I did my first solo gig the week Elvis died. I played workingmens clubs mainly and pubs occasionally. As I'd been playing in bands I had a H/H pa amp played through a Marshall 4X12 speaker for vocals and guitar. I later progressed to column speakers and a combo amp for guitar. I had music written out as we still had organ and drum accompanyment here in the UK, which soon died out for financial reasons. So I graduated to a drum machine to compete with some bloke plonking records on a turn table then onto backing tracks which I produced myself. I still throw in the occasional voice/guitar song and unlike the chap I saw yesterday in Hereford I play rhythm and lead live even if I mess up which I do regularly.
To be honest, I use backing tracks for my own satisfaction and it's easier for people to dance to so I get more gigs!
1,226 2019-08-22 08:34:36
Re: Accessories...backing tracks? (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
1,227 2019-08-20 08:38:28
Re: Heartbroke (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This will be a hard time for you. Try to focus on the good times you had together and I guess there were many.
Condolences to you and his family.
1,228 2019-08-19 07:19:08
Re: the parking lot (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I think we've all been through that seeing an ex in a crowd? Wondering if you've missed out or lucky escape?
I should have given it a listen before replying but I wanted to get my thoughts down before losing them. So off I go to SoundCloud.
Edited to add following....
You've made a great recording of a great song, well done. Your voice and guitar playing are superb as is your writing.
1,229 2019-08-15 08:51:38
Re: New Music Room Complete (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What is the hourly rate?
Suggestion for a name? Got to be Abbey Road 2 (or west)
Fabulous job
1,230 2019-08-13 13:56:13
Re: JX3 passed his addiction to me NGD again! (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Made me laugh out loud. But only 4 guitars? Is she worth going back for???
1,231 2019-08-13 08:25:30
Re: Non-highlighted chord names (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I think Richard is correct. You have to use the right style of brackets and get instruction code in the correct order. Check out the "stickies" (information posts) at the top of the songwriting forum.
1,232 2019-08-13 08:20:50
Re: New Music Room Complete (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sounds like green eyed monster time....
on my part, how I wish I could have that in my pathetic excuse for a studio!
When you're driving a Bentley, do you worry about overtaking a mini? Grass will grow, it'll still be there tomorrow or next week...next year?
Congrats.
BTW, your pics have come out as code.
1,233 2019-08-12 18:27:54
Re: Here I Stand (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've said it before and I'll say it again; you have a great way with words. I like the fact that you're experimenting with a bridge. Getting a story across can be boring for the listener, so I like to keep them guessing. They should never know what's coming next.
1,234 2019-08-12 18:20:46
Re: JX3 passed his addiction to me NGD again! (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My wife asks me " so how many guitars can you play at the same time?" so I say, " well, Steve Howe has one slung over his shoulder, one on a stand in front of him and a pedal steel on it's own stand! I've also seen Joe Walsh with 2 guitars shoulder slung". She comes back; " so why do you need 8 of them gathering dust around the house? You certainly ain't Joe Walsh or Steve Howe" (I made that up, she's never heard of Yes or the Eagles)
So, why does she have 30 pairs of shoes? she can only wear one pair at a time! I've never said that out loud either.LOL
1,235 2019-08-12 18:08:44
Re: Played bass today at church (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I suppose it could have been worse? You could have been in the wrong church!!!!!
But great story, how did the gig go ? Sore digits I'm guessing?
1,236 2019-08-06 21:58:27
Re: JX3 passed his addiction to me NGD again! (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I showed my new girlfriend what I bought. If you remember she was with me when I just not too long ago bought the Schecter. she says "Don't you have a lot of guitars already? I preceded to send her 6 memes on the topic. LOLOLOL
Her reply was "OK I get it. Guitars Guitars Guitars".
Well that was easy.
sounds like a keeper
1,237 2019-08-06 18:56:54
Re: JX3 passed his addiction to me NGD again! (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sweet....
My pal Adrian has a 12 string Burns that sounds fabulous, he also has the 6 string version as played by Hank Marvin during the early 60's. And like you has lots of other guitars too. Enjoy your purchase, I bet you cant wait?
