Late credits :  Jets helped me out with  what is the chorus, and the disavow line.  big_smile

This is a song, I just dont do TAB well as there is some hammer on and pull offs. 
Main riff Is: G to A then hammer C#2x and hammer D and pull off. then to a one finger A(think slow ride by Foghat)
C5 to D5 back to intro riff. the rest is not hard to follow.

https://youtu.be/fYe6XwbW4JA
( Random name for music on YT is Gooder)

Shades of Gray

First measure intro riff bar 1
Second measure intro with full drums: start verse

V1:
Do your best to be a good guy,
Tell the truth they call you high
Shades of grey I just can-not abide.
Black and white and will make you cry

Ch:
Hear a call, and you’ve come to aid
Ungrateful thanks, are all you’re paid
Shades of grey now start to fade,
Played for a fool, yet we still make the grade!

(Up the neck w/ guitar)

V2:
Have it your way, go speak to a crowd
See how much the masses allow
Standing tall and standing proud
Brothers to brother never disavow

V3:
Speak in half-truths, straddle the line
Play the fear and push back in time
You create hate and mistrust,
I won’t ride that poisonous Bus

Ch:
Hear a call, and you’ve come to aid
Ungrateful thanks, are all you’re paid
Shades of grey now start to fade,
Played for a fool, yet we still make the grade!

Repeat V1:
Do your best to be a good guy,
Tell the truth they call you high
Shades of grey I just can-not abide.
Black and white and will make you cry

Shades of grey now start to fade,
Played for a fool, yet we still make the grade!
Tell the truth they call you high
Black and white and will make you cry

77

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

jets60 wrote:
Phill Williams wrote:

I have a predilection
That could lead to a conviction
An uncomfortable vacation
In a room of mass extinction
While the world goes on in rapture
Over what they shoot or capture
As we modify our nature
to accommodate our pleasure
And name it as our fate
While we thoughtlessly copulate
Eventually...predicate

Sweet thought-provoking words from a cunning mind!


OK I will play along, as each have contributed to this poem and song.


The cunning mind, feels alone
As it leaves us all behind.
Forward into the nether we shall meet our end
And hear our final chime.

Some await the final moment
The greatest question will be known,
What will be the answer?
Will the mind be blown?

78

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is the stripped down and, yes, altered version for PUNK!

I have to be honest, I have not played this as of yet, just did my best to sing the changes in my head. So if you need to move some notes around, it probably means it needs to be done.  LOL.   big_smile
 
I’m feeling ¾ time at 134 BPM
Tuning in Eb.   
Major chords are Root 5 or full barr chords.
Minors are open in first p[position. (cowboy chords)
strumming pattern:

1              2                3                  4                                    
D *  *       D  *  U        *  *  U          D  *  U         
____        _____         _____              _____
  3               3               3                    3


Another Chance- Streamlined for Punk,  rewrite by Beamer

V1
G                      F                    G
I can’t get you off my mind
G                          F              D
Wondering why I left you behind
C                    D              Bm          Em
Everybody’s telling me I must be insane
               C                D                     G
But without you girl my days are so plain

V2
G                                     F                     G
Every song I hear reminds me of you
G                                     F                     D
Pictures in my mind, what will I do
C                   D                   Bm              Em
I can’t get my head ‘round being in this fight
C                      D                               G
Nightmares wake me, how do I make this right

Chorus:
Em                       G
I never meant to do no wrong
Am                C
Now I sit and write you this song
Em                      G
Will I be lonely or will you take my hand
Am                              C
My hearts on the table, can’t you understand?

V1
G                      F                    G
I can’t get you off my mind
G                          F              D
Wondering why I left you behind
C                    D              Bm          Em
Everybody’s telling me I must be insane

             
C                               D                        G
But without you girl my days are so plain

V3
G                             F                              G
Mistakes happen and we have a fight,
G                               F              D
Resentment buries into your life
C                    D                     Bm      Em
Will you forgive me, please let me know?
C                             D                        G
I guess for now I sit back and watch the show.

Chorus:
Em                       G
I never meant to do no wrong
Am                C
Now I sit and write you this song
Em                      G
Will I be lonely or will you take my hand
Am                              C
My hearts on the table, can’t you understand?

V2
G                                     F                     G
Every song I hear reminds me of you
G                                     F                     D
Pictures in my mind, what will I do
C                   D                   Bm              Em
I can’t get my head ‘round being in this fight
C                              D                    G
Nightmares wake me, can I make this right

Chorus:
Em                       G
I never meant to do no wrong
Am                C
Now I sit and write you this song
Em                      G
Will I be lonely or will you take my hand
Am                              C
My hearts on the table, can’t you understand?

79

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

A few less words, and some shifts, and we can make it punk if you want.
It may be a little different but ill take a crack at it.     

