Very topical and unfortunately too true. The days of browsing and touching the real thing in a shop not to mention getting a true account from someone that knows a bit about it seem to be gone. One day (like the apprentice scheme) we'll need these skills and shops but they'll be gone!
Your poem isn't just a poem but a warning for the future...well done Mr. Orwell.
926 2020-10-08 08:45:43
Re: Can`t Complain (3 replies, posted in Poems)
927 2020-10-06 22:43:42
Re: Eddie Van Halen (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
just heard the news. shocker! such a sad loss, is there anyone to fill the void he leaves behind? RIP
928 2020-10-06 20:54:50
Re: Barney and I (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jim it was a pleasure working with Jeff and Pete. When you begin a project with just a blank piece of paper (figuratively speaking) it's quite daunting. Jeff gave me certain parameters and suggested pets! It reminded me of my childhood dog Barney and some of the things we got up to which I discussed with Jeff and he gave me some of his hopes when retirement comes. I don't think either of us thought any further than the completion of the song when Pete's talent for video came to mind. So! a joint effort on 3 continents. Thanks guys
929 2020-10-06 08:50:57
Topic: Barney and I (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVPpBnhKWWs
This is the link to a new song Jeff and I wrote as a project. The video was created with my grateful thanks to Peatle. So in effect this project spans three continents.
Please give it a watch and comments welcome.
930 2020-09-30 09:11:48
Re: anniversary (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Roger, that pic reminds me of that film clip of Jimmy Page playing skiffle back in the 50's.
It also brought back my memory of spending all my pocket money trying to win a Beatles plastic guitar in1963 at the Aberafon fun fair. I didn't of course. Come to think of it, it could have been Porth Cawl?
931 2020-09-29 22:49:15
Topic: anniversary (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've just realised this year is my 50th anniversary for buying my first guitar! It cost £5 and I paid weekly at 5 shillings a week. I don't know what happened to it and to be honest I don't care as it was rubbish. It took me another 2 years to buy my next one which was slightly better and yet another 2 years before I got my first electric, a Zenta which was a waste of wood. I now have 8 guitars which are good yet not very expensive, I couldn't afford a Taylor even if Ann would let me have one. Or one of those new Fender Stratacoustics, which I'd love, but hey ho cant be greedy?
932 2020-09-26 07:32:48
Re: Blurred Private Hell (6 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle...
I always pictured New Zealand as the land of milk and honey. Hobbits and people running round making Beatles documentaries!
This poem is frightening! The victim is a preditor while the killer maybe one of the victims?
A great piece of writing, you got into their heads. Bravo.
933 2020-09-25 19:50:46
Re: When the darkness comes (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
the meter seems perfect and it really does come across as a prayer. amen
934 2020-09-25 19:48:39
Re: Jennifer (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
it's great the way you support and give hope to this person. the words are indicative of the kind person you are. will we hear the recorded version?
935 2020-09-25 09:29:20
Re: WOT - introspective. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Two brilliant quotes in this thread: know when to say when, and Zurf's why should I care what you think!
I've learned a lot. Thanks
936 2020-09-23 18:28:56
Re: Thunderstorms (beneath her sky of blue) (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I agree with Beamer a touching ballad
937 2020-09-23 09:25:24
Re: WOT - introspective. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I remember looking for the link but couldn't find it. I found it now of course and I'm shocked at how it describes some people I know or once knew. I hope I'm not a narcissist, but I think I have some of the tendencies...as I said I know people that fall completely into that category.
Thanks for the eye-opener.
938 2020-09-23 09:12:52
Re: Tomorrow, Today, & Yesterday (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Deep contemplation there master Beamer! The internet is good and bad, thrilling and exciting yet dangerous and decietful! Especially for kids. And grown ups too, how many times have they tried to scam you? Just check out how much spam we get here.
Your words fall together nicely. Well done.
939 2020-09-21 19:19:15
Re: WOT - introspective. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I just wanted you to know that I read every word of your post, I admit I didn't understand some of it but I did identify myself in the greater part. there is a quote; "never say never", which is what I fall back on when someone does the dirty on me, eg, I'll never use that airline again, I'll never drink at that pub again, well thing is you, me all of us may need to fly with them or be desperate for a large beer or just need someone to talk to, to unload so to speak. That's why we're here.
940 2020-09-21 10:17:28
Re: My Mums Meke (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sadly it's the same for the Welsh language. My father and both my grandmothers spoke Welsh to me and I went to Welsh schools. My kids couldn't be bothered to learn the language until my daughter got to age 21 and decided she would go to night school to learn to speak it. Subsequently sending her youngest daughter to a Welsh school and she's getting on fine at nearly 8 years.
My language almost got wiped out by the English when Welsh was outlawed in schools and in public.In the 1960's there was a big revival as Welsh or more relevantly Celtic was understood to be the predominant language in Europe and Wales was the only country where it was used on a daily basis. The language even being older than Latin. Scotland and Ireland also have versions of the Celtic language, and is used hopefully enough to keep the language alive.
Rugby is the great unifier, all the violence is on the field (unlike football) and Wales and New Zealand and also Fiji are brothers of the oval ball.
Kia Ora
sorry for the sermon
941 2020-09-20 11:06:07
Re: My Mums Meke (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Penblwydd hapys Maria. Cant blwyddyn oed.....ardderchog.
Translated; happy birthday Maria. One hundred years old...amazing.!
Give her our love and congratulations and a few kisses and hugs
942 2020-09-20 10:57:47
Re: problem with my songbook (2 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Must be a big problem you had to post it FIVE TIMES!
943 2020-09-16 10:18:08
Re: defeated by the jack of hearts (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jim, Peatle, thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. There are a few jokes/double entendre in there one being, reined on my parade not rained!
Thanks again
944 2020-09-16 09:56:16
Re: Contemplate (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I could be wrong and probably am, but to me that was a bit of Mississippi blues? Your singing and playing were excellent and give Maree a big pat on the back for writing a great song. Love the cuts and joins!
945 2020-09-15 19:50:33
Topic: defeated by the jack of hearts (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
a bare bones demo of a bit of fun to be found on soundcloud under "country" please listen and comment.
946 2020-09-11 08:28:18
Re: HEAVEN OR H#LL (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Beamer. I like your words so I looked for it via the link but SoundCloud say they can't find the song. I dare say you'll put it up again?
947 2020-09-11 08:19:08
Re: Colour Of Spring (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Brian, you and Pete are rubbing it in with your spring songs! We've had a garbage spring and summer what with the lock down, the weather's been all over the place, having to stay home and isolate due to you know what and the apparent second spike. But at least your song offers a little sunshine and hope and as you know hope springs eternal.
BTW, I heard at least two chords. Nice work.
948 2020-09-08 18:55:37
Re: Johnsonville Rain Kowhai Nectar (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
i like it Pete. very psychedelic me thinks? double tracking... you're getting quite experimental. great video too.
949 2020-09-07 19:31:49
Re: Writing as I Move My Lips (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
there was an old lady who swallowed a fly...she ended up swallowing a horse...she's dead...of course. now that's writing
950 2020-09-07 09:40:50
Re: Writing as I Move My Lips (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Love the melody and your voice is so reminiscent of Burl Ives.