This may a dumb question then ----
why would any one pay $2500 for a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop when the could buy a much less expensive guitar and just buy a couple of P90's, new strings, and switch them out for the cheap ones ?
2,026 2017-12-15 11:27:01
Re: electric guitar for an experienced acoustic (12 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
2,027 2017-12-15 11:21:13
Re: Free software (34 replies, posted in Recording)
lol
It's cool to read all the messages here- I have absolutely no idea what any of it means but it sounds like it must be fun to play around with all the cool stuff you guys are talking about.
you are way out of my league. I'm just happy I figured out how to record a song on my computer. 
I would love to see a couple of photos of where you guys record and the equip you use.
I know that when Phill has recorded songs for me I am always amazed - I seriously don't know how you guys mix and put stuff together - it's like you are sound engineers or something and it ends up sounding like a full band with backup singers.
Very well done - as I said - even though I don't understand most of what you're talking about - I enjoy the conversations between the real musicians.
Keep on keepin' On !
Jim
2,028 2017-12-13 11:46:32
Re: can't close my heart (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Strummerboy Bill
Thank you! and to quote you- " you must've been reading my mail" I definitely wrote it from that perspective. I sure did have it in my head as a song that would be played in a country bar for the dance floor. That's why you are the Musicator Extraordinaire!
Peatle
Thank you - I'm glad you got the same vibe that it was a country style song.
I think that was why I was struggling a bit with the chords - and omg - I admire all of you people on chordie that can play and sing at the same time - that is sooooo hard for me.
Thanks again for the comments !
(and Brian - thank you for your very insightful advice via email !
Jim
2,029 2017-12-13 00:10:40
Topic: can't close my heart (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I changed the key to G and changed some of the lyrics and one change in chord sequence. I think I like where it is now - pretty country- ish!
Can’t Close My Heart
[G]There was a time that I called you
There was a time that I called you [C] mine
Not a day passes by when you're [G] nobody special
oh [D] Woman, you were [C]always on my [G] mind
Verse 2
[GT]here was a time when I held you
There was a time I held you all night [C] long
never more than a moment a[G]way from my heart
now [D] only a memory [C] lost in a [G] song
chorus
[C]I miss you a little too much, and a lot too [G] often
[C] Seems my heart has found a million [G] ways
]C] I wonder how you are, do you [G] miss me at all ?
I [D] can't let go [C] of our yester[G]days
Verse 3
[G]There was a time when I loved
There was a time when I loved how you made me [C] feel
I can close my eyes to what I [G]don't want to see
but [D]seems I can't close my [C]heart to how I [G]feel
chorus
[C]I miss you a little too much, and a lot too [G] often
[C] Seems my heart has found a million [G] ways
]C] I wonder how you are, do you [G] miss me at all ?
I [D] can't let go [C] of our yester[G]days
I [D] can't let go [C]of our yester[G]days
I just [D] can't let go [C]of our yester[G]days
2,030 2017-12-11 23:30:05
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Badeye
That might be your best post ever - that was AWESOME !!!!
2,031 2017-12-10 12:54:46
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Classical and Peatle
Thank you
2,032 2017-12-10 12:51:42
Re: An Icon Is Gone. This time it`s for real. (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TF
HYSTERICAL
Great poem
Hope you don't mind me adding this last verse..... I couldn't help but think that by JJJ's description that he abandoned it somewhere....... which led me to think - hmmmmm who is gonna find it, hence the following......
What is this, an abandoned treasure found
a beautiful bread maker on the ground,
feels great to have it in my car
but now I crave a new guitar
next generation owner, amen and amen
Jim
2,033 2017-12-09 14:54:35
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
2,034 2017-12-09 14:31:46
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Clippingpath
Thanks for your kind words
I re did this this morning and put a track on soundcloud
I am not a very good musician or singer - I just like to write songs
I depend on the really good players and singers here to make my songs sound good
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/recording-1
Thanks again for your comment.
2,035 2017-12-07 11:32:52
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Peatle - Great artwork and I like the song.
2,036 2017-12-06 17:39:53
Re: Does anyone have a yamaha FG700s? (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Ihad one that I bought at an auction for 85$
Gave it to my niece who was just beginning and needed a guitar for lessons.
I didn't like it bc the action of the strings - strings sit high
2,037 2017-12-06 12:30:35
Topic: Merry Christmas Video of Song I wrote (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
2,038 2017-12-06 01:12:45
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
what does chorus and phrasing mean ?
Don't let my musical ignorance offend anyone- I truly just want to know
2,039 2017-12-05 20:56:35
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
That looks cool - what does it do ?
2,040 2017-12-05 18:50:25
Re: Dear Santa ... (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I just bought a Mandolin
2,041 2017-12-05 02:21:10
Re: Woodstock version (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I like the attitude of the song by CSNY
one of my favs and its pretty easy to play
2,042 2017-12-04 11:38:51
Re: DECEMBER 2017 FSOTM - CHRISTMAS SONGS (57 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Neo
Great performance.
Your wife has an outstanding voice!
I too liked the children in the background - it made the song feel quite "Christmasy"
and I was thinking after you sent the info on Perth, that songs about Christmas that include descriptions
of winter snow and cold weather might not apply to half the world (like mine - https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/jim-kenyo … -childmp3)
Peatle
Wonderful piece on the art... you always provide such cool information.
and yea.... my wife winches just about every time- unless someone is covering one of my songs
Merry Christmas to you both !
JIm
2,043 2017-12-04 11:27:56
Re: Bragging Moment (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
WOW
That is awesome !
Handsome dude - mammoth - but genuine smile.
How fortunate- hope it takes him to down the road of fulfilled dreams!
Congratulations.
Jim
2,044 2017-12-04 01:49:16
Re: DECEMBER 2017 FSOTM - CHRISTMAS SONGS (57 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Zurf
That is amazing. Love your voice-- so soothing - works so good with that song!
I also love your introductions
If you ever get the time and are so inclined - I would love to have you cover any of my songs.
You sir, are very talented.
Jim
2,045 2017-12-03 16:43:29
Re: TUBE AMPS (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Bluejeep
hysterical last line !! LOL
2,046 2017-12-03 16:42:00
Re: December Letter To My Chordie Friends (24 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
looks like a beautiful area. I was surprised to see how isolated it is.
Thanks for sharing
Jim
2,047 2017-12-02 15:18:15
Re: sgt peppers as you've heard it many times before (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill
Very Very good - I Love the Beatles and they were a wonderful reproduction.
I liked the beginning part as well - very interesting getting ready for it. it got me thinking...
What do you guys or girls on here do to get ready for your gigs. Is there a special routine or anything?
2,048 2017-12-02 15:16:02
Re: Links to two of my songs on soundcloud (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you Jan and Bill
2,049 2017-12-02 14:15:17
Re: Love,Love (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for the kindness everyone !
I was just tired of writing depressing songs !
I sure wish I could play and sing because I think this would be a really good song to get a pub or dance floor going.
Here is a recording I put up on soundcloud. If any one wants to cover it and make it country rocking a bit, please do - be my guest.
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/lovelove
Thanks again for everyone's comments - I really appreciate it.
Jim
Bill, - I am especially glad to see you back in the game here on chordie!
2,050 2017-12-01 15:49:55
Re: December Letter To My Chordie Friends (24 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Is that Perth Western Australia ?
LOL I was thinking this whole time it was Perth USA or Perth Scotland