Hey Pedr. I was away, as you know when you posted these, so I missed them. But not now I'm seeing them, I find them entertaining, funny, disturbing and very interesting, well done my boy. How you come up with this stuff is beyond me. The hundred trillion cells led me to aplace I'd never thought existed, my own body! Genius, no other word for it.
202 2024-01-14 11:32:19
Re: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You make me sound so intelligent, now that I'll have to look up...
203 2024-01-13 19:32:11
Re: In My Eyes (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
unrequited love, me thinks? what time signature are you using, 4/4 or 3/4?
204 2024-01-13 10:33:33
Re: Silence is deafening (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hear, hear.
205 2024-01-13 10:32:14
Re: Muireann Bradley (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Brilliant voice. Brilliant playing. No amount of practice would make me play like her. She's fab. Thanks for the heads up Pedr
206 2024-01-12 10:35:33
Re: Silence is deafening (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yes I'm beginning to miss strummerboy Bill! Well I had a great Christmas and New year in Tenerife. Hope you had a good time too? I think everyone has migrated to Facebook or X or similar. As for spam, just like crime it never sleeps. There may be a song there Jim? Happy New year buddy
207 2023-12-23 18:42:44
Topic: seasons greetings (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'd like to wish all my Chordie friends a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. I'm posting this now as Tenerife is calling where Ann, me and the family will be spending Christmas in the sunshine with plenty of liquid refreshment to celebrate. NADOLIG LLAWEN I POB UN
208 2023-12-23 18:38:08
Re: Set lists (4 replies, posted in About Chordie)
before backing tracks or digital recording I used to write my set lists down on a piece of paper or a book! then as I got into technology I used a lap top or an Ipod where I could move my set list as to how I judged the audience. if you want to create set lists where a backing track with words appear like a karaoke I'm afraid I cant help. hope you get from the more teckkie members what you are looking for.
209 2023-12-21 19:35:44
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
after the first line the song goes where it will and it writes itself, sort of. here's a song I wrote this morning, not recorded yet. it's here because it mentions Christmas.
maybe inspired by Honky tonk women, I don't know.
no honky tonk bar.
No Honky Tonk Bar.Undefined
(INTRO...||:E-E-E|E-C-A:|| X2
I [E] met that girl in a honky tonk bar.
[C] She wasn't drinking. But [A] she was singing.
[E] Every night from ten until one.
[C] She did the boogie. [A] The boogie woogie.
[Dbm] At twelve o'clock when the [B7] fight broke out.
[Dbm] I took her hand and I [F#m] led her [E] out.
[E] I had my car outside the side door.
[C] The sirens wailing. [A] The cops were coming.
[E] I drove her home to her own front door.
[C] What you doing? [A] Are you kidding?
[Dbm] I thought you'd take me somewhere [B7] nice for a drink.
[Dbm] I'm not that kind of girl that [F#m] you might [B7] think.
[E] So lets go somewhere [A] nice tonight.
[E] Take me where the [B7] kids don't fight.
[E] Sit me down and [A] talk to me.
[F#m] Under the light of a [B7] Christmas tree.
(CHORUS)
No honky [E] tonk bar. [A] No honky [E] tonk bar. [A]
No honky [E] tonk bar. [A] No honky [B7] tonk bar.
[E] I booked a room in the Grand Hotel.
[C] I bought a bottle. [A] Of fine champagne.
[E] We ate a meal and we spoke till late.
[C] The dawn was breaking. [A] I started sleeping.
[Dbm] And when I awoke I was [B7] all alone.
[Dbm] She took my cash and my [F#m] cards and my [B7] phone.
[E] No honkytonk bar...([A] she caught me good)
[E] No honkytonk bar...([A] she's no Robin Hood)
[E] No honky tonk bar...([A] not even her address)
[B7] No honky tonk bar...(for me ever again)
210 2023-12-19 10:52:08
Re: December (10 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Pedr. It inspired me to write this (which I haven't written yet) but here goes
Christmas lights
Shining bright
All along the street tonight
Though there's yet days to go
The kids excited cos they know
Santa's gonna bring them loads
It's sad that the meaning of it has all gone
An excuse to make, get drunk, have fun
I won't begrudge those revellers peace
It's times like these we need release
War abounds and poverty strikes
Will it end on that special night?
Not while the rich and powerful profit
Robin Hood in reverse, let's stop it
Enjoy the peace and love if you can
Forgive, embrace your fellow man
It's Christmas...that must mean something?
211 2023-12-11 20:34:24
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Thanks Grah I needed a laugh, was the main character Bojo cos it sounded like him, made as much sense too! lol
212 2023-12-09 21:39:19
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
good question Brian, I've heard it said many times in films. Maybe it's the only holiday they get in the USA? I know they get lots less than us lucky Brits.
