looks good Jim I'll play it through later .
177 2025-01-07 12:47:30
Re: Social housing in the sky , an original song (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Richard I'm not sure if I will record it as It might cause a litle upset .I wrote it in the early hours a couple of days ago as I woke up with most of the lyrics in my head .Most of my songs happen that way so I just get up and write .But thanks to you and Jim for the positive feedback .
Of course as ever if any one wants to cover this version as it is or adapt it please feel free to
178 2025-01-06 11:49:49
Topic: Social housing in the sky , an original song (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
As some of you may be aware last in 20 23 my wife had a bad fall breaking her back .Luckily she survived and is well on the way to recovery now ,however it meant we had to move house as she could no longer cope with stairs , We were lucky enough to get a bungalow in a nice part of town which suited her ,however the down side was that it is on an estate at the top of a hill ,Who in there right mind builds old folks housing at the top of a hill . Still any housing in Settle is at a premium with most demanding stupidly high rent or purchase price . so we got a bargain really .Our kids did a great job on the refurb so we are comfortable ,but its much smaller than we are used to and I find ita bit clostrophobic ,but its a good place for my wife to recover .
I felt I had to vent my feelings the best way I know so I wrote the song below .Play with a JJ Cale country blues vibe . Hope you like it
Social housing in the sky by Graham Windle
Am
Its pretty quiet on the hill
Dm
Will I stay here ,guess I will
Am Dm
I get the feeling that I’m here to die
G E Am
Old folks social housing in the sky
Am
Its pretty small ,but warm and clean
Dm
Not the best place I have been
Am Dm
Rent is cheap , the neighbours smile
G E Am
Old folks social housing in the sky
Am
Yes I miss my Island home
Dm
But I’m to old to ever roam
Am Dm
If I could choose I’d go back there to die
G E Am
Not old folks social housing in the sky
Am
I’ll stay here ,at least for now
Dm
My wife loves it anyhow
Am Dm
I’ll do my best , at least I’ll try
G E Am
To live my life with old folks in the sky
179 2025-01-05 12:41:20
Topic: Live from the Goats head Steeton (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Heres a vid from a recent performance at the Goats Head Steeton Nth Yorkshire ,one of the best music venues in the area , Check it out if you are ever in the area .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bhy0OEobnU
180 2024-12-27 16:48:44
Re: Do you still call ... new song (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice start Richard ,maybe a bit of slide to give a CW feel.
Jim Love Brad hadnt heard that one before .
181 2024-12-22 18:57:42
Re: DECEMBER 24 FSTOM - CHRISTMAS SONGS, CAROLS, HOLIDAYS, SUMMER, WINTER (21 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Well done Richard
182 2024-12-12 19:03:38
Re: Don't Need AI (35 replies, posted in My local band and me)
No Phill I wrote the whole chorus then put it into the AI which then suggested a load of lyrics which I then sorted through and edited into verses which I felt appropriate I then put a chord progression together .I must admit I hadnt noticed the similaritys you mentioned . Its interesting how a different pair of ears pick s up on different things .
When I created this song I was reluctant to play it live but the response has been positive so I will include it in the set for a while .
183 2024-12-12 17:58:22
Re: Don't Need AI (35 replies, posted in My local band and me)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz8rpqAQgio try now Phill
184 2024-12-12 11:02:36
Re: Don't Need AI (35 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Played my AI song live for the first time last night really went down well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz8rpqAQgio This is the original version Ive changed the live version slightly .
185 2024-12-07 07:41:58
Re: DECEMBER 24 FSTOM - CHRISTMAS SONGS, CAROLS, HOLIDAYS, SUMMER, WINTER (21 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I think a song that gets overlooked as a Xmas song is Food for thought by UB40 just have a good listen to the lyrics ,we've just added it to our set for next weekend,I reckon it will go over a lot of peoples heads.
186 2024-11-16 16:48:57
Re: Spam (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So sad to hear this Phill , My condolences to Bill and family .
187 2024-11-04 18:26:13
Re: SUGGESTIONS - FOR DECEMBER 2024 (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
yeah back in 22 heres a link to the thread https://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=38627
188 2024-11-04 17:16:17
Re: SUGGESTIONS - FOR DECEMBER 2024 (5 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I have a song called Christmas Carol but I might have posted it last year will have to check .
189 2024-10-26 04:55:06
Re: FSOTM - Entries for October 2024 (11 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Sounds good Richard and looks like a good venue as well
190 2024-10-26 04:50:24
Re: old video from around 2007 GB Blues at Albatross bar in Crete (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Richard .It brought back a lot of memories .We had some great nights there over the years..
191 2024-10-23 20:24:24
Topic: old video from around 2007 GB Blues at Albatross bar in Crete (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Found a disc today with some old vids of the band in its early format a couple of dodgy bits but not bad for 4am on a Saturday morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbNyeaMA1K8
192 2024-10-16 20:14:08
Re: Fake performances (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jim our drummer always gives me stick for playing an extra bar in the solo , I tell him I'm old and Ive forgot how to count .
193 2024-10-16 09:10:24
Re: Fake performances (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
my reall gripe about this is the fact they are miming ,not that someone uses a backing track . .When Brian and I formed GB blues 20 yrs ago we made backing tracks and played as a duo until we recruited the rest of the band .And we played some massive venues back then but when we were satisfyed with the line up we ditched the tracks and only played live . In my current solo shows I sometimes use a trio pedal or a looper but generally its all live .I would never consider miming guitar or vocal in any situation .
194 2024-10-15 13:06:41
Re: Fake performances (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Richard ,they had a kareoke amp and wern't bowing or fingering the violins at times it was so obvious ,and played the same 2 tunes over and over note perfect . Definetly fake.
195 2024-10-14 19:34:13
Topic: Fake performances (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Went to the lake district today then came back via Kendal . I was shocked to see some what I felt were fake buskers performing near the birdcage .
These guys were using a backing track and seemed to be miming violin to it .
Can any one confirm they are fake .
At one point I observed they stopped "playing" while the music continued .
Now I'm not against the use of backing tracks in a live performance and sometimes use my own which I have created for my shows , but blatant pretending to play and taking money off the public for a fake performance is wrong .
How ever if these guys have created the music themselfs then it puts a different spin on the performance but it should be made ovious the lead track is real and not all coming from the pre recorded track as seemed to be the case today
196 2024-10-12 20:18:20
Topic: new guitar . (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Today I picked up my first Martin an LX1E travel guitar absolutly blown away what a brilliant little thing the bonus was I got it very cheap and its like new .
197 2024-10-07 08:40:45
Re: War Torn Calm (18 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Bob Dylan and Lou Reed
198 2024-10-06 08:02:09
Re: Ai song writing (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Further to this discussion check this vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxYAtL0D50A
199 2024-10-06 07:59:45
Re: War Torn Calm (18 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I liked it Peatle I can hear shades of Bob and Lou coming through ,well written
200 2024-10-06 07:45:10
Re: Kendal Live Music Festival 2024 (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Richard it went better than I expected . Mike stepped in on second guitar a t the last minute to cover for Paul who had to rush off to see his mum whos not well .