1,676

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

TF
That was awesome - I too am amazed at the fingers of his hands
I really liked the way he using guitar tapping to enhance the song.

His focus on the playing is fantastic -

When he changes and frets with his left hand ( kinda upside down -  is that because what he is playing is not able to be accomplished by normal fretting or is it more for show ?  Since I don't have a clue a bout guitar playing - I'd kinda like to know the answer to that as I've seen it done by a few performers.
Thanks for sharing

Jim     

Richard
That was terrific ! 
I amazed every time one of you here on chordie can do something like this. 
I certainly wish I had your talent.

Although I too have never heard the song, I really don't need to hear the  original -
your version works just fine for me!
Well done, my friend!

Jim

1,678

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hope you like this - I think once again Phill exemplifies his mastery!

Thanks for listening.

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/3-words-8-letters 

1,679

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

not me     

1,680

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

It is an interesting instrument bc it is so different - but I couldn't watch the video much bc he talked waaaaaaay toooooo much !
Too technical for me!     

1,681

(19 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Good job fellas - sure is a sad song     

1,682

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

12th fret - guess its just a large fret marker -
just looks odd bc rest are dots

I am thinking if it had anything to do with helping you play like that - I need to put a bunch of them on my guitars ! smile

Richard
He has way more talent than I will ever have regarding  staying on beat.
He has a very nice voice. I don't know how you kept that kazoo in your mouth so long smile

I am envious of you -those are special memories you are forging - can't ever be topped by buying any toy or video game.
The time you spend with your son like that is preciously  irreplaceable.

Congrats - enjoy -  and never stop !

Jim     

Richard

That is awesome that you and your son did that.   Way cool in my book !!


Jim     

1,685

(474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Bill- I had the same question about the fret thing !


I loved the comment down below:

non - guitar player - " man , I gotta start playing guitar"

guitar player - "I might as well stop playing guitar"

smile 
Thanks for sharing
Jim     

Good Luck Bill     

Sorry Graham

'm sure it was much more than the just the music.
Thee never are words for such events other than may care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. I wish you better days

Jim     

The last one i wrote I was sitting in a restaurant.

Like Phill- I will see or hear something and say to myself that has the makings of a song.
I have all sorts of notes to myself on my phone.

As you know - most of my stuff revolves around emotions and life's happenstances.
I agree with Peatle - trying to write a song - ir really difficult and usually sub par or downright crappy.

Lastly - as Phill said - sometimes i just get a hord progression going from sitting on my porch and just relaxing - and some line pops in my head - and it just grows from there.
I suppose if I could actually sing or play well it would be a lot easier.

Great topic  Bill

Jim     

1,689

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

Peatle and Bill

Great find. Excellent music.
McKinley story is a sad one ... the injury from the gunshot was so unfortunate as it not only went through stomach - it hit liver , pancreas and actually was never located.
McKinley also had a heart problem and was way overweight.  It was the gangreneous infection and other complications that eventually killed him. Thomas Edison the great inventor had sent an x ray machine - but some how a part was missing and it was useless.

I encourage everyone to listen to the song by Steve and Ainsley -  posted on their site  www.apiranamusic.com that Peatle provided - called       All The Lights -        It is excellent - but I gotta say _ JAN YOU SOUND JUST LIKE HER --  that's why I keep telling you you need to get in a studio! smile

Thanks to Bill and Peatle for this great thread
Jim     

1,690

(10 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I have no idea what you are referring too - Nothing has changed for me     

1,691

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

Phill very nice - but I am going to travel the other road -  I like your layered versions.

I hope you do this with the full ensemble - I know it would be fantastic!!

you are on a hot streak - keep em  coming my friend!

Jim     

1,692

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

Phill

Really nice song

I did not realize you are a lefty !

Lyrics are top notch and of course you play and sing so well!

In two words -    NAILED IT !

Jim     

1,693

(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

good one badeye - I just watched that last week.  Love to have bee there!!     

1,694

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

Wow

Great article  CTECH -   Makes me glad I like to write !  smile     

1,695

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

Roger
Glad u are recovering great

I got a splinter about 5 years ago in my finger - pulled out no problem. Then my finger swelled .  Found out that it wasn't the splinter, but a reaction the chemical residue that was left  from the treated lumber. 
I like you - now wear gloves!
Jim

1,696

(6 replies, posted in Poems)

bhahahaha

Brian

Very clever

a lot to think about

Jim 

1,697

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill
Brilliant Lyrics !
Love the ending - but you made the assumption she walks on....... maybe not !

I don't know how to play 3/4 time  so I will wait for your version.

Way to go my friend.... knocked i to the Moon !

Jim 

1,698

(14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

This my favorite song when I think of honoring a great dad
I would imagine every father who is a musician would like to have this song palyed about him

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrNXLx9J-YY

just a simple version these guys sang at their dad's funeral

Jim 

1,699

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Easybeat

Thats superb !

Well Done

Jim 

1,700

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you all for you kind words .

Beamer - no ,  thankfully my wife and I just celebrated our 35th anniversary
Like Phill said there have been arguments and times where it was hard, but we always find a way to mend .
I actually wrote this after reading all your great posts, but I couldn't bring myself to comment- so I wrote about what I was reading, at least how I was interpreting it.

Bill- you crack me up - you have such wit! 

Thanks again all

Jim