701

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Some where reporters turned into journalists.
A reporter reported the news,journalists seem to have more freedom to
express their own opinion on issues,but it`s not always accurate news.

702

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Here's what I wrote on SoundCloud: Those chords sound jazzy, Brian and the voice sounds like a guy sitting in a bar at 3 am with only one couple left dancing. Yep. I definitely feel like you got the "feel" of what Jan wants! smile Nice little tune, you "Romantic Fool". LOL! smile

Bill
if i was singing in a bar i`d be lucky to have that one couple there.
they don`t call me The king of audio torture for nothing!

703

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Tig
i left you a message on Soundcloud,just a personal opinion as i`ve had the same problem.
I don`t have a clue about jazz also,all i know is it is a feel.

704

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Jan asked me to write her a jazz song,well how the hell do ya do that i thought.
anyway i banged out this thing,off the cuff of course only meant to be a guide
for Jan.
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/this-romantic-fool

705

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Tig
another excellent song.look forward to hearing it.
Did you get `post mowing euphoria`

706

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

Petes still around,he sent me a new one a few days ago
i covered it for him as he thinks his version isn`t any good,he was wrong.
I`ll see if i can get him to put his version on soundcloud.

707

(9 replies, posted in My local band and me)

All you chordians playing live ,i am in awe of you.
There seem to be places like pubs where people demand  the covers.
But there are places like folk/country/open mics  where you can play
what u like & originals.
TF if you enjoy playing live there is a venue waiting to hear what you got to offer.
Get back on the horse cowboy.

708

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I put this one on soundcloud because TF said he could hear my
influences in my other stuff.I`m influenced by everything i ever
heard.Goodness  knows where this came from though,also only used one chord.

709

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

another song i banged out today.
as usual i put heaps of mistakes in it.
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/thr … -fireworks

710

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

just having a jam today and this popped up.
maybe you can relate to it.
only put it here as most chordie originals are slow songs
so thought hey what the hell.
go torture yaself and have a listen!
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/time-on-my-hands

Gidday Bill
i`m always looking for something new/different.It`s pretty hard to find anyone
playing music  from a new viewpoint.It seems the same stuff is going round and round.
I still like the classic stuff but hanker for truly original stuff.
After two tracks i kinda know if it will excite me.But of course good music often takes
some getting into,so i often persevere,often rewarded.
but in these days of easily accessible free music it`s getting harder to immerse yourself
in an artist when there`s millions of others to choose from.
hopefully the reemergence of vinyl will get us back to listening to an album as a whole again.

712

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

Great to see life is giving you some nice stuff for a change.
Nice photos.

713

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

Gidday Julian
Congratulations on your graduation.I gather you are learning guitar.
Well a word of caution, being a guitar player is a chick magnet.
(I have no experience of this as i must be the exception.)All the best for the future.
And of course the chicks.
You have a wonderful grand father cherish him.
Good Luck from us Kiwis.
Brian

excellent words Bill,great to see some of your writings on Chordie.

715

(5 replies, posted in Poems)

Mothers Day
I always go shopping for mothers day
This year thought of doing nothing
But that`s really not my way
Used to give to my mother
But now to my kids mother
There`s a new book out by my favourite author
Also that dark chocolate i love
Maybe gift her the beer i`m drinking
We`ll just have to wait and see
Yeah i know what you thinking
I`m giving a hat that fits me.

thanks for that Bill,that was brilliant!

717

(11 replies, posted in Poems)

CS
an excellent poem,very well written.

718

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

great stuff phill

719

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I usually don`t know where song ideas come from,but this one i can trace back to a conversation.
A few older guys having a beer looking back at their lives.Yeah there`s a bit of me in here as well.
Not sure it`s worked well as a song,but i just had to write it down, it felt interesting.
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/song-of-regret

720

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

great to see a new song from you.

721

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Peatle Jville wrote:

Unfortunately when I play piano or guitar it is all done by feel.  I would put this in as a song if I had the know  how.. I have tried to make it work as a song but my bad piano playing    and singing get in the way. I put it up on soundcloud in the hope oneday someone might have a go at making it into better song.
                               

https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/long-as-your-happy
                             Long As Your Happy

I can remember seeing  the rain on the window pane
One summer many years ago.
Were waiting to go out.
You all dressed up nice in your best dress.
You couldn't wait to get out.
Next thing I noticed you had gone outside the door.
Your running in the yard completly wet.
Your best dress was a mess as youd fallen in the mud.
And your hair was a bit of a mess.
Your  mother was unhappy.
Why did you let her go out.
All I could say was this.
As long as she's happy.
As long as your happy.
I couldn't care less.
I couldn't care less about that dress.
When I saw you smiling at me.
As long as your happy.
As long as your happy I couldn't care  less.
I wouldn't worry if your hair was in a mess.
All I worry about is  your beautiful smile.
And I wouldn't worry to much about the mess
As long as your happy.
As your happy.
As long as your happy
I don't give a damn about the mess.

Peatle
another insite on life,poetry in every unexpected situation.

great to see a new writer here,good song,more please.

723

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

Many thanks guys for taking the time to read and comment.
I`m not quite sure what this poem is about,but i was surprised
to hear the UK has a hate speech law.Recently a top sportsman here
who is a christian quoted the bible when asked a question about gays.
Well it has just gone ballistic,totally out of all proportion.
i guess in a country with a dictator you get killed or locked up, in a so called democracy
you just get hounded out of your job.

724

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

If you can`t express your views in a legitimate way
your opinion suppressed
but others opinion.... night and day
give it a name....bring in a law
call it hate speech
they can now stop your free speech
but not you thoughts
when frustration grows
from being ignored and suppressed
unfortunately good people cornered
into thinking violence the best

To support CSOM i`ve jammed a quickie,i`ll leave it online for a few days,
these fat fingers aren`t made for uke picking..
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/tinkering