1,238 2019-08-06 07:54:00
Re: lyrics on stage (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Welcome to the forum.
I can see no reason why not. If you can download them to your PC it should be possible. If all else fails highlight the song and paste in your word or whichever prog you use, then format to suit yourself.
1,239 2019-08-03 08:04:01
Re: a group of 18 year olds (3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hi Helen and welcome to Chordie. Sorry I missed your intro post. I noticed you haven't posted since July 1. It would be nice to hear from you again.
Also welcome to aliasbury. We hope you'll both join in and take part in the forum.
1,240 2019-08-02 22:32:33
Re: rtu (4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
please clarify what this is meant to mean
1,241 2019-07-30 07:59:02
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Richard, it means a lot coming from a musician of your talent.
1,242 2019-07-29 22:24:46
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Let's be honest, Corbin couldn't match May, so he's got no chance against a zeroid that doesn't know when he's lying or just bluffing. Give him enough rope and he'll hang himself.
1,243 2019-07-29 18:28:18
Re: Hello everyone (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hello Danquan, welcome to chordie. I see you're from Vietnam, this truly is an international site. I would also like to know what instruments (if any) you play? We are a friendly bunch so any questions you have regarding music, songs or instruments will get you answers and advice.
1,244 2019-07-29 18:22:22
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Nicely produced Phill and to echo every one else's comments it does at first come across a bit floydy but as it progresses takes it own shape ,you have a distinctive voice which compliments the music .Well done .
I have to admit that as I get older I'm getting more into Floyd than when I was a rock/hippy type back in the 60's and 70's. Not that I can ever be up to Floyd's standard, I just love most of their music.
Yeh my voice is distinctive...squeeky and I cant do anything about it in my studio but pile on the bass. I think My voice comes into it's own singing live before an audience.
How is your chest now? I noticed your voice was a little croaky (if you don't mind me saying) on those two vids you uploaded to youtube, once again I'm in total agreement with your sentiments. But what can the Labour movement do until Corbin goes back into obscurity?
1,245 2019-07-29 18:13:51
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hi Tony, long time no see. Thanks for that glowing review. All round musician? you should see how long it takes me to get everything the way I want it. I know it sounds a lot of "technical" bits, I'm guessing you mean all the FX and hardware, but there's not that much when you look around my room. Thanks again.
1,246 2019-07-29 08:30:41
Re: Rick Beato - You Tube (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I didn't recognize the name but I have seen some of his first, well worth watching.
1,247 2019-07-26 19:51:59
Re: Time for a new bass (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I have an ancient Wilson bass which I bought used back in the 70's. The previous owner must have worn a big cross as was the fashion ala Black Sabbath, due to the ruts where the cross must have been rubbing. I still enjoy playing it though my days of 3 hour sessions is past. I very nearly bought a violin bass in the Beatles exhibition in Liverpool, cost over £1000...good sense prevailed.
Good luck finding your ideal mate.
1,248 2019-07-26 19:44:08
Re: It's My Right (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Agreed but it had to come out. I'm trying to put only serious songs on Chordie as I do a lot of love songs that go straight to CD and get forgotten (by me) LOL
It's meant to be disturbing and hard to read so the message comes through.
1,249 2019-07-26 19:40:40
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks again, as I say I enjoy recording. I use a Tascam DP24 which I bought around the same time as Russ bought his. It's a great machine with some built in FX which go totally unused by me. I direct inject through an Alesis 8 track mixer by way of (for bass) a VTONE BASS BDI 21.
For acoustics a Donner Alpha Cruncher and a Digitech RP55 together for electric guitar. 12 string is recorded by microphone. For mixdown for MP3 I use a program called Ableton live which came with my Focusrite Scarlett interface, then to an MP3 converter called Moo0 Audio (free on line). Oh and vocals go through a Behringer Minifex.
1,250 2019-07-26 09:20:23
Re: It's My Right (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Peatle, I know several women that have gone through such an ordeal and men/boys. There was one I'd known since he was a kid that turned out to be a paedofile when he was finally outed he was in his 40s and been abusing boys, girls and women since he was 15. Rather than face jail he hung himself...no pity from me. If there's a hell I hope he's there!