1,376 Reply by KAP54

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Russell. smile
I gotta learn me the gear I got but hopefully I'll have it done soon.

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1,377 Reply by KAP54

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nicely done Zenbutcher smile
Do you have full version of Whiskey?
Also I didn't see "One More Time" to have a listen.
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1,378 Reply by KAP54

(12 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Thanks Roger smile
I have a Seiko Sat100 Tuner also showed it in tune before the re-tuning and after the re-tuning.


Most peculiar Momma
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1,379 Reply by KAP54

(3 replies, posted in Song requests)

Hi completebeginnr and welcome to chordie.
I found this link that has an interesting Bio.
She has played with some heavy weights
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_Felix
Julie Felix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hope it helps smile
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1,380 Topic by KAP54

(12 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I just picked up a new Cort acoustic electric and have no complaints as it feels fine and sounds great. Freshly tuned from the store,with a new battery I got home and started playing it.To my horror I found that it was tuned way too high for my vocal range.It tuned alright on the Fishman tuner.I checked it against my old battle axe and found it was definetly pitched higher so I tuned the Cort down to it and rechecked it on the Fishman tuner and it tuned just fine.
My questions are:(1) Did I just tune it down 1 octave?
                         (2) Will this affect my new baby in any way negatively?
                         (3) If I could tune it down, I'm guessing 1 octave, can I tune it down 2 octaves  and not have any problems?
Curios in Canada smile

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1,381 Reply by KAP54

(8 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Thanks for the link Alan.Some goo-o-o-o-d flat picking there.

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1,382 Reply by KAP54

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Yup.Connect your guitar and run it through to your amp.
Guitardocphil did a review on effects processors a few threads before this post and it has some very good links to the korg site that will explain it better than I can as I'm just learning.You should check it out.I think its a handy tool to have and it has a lot more to it than effects
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1,383 Reply by KAP54

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks Upyerkilt and dino48.
No sweat Dino.It's played kind of springsteeny but upbeat Dylan works to.I am getting together some gear for recording my tunes and thanks to James this song will be near the top of he list to do as it meant a lot to me.
Thanks Again smile

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1,384 Reply by KAP54

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

Really nice Russell.I gotta agree that the lead you added is a real nice touch. smile
Well done Again
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1,385 Reply by KAP54

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Thank You getfiddle. A lot of hard knocks along the way but it feels good to write about it.

Thanks Again smile
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1,386 Reply by KAP54

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Thanks Tim I'm learnin myself.
The Korg PX5D is a little gizmo that is 4 1/2" x 3" x 3/4" and it is packed with effects.180 effects that you can program to use 7 at the same time.100 user programs,100 preset programs.I am using it with my acoustic but it is meant for electric and bass guitars.MAN...I got a lotta learning to do. guitardocphil turned me on to this unit and knows alot about them.Great deal for $250 Canadian smile
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1,387 Reply by KAP54

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Thanks Topdown Yup.....Nice shiny orange picks.woo-hoo.
I got the band-aids all ready if I can just stop typing lol
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1,388 Topic by KAP54

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is a song I wrote mid 90's when my brain wasn't so straight and I forgot all about it until I read James song "Something to Hold" We have a line that is the same and it rekindled my memory. Thanks James smile
The G chord is played 320033
The Cadd9   is played 032033

Shot Down in Paradiseby Ken Peters


mid-ninties




[G]I thought,a long time ago,[Cadd9]my life wasn't [G]lucky.


[G]My life flew by in the wink of an eye.


[Cadd9]My-y-y ain't life [G]funny


[G]Now I got nothing to show and I got nothing to say,


and my [Cadd9]life drags on like a [G]rainy day.


[G]I feel the fires and I feel the pain.


[Cadd9]My life isn't [G]sunny.




[C]Shot down in [G]paradise.


[B7]I'm too young to [C]lo-ose.


[B7]I'm shot down in [C]paradise,


and I've got no time for the [G]blu-es. [D]


[G]Dark nights,street lights, I'm [Cadd9]chasing shadows among my [G]dreams.


[G]I search my soul just to find my goal but I'm [Cadd9]coming up empty it [G]seems.


[G]Is this a waste of time or a dead end rhyme,


or a [Cadd9]time to remember all the [G]friends of mine.


[G]Is this a time to reflect,a time to reject.



[Cadd9]My-y-y ain't life [G]funny.


[C]Shot down in [G]paradise.


[B7]I'm too young to [C]lo-ose.


[B7]I'm shot down in [C]paradise,


and I've got no time for the [G]blu-es. [D]


[G]Now I see, empty, [Cadd9]visions of time to [G]come.


[G]I've passed my high and my wells run dr-y.


So [Cadd9]all I can do now is [G]run.


