I find myself smiling at your (5 year old ) poems, they're great. I sometimes find writing words on a sheet of paper a real struggle. So, I just forget about writing until something someone says or a song on the radio or even an event strikes a chord with me and finally I write something I'm happy with. Grah said the same thing last week, the scariest thing a writer can see is a blank sheet of paper
127 2024-09-04 09:50:35
Re: Heresy (2 replies, posted in Poems)
Another sweet poem. Short but beautifully formed. Keep them coming please you are an asset to Chordie.
128 2024-08-30 10:58:07
Re: New Song. GOING HOME. (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hello William and welcome to the forum. The songs are beautifully written and you've mastered chopro which is something I've failed to do. Just one thing; please press the submit button just once.
On a lighter note, when submitting a song it would be useful to give a little description of how you play it, you know style, speed etc and a recording would be good. I won't reply to your first song as I've included it with this critique. You've done a great job and hope to see lots more from you soon.
Phill
129 2024-08-28 22:44:58
Re: Writers block again (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
let me know what you want, words, riff etc, maybe a theme?
130 2024-08-28 19:52:35
Re: Writers block again (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The harder you try the harder it is to write something new. I like to write new songs to keep my mind active but when I hit that block I do my best to sit back and wait it out. If I push it I tend to come up with songs that if I allowed others to hear I would be ashamed. So, many false starts but lots of lines that may come of use when I get a good one going. If you like I can send you a bare bones that you can work on?
131 2024-08-21 19:22:02
Re: Whatever happened to the Chordie packet? (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hi pix, nice to hear from you again. have to say negative, I never joined in that thread so I never followed it's course. but like everything else on here it must have died tucked away in a quiet corner waiting to be revived. you up for it?
132 2024-08-10 10:39:52
Re: Kiwi Classic no. 5 (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That has to be one of the most touching perfromances I've watched on YouTube. I must say brilliant performances by both and sadness at watching those ANZACS sailing away many never to return. The love and hope in the faces of the women and children on the Quay side is heart breaking. Thanks for posting this Brian. I hope lots of people will watch it and feel the sadness I do for those souls wasted in a needless war.
133 2024-08-04 09:04:16
Re: Here is a recording of Madrid ( Whispers of Love ) (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great recording does your writing proud. This song lends itself perfectly to your friends country style voice. Well done.
134 2024-08-03 10:19:02
Re: kiwi classic no.3 (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sounds like you guys moved from Brit covers to Nashville style C/W. Delightful song and performance. I've never heard it before when did it come out?
135 2024-08-02 09:25:14
Re: kiwi classic no. 2 (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
In the UK bands covered American records until the Beatles, Stones and the Kinks came along. Apart from the BeeGees and the Easybeats antipodean music escaped me. To be honest this song doesn't float my boat like so many British records from that era, good but not brilliant.
136 2024-08-02 09:20:17
Re: Rock N Roll Song (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You have a knack of describing a scene, though I come from a small town I can imagine it. Over here they'd call that a festival or rave, the difference being a rave is just boom, boom noise, flashing lights writhing bodies and copious amounts of narcotics. Will you or have you recorded it?
137 2024-08-02 09:11:55
Re: Madrid (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim. I've never been to Madrid but you describe it in a romantic and passionate way. If I ever go there and its not I'll be very disappointed, joke.
You've come up with a romantic and gripping story with a happy ending. Can't wait for the recording.
138 2024-07-31 20:16:43
Re: chordie corpse (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's a new one on me too. Nice to hear live drums and un-harmonized harmonies ( if you don't know what that means ask) I caught the JFK inference and good chorus. NEXT
139 2024-07-29 19:55:55
Re: Zeuxis (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Pedr, even after a whole year that was great, I don't know how I missed it then? I hope everyone that viewed your post also watched the attached video, as you say talent mixed with humour...brilliant, and not just from the players
140 2024-07-17 19:28:35
Re: Drive me home (3 replies, posted in Song requests)
Jim the post you've replied to is from 2019 the reply is probably spam. you're too kind hearted
141 2024-07-12 18:45:23
Re: A Chord (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Sorry to pour cold water on your discovery but that is basically an A chord with 6,5 and 1 strings open. On the plus side it does sound really nice.
142 2024-07-04 08:42:15
Re: UK (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Glad you enjoyed. 1st class home, you couldn't write it, lucky devil...lol
143 2024-07-03 19:16:31
Re: UK (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So! you never thought to come and say hello to your best Welsh mate...again? You didn't even say you were coming over here. Wales is down a bit and turn right when going south from Scotland. You obviously turned left and accidentally found London. Hope you remembered to pay your ULEZ fee?
144 2024-06-06 09:53:29
Re: Interweb (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Pedr. Safety while on the net must be everyone's priority. I always think: if it sounds too good to be true its most likely a scam. Shred it
145 2024-06-05 19:58:09
Re: Interweb (8 replies, posted in Poems)
I like tech, I even like the infernalweb at times! If all sites were like Chordie; polite, helpful and above all else no bad language. Yes we all let fly at times with swear words but being adult is knowing when and when not to. A civilised conversation across the world with people of like mindedness is brilliant. Long live civilisation!
146 2024-06-04 10:40:47
Re: Madrid (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A great song and a great story. I read it through twice then read it from bottom to top where I better understood the story. As it happened a good way to understand a song. Again one of your best.
147 2024-05-22 21:26:08
Re: Charity shop guitar (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I for one will be very interested, sounds like you had fun, congrats
148 2024-05-21 08:15:57
Re: Equipment failure (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Very wise Grah.
149 2024-05-20 08:58:28
Re: Equipment failure (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Maybe you were sitting/standing too close to the genny Pedr?
Grah, I know the feeling when your equipment let's you down. I played a gig one night no probs, next night one of my expensive FBT speakers decided to give up the ghost, very annoying! I had to buy a new pair of speakers, cheapie of course, but not the same quality. I had a new driver put in a while later which cost more than I expected, but I got the sound I want back. I've had various mics and pedals conk out mid show, always carry spares.
150 2024-05-19 10:33:46
Re: Interweb (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Summers coming the skies are blue
Then they're gray then their blue again
The rain is drizzle
The sun is hot
My grass is growing
My desire is not
I want to cut the grass but I just can't be bothered
The interweb is there I don't want what's being offered.
Must be my age Pete
What say you?