do you feel better now you've got that off your chest? most band disagreements arise when there are more than one dominant personalities. often people that are meek at the beginning turn into the "one who must be obeyed" even if they cant play or write, been there done that, became solo!
1,126 2020-01-24 22:07:11
Re: RETRACTION OF ANNOUNCEMENT (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,127 2020-01-24 22:00:23
Re: Cannot Post Comments until an experienced user (10 replies, posted in About Chordie)
mrkite, you seem to have managed it this time, welcome to the forums
1,128 2020-01-19 09:13:12
Re: AN "OMG , FOR REALS?" Moment (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Several sayings come to mind; grab the bull by the horns, never look a gift horse in the mouth, etc, etc!
Sounds like one of those rags to riches film plots. Go for it and enjoy the ride.
1,129 2020-01-13 09:17:59
Re: Class is in session...... (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Agreed
1,130 2020-01-13 09:17:14
Re: Here Kitty Kitty (2 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Beamer, made me smile with the imagery, full of double meanings. Must have been fun to write and perform when it's done.
1,131 2020-01-12 11:56:56
Re: Living With The Voice Inside (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
thinking there is a country song in her shadylips ….maybe.
any way most of my songs start out a single line that usualy comes to me out of the blue and then build around it. 9 times out of ten it gets changed around in the end. I allways have trouble with coming up with a chorus for a song why many of mine do not have one. and that brings me around to what I am working on now , a line hit me the other day made a few adjustments and now have a great chorus I think. now need to build around it which opposite of what I usualy do .
Same with me, a line hits me, I write it down, if I can, then when I go to work on it... subsequent lines are a different measure, so the first line gets changed!
I then struggle to find a chorus. My two main sources are failed songs and a young feller called Jim, he's always good for a chorus.. aren't you Jim?
Now that you mention it "her shadylip" does get the creative juices bubbling!
1,132 2020-01-10 10:15:20
Re: NEW, TO CHORDIE AND GUITAR (2 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Hi mactuan welcome to Chordie. As a drummer you'll most likely be aware that musicians whatever they play need help and advice somewhere along the line, you'll find that here in abundance. Good luck and don't be a stranger.
1,133 2020-01-08 10:09:31
Re: New Year Hopes and Goals (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Beamer and I would like to wish you a glorious New Year. I also hope your problems from last year shrivel to insignificance and you can get on with your new life while still getting good access to your boys.
Glad to hear your induction into poetworld went well and good luck with getting a band together, look forward to hearing some tracks.
1,134 2020-01-07 19:51:56
Re: Song on soundcloud (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
a great song Jim and a great rendition, congrats to you both. this could go far given the right promotion.
1,135 2020-01-06 19:37:11
Re: Tonewood Amp (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
hi Spike, welcome "finally" to Chordie forums. thanks for telling us about your amp, it would also be nice to hear about who you are what and where you play etc. you are also invited to ask and give advice. see you soon?
1,136 2020-01-06 19:33:29
Re: Guinevere by Lucy Kaplansky (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
thanks bjb, welcome to Chordie forums, we are always glad to see members input, conversation and hopefully learn a little more about yourself and what you play. why not pop down to "chat" and share.
1,137 2020-01-02 08:43:56
Re: Announcement (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks to all of you for your greetings and well wishes. His name is ( at the moment, anyway) Elijah Harry Kelley, his father's family being very religious, his name being Joshua! Harry after my granddaughter's late grandfather. I asked if it was after Elijah Woods and I just got funny looks! And yes a great way to bring in the new year.
Blwyddyn newydd dda I chwi gud, that's Welsh for happy new year to you all.
1,138 2020-01-01 10:34:20
Topic: Announcement (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I was woken at 7.00am Christmas morning by a phone call announcing the birth of my great grandson at 6.15 that day....just thought you'd like to hear some good news for once.
1,139 2020-01-01 10:29:56
Re: Love at First Sight (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Happy new year Jim, I see you've started the new year in great form. I've sung it over in my mind and it works well, I love the sentiments cos you're describing how Ann and I met and fell in love 40 years ago, and still are I hasten to add.
Great song my friend, I will give it a go when I have time.
1,140 2020-01-01 10:23:14
Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
JJJ, You beat me to it. Wishing you, your family and our extended Chordie family a prosperous and joyful new year and decade.
1,141 2019-12-25 10:37:18
Re: I'm geared up for performing with a new band (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hi Camry, welcome and rant as much as you like as long as you keep it clean! I've been solo for around 30 years after playing lead, bass and vocals in bands before that. I'd love to step into a band again but no youngsters are gonna sign up a 68 year old?
Good luck and let us know how you get on
1,142 2019-12-25 10:30:50
Re: New take on silent night (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Soooo cruel Roger, I think you have a great vocal on this one!!! Viva la revolution
1,143 2019-12-25 10:28:41
Re: Merry Christmas And Happy New Year..... (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Been missing you Bill, big kiss to Dondra, and wish you a healthy and happy Christmas and New year
1,144 2019-12-23 23:23:11
Re: New take on silent night (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hello, good afternoon.
It's pretty cool. I listened to her till the end and I liked it.
ahhh, silent night, something i'd like to hear more of in my house, and also see less of this trash known as spam quoted above. very pithy Grah
1,145 2019-12-22 09:40:16
Re: You tube video of my song Here I Stand (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim, this song is tops. The writing and performance are brill. Pity some fools have to spoil it by posting spam! Also impressed with the video.
1,146 2019-12-17 09:24:26
Re: Forever and a Light Year (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Wow!!! I just gave it a listen, first impression....so tender, so emotional, so full of love. Your performance almost brought me to tears...your voice and guitar playing are brilliant. Your words are terrific....and you have a lovely wife, just like me. Enjoy the Christmas season and have a long happy life together.
1,147 2019-12-16 11:05:36
Re: Forever and a Light Year (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff, you just put into words how I feel about Ann! Wonderfully written. I haven't listened yet, but I'm so looking forward to it.
1,148 2019-12-16 11:01:30
Re: NBD (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I know a fella of French/Japanese origin... Harry gateau...lol?
1,149 2019-12-16 10:56:55
Re: Christmas Love (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one Jim. Kinda reminiscent of that song you did about the guy raising the bottle for his late wife? Not saying the words or tune are the same, but you have that ability to put yourself in other people's shoes and you do it so beautifully.
Homelessness is getting to be a big problem here, and we pride ourselves on our "great" welfare state. The last ten years have destroyed it, the next ten may make it disappear all together.
Thanks for raising awareness of this subject. Tastefully done.
1,150 2019-12-16 10:45:05
Re: Living With The Voice Inside (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Oh if only it was as simple?
Nine times out of ten I get word bombed in the shower or in bed or when I'm driving and I think oh yeah that sounds good because the tune comes with the words! So I think how can I put this down so I'll remember them? I'll just keep singing them over and over till I get the chance....never happens. The fatal flaw is the second line. Once I try to get more the first line disappears and when I get to my guitar the tune has dissolved also. I don't have a waterproof phone so that solution won't work in the shower! In bed, don't want to wake her shadylip, and driving would be down right dangerous! Thanks for the suggestions though.
Ann (hershadylip, don't tell her I called her that) found a pile of Christmas, birthday and valentine's cards I made for her some years ago with, in my opinion some excellent but sloppy love poems I composed for her, I said these are great and she said yeah you used to be romantic in those days....one step forward three steps back!