2,001

(12 replies, posted in Poems)

Beautiful sentiments. I wish I could get Ann to sing with me.....

2,002

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

marshel...don't you dare give up! i found over the years that playing the guitar is therapy, for me if no one else! torture is listening to someone throttling a violin or blowing a recorder too hard. do what i do in these circumstances....go into a quiet room where they wont interrupt,

2,003

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

I just watched the link and it's very informative. I always believed that as well as being a challenge it was a welcome?
Everyone that takes a look at the link should check out the one about Haka fights....sorry, but I wouldn't hang around for the defiant tongue poke at the end....toilet calls. Lol

2,004

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

What a game and what a series? The Lions, I think, played a brilliant game knowing the All Blacks would throw everything at them after losing the second test. If it wasn't for the video ref in the last moments it would have been a different story. Though it wouldn't have changed the after game celebrations.

On behalf of us Brits I would like to thank the people of New Zealand for their kindness and hospitality. Long live rugby.

2,005

(10 replies, posted in Poems)

One of the most profound and heartfelt poems/songs I've seen in a long time, reminds me of my own relationship. As I always say "you must have hard times to appreciate the good times" .

A truly fine piece.


Edited to read hard times not had times.

2,006

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

I love reelin in the years and most of Zeps work.

As for learning new songs 3 little birds...1 verse 1 chorus and it took me weeks to learn them. There are a couple of others I'd like to learn down down by quo and owner of a lonely heart by Yes, not a big ask is it?

2,007

(6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Hi Scott, saw this on SC last night and played along but found it difficult to riff on bass. I'll give it another go when I get a chance. Very good though. I thought I heard 2 guitars?

2,008

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

this is a new song which is about how i met my wife 50 years ago, but we didn't hit it off, till we met again 36 years ago, this time we got hitched and this is the story, you'll find it on sound cloud and i'd love to hear your comments. thanks.

https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/walls-came-down

nothing recent from me. i once pee'd next to the lead singer from Mungo Jerry (in the summertime). and i met the drummer from "the equals" in a pub, he told me he'd quit the band just before they became "big", so we formed a band with his wife as lead singer...didn't last.

2,010

(13 replies, posted in Electric)

hi shaunm,

i have a digitech RP-55 which i use for recording, it's got lots of nice sounds but a royal pain to get them up as it's got two pedals; one for up one for down. i use an ME-50 for stage work, i do covers but want to put my own stamp on the songs so i don't care if it's not exactly as record. i've had Boss multi's before and there seems to be a weakness in the power adaptor, it's cheaper to buy new than have them repaired and they do last for years.

2,011

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

I think the kick-off is at 7.30 pm local time, Saturday? I'm probably wrong as everyone in my local had differing times and opinions. That was a hard game, I don't suppose many came off the pitch un-bruised?

2,012

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

Win or lose it's going to be a great game and party after

2,013

(28 replies, posted in Recording)

Doug_Smith wrote:

Outstanding post Jerome !!  Almost a mini-course in itself, great information !

One point I forgot to include in my post, is that old Geezers like me HAVE to record separate tracks for instrument and voice, or we'll wind up with a whole stack of trash tracks.
Multi-tasking and doing both things (playing & singing) well, past a certain age becomes..... let's say "less certain".  big_smile

I am fortunate that I can record a vocal and guitar track at the same time on separate tracks then delete them later if needed to eliminate mistakes and rerecord that track or tracks. I'm lucky to have 24 tracks to play with. Also by the time I get to the end I might have rewritten part of all of the words so the more available tracks the better. I've never used all the tracks on one song but it's nice to know they're there are

2,014

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

thanks Peatle, oh yes very interesting. must be the best series for a long time.

2,015

(3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

nice to see the old band back together, yes such a shame Chris wasn't there especially when Steve Howe messed up on Owner of a lonely heart and about time they were inducted into the hall of fame.

2,016

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

Thanks for taking the time to listen, Pete and Jandle. I made the recording on my DP24, then I have to transfer the recording to  my PC to convert to MP3 which has various FX, this one is chorus. On my PC through headphones it sounds great but when I played it from YouTube on my tablet it doesn't sound so good it's almost fazing like the Small Faces Itchycoo park?

2,017

(28 replies, posted in Recording)

yes, you should be able to fully adjust the reverb, echo might also sound good on some tracks

2,018

(13 replies, posted in Electric)

hi shaun,

have you checked your connecting leads? if you're using a daisy chain then one or more of the jacks or leads may be damaged. good advice above check everything in order. i'd do it before pulling anything to bits.

let us know how you get on?

2,019

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

well done NZ. i watched some of it but it's like American football, i just don't understand the rules! i thought boats were supposed to be in the water not on a couple of sticks????? LOL

you also gave the Lions a bit of a thrashing too. well done lets hope we can win the next test?

2,020

(28 replies, posted in Recording)

hi BGD,

i just looked up the sony pcm, and it looks good, but i believe it's a single track recorder? so....if you want to make multi track recordings, you know add a lead guitar, bass or harmony vocal, i would lay down a guitar/vocal track on your pcm, down-load that to your computer program, you don't say which program you have so i'll take it as audacity? there are multi track options on most DAWS so you'll be able to put your extra instruments/vocals on there and mix down later.
as for FX, you can also add those on most DAWS during or after recording. if you're going to use your PA as a pre-amp for the guitar i would use some reverb and chorus. vocals always sound better with plenty of reverb.

Hi Beamer. None of us that regularly post our own songs or reference other people's songs are happy with the chordpro situation but we do have to grin and bear it. No amount of moaning on so many different forums is going to get it done any quicker. This person ZG wants the penny and the bun, and I'm sorry if I offended anyone but I just lost patience with him and I don't think I'm the only one

2,022

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

This Bill and Dondra

Right back at you mate. We all understand you're both going through the toughest time imaginable for parents. We also understand your focus must now be on Dondra and hers on you. Take your time Chordie is not going anywhere. We're here when you need us.

Love and kisses

Phill and Ann

great answer Doug.
mine would have been "i hope you find one soon and leave us in peace....bye"

2,024

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

i'm with you all the way. i laughed out loud because i know exactly where you're coming from, power tools of the first and second verses. the songs of the third and the fatal addiction of love in the fourth. this is a winner.

WELL THAT'S US TOLD! SO WHY DON'T YOU RESIGN YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND ASK FOR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION RETURNED? OH! NO ONE PAYS A SUBSCRIPTION, MAYBE YOU'D BE HAPPY WITH MY SHARE OF THE PICKLES WE GET FOR KEEPING THE SITE CLEAR OF RAVING LUNATICS AND SPAMMERS? THAT WAS A JOKE, YOU MUST KNOW WHAT THAT'S LIKE? IT'S A METAPHORICAL PICKLE.

Let me remind you of the rules: spam, abuse, bad language and threats are bannable offences and in my opinion you are stretching the line to the limit. You sound like a petulant child, stamping your feet because you cant get your own way. Man up, you've been informed of a work around, try it or do you just want everything laid out on a plate for your easy use?

I will probably get a slapped wrist for this reply, but it was worth it.