Nice....will you be tempted to eat I wonder?
1,827 2017-12-27 09:33:26
Re: some days (15 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jim.
Just had my first look and listen....certainly up to your usual high standard. I think there's a lot of sentiments in there that we older folks can identify with. I don't think it's complete though? Have you thought about a middle eight/bridge?
A thinking man's song....great.
1,828 2017-12-26 10:11:25
Re: SO LONG FACEBOOK (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I never joined FB as I've heard so much about abuse and trolling, whatever that is? Bullying and bad language are rife. Before joining Chordie I tried Yahoo Answers. There was so much of all that going on that I never went back there. I got the impression that the members were all 12 year olds making threats and being big knowing you could never find them to introduce them to Mr knuckle!
This is why I love Chordie, most of the forum regulars are people I'd like to meet....one day? There have been one or two cretins....but that's life.
Hope you all had a great Christmas day.
1,829 2017-12-24 18:00:56
Re: My Fate (about wife beating) (23 replies, posted in Poems)
I wish that were the case in the UK. Too many bleeding hearts and of course government funding cuts. I suppose if someone beat up Theresa May they'd be put against a wall and shot? It's a cruel world
1,830 2017-12-24 10:30:48
Re: Dondra's New BluRay Player...... (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I know nothing about Blu-ray players, but this may help....
My son changed his internet supplier and couldn't make out why he couldn't get eg YouTube up on his smart TV. First thing that came to my mind was, have you typed in the new pass code? It's working fine now. Just a thought.
1,831 2017-12-24 10:23:36
Re: Public Thanks To You All On My Blog (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Bill, Dondra. Sorry to hear about Dondra sister, my condolences. I have to say 2017 was a really as year and I can't wait for 2018 in the hope that it will be better.
For me, I lost my aunty a few months ago, then her husband just a few weeks past and one of my closest friends Wednesday. Coupled with that I've suffered with colds, flu and lost my singing voice twice and in August I took a tumble and permanently put my shoulder out of joint. These are trivial compared to your problems Bill so all I can say is....keep kicking.
1,832 2017-12-24 10:10:04
Re: My Fate (about wife beating) (23 replies, posted in Poems)
Speaking for myself, if it would help anyone, I would be happy to allow it to be published. Ann is now quite open about her experience, which is why I know so much about it. I just hope no-one thought I was writing about myself, I didn't even smack my kids when they were small. On a lighter note.... it's Christmas Eve...nadolig llawen.
1,833 2017-12-23 17:00:17
Re: To Our Beloved CHORDIE Family (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill, I'm so glad you could see my faux pas and excuse my ignorance.
I was gonna write faux pas but I wasn't sure how to spell it!
I know it's so simple ......I T ![]()
1,834 2017-12-23 15:55:46
Re: To Our Beloved CHORDIE Family (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
my apologies to Bill and Dondra, I never meant that line as a curse and it's the only part of the song I remember. thanks to Ed for putting me straight on that one. I shall go and change it now.
1,835 2017-12-23 15:51:38
Re: My Fate (about wife beating) (23 replies, posted in Poems)
good for you ctech, a mans true strength is when he can keep his hands in his pockets when all he wants to do is put them down someones throat and pull out their heart (if they have one?)
thanks CG, unfortunately so true. are these men cowards that they cant take out their hostility on someone that can fight back?
1,836 2017-12-23 09:43:46
Re: To Our Beloved CHORDIE Family (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill, Dondra. We have never met but I know you are wonderful people. I sincerely hope that the new year will bring all the good things you both deserve. I think you've had your share of detritus fall on you this year, so let's hope that 2018 sees the happiness and gladdest tidings of this world surround you . To me it means I wish you all the luck and good things in the world.
Love from Phill and Ann
Merry Christmas
EDITED TO REMOVE A MISTAKE
1,837 2017-12-20 18:39:29
Re: As long as we're on the topic of frets... (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
You could try raising the bridge slightly, or a shim under the string riser ( I don't know the correct term) I wouldn't take the last fret away, maybe try filing it?
1,838 2017-12-19 10:30:01
Re: merry christmass (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Nice to see you posting again Robert, hope to see you more often.
Have a great Christmas and New year.
1,839 2017-12-19 10:27:01
Re: The Beatles (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Peatle. From the first lines I guessed it was Paul?
