TIGLJK wrote:
Jan
What a beautiful voice !
Well done
Jim
TIGLJK thanks to you as well, glad you liked it 
2,126 2015-09-14 02:55:23
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
2,127 2015-09-14 02:53:40
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
keepitreal wrote:
You have a great voice, good lyrics and complimented by the simple uke backing. Excellent piece of work.
keepitreal, thanks heaps, appreciate your feedback
2,128 2015-09-14 02:50:42
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
bluejeep wrote:
Jandle, I like your song just as it is. I'm neither a songwriter or poet but I know what I like. Keep it up.
bluejeep, thanks for that, appreciate that
2,129 2015-09-14 02:49:13
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
rickyjack wrote:
Thanks Jan for putting it up here.
I see I'm not the only one it touched. Good song and well done.I have to agree with Graph when it comes to the uke. The uke always sounds like a happy sound rather than a serious, heart felt instrument to me. I like your uke playing and your voice lends well to the song.
I'm looking forward to playing around with it on the guitar. Maybe some day I will get some decent recording equipment and get something up on soundcloud.
Thanks rickyjack, looking forward to hearing your version of this song and thanks for comments As I said, it seems the uke is not everyone`s cup of tea, but for me its easier than guitar and easier to carry around. Having said that, there are some awesome ukulele players out there, my favourite being James Hill, check him out or Jake Shimabukuro.
2,130 2015-09-14 02:44:16
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
mojo01 wrote:
that's a good one Jandle
Thanks mojo01
2,131 2015-09-14 02:35:09
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Grah1 wrote:
Got to agree with Bill re the chorus and bridge as part of the structure of the song it helps to engage the listener especialy in a long song I'd like to hear a guitar version mainly because I'm not a great fan of the uke for a serious ballad like this one,having said all this I do like the content and your delivery ,your voice is good and has a distinctive tone .Very well done
Thanks Grah1 for your comments regarding the chorus and bridge, noted and thanks I think most (not all) guitarist aren`t so keen on the ukulele, i can actually understand that, it doesn't have the depth a guitar has for one. I sure would love to be able to play the guitar well myself. Anyway, feel free to have a go at this one with guitar, love to hear your version
Glad you liked the content and delivery, thanks, appreciate that.
2,132 2015-09-12 03:06:07
Re: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Strummberboy Bill, thanks for taking a look at my song and the great feedback Actually your right, they are pretty much " let me get right to the point" lyrics aren't they, lol, hadn't thought of it like that.
You mentioned it probably need a chorus particularly for guitar ...... well all the ones with "I`ll just stop asking" even though I know each one changes ever so slightly was meant to be my chorus, maybe I should have or should write above each one of those chorus.... which brings me to ask the question......can you actually change the lyrics slightly on the chorus? not sure if this is the done thing?, would appreciate your opinion or anyone's opinon on that.
Cheers Strummberboy
2,133 2015-09-12 02:15:19
Topic: I`ll Stop Asking (28 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi everyone,
this is a new song I wrote this week, my second song ever. I play it on the ukulele but it would be nice on guitar too. Love to hear your opinions, thanks.
You can hear my version of it on sound cloud under the name of kiki Jan https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/ill-stop-askingmp3
[I'LL STOP ASKING]
[EM]
I'll just stop asking
[AM]
I won't show I care
[D]
I'll just stop asking
[EM]
Though I love you my dear
It seems no matter
What I ask or how,
You don't want me asking
You made that clear somehow
So I’ll just stop asking
I won't show now I care
I'll just stop asking
One day I won't be there
I tried to show interest
I tried to advise
But you heard only nagging
That’s all it was in your eyes
So I'll just stop asking
I won't show how I care
I'll just stop asking
One day I won't be here
I have thoughts and opinions
I`d love to share with you
But you don't want to hear them
You wouldn’t give me your ear
So I'll just stop asking
No more will I try
I'll just stop asking
No more will I cry
You thought me interfering
That’s what you were inferring
You say I use a tone
So I`ll leave you alone
I`ll just stop asking
I`ll make sure to stay clear
I`ll just stop asking
But remember I love you dear.
2,134 2015-09-12 01:55:24
Re: PARALYSIS (5 replies, posted in Poems)
TF thanks for sharing, I can understand that actually, its got to be for the enjoyment and pleasure to sing, perform publically, rather than pressure from people otherwise it just performing without passion or soul. Thanks I might give your song a go
2,135 2015-09-10 03:37:25
Re: if i could (30 replies, posted in Songwriting)
mojo01, great song, like everything about it and your voice is great
2,136 2015-09-10 03:21:50
Re: Riverside cafe (15 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Grah1 I love this song, the lyrics, the voice, the music, fantastic!
2,137 2015-09-10 03:00:23
Re: PARALYSIS (5 replies, posted in Poems)
TF another great one, definitely understand the feeling behind it, its hard to sing, play music publically, something I had to overcome and decided to overcome myself. It is a challenge that's for sure, but glad I have now. Love what you have written, great as a poem but have to say I would love to hear this as a song as well
2,138 2015-09-10 02:53:28
Re: Natural Pairings (3 replies, posted in Poems)
short and sweet as they say ...... good one Easybeat
2,139 2015-09-10 02:51:45
Re: FOGGY ALL AROUND (4 replies, posted in Poems)
TF really good, understand it too with kids of my own. I too can hear this as a song
2,140 2015-09-10 02:48:01
Re: sumthinorother (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Great poem punkrawker, I like it and think it would make a fantastic song *nudge nudge*
2,141 2015-08-21 23:09:45
Re: Porch Groovin` written by TIGLIK (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Grah1 for that
2,142 2015-08-20 22:06:51
Re: Porch Groovin` written by TIGLIK (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Rickyjack, i like this song TIGLIK wrote, I tried to do justice to it
2,143 2015-08-20 21:58:36
Re: Marian's Lament (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Marian, not really other than when i downloaded it earlier this year but like you found it hard to use........i need to sit down and read up on how to work it properly i think.
2,144 2015-08-20 03:55:06
Re: Marian's Lament (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Really good Marian, like the version without the echo, the single voice version
2,145 2015-08-20 03:52:03
Topic: Porch Groovin` written by TIGLIK (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi, had a go at Jim`s song Porch Groovin` as i liked his song.
I had to change the gender from "girl, she" to "man, he" and the line "grab my ol guitar" to "grab my ukulele" as that is what i am playing.
I tried to play a cajon as well to give it a bit more depth, this was a bit of a challenge for me as trying to dampen down the noise of the cajon which can be over powering with a boom boom boom sound. Also trying to sing, play ukulele and keep the beat on the foot pedal for the cajon all at the same time whilst recording was an interesting challenge.....hopefully i will get better as i practice this more.
You can find me on Soundcloud under the name Kiki Jan..... sorry not sure how to post the link here.
2,146 2015-08-20 02:47:30
Re: somewhere (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Really like this Mojo01, everything about it, cant fault it in anyway, easy listening, one i would listen to often and would quite easily listen to on a road trip.
2,147 2015-08-20 02:38:33
Re: Just an Average Joe (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good lyrics Beestie, like how you have mixed up your style of play in this one.
2,148 2015-08-10 05:55:23
Re: hollies song (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Really good Mojo, like the words, the style, I had a listen to it on Soundcloud. Impressive
2,149 2015-08-10 05:45:28
Re: STONED (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Interesting little number this one Brian and i can see you talking this one
2,150 2015-08-10 05:41:21
Re: The Morepork (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great song beestie, I love the sound of the Morepork too, i listen to one outside our house at nights also. Looking forward to having a go at this song