80

(14 replies, posted in Poems)

easybeat wrote:

i can understand people that dont bother to vote.
I have never felt anyone represented my views,so politicians dont represent me.
i usually vote for a minor crazy party just to be able to say that i exercised my right to vote.
being a straight white working class bloke i feel even less represented nowadays.   

another thoughtful piece Pete.

This is so true.   However in America this is how such a donk of a person like trump was elected.

He played to the white ignorant vote, stirred up racism to a terrible new high and surly will be ranked in the top 5 worst presidents in history.

I’m not real thrilled with Biden, but what were the alternative options?

As you say, why vote?  I voted, but not real happy about what was there.  It was a game of the lessor of two evils.     

81

(14 replies, posted in Poems)

Ill keep it simple.

PERFECT.     

82

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

So many way we all express the same emotions.  I also would not have thought of brothers or family in this song.  reading your explanation makes it very crystal clear.
Good song. I like it.     

83

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

Me and SonBeam just chilling one evening

https://soundcloud.com/beamer326/western-swing 

84

(3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

The Jackson Kellybird V.  It needs new strings and a good set up as all out of the boxes do. Love teh unfinished neck. no drag!

Specs are here https://www.proaudiostar.com/jackson-x- … E#features

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/179626002_10227162774234492_5282888359507993823_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=oo-L7l6ZvjEAX_o-ZXp&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=3033a2381b7c9fd6892731326bcc10e3&oe=60AD04C3 

85

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

DEATH RIDER
Beamer and Jets 4/22/2021

THE TALE
OF GROWING OLD
GREETING DEATH
DO YOU GO OUT MILD OR BOLD

TAKE ME
UNDER YOUR WINGS
WRAP ME
IN YOUR FOLD

OH TAKE ME… FROM THIS LIFE
                                                         (THE SHELL IS FRAIL)
LET MY SOUL SAIL AND RELEASE ME
                                                           (FROM THIS STRIFE)
SET ME FREE, SET ME FREE
                                                  (COME FOR ME!)

PLACE ME UPON YOUR STALLION
TAKE ME TO THE STARS.
BALANCE MY SINS
I KNOW WHO I WAS AND I KNOW WHO YOU ARE

OH TAKE ME… FROM THIS LIFE
                                                         (THE SHELL IS FRAIL)
LET MY SOUL SAIL AND RELEASE ME
                                                           (FROM THIS STRIFE)
SET ME FREE, SET ME FREE
                                                  (COME FOR ME!)
OH TAKE ME!

FREE ME FROM MY BURDENS
CUT AWAY MY CHAINS
SENDING ME ON MY PATH
IS ALL THAT REMAINS!


OH TAKE ME… FROM THIS LIFE
                                                         (THE SHELL IS FRAIL)
LET MY SOUL SAIL AND RELEASE ME
                                                           (FROM THIS STRIFE)
SET ME FREE, SET ME FREE
                                                  (COME FOR ME!)
OH TAKE ME!

IT’S ALL THAT REMAINS!
IT’S ALL THAT REMAINS!
IT’S ALL THAT REMAINS!

86

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Made some lyrical changes for smoother delivery and moved a few things around.  I discovered this when actually singing out loud with the music instead of in my head. LOL dont it always work that way. <smh>  big_smile
iIam trying to make a singing version.  if you want to chuck berry it on teh C and D verses toss the little pinky action in there.

I could definitely use some help on verse 3:

C
Take me out and fill my cup
D
Just ask and we’ll play for free
C
Turn me on and light me up
D
You never met a man like me

I know it could be better and any help would be awesome.

Flattered you guys are trying to play it! Thank you!     

87

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

And here is some music to go with it! 

https://youtu.be/G71umE1-1XA     

88

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

For what its worth I pump the forum to everyone and try to hijack some meber from Guitar Zoom who I think would be great additions to us.  It has failed for some reason. One lady put one greeting post and that was it. Signed up SonBeam, he said he wanted to put stuff in here, but he has yet to post.  if its not snap chat or Instagram, he wont bother.
most kids dont even use FB anymore.
We lost our favorite Rose (the Irish lady) and i know why Amy no longer is here but that is what it is.     

89

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

Zurf wrote:

I've said it before, and I got a whole lot of pushback including extremely rude treatment and accusations from people I had thought knew me better.

The site suffered from over-moderation when making an adjustment could have made a difference because there was still new traffic. I am not making this up. I am relaying what people I invited to join us and gave us a try had to say. Further, the treatment to which I referred in the first sentence was so severe three former moderators left the site over it. 

Sorry to be blunt, but it's no mystery why prior active members have left. As for failing to attract new members, the entire forum format is off worldwide. Attracting new members will be a distinct challenge at best, and given that the decisions that frustrated prior members to the point that they determined other venues were preferable have been reinforced and are unlikely to change, even in the unlikely event new people choose to visit it's unlikely they'll stay for long. 