[G]But theres a message to learn when a high price is paid,


If the [Cadd9]hurt keeps hurtin it's a [G]masquerade.


[G]Cause when the battle is lost,whatever the cost,


[C]Life still goes [G]on.


[C]Shot down in [G]paradise.


[B7]I ain't gonna [C]lo-ose


[B7]Shot down in [C]paradise,


and I've got no time for the [G]blu-es. [D]


[G]I thought a long time ago,


[Cadd9]My life wasn't lucky.[G]


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1,389 Topic by KAP54

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Well today I dropped a bit of coin and bought a new acoustic for recording and having some fun.
Thanks for all the input on what and how to search for what I needed.
I bought a Cort MR710FFM-NAT. Not top of the line by any means as it cost me with a case and a free strap(woo-hoo) and a 10' patch chord(woo-hoo woo-hoo) and 3 free picks(woo-hoo woo-hoo woo-hoo) only $492 with taxes.It'll get me where I want to go.

I also bought an effects processor.(Thanks Doc)I now own a Korg Pandora PX5D and am really looking forwards to getting into this.Thanks Again Doc smile
Gotta go as I have one more post and then I gotta play.

Thanks All

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1,390 Reply by KAP54

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I would like to say Thank You to Roger as he has taken the time to arrange and record his version of The American Dream.He has done excellent work in the singing and interpretation of how it should be sung.My hat's off to you Sir. smile
Have a listen at http://www.myspace.com/friendsofchordie

P.S. Pay no attention to the pic as I was at work and sober


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1,391 Reply by KAP54

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

lol Why is it I can picture your boots with nice pink laces leaning up against the chimney lol
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1,392 Reply by KAP54

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And it even comes in a gift box... lol I wonder if they have matching nails to complete the set. Or maybe a nice pair of High Heeled Construction Boots for the woman that has everything.(Note:not to be worn while fixing roof tiles)
Thanks Doll and welcome back from your holidays murasame.You got any good stories to tell?

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1,393 Reply by KAP54

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Hi ILuvJefferyNeroHardy(thats a heck of a handle)
I know exactly how you feel.I have dealt with this my whole life and it is has been very difficult.
Just cause someone knows how to tick you off doesn't mean they know what makes you tick.
I spent my whole youth thinking the same thing and bottling myself up in my"safe place" so nobody could reach out and hurt me.As I got older it didn't get any better and I ended up in some pretty intensive therapy.In that therapy I found out that the best thing I could've done was discuss this with my Mom(but like you I didn't want to worry her as my Dad passed away at a young age)
There is no shame in counseling and I suggest and hope you find someone you feel good with.
Another way to look at this is that you have to train your brain to not feel these emotions as the emotional brain is dictating to the logical brain what to feel.I know it sounds kinda goofy but I am 54 and you have to trust me when I say I've been there and that's a long hill to climb unless you start early.
Have you thought about writing songs about how you feel?
I truly hope this helps you and if you want to Email me to talk thats OK to.
Your Non-Judgmental Friend  smile
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1,394 Reply by KAP54

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Just keep on keepin on Linusguitar.Don't be too hard on yourself,I'll bet your audience doesn't think it sounds mechanical.As a suggestion, all I can say is as you grow older that feeling will come out in your musical abilities, as you learn to play in front of people.It may feel to you that you are not nervous but I'm guessing you probably are.Than again,I'm me and you...are you.
You got me beat cause I can't play in front of people period and I'm 54 years young LOL
Hope that helps smile
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1,395 Reply by KAP54

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank You Roger and James.
Tough coming up with some of the lyrics as I do see a lot of down and out people here in Ontario as can be attested by all worldwide.It's an important song for me because it really and truly bothers me to see this when it shouldn't be.I will be reposting with one last verse shortly.
Thanks Again smile
KAP54
PS Roger I will be Emailing you shortly

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1,396 Reply by KAP54

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Looks like it would be a lot of fun playing and singing James
Well Done smile
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1,397 Reply by KAP54

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Well done James smile
You managed to hit a spot in my life where pretty much every line applied.
Good to hear your over the dreaded Mic psych.
Thanks Again
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1,398 Reply by KAP54

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Another song from the heart smile Good stuff daddycool.
"kiss me till I can't breathe,lovin you is what I need"  Nice lyrics
Thanks
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1,399 Reply by KAP54

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

Tough gig to follow Russ... :lol:Thanks for sharing.
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1,400 Reply by KAP54

(2 replies, posted in Song requests)

Thank You ednaelk

I had never heard of Nanci Griffith until Old Doll posted a youtube link to Tecumseh Valley.
Beautiful song and beautifully sung A great talent.
Bookmarking as I speak.  smile

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