Easybeat, thought provoking and sad " the peasants on the front line, known as cannon fodder, their lives not worth a tick" .
1,902 2016-04-12 05:36:43
Re: FingerStyle (13 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Here's another great finger-style piece, this from Andy McKee with a skillful rendition of Toto's "Africa":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHFcg1Bg83w
I roared with laughter at someone's comments on this:
Step 1: learn guitar
Step 2: watch Andy do this cover
Step 3: look up song tab
Step 4: smash guitar in frustration
Step 5: quit guitar
Step 6: go to law school
I think i am in the Step 1 through Step 6 catagory..........but oh love how Andy plays
1,903 2016-04-12 05:12:15
Re: Cray Cray for Uku-lay-lay::Original Song::'Eye' Like Punny Songs! :) (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hi Kim, wow i went through and listened to all your ukulele video`s on you tube and I am seriously impressed! Your voice is awesome, love it
and i am really impressed with the whole self taught, learning and sharing online together idea, very inclusive to other people who would like to give it a try or learn. I seriously cant get over how quickly you are picking up and learning strum strokes, making them your own and to write your own songs to boot!!!
Your story sounds similar to mine as in i never played an instrument until much later in life, started 4/5 years ago on the ukulele. Had tried the guitar and still love my guitar but self taught and play it badly in comparison to ukulele which is much easier to play for me ![]()
Amazed at your original songs that you are already putting to music, wow, wow, watch this space! I have only written 2 of my own songs so far, so already you are leaps and bounds ahead of me ........ makes me want to try write another one ![]()
Looking forward to seeing what else you write and perform in your video`s ....... i haven't braved the video world yet.... mainly cause i haven't got a you tube account (how bad is that!) lol
Your newest fan ![]()
1,904 2016-04-03 00:30:28
Re: Video of my song { Faith In Love } (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Fantastic ..... I loved it.
1,905 2016-04-03 00:14:41
Re: Girlfriends (41 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ditto to what Peatle said........ just awesome Tig and Grah1 ....... well done to you both.
1,906 2016-04-03 00:07:22
Re: Under The Bridge (7 replies, posted in Poems)
A thought provoking poem easybeat and as already been mentioned, never "abandon hope" ........ makes you hope the person who wrote that has found Hope again in their life.
1,907 2016-04-03 00:03:35
Re: Hey Mum (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Thank you beamer and wow that is a pretty amazing from your mum and a great way to be remembered "joy of her life"
1,908 2016-03-26 23:31:48
Re: Girlfriends (41 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim .......... wow your blowing me away with your songs .......... they keep flowing like water from a tap! Love this latest one, what a message! and a great message at that! Looking forward to hearing this one performed.
1,909 2016-03-26 04:45:04
Re: new song : MY WORLD (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Love the Video ........... very moving.
1,910 2016-03-26 04:44:00
Re: My World - Phill Performs Jim's Song (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Phill and Tig ...........Love it!!! You two seem to team up well making music.
1,911 2016-03-26 04:27:38
Re: Hey Mum (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks so much Peatle and TF ......... and you are right Peatle, it is hard on everyone ...... and yes i agree, we have to make the most of those who are close to us as we never know whats around the corner.
Thanks again you two ![]()
1,912 2016-03-24 03:22:44
Re: brothers of the PUI (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
mojo01 ---- great song, looks like a great time with the lads ......
1,913 2016-03-24 03:06:09
Re: reunion (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
mojo01 ..... another good one by you ....... thoughtful and thought provoking ...... (couldnt comment on sound cloud yet as it is not letting me comment for some reason)
1,914 2016-03-24 02:55:12
Re: Take Me Back Home (19 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Phill, I like this .... i like the meaning in the song ..... catchy ..... definitely a foot tapper ....... cant post comment YET on sound cloud as its not letting me.
1,915 2016-03-24 02:34:01
Re: new song : MY WORLD (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jim, another wonderful song written by you! You just keep them coming ....... you have a deep well of music and songs inside of you ........ bravo! PS will comment on sound cloud when it lets me for some reason not letting me comment at the moment.
1,916 2016-03-24 02:15:50
Re: Hey Mum (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi NELA, Phill Williams, TIGLK, easybeat, Tenement Funster and keepitreal ...... thank you all so much for you feedback on my poem and mostly for your understanding and heartfelt thoughts to me ......... brought a tear to my eye reading them. This is such a terrible disease that robs people of their precious memories and life. My thoughts go out to you too TF, your father and family. As Phill said, as they try to find a cure for this, one day hopefully they will.
1,917 2016-03-22 09:25:30
Topic: Hey Mum (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Are thoughts Poems?
HEY MUM
Hey Mum
Just wanted to say
I love you
No matter what
Each and every day
You can`t help it
Nature taking its course
I don`t know what else to say
I wish I could pause it
Stop it from happening
I feel helpless to help in this
It seems unstoppable
All I can do now
Is remember for you
The good times and bad
Present and past
I don`t understand
I know you don`t either
This terrible disease
Called dementia
I wish I could take you back
My strength, my Mentor, my Mother
To that place where you knew
That place where you remembered
One thing I will always remember Mum
you were always there for me
I just pray God that in these days
I can be there for you
1,918 2016-03-17 02:16:42
Re: LAYOFFS at CHLOROPHYLL INC. (9 replies, posted in Poems)
TF ..... awesome .... well done.
1,919 2016-03-17 02:13:18
Re: Maybe You can relate to this (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Easybeat ..... would like to hear this made into a song .......... in my younger days i knew the dance of the traffic warden and how to rub chalk of a tire or two ;P
1,920 2016-03-17 02:09:47
Re: DAYLIGHT (8 replies, posted in Poems)
TF, i like it ...... defiantely explains those sleepless nights and i am with keepitreal on this..........i am still at the fat cat on the mat stage .......... so well done to you ![]()
1,921 2016-03-17 02:04:13
Re: Wealth Aint Money (4 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle, i posted my message on sound cloud but good message with this song ![]()
1,922 2016-03-17 02:01:37
Re: it happens (11 replies, posted in Poems)
Beestie ..... thinking of you ....... life takes some tough turns at times ..... i am glad you are writing about it though, i believe it helps..... hugs to you.
1,923 2016-03-04 04:57:31
Re: Now Is Only Once. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi keepitreal, thanks so much as well for you feedback and yes i agree, Peatle often writes thought provoking songs, so it an honour to have a go at it. Thank you for the feedback about my performance too ![]()
1,924 2016-03-04 04:55:17
Re: Now Is Only Once. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Tenement Funster, thank you for the great feedback and so glad you liked it .......I love the minions............cant beat an audience like them ![]()
1,925 2016-03-03 02:23:50
Re: Now Is Only Once. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Hi Tenement Funster ...... there you go
https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/now-is-only-oncemp3