This is my opinion on the matter. I will not be defending it or addressing any commentary about it given the foul treatment I received the last time I brought it up.


Z and I have talked about this many times.  He is hitting on all cylinders and i agree. 

I continue to post mainly because it is a free  and easy time / date stamp and poor mans C/W, also makes for easy sharing of info.

last time I looked the average age here was, and this is being generous, Well over 35.  yet language and topics  were censored in the name of "rules and family atmosphere"  - the battle is lost among the sea of Apps and public pages with higher traffic and younger  adults and more freedom of expression.

I have to blank out many lyrics or change them entirely from how I do them live just to not get booted off a post in Songs or Poetry.

90

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

DESIRE
G5    XX57XX    C      X35553    D#5  X688XX
A5    XX79XX    D.     X57775    A#5  688XXX
E5/B 7799XX    C#5  X466XX    \ =    Slide up

Intro Riff : G5 \ A5   G5 \ A5     E5/B
                  1 \ 34       1 \ 34     1234
C
You’re looking so hot, & dressed to kill
D
Ya like to gamble an feel the thrill
C
Do you still wanna play cat and mouse
D
Don’t You wanna take me to your house

C#5                      D#5
TIME IS EATING ME UP INSIDE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE
C#5                      D#5
DESIRE IS THE SPEED I DRIVE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE

D#    E    E#    WALK UP x4

Intro Riff : G5 \ A5   G5 \ A5     E5/B
                  1 \ 34       1 \ 34     1234
C
Say what you want, say what you will
D
you know I want to love you still
C
say what you want say what you will
D
you know we both want that Thrill

C#5                      D#5
TIME IS EATING ME UP INSIDE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE
C#5                      D#5
DESIRE IS THE SPEED I DRIVE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE

D#    E    E#    WALK UP x4

IIntro Riff :   G5 \ A5   G5 \ A5     E5/B
                            1 \ 34       1 \ 34     1234
C
Lifes a gamble with no guarantee’s
D
Won’t you make a bet on a man like me
C
So turn me on and light me up
D
Take me out lets fill our cups

C#5                      D#5
TIME IS EATING ME UP INSIDE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE
C#5                      D#5
DESIRE IS THE SPEED I DRIVE
C#5                              A#5
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE

D#    E    E#    WALK UP x4

Intro Riff : G5 \ A5   G5 \ A5     E5/B
                  1 \ 34       1 \ 34     1234

C                        D
TIME IS EATING ME UP INSIDE
C                                A
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE
C                        D
DESIRE IS THE SPEED I DRIVE
C                                A
DON'T PRETEND TO RUN AND HIDE 

D#    E    E#    WALK UP x4

Intro Riff : G5 \ A5   G5 \ A5     E5/B
                  1 \ 34       1 \ 34     1234
                                                             END W/ HARD MUTE ON FINAL NOTE

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(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle Jville wrote:

Scott listening to the soundcloud and reading your lyrics  I could imagine someone with a Alice Cooper type voice singing this song.

Thank you! 

Or Lincoln Parks Chester Bennington, but he is dead.     

As I am on a continued Struggle to reform my band, I was watching the Local FB Punk and Metal page for candidates to chat up.

Last weekend I ended up spending 3 hours talking to 3 players. I have yet to meet anyone face to face. The one young man, Noah (he is 21) and I really hit it off, and he and SonBeam are close in age and have shared their Instagram and Snapchat.

He is in the process of trying to move here from Montana.  We keep in touch on FB chat.  He has a very impressive playing ability and he can sing. 

I was going through his music and one of his tunes really caught me up.  Being slow at work, and having to look busy, I started writing lyrics to it. Then showed him my start.He was juiced and said please go for it.  I also had some input from my lady friend with some ideas which provided me with what now has become the most current version of the song.
I posted it in the SONGS section With his link to his soundcloud for the music . 

I know not many in here are into metal and heavy stuff, but you have got to take a listen to his ability. 
This one does not have a lot of leads, his other stuff does.  He also programed the drums and played or programmed the Bass.

I am looking fwd to getting him in the room with SonBeam and myself.

