cant pitch correctly for the ahaha bits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b00jG2gSQqE
655 2018-02-06 00:11:54
Re: Rough bars (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Most incidents I've had have been quite amusing with no real aggression unlike Saturday's gig.
One time that comes to mind was the French guy who tried to get on stage with us, 4 times the bouncers threw him out in total,. It was only when he leaped on stage knocking stef the bass player and rme back into the drum kit that they got really tough with him and hurled him through the doors like a stunt man in a western movie.Elpida our backing singer picked a mic up and kept the song going throughout.We still laugh about this when we speak.
656 2018-02-05 08:29:36
Topic: Rough bars (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I thought I'd got past this. Last Saturday I was booked to play a town centre bar in a town where I've played many times before.Great I thought there will be plenty of people I have met before and friends from the area.Reality some friends turned up and we had a good warm audience for the first set.Sadly at 10 the bar round the corner closed and the towns entire population of idiots walk in.The place changes from a quiet music appreciating bar to an animal house .There is aggression and negativity sure they still want me to play but they want 60s sing along stuff I get pestered to play house of the rising sun by this woman for ages.So I finish early before it kicks off my wife grabs my guitars before some idiot trys to steal them We load the pa back into the truck I get paid and we leave.Not a great experience and certainly not the place to sing a set containing left wing political songs defiantly not a place to go back to.
657 2018-01-10 11:43:56
Re: M.I.A. Chordians (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm lurking at the moment been busy at work and resting my voice while my cough gets better but still here.
658 2017-11-26 08:31:18
Re: Finally back up and singing (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the support guys. Jim I'll send you an email re the drug addiction thing which you may be able to include in your classes
659 2017-11-25 07:41:31
Topic: Finally back up and singing (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Last night I did a set at a local venue ,to see how my voice held up .Glad to say all went well and the audience loved the songs .All though it was only 15 mins I was pleased my voice lasted . Time to get some propped gigs booked for the new year.
660 2017-11-20 20:34:03
Re: not going to sing tonight (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great lyrics Phill
661 2017-11-12 15:17:33
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
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 .
662 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.
663 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 .
664 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
665 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
666 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
667 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
668 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.
669 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.
670 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.
671 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 .
672 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.
673 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 .
674 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 .
675 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