Jan mentioned I should include Hey Santa on FSOTM as it's a christmas song, I thought it was a boozers ode like Fairy Tale Of New York?
https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/hey-s … al_sharing
213 2023-12-07 10:32:40
Re: DECEMBER 2023 FSOTM - RANDOM WORDS FROM A SITE- CHRISTMAS SONGS (46 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
After Brian's challenge I'd like to submit "Hey Santa" which can be found in the song writing forum.
214 2023-12-07 10:28:23
Re: Hey Santa (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks for reading and listening everyone. I didn't think it qualified for FSOTM? I'll do that. The words, having had a few days to go over it
, do make me quake. I'm hoping people take it on face value and not read into it what wasn't intended. Thanks again, and merry Christmas to you all.
215 2023-12-05 22:08:27
Topic: Hey Santa (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
This is my Christmas song for this year. It's quite short less than two and a half minutes. I hope you'll give it a listen and enjoy it, let me have your thoughts please. Link below
216 2023-12-05 21:17:44
Re: Worth The Wait (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
easybeat wrote:
thanks to those that had a listen and commented.
i am encouraged.gonna bang out a few christmas songs now for CSoM
hopefully others will do a christmas song too HINT ! HINT!
i would love to add your christmas song to my christmas playlist
all complaints to Esybeat please. after reading your post (above) Brian, this came to me so I wrote it down and the tune and chords came almost imediately. Recording to follow.
it's called, Hey Santa, original or what?
Hey Santa.Undefined
[G] Hey Santa are you calling [D] round on Christmas eve?
[G] The kids have grown and gone. It's [D] just the wife and me.
[C] So park your sleigh outside.
[G] There's grass for four or maybe five.
[A] There's booze enough for all of us inside.
[D] Bring your wife along for the ride.
Come [G] on. Chill [D] out. It's Christmas [G] time.
[G] Hey Santa you deserve a [D] break on Christmas day.
[G] So take your wellies off and [D] tuck in to some cake.
[C] All around the world – the kids are.
[G] Playing with their toys.
[A] Lots of smiling happy faces.
[D] On all those girls and boys.
Come [G] on. Chill [D] out. It's Christmas [G] time.
[G] Hey Santa bring the snow. It's [D] nice and warm in here.
[G] Decorate the Christmas tree [D] drinking Christmas cheer.
[C] Old Rudolf lights the way.
[G] And all the reindeer want to stay.
[A] It's free don't need to pay.
[D] They can chomp on bales of hay.
Come [G] on. Chill [D] out. It's Christmas [G] time.
Come [G] on. Chill [D] out. It's Christmas [G] time.
Come [G] on. Chill [D] out. It's Christmas [C] time. [G]
217 2023-12-05 10:31:03
Re: New CD - XS in an XXL world (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hi Richard. Lately I've been writing a new song every week or two and record them to CD immediately. Once I fill a CD, usually 19 songs I'll play them in the car where I can have peace to listen. I'm not usually impressed with the results! I unfortunately don't have your talent. I enjoyed " prelude to solitude" you should be proud great job. Hope your CD sells well, I wouldn't have the guts to try selling my songs.
218 2023-12-03 11:09:42
Re: Worth The Wait (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice cheery tune Brian, another one to put into your kids library maybe?
219 2023-12-01 11:17:36
Re: Self Depreciation (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Pedr, I haven't listened yet but I identify with your words. As you may have recognised I have a strange sense of humour, I will say stuff that's funny to me yet makes others grimace and groan which in turn makes me laugh...I'm a strange one I know!
Jim, I used to love running but those days are long gone. My knees and feet just about allow me to walk these days which is why I had to give up gigging. I have dreams about running and playing sports, rugby, football, tennis, badminton etc all memories now. As Russ says, growing old isn't for sissies, or wimps.
220 2023-11-29 11:10:57
Re: Bushfire (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Richard, so glad to hear that and you are safe. Strum on
221 2023-11-27 10:12:52
Re: Microphone repair (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
When my kids were small I was known as "dad will fix it" that's the only similarity to Jimmy Saville! I used a Yamaha Mike but it gave up the ghost after 5 or 6 years half way through a gig. Luckily I always carried a spare Sure which wasn't as good but did the job.
222 2023-11-27 10:03:11
Re: Bushfire (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow. They say Welsh place names are wierd. Stay safe.
223 2023-11-24 11:02:43
Re: Song I wrote called Her Voice Again (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You certainly have a way with words Jim. I like the way the second verse isn't just a continuation of the first without losing the basis of the song.
Nice one .
224 2023-11-17 10:49:56
Re: Tone deaf test (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I got mixed up with the first minor chord and melody. It sounded major to me...
225 2023-11-09 11:51:55
Re: Tooth Fairy (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Aaaww, poor kid! When I was loosing my milk teeth, I got just 3 pence a tooth! I think my grandkids get up to £5.00! I knew I was born too soon.
Here is my answer to Brian's poem from the other point of view...
Me bruvver ith tho nathty
He pulled all my tooffs out
He that upon my chetht
And wouldn't let me shout
He thead he'd share da munny
And buy me lots of toffee
So I'm really so upset wivv im
He never gave me any