OH and I'm probably going to start playing bass or switching off with him.  I even went ahead and bought a new Bugera 1000W 15" bass combo.  I have two basses in the house and nothing to play them through.
The price was right and it also has XLR outs to run to the board and be used a monitor big_smile 

93

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Into The Spiders Web
https://soundcloud.com/noah-miller-2203 … der-webs-1

Musical Composition:
Noah - Fret Killer - Miller
Lyrics:
Scott – Beamer - Sailer,
Kay – KO - Oltman

V1 (0:11)
Can’t you see?
What you’re doing to me
Chasing you around,
Don’t like what I found
0:21 - 0:25 (5 second break)

0:25 – 0:35 (v2 10 second verse)

V2
Spinning me up
To keep me down
I hear your voice
I can’t make that choice

(0:38 – 0:49 fill1)

No Vox till chorus: 1:11- 1:21
CH:
Tangled in a web of lies
How long till I am dead
Smiling as I slowly die
Poison travelling to my head

V3
Suffocating through twisted silk,
Gasping for breath like a drowning man.
My dying excites you
As I cry out you stare into my eyes

CH:
Tangled in a web of lies
How long till I am dead
Smiling as I slowly die
Poison traveling to my head

CH:
Tangled in a web of lies
How long till I am dead
Smiling as I slowly die
Poison traveling to my head

ENDING
My dying excites you
As you stare into my eyes
My dying excites you
As you stare into my eyes 

94

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

V1
Say what you want to say
Do what you want to do
You say you want somebody
But you don’t carry through

Ch:
Keep visiting the same old pond
Can’t you tell what’s going on?
Say you want to break away
It’s just easier to stay

V2
Mistreated and #####d over
Time and time again
chasing that bad boy
Keep repeating the same old sins

V3
What you’re trying to find
Will never happen in this state of mind
Step out of your box
You might find one who will walk the walk


Ch:
Keep visiting the same old pond
Can’t you tell what’s going on?
Say you want to break away
It’s just easier to stay

95

(0 replies, posted in Poems)

INSECURITY AND ARROGANCE
3/24/2021
Beamer.

V1
Insecurity
Insecurity runs rampant
So the posturing begins
Puffing your chest
Wanna make people think your best.

V2
Arrogance
Arrogance the fine line between
Confident and Ass.
Always strutting your stuff
All laugh at how you think you are tough.

Sardonically we stand.
Waiting for the fall!
Waiting for the fall!
Waiting for the fall!

V3
Hand in hand they look
Looking for their promised land
Never knowing it combines
Combines into what others can’t stand.

Sardonically we stand.
Waiting for the fall!
Waiting for the fall!
Waiting for the fall! 

IMYY4U wrote:

Does anybody on here have a Fender Champion 100 amp? If so, what do you think about this amp? Would you buy it again, etc?

Fender Champs are suposed to be very good amps. very affordable with built in effects.  I am not a huge fan of built in effects having owned an amp that had them.
It comes down to What Style do you want to play and what is your budget?  Also do you already have one and looking to mod it in some way?

I honestly would recomend saving a couple hundred more and getting a real tube amp that takes effects  very well.  I will give you links to some really great amps in that range.  However it comes down to actually playing the amps.  If you are new to the amp world, a 5 to 20 Watt tube amp can push a 2 x 12 cabnet very well or as a combo unit.

The Blues Jr V is roughly 200 more.  and a much more TRUE fender. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … amp-black.  you also can later on add a 1x12 extension cab or bypass to a 2x12. 

Then we have the VOX AC 10 comparable in price. As the demos show,  its a brighter less compressed  sounding amp. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … tube-combo

My chosen favorits. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK weather you want a combo or a head and cab.
BUGERA   https://www.sweetwater.com/store/manufacturer/Bugera

For the tone and quality you get amazing sound and quality. I personally have the V5 combo and a, now discontinued (due to the fact they were loosing money on how good the amp was and didnt want to raise the price),  100W Tri-Rectifier Head and 4 x 12.  The V5 can push a 2 x 12 all day and night long. It can even push a 4x12 but sows its limitations.  It take pedals extreamly well. Look on YT for all the examples of all these amps. For the $500 price range, you can get a V5 + find a used 2 x 12  or add in some nice pedals to play with.  Don't let it fool you , this combo can hold its own in a basement or club.
The head version is the G5.  Do you want to get nasty?  The 333 or the 6262.  You can see for yourself, you have LOTS of options with the offerings.  Some are even on sale and backordered but worth the wait. There is also Reverb for lightly used gear. 

I hope this has been usefull info for you.

Beamer.     

TIGLJK wrote:

Scott - that's exactly the sound I been trying to get.  The only thing I need is a pedal that will make me be able to sing smile

Jim

ME TOO! However if I may suggest this, i use it all the time. Takes a small learning curve, but really nice.
https://www.amazon.com/TC-Helicon-99636 … &psc=1

Thanks guys,

I will try and get deacent audio of wet effects to dry effects.  I need to re-angle my half stack a bit right so there is more seperation. still twidleing with actual levels on the left side.  The volume knob on the little Johnson is touchy as can be.     

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XqIMhEUpho 

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(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Peatle Jville wrote:

Beamer I like the new lyric setup.

Thank You Sir! 

Thanks also to Jets who has helped me change V4 to a better flowing line big_smile