Wow - Russel - that is a sweet looking axe! I LOVE THE COLOR
I'm sure you will teach it how to sing real nice.
Can't wait to hear some tunes from you with that puppy!
CONGRATS !
Jim
2,301 2017-05-01 21:46:39
Re: NGD (7 replies, posted in Electric)
2,302 2017-05-01 10:37:08
Re: An Invitation (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Quite Cool Doug ! Wish I could've gone as well.
A poor pic is better than no pic 
Jim
2,303 2017-04-30 20:38:41
Re: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Wow ... that's powerfully-written high-calibre stuff, TIG. Reminds of something the late great Leonard Cohen might create. Beautiful!
Thank you TF ! To be even casually mentioned with the name Leonard Cohen blows my mind. 
I really do believe it to be true though, we were so fortunate to have such great poets and songwriters that took incredible stands, on important social issues. Today it seems that not many do because they are afraid of the PC backlash. 
I really am hoping for and looking forward to a Graham, Phill, or someone else's version because my voice and playing sure ain't gonna make it
Thank you so much for your kind words Rick!
Jim
2,304 2017-04-30 20:31:32
Re: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
keepitreal wrote:
This is just amazing TIG you are such a talented writer. Quite close to me we have a pub called The Dead Poets, and once a month theirs a meeting of The Dead Poets Society where talented poets and musicians showcase their latest works. This would raise the roof. Great work.
Keep It Real Thank you - That would be awesome, I'd love to get it to them. Is there a website they use ?
2,305 2017-04-30 16:47:45
Re: SUGGESTIONS: MAY 2017 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
My suggestion would be 1999 song by David Grey - Babylon
2,306 2017-04-29 15:55:50
Re: NGD- This one I dedicate to Dino. (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sweet snag there JJJ. I also like the dedication - honorable sir !
2,307 2017-04-29 12:11:31
Re: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thank you for your kind words.
I am looking forward to Graham's version (or anyone else if they so choose to).
this is the link to the chordpro version which I think is easier if you want to print or transpose keys.
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0
this is a quick take on it I did this morning... I posted on soundcloud........................................with sincere apologies to your ears
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/land-where-the-poets-died
Like I said, I really just enjoy writing... and like to hear real musicians take care of the music part
Thank you so much again for you comments!
Jim
2,308 2017-04-29 01:53:18
Topic: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've been working on this for about a week or so. I think I'm pretty close to where I like where it is right now. (I'm sure it needs some tweaking)
I was thinking back to all the great poets and songwriters that used to standup for people and shake the sh*t out of people's conscience. Doesn't seem that we have that anymore - hence this song. Hope you like it
[song]
{t:Land Where The Poets Died}
[C] [Em] [F] [G] [C]
do you
[C]remember when the world had it’s conscience [Em]wakened
[F]when poets dared to speak words others had [C] forsaken
[F]with choices to make and chances we thought worth [C]taking
[G]hoping that change could be a miracle in the [C] making
Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in the shadows of time those verses have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[C]Words that healed, and somehow seemed to [Em] last
[F] words that changed our lives in a world so vague and [C]vast
[F]Defiant voices that put new colors upon our[C]masts
Our [G] champions of hope, fighting to fix the wrongs of the[C] past
Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in the shadows of time those verses have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[C] truth spoken with the power of a rolling [Em]tide
[F] With strength in their voices and anger in their [C] eyes
[F]They would not be silenced, though many, many had [C]tried
But [G]now it seems we’re the land where the poets [C] died
Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in the shadows of time those verses have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[G]now we’re living in the land where the poets voice has [C]died
[song/]
2,309 2017-04-27 18:26:47
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I agree with Zurf !!!!
Excellent performance.
Jim
2,310 2017-04-23 10:59:28
Re: Couple of quick ones (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Joe
I love the last lines !! That will be or (already was) a great hit at chordiestock!!! Your voice was perfect for this song. Superb performance.
Jim
2,311 2017-04-22 20:37:28
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Mojo - That is just fantastic! Skillful playing, superb voice. I 'm liking that a lot and I'm a huge Robbie Robertson fan
Way to go --- perfect demonstration of the phrase " NAILED IT !"
Jim
2,312 2017-04-20 11:26:11
Re: Retro Buzz promo photo (12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
And the keyboard singer reminds me of pro wrestler of days past - Rick Flair https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_hQjgsmHf0/hqdefault.jpg
Great poster. Looks like you " Fab Four" will be having a great time!
Thanks for sharing
Jim
2,313 2017-04-19 23:04:14
Re: Colonoscopy Friday (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill
Hope all goes well!
What branch of service did you serve in? I am in your debt for it!!
Jim
2,314 2017-04-19 12:14:26
Re: Zelies song sound cloud (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very nice Mojo.
That will be one that Zellie can play and sing a generation or two down the line.
A great love story told there my friend!
Thanks for sharing
Jim
2,315 2017-04-18 11:47:00
Re: Songbook (7 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Perfect. Thanks Doug!!!
Jim
2,316 2017-04-18 11:44:10
Re: Backing Tracks (8 replies, posted in Recording)
I'll get in on this. I wanted to use them to just practice strumming along to sings. I bought a trio which you can record your chords and then it plays back. That is a great idea if you play like Russell or one of you guys, but for me it was (At least for now ) a wasted investment . I tried to use audacity but again it was way above my pay grade and patience. So I just use the record button on my computer and watch stuff on youtube
2,317 2017-04-18 00:25:13
Re: Songbook (7 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Doug
I'd like to that. How'd you do it?
2,318 2017-04-18 00:23:01
Re: Epiphany (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Taj majal fishin blues
2,319 2017-04-14 12:51:14
Topic: Best There is ( on Soundcloud) (1 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Here is the Soundcloud link to my song Best There Is
2,320 2017-04-14 11:04:26
Re: An Invitation (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Doug
I just spent some time going through the photos of the luthiers on the site.
They are so impressive. I cannot fathom the time, talent, and passion that went into creating such masterpieces.
This is art at a whole different level. I wish I wasn't 3000 miles away, I would love to see them in person.
In addition, the performers (I would anticipate) will be of matching quality - making this a really unique and worthwhile event.
Be sure to post some pictures of your visit.
thanks for sharing
Jim
2,321 2017-04-12 09:48:08
Re: SUGGESTIONS: MAY 2017 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (29 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
in honor of the 1970's here is a link to a " first line" of songs of the 70's quiz.
I got 24 out of 30.
pretty interesting ,informative, and fun.
http://quizzes.howstuffworks.com/quiz/7 … oYcA%3D%3D
give it a whirl - see how you do
2,322 2017-04-12 09:26:57
Re: Goodbye, J. Geils (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
RIP Jay Geils
2,323 2017-04-10 10:28:54
Re: SONG EDITS VISIBLE TO ME, BUT NOT TO OTHERS (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
CAAM JAM
I think I had that same thing happen, but then realized that where it list your songbook there is a little arrow and other song books you have are listed there . For example, I loaded a song and it created a new songbook. I had to move it to my other songbook which had over a 100 songs that wasn't initially showing. After I moved it I just deleted the songbook with that new song. s
I'm not sure that is the same issue as yours, but if it is - it may be the solution. Have a great day
Jim
2,324 2017-04-09 18:31:13
Re: Best There Is (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill
Brilliant suggestion..... just changed it !
Makes it a pretty cool story that way.
Thanks !!
Love to hear you do a version... and as always you have free license to make adjustments.
Thanks
Jim
2,325 2017-04-09 14:21:08
Re: Best There Is (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
here is the link to the chopro version with all the revisions