Hi Bushy, from one old fogey to another my gigging days are rapidly coming to an end too. It's funny how when you start out you think you'll go on forever but as friends diminish and your idols get to look old and wrinkly, your fingers ache and you can't straighten up after bending and standing up singing and playing guitar for 2 hours really hurts, you realise it's time to hang up the Stetson and lose the southern twang. I'm not looking forward to that day but i know it's not far off. So let's grow old disgracefully....
2,052 2017-05-15 08:23:14
Re: Teaming Up (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill, i often hit the wall myself so someone elses input tends to get the juices flowing once more. You know where i am if you need me.
2,053 2017-05-13 12:47:18
Re: Teaming Up (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill, we've worked together before. I'm always up for a challenge
2,054 2017-05-12 22:30:36
Re: been noticing something (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Chordie is such a terrific resource and contact forum, and I'm glad Per is able to attract some advertising to keep it going at zero cost for us. This site is almost a daily stop for me, and there's always something read, a new song to look up, etc.
BUT ... the best feature of this site is the respectful and constructive attitude of all you Chordians. Like any community, the residents are what make or break it ... and y'all have made this place fantastic!
HEAR, HEAR. good point well made
2,055 2017-05-12 08:31:29
Re: Studio of my Song : Just outside of Nashville (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great guitar and vocals the sound they achieve is brilliant, but it would be nothing without your fabulous talent as a peerless writer. Give my regards to your friends.
2,056 2017-05-09 22:29:26
Re: Peatle Rockin' Some 12-Bar!!!!! (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
love the jokes, haven't had a chance to listen to the song yet but i will get around to it.
i saw a sign in a pub " duck or grouse"
a guy walks into a pub and steps into some doggie doodle. some time later a big fella walks in to the pub and slips on the doggie muck and falls right in it, the first guy laughs and says "i did that" and woke up in hospital next day!
edited to make some sense
2,057 2017-05-08 18:44:00
Re: For My British/Kiwi/Aussie Friends (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hi Bill, without seeing what you've already done, i cant comment, just to say i like it|
2,058 2017-05-08 18:41:17
Re: How Guitar Strings Are Made (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
very interesting. i used to make electric cables and thought the process would be similar or basically the same. how wrong could i be? enjoyed it, thanks
2,059 2017-05-08 09:11:56
Re: For My British/Kiwi/Aussie Friends (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
In Wales or at least my part, it's used to describe an affliction opposite to bow legged, where the knees bend inwards and maybe touch when walking. I have heard the saying "knees knocking" in relation to a scary event like catting a young lady up!!!
edit; that should read "chatting a young lady up" oops
2,060 2017-05-02 09:10:34
Re: Your Opinion? (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Doug has made a valid point so have the others. In the darkness of the venue many a 14 year old may look 20. I'm not making excuses for our musical heroes, but slime like Gary Glitter never made that mistake he actively searched out under age kids. Bile rises just thinking about him.
As for Phil Spector, can anyone trash his earlier work for his stupidity in later life?
Would we have listened to and made superstars of Elton John, George Michael, David Bowie if we'd known they were gay?
The Beatles, according to many an anthology, regularly stole, took drugs and who knows what else before becoming famous! If we'd known would we have elevated them to those great heights?
I hate crime, paedophiles, killers and violence but mostly rap and techno....Sorry, i had to lighten it as it was getting too heavy
Great topic E B
2,061 2017-04-29 09:22:44
Re: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Another big one Jim. I just read this as a stand up piece of poetry, and let's be fair, it's poetry at it's best. Can't wait to see what Graham and yourself will do to it musically.
2,062 2017-04-26 09:15:32
Re: Our Friend Dino's Passing... (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dino will be sadly missed. RIP
2,063 2017-04-22 15:38:26
Re: La Distanza - Paolo Benvegnù (5 replies, posted in Song requests)
hi brants, the "no links" rule only applies to new members in case they are spammers, i may be completely wrong...it's been known! please, after your little hiccup enjoy chordie and all it has to offer you.
2,064 2017-04-22 13:33:06
Re: La Distanza - Paolo Benvegnù (5 replies, posted in Song requests)
I think it might be something to do with the anti spam software? And with just 2 posts under your belt it wouldn't surprise me in the least. Don't take it to heart it's no offense to you. I just copied the link.
2,065 2017-04-21 09:20:35
Re: Colonoscopy Friday (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Best of luck me old friend
2,066 2017-04-19 12:08:16
Re: Backing Tracks (8 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi Zurf,
I found this thread very interesting as i always do my own backing tracks that allows me to have the exact arrangements i want.
There are a lot of free studios on line, some are easy some not so. Most will give you a click track that won't be on the final mix. Russ is a master of Audacity and I'm sure you only need ask. Your best friend will be a set of earphones as you may experience latency or delay between tracks. Give me a call if i can help
2,067 2017-04-14 20:41:17
Re: Goodbye, J. Geils (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So sad. Another one bites the dust
2,068 2017-04-09 17:32:11
Re: Best There Is (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jim
You certainly know how to display your talent, this one certainly does just that.
I kept getting a different vibe one that the main character is on the edge and about to go over but the "girl" talks him down? With that in mind I would change "rain" to clouds?
Haven't tried it yet but my fingers are itching
2,069 2017-04-07 22:04:13
Re: new member (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
CONGRATULATIONS i know you cant wait to see her, any name yet?
2,070 2017-04-07 19:33:26
Re: Thanks To All Of You...... (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ah Bill, sorry i never got round to emailing you, i kept meaning to but each time i was on line i just forgot, my memory is getting worse. it's so good to see you back, and as take that say, back for good. big hug for Dondra.
phill
2,071 2017-04-07 19:26:27
Re: Working On Something..... (4 replies, posted in Poems)
welcome back Bill, I for one have missed you buddy.
I'm afraid I've never read the ancient mariner, so I don't know what you're referring to, but I'm sure you'll get there.
phill
2,072 2017-04-06 14:36:38
Re: Lost? (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi Lorena, welcome to Chordie.
I've never had a lesson I've learned everything from watching others and books! You can get a lot from the internet these days but things like how to play a chord or which chord to use where is all info you can get here simply by asking.
2,073 2017-04-05 18:07:36
Re: Sausage fingers (4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Well Mr Chuff welcome to Chordie. So glad you figured out how to get around your sausage digits hope to hear more from you tell us about your progress and if you have any questions please ask we are all friendly here and eager to help.
2,074 2017-04-05 18:02:02
Re: put it down to innocence (6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hi TF, thanks for the listen even though I think I put in the wrong forum?
The piano, bass and drums are there all the way through it's just that I faded them out for the first half of the song because members have said they prefer songs bare bones so to speak! Personally I don't. I can put up the finished version if you like?
2,075 2017-04-04 21:30:13
Topic: put it down to innocence (6 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
here's my new song in a stripped down mix just voice and guitar, drums, lead guitar, bass and piano come in later. i'd be interested to know how everyone prefers it?