You wrote "all you need is....pen and paper" well I'll add "and talent." Very good my friend, I just found the music a little irritating! Otherwise brill, you have many talents.
1,840 2017-12-18 20:59:00
Re: This Lady's Gonna School Ya' As To What The Boogie Woogie IS (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
truly fantastic, i also noticed the wear on the guitarists strat. she is a true entertainer. something else i noticed was the drummer was called BILL BRAINSTORM...? not someone we know by any chance?
1,841 2017-12-09 20:48:15
Re: "SONGS FOR CHORDIE CD'S" (13 replies, posted in Recording)
Hmmmmm
Just saw this part of chordie
Holiday CD - Nice idea - did it ever happen ?
Phill - I would really like to hear NEW YEARS PRAYER if you still got it
Jim
I cant say if it got any further, Jim, I certainly haven't heard anymore about it. I've looked through my CD's for NEW YEARS PRAYER (there are at least 18 with around 18 tracks on average) but I couldn't find that track. I think I used to put everything onto mini disc back then so I'll check through those and let you know.
1,842 2017-12-06 09:25:39
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Jim, it's life but not as we know it. Sorry I had to do that!
Phasing, there's no "r" is the sound you might get by playing two recordings of the same piece of music simultaneously but not quite exactly....if you can, listen to Itchycoo Park, the sounds on the drums is phasing!
Chorus is similar to phasing like playing a guitar through a Lesley speaker, you get it on lots of song's especially country tracks. Lovely!
1,843 2017-12-05 22:30:27
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
reverbs, echo's, chorus, phasing, pitch shift, rotary (whatever that is) etch. i checked the reviews and they were all 5* so i'm hoping it's what i'm looking for. let you know when i get it and tried it out a bit.
1,844 2017-12-05 19:47:55
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So, OK I said I wanted a uke, so I ordered a Beringer FEX800 Miniflex. It's a multi FX gizmo for vocal or guitar not a uke. so I'm a slut I saw something that attracted my attention and went for it, it should arrive end of this week start of next, good old Amazon. And only £62. woohoo
1,845 2017-12-05 10:30:55
Re: December Letter To My Chordie Friends (24 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
My oldest stepson emigrated to Oz about 10 years ago and we've visited twice. He was living in a suburb of Perth called Mandurah, which is around 60 miles away...60 miles? That's like calling my home town a suburb of Cardiff which it's not but it is 60 miles away. It used to take 2 hours to get to Cardiff, now thanks to the motorway it's just an hour. London used to take a whole day back in the 60s...ah the good old days of Lsd, that's pounds shillings an pence.
BTW, on our first Oz trip it was winter over there and summer here...it was still warmer there!
1,846 2017-12-05 10:13:09
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've been thinking seriously about a uke. Also one of my grandsons has shown a sudden or unmentioned previously a desire to play drums or guitar! His dad is getting him the guitar so I was thinking about giving him my electronic kit which would mean I'd have to get a new one, a much more advanced and expensive kit of course....does that make me a bad person?
1,847 2017-12-04 10:45:20
Re: Bragging Moment (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A very handsome lad and he filled the screen as well as the girl did. I'm sure he has a future on screen if that's what he wants? I'm proud to say he's the son of a Chordian so you must be totally made up.
Congrats.
1,848 2017-12-02 19:07:06
Re: sgt peppers as you've heard it many times before (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
15 vodka and tonics plus a large brandy or two then 2 pints of lager?????? no, by the time i've driven to the venue, carried the gear in and set up i have just enough time to get a pint of orange squash and lemonade before hitting the first song. i don't seem to suffer with nerves before a show, sometimes during a song if i forget a bit or go to the wrong part, maybe. but i joke it off if i do.
1,849 2017-12-01 22:21:22
Topic: sgt peppers as you've heard it many times before (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
i just watched this video of a group doing an exact cover of Sgt Pepper, live and just about perfect to the album from start to finish including "within you without you" using Indian instruments and "A Day In the Life"
brilliant!!! they are Dutch and play with an orchestra. this video is well worth watching if you're a true Beatles fan...
1,850 2017-12-01 20:22:15
Re: December Letter To My Chordie Friends (24 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I'd like to add my wishes to you all for peace and joy over the coming season and new year. Peatle, hope you get well enough soon to hit the high notes on you're chosen instruments.
I didn't realise there was a Perth in the US? There is a small town in Australia named Llanelli after my home town, I wonder if they have a rugby team called the Scarlets?