1,851

(7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

I think it was 1979 I was in Vegas at the time not sure of the month and day.

1,852

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

I never realized I was that chatty lol but I have been retired for over 10 years from the workforce(daytime grunt jobs) and playing and talking about music give me satisfaction smile

1,853

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you ark, phill left room for a guitar solo but after listining to it I decided to leave it alone I didn't see any need for one I liked it for the same reasons as you smile 

arkady wrote:

Hi Russ Phill
Nicely done gents. I liked the the melody running through the song almost a background pad to the whole song gave a sort of melancholic ambient feel.
ark

I know what there in for on the east coast we get hit often and hard in winter by snow and ice not to mention sub zero temps in Wisconsin hence the nickname "the frozen tundra" smile

1,855

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

dino thats the first rule,if it sounds good to you it is but I am a stckler for accuracy on progressings smile

dino48 wrote:

Russell I fingerpicked it and did some with my thumb on the E string and it sound pretty good also.

1,856

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill if your concerned about people walking outside and seeing you cover the window with some dark cardboard and print "recording" on the side facing the street thats what I do in my small apartment I put the sign on the outside so no one knocks or bothers me and its normal to sing free and loud live on stage but get a little inhibited if you are worried others are watching you.I had an offer to master my song "Good Hard ride" from a mixing studio a free mix to see what they can do they correctly pointed out all the songs on you tube are compressed and requested the single tracks from my digital recorder I dont have anything to lose and it might lead to something worthwhile if they do a great job on the mix and I cant edit the chopro to fix the omitted chords in the bridge as its not my forum you will have to and the key is not to high for you I think you do a better job singing when your reaching for it smile

Phill Williams wrote:

by the creek i guess you mean that small body of water that separates us?

as for being stubborn; how else do you get things right?

from the moment i heard "carly" i felt i could do something with it, which is how i like to work. when i said i'd like to start again from scratch, i didnt believe you could stitch all the tracks together, but you did and a fantastic job you did too.

i think it's obvious from the vocals that the key is too high for me. but the strange thing is that if i performed it on stage i could reach the notes easily. when i'm recording at home i think i limit my self as i dont like people walking outside my window (my studio is down stairs at the front of the house) hearing me screaming my chestnuts off with no music, (headphones) one day i'll build myself a sound-proof studio. cool

1,857

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Phill it looks good except on the bridge it should be   [C] something [G] only secret  [D] lovers spoke of   other then that its fine and I know I can be stubborn but that go's both ways my friend, thats the sprit of collaboration two or more composers exchanging ideas and arriving at a mutual agreement and breathing life into the song and its always a pleasure working with you and we will do more good lord willing and the creek dont rise smile

1,858

(7 replies, posted in Electric)

I went to see Lonnie Mack play at a downtown club when I was around 23 and he used a Magnatone the same amp he recorded the instrumental version of Memphis and I found one in a pawn shop I had it for many years till it was stolen along with my two Pevey musician amps and effects when my van was taken in San Francisco never could find another one there rare birds.

1,859

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Pete and Jeff thanks for leaving your comments on you tube this song was worth all the time and effort put in by both Phill and myself I'm happy he composed the lyrics and nudged me into producing this song it seemed to take on a different life of its own from what I first composed Phill's vocal and keyboards took it to another level thanks again guys smile

1,860

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

nice to hear dino thanks for giving a look smile

1,861

(34 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is the new video collaboration with Phill Williams and myself,Phill composed the lyrics and did the vocal and played the keyboards I composed the music and added Guitar,bass and rhythm as well as did the audio and video editing.Phill really made the song come alive and it was a pleasure working on this with him,he will add the chopro later so you can follow the chords and lyrics. smile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbMPt-hU … e=youtu.be

1,862

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

I went through number 3 and there wont be a 4th at least I dont forsee it lol

1,863

(15 replies, posted in Electric)

I like both but I can say that if your recording a specific melodie electric guitars are less forgiving when it comes to making a mistake only because they are amplified but the same holds true for acoustic if its mic'ed.they each have qualities it depends on what your choice of moods are. smile

1,864

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

Well I have never done anything stupid in my entire life nor have I ever told a lie lol

1,865

(5 replies, posted in Music theory)

Pete its easy to understand my answer is nonsense and I was quoting a nonsense post these are typical for 1st time closet spammers they test the waters with a toe and later jump in and splash there tripe in several forums they get reported and are banned either that or we are witnissing the results of a failed lobotomy.

1,866

(5 replies, posted in Music theory)

Donut is a pastry I like donuts I will have to eat some donuts and it looks like you will crap some spam soon and I will flush you and that aint theory but fact.

rontu123 wrote:

Guitar is an musical instrument. I like guitar. I have will to learn how to play guitar. Thanks for this post. Keep it up.

as I type the temp is below zero and with the windchill a comfy -20 I think I will work on some indoor projects today tomorrow it will be in the 20s and I will venture out of my mancave lol

We had all the heavy downpours and lightning go thru last night durring the day it was 65 degees and set a new record high for January it broke the old record set back in the late 1890s but the warmth was short lived in less then 24hrs it was below freezing and its snowing this evening mother nature has to be a women smile

1,869

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I cannot reveal my song writting teqniques as they are unknown to me something starts buzzing in my head and I just pickup my guitar and play the melodie it I like it I chart out a lead sheet it dont have to be long just the basic chords and melodie to start and see where it leads me sometimes its right to my recorder this is what happend with my last song everything just flowed from there,sometimes it leads nowhere.I dont know anyone who can say "today I will be brilliant" inspiration is a fleeting moment in time when it comes make use of it or lose it.

1,870

(3 replies, posted in Poems)

Your creation is quite safe I assure you.

1,871

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

If your building an electric guitar the bigest challange will be the neck its easier to order one online my advice would be to do so only because most necks have a truss rod adjustment screw that runs the entire length of the neck and can adjust the neck for bowing.I practically built my stratocaster,new neck,wireing and tuning keys the body was sanded to the grain and re painted there are plans on the internet for most of the major brands Gibson,Fender and you can order the pickups,wireing,neck and hardware(bridge,tuning keys control knobs screws) the same way good luck and lets see some photos when you complete smile

I believe you and thanks for your cooporation smile

jemstew wrote:

Apologies Russ, it really wasn't my intention to upset the rulebook. I'll delete link now.

Thanks very much indeed Astronomikal, you're damn close there, and your advice has helped me to complete it and transpose to Bb major.

Cheers
Jem

The songs on this page must be downloaded this is borderline spam be advised.

1,874

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

Looks like its a brother brother shoot out the Ravens beat the niners last time they played but this is a different San Francisco team with a dynamic quarterback and a good running game it should be a great matchup. smile

1,875

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

dubious lol oh ye of little faith lol thanks for giving a look all the video was done with a 25 dollar program TrakaX its from Australia smile

Phill Williams wrote:

nice bit of rock/blues there mister. i always knew you were a clever so-and-so. the picture in picture is really effective. love the riff

i was a bit dubious about the drum machine when you showed me the other night, but it sounds real nice.

phill