reads great there jim. i'm gonna have to defer playing it for a couple of weeks summer seasons here and i'm off on my travels again. try and be good till i get back?
ps. you are the master of the hook line (last 2 lines of the chorus) brill
phill
2,377 2016-05-11 13:15:37
Topic: angels in the room (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
this is TIGLJK song but with my melody and music. i think it's certainly the best one we've done together, jim will be putting it to video soon, but here's my track...
https://soundcloud.com/iphillfine/angels-in-the-room
hope you'll give it a listen and enjoy what we have done
2,378 2016-05-11 13:04:10
Re: "If I Didn't Have Music......." (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
....i'd be the most miserable person i know ('cept maybe for russ)
2,379 2016-05-08 14:45:12
Re: Me and You (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hey jim, another masterpiece. i cant listen to your recording at the moment Ann's trying to sleep as you may know, she came back from holiday with a bad chest infection which is why i haven't had time to get our other project moving, hopefully soon. keep 'em coming buddy.
2,380 2016-05-08 14:37:22
Re: Progress? (8 replies, posted in Poems)
nice work EB, very evocative.
peatle, what you posted also rang a bell with me, cos i was brought up in a village outside a small town in (old) south wales and i can remember a time when we had no tv, doors needn't be locked and any kind of crime was a total scandal. then along came the teddy boys, then punk and skinheads. now it's druggies. alcohol has also played a big part throughout history. i guess it's knowing when to stop....so i shall, rant over
2,381 2016-05-08 14:28:19
Re: Iron Bird. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
i've just read the poem again and i can see what you guys mean. it was meant as a holiday thing, but could so easily be going to war or (like my son in OZ) going to work. i'm so glad everyone has their own view on this and it has sparked conversation. thanks for all your great comments......mojo, keep your head down please, such a wonderful historic place to be yet so dangerous.
2,382 2016-05-08 14:18:55
Re: "From The Vault"? More Like "From The Trunk"! (22 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Sometimes I wonder why my mood changes within something I have written? I mean, it started off funny enough, and then such a sad ending.....
funny at the beginning and humourous at the end. i heard someone on the radio today say that a good writer can make you laugh, cry and dance, this song you've created certainly fills that criteria ('cept maybe for the dance bit) but i love it wierd verse structures and all. so glad you got the encouragement to finish it, so well done chordians for the extra push.
2,383 2016-05-07 08:57:28
Re: Lotto Blues (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Great poem well written. We all seem to have something to say on gambling. I'm too tight to gamble. And even if I bought a ticket I probably wouldn't even check it! I once saw a couple of guys put their whole weeks wages into a fruit machine. I bet they got some stick from their families when they got home....broke!
2,384 2016-05-07 08:50:40
Re: Iron Bird. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks EB, Dino and TF. Glad you liked my scribblings.
2,385 2016-05-07 08:48:51
Re: Iron Bird. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Jandle wrote:
Phill, really good ...................we all should make the most of any holiday or break away, especially when the company is warm........they are over before you know it
You're right, but sometimes a week can seem like forever. Though the sun shined a lot of the time, there was a cold wind that spoilt it. Ann, the little lady, came home with a chest infection so I can't see us going to Majorca in April again. It was all inclusive, so the food and drinks were plentiful and made up a little for the weather. I still got sunburned.
2,386 2016-05-07 08:40:13
Re: "From The Vault"? More Like "From The Trunk"! (22 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill, now listen to me good buddy. I had a listen to your link and the "plot" of your song and theirs is totally different, so don't sweat it. Get that song out of the trunk and finish it because I'm looking forward to reading it and hearing it. If it bothers you just add "I'm Ruthless" simples!
Going back to the original subject, I have what I call my slush pile. It's a box with all my abortions in. If I'm in the full flow of writing and feel the need for a change of direction, middle 8, chorus or bridge and I'm stuck then that's where I go to give me ideas, so many of my songs may be new with a 30 year old section.
2,387 2016-05-07 08:39:16
Re: "From The Vault"? More Like "From The Trunk"! (22 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill, now listen to me good buddy. I had a listen to your link and the "plot" of your song and theirs is totally different, so don't sweat it. Get that song out of the trunk and finish it because I'm looking forward to reading it and hearing it. If it bothers you just add "I'm Ruthless" simples!
2,388 2016-05-07 08:38:51
Re: "From The Vault"? More Like "From The Trunk"! (22 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill, now listen to me good buddy. I had a listen to your link and the "plot" of your song and theirs is totally different, so don't sweat it. Get that song out of the trunk and finish it because I'm looking forward to reading it and hearing it. If it bothers you just add "I'm Ruthless" simples!
2,389 2016-05-07 08:23:08
Re: Your world is falling down (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Ctec, long time no see. Welcome back to the fold. I agree with all the above, nice chords and great lyrics. Well done thanks for sharing.
2,390 2016-05-07 08:17:25
Re: Best tabs for banjo (15 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
You know, the sad part of this is that the last post but one is mine which is dated a year ago and many of the posters have still only one post to their credit! They all seemed happy to join the conversation and then never bothered again. If you're still Chordie members and look in from time to time let us know you're there maybe post some tips and tricks, experiences good or bad. Your input will always be appreciated.
2,391 2016-05-04 20:13:39
Topic: Iron Bird. (14 replies, posted in Poems)
Iron Bird. Phill Williams. 4th May 2016
Every one called to say goodbye.
But now I'm alone, still hours till I fly.
The dark of the night like a veil all around.
The silence so deep it screams out so loud.
The darkness now fades it escapes like a thief.
As the ball of the sun bless the world with it's heat.
Far in the distance a thunderous roar.
Iron bird comes to take us abroad.
To sit in the sky above clouds down below.
Where no bird can fly, where no grass can grow.
We seem to go slow yet our speed is so fast.
Not long to go till our journey is past.
We arrive from the rain to the warmth of the sun.
Where the sea and the sky are so blue, not like home.
Yes the drinks are so cold yet the company warm.
Enjoy while we can tomorrow we're home.
2,392 2016-05-02 19:35:02
Re: Chordians help please (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
he has a very modern sound and if he pursued this line i believe he would go maybe to the top. GO FOR IT LANCE.
2,393 2016-05-01 17:39:51
Re: Bills Song, Sung by Phill, Video by TIGLJK (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
must say thanks for the jethro tull comment, got to be in my top 5 vocalists. i must say that i'm not totally happy with it....but you can only fiddle about so far. nice work bill
2,394 2016-04-22 17:36:12
Re: once in a lifetime girl on soundcloud (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
that's a nice sweet song there jim, connotations of 50's songs without actually sounding like them, in other words original. i shall be flying in a few hours so i'll have another look in a week or so.
2,395 2016-04-22 17:27:34
Re: The Way You Say My Name (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
thanks jim, i hadn't thought of playing it live but i'll have to see if i can memorise the words
2,396 2016-04-21 18:47:34
Re: The Way You Say My Name (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
thanks for the comments everyone, knowing that bill and dondra like something a little rockier and bluesish made it easier to tailor the song for their taste which is my taste too.
edit to remove idiotic spelling error
2,397 2016-04-19 19:19:06
Topic: The Way You Say My Name (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
this song was inspired by the obvious love shared by Bill and Dondra. It's a little bit "Honky tonk women" at the beginning which I didn't realise till I just played it on soundcloud.
It would be great if you'd give it a listen, find it here
2,398 2016-04-17 15:57:44
Re: Can Anyone Here Convert An RTF File To MP4 For Me? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hi bill, found it. i'll send you a copy and one for jim.
2,399 2016-04-17 15:47:08
Re: Can Anyone Here Convert An RTF File To MP4 For Me? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hi bill, just searched through my mp3's and i found broken cover ...gone! i don't know why but i'll keep searching and send it again, or if you prefer (if jim is willing) i'll send it to him for his video talents.
2,400 2016-04-17 15:27:42
Re: Got A Funny "GIG STORY" You Wanna Share.... (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
back in the 70's i was playing with a club/rock band (that'll probably mean something different in the US). our drummer liked a drink or two and on this occasion our bassist was also in "the mood". the gig started well enough, but as we got into the second half the alcohol began to show itself in his drumming! now i love Yes music with it's speeding up and slowing down, but when you're playing an out and out rocker namely "summertime blues" a la the Who, slowing down is the last thing you want. but apparently our drummer was so sozzled that he kept falling asleep and eventually fell off his stool too! we finished the night without him.
another time another band, we were playing the last gig with our drummer (different guy) and his replacement came with us to get a feel for what we did. now this was the 70's and we were all in our 20's and we were an out and out rock band and we were giving it the beans when a young lady that was shall we say scantily dressed was dancing right at the front in full view of the new drummer, arms up in the air, no bra (sorry amy) so, sooner or later we knew what would happen, and it did. we were all watching intently and dare i say speeding up in expectation of the revelation. we were not disappointed! when we asