Sad news for anyone on chordie who knew of Gurrumul. He has played with Sting and Elton John and also others.
World-renowned indigenous singer Gurrumul has died after a “long battle with illness” aged 46, his management said Wednesday, as Australians hailed his contributions to music.
Born blind, the reluctant star never gave any interviews and was painfully shy, but his music drew worldwide acclaim, despite the fact that he performed in his Gumatj dialect which is understood by only around 3,000 people.
The singer -- whose full name is Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu -- passed away at the Royal Darwin Hospital, his record label Skinnyfish Music Australia said in a statement.
“Today we mourn the loss of a great Australian, Dr G. Yunupingu who sadly passed away yesterday in Royal Darwin Hospital at age 46 after a long battle with illness,” Skinnyfish said, without giving further details.
I will attach a short interview about his life done a while back.
2,351 2017-07-29 11:34:47
Topic: Gurrumul (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2,352 2017-07-28 23:51:45
Re: Geographical Spread On Chordie (145 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
UJB your doing a fantastic Job. Chordie Land I see has picked up a few more representatives from differant parts of the world. That can only improve the diverse range of interesting inputs onto this site. I am thinking there might be people out there who just pop into chordie for a read and a browse. It would be intersting if they could give you the time to place themselves on the map. They don't have to give to much detail just rough indicator.of their location.
2,353 2017-07-28 00:09:13
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cheers easybeat I will check that one out,. Here is another interesting take on Led Zep by 2 cellos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yymm3DtVA
2,354 2017-07-26 22:53:46
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Beamer thank you for introducing me to Indigo Girls they are great.Telsa are new to me also excellent show. I will put this version of Stairway To Heaven done with Australian instruments because I like the way its done,,.
I must point out that the guy singing it Rolf Harris has disgraced himself and is doing prison time, But you cant take away from him the originality of this version of a Led Zep song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soJBGLP7Akk
2,355 2017-07-26 22:40:41
Re: Not My Story. (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Thank you easybeat. I can go for ages and not a song or poem will enter my head. Then when I am usually not thinking about songs or poems words seem to appear. I guess part of writing poems is letting people into your inner theatre. To get some appreciation for your own self expression only comes from telling your same life stories to different people until finally someone appreciates them..
2,356 2017-07-26 11:48:17
Re: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Another excellent contribution Thankyou TF
2,357 2017-07-26 11:42:41
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cheers Jim it let me in this time. I loved it thank you Baldguitardude.
2,358 2017-07-26 11:31:29
Re: Not My Story. (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Thank you TF very true what you said. I think those of us around the 60 and over experienced a good time to be born.
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. A Richard Bach Quote
2,359 2017-07-26 05:42:57
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you Baldguitardude.
2,360 2017-07-26 05:05:12
Topic: Not My Story. (7 replies, posted in Poems)
This poem, came to me while chatting to a young person about life when I was a kid. I managed to write it down real quick before it ran away. I had a little go at doing it with my guitar but unfortunately due to my condition I am unable to play much guitar. I hope the soundcloud effort gives you an idea how the poem should be read.
https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/not-my-story
Not My Story
When I was a little boy.growing up to maybe age twelve.
Our parents never seemed to worry at all.
They trusted us to disapear and come back safely in one piece.
And left us to have adventures of our own,
Yes they left us to have adventures of our own.
And back at home in most families was a mother and a father.
Though I must admit that story isnt my own.
I must admit that story isnt my own.
But I didnt feel differant because there was people suporting me.
Even though it was just me.
My mother, brother, sister and me.
Today it's more common for families to have one perant.
And everyone worries more about their Kids.
And mothers and fathers have to work to provide the things to keep them on this earth.
When I was younger it would seem alot simpler.
Though I don't know if it's the truth.
It seemed to me that most homes only had one perant that did work.
There was mother looking after the house.
Father paying the way.
Though I must admit that's not my story but some how it feels the same.
Some how it feels the same,
2,361 2017-07-26 00:33:35
Re: Sports humour (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Good on you for giving story telling a go. I have tried to do some myself but I havent got the art of it right. It is a very hard thing to do.
2,362 2017-07-26 00:28:44
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Baldguitardude, Pat Boone takes me way back to when I was a boy. Our house when I was a kid was always full of music. Unfortunately when I clicked on your link youtube it told me this video is not available. I am sure it would be a great clip if I could have viewed it,
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2,363 2017-07-26 00:14:21
Re: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TF thankyou for entertaining me on my lunch time break I am enjoying everyones input.
TIG I am a Prairie Home Companion fan mostly as a listener to it on radio. Garrison is a clever guy.
I am taking a midday break from things I need to do and have enjoyed the input everyone is bringing to this one.
Cheers
2,364 2017-07-26 00:04:15
Re: Cover - Simple as by Phill (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I love the way that two people like you guys miles part geographically develop a song as though your in the same room. Excellent guys that your individual strengths combined together create good songs.
2,365 2017-07-25 10:53:36
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I love the way he makes it flow and all the clever subtle bits that are impossible for most guitarist seem effortless. Thank you TF I enjoyed his playing.
2,366 2017-07-25 07:52:45
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TF that choir blew me away fantastic. Here is a very clever cover of a Bob Dylan song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrDDJ0U0Dfk
2,367 2017-07-25 07:32:23
Re: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Keep them coming. Excellent TIG here is one for people who are owned by a cat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SblxkOlkwzc
2,368 2017-07-25 00:56:26
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow everybody great submissions . I am not a fan of Reggae normally but I do love this Reggae live cover of Moonraisers doing Hotel California.
2,369 2017-07-25 00:52:06
Re: Still Around (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill and Dondra your legends who never will be forgotten around here. We know you will return when the time is right for you both. Everyone understands your need for time out for yourself.
Love to you both.
Pete and Maree
2,370 2017-07-24 10:46:21
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
TF that is real cool version Robert Fripp played guitar on David Bowie original. My friend Robert spent a bit of time with Fripp in the States.. My friend was supose to play guitar on tour with him but was unable to get the right papers to play in USA in time for that tour. Apparently Fripp is real nice dude laid back. not caught up in any type of hype. I l;ike Led Zep also I think the Hearts cover is a bit more folky then the original. I will attach a medley of Simon and Garfunkel done with just 7 voices.,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRYOO9EA3XY
2,371 2017-07-24 08:25:42
Re: Simple As (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I love that chorus Jim man you know how to write a good song.
oh, I [C] don't know how I ever got so[G] lucky
to[C] find a girl that fits me like a poet's [G] rhymes
and when [C] life gets stormy, she wants me by her [G] side
so [Am] let the raindrops[C] kiss me a thousand [G]times
[Am] let the raindrops[C] kiss me a thousand [G]times
[Am] let the raindrops[C] kiss me a thousand [G]times
[/song]
2,372 2017-07-24 07:55:58
Topic: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I was wondering if anyone on chordie knows of well known songs covered in a differant style that work real good that they can share on chordie?????
Attached is two examples . First Up Pinball Wizzard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvdpjZYLumw
Second Shaft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlMT-oEIQuo
2,373 2017-07-24 07:49:29
Re: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you everyone all the links and coments are great. I hope there are some more to come doesn't have to be by anyone well known.
I havent got anything modern to put up or from recent years. I will attach the musical genius of the Marx Brothers having fun playing piano.a scene I have enjoyed from as long as I can remember.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbUrsot6oeY
2,374 2017-07-24 06:50:16
Re: Kids Song (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you Jandle for taking the time to have a listen. It was fun having a seven year old to help compose the vocal side. She was a delight and I would have loved to had a video made of the sesion. I will attach a video of Kids lyrics being used to create a song for a fund raiser for sick children. Song at end of the bits with kids doing their inyterviews contributing lyrics. .
While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~Angela Schwindt
2,375 2017-07-23 01:46:00
Topic: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There is nothing worse for a young person then having an old guy like me go on about the past. What I am wondering is there a famous musical entertaners around today that have an eliment of comedy in their act.???????? I am thinking along the lines of the way Dean Martin use to do a funny part of his show with just him and his Piano player.
I will attach a sort of a Southpacific attempt at been funny while singing Elvis songs as an example of what I am trying to find out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM30_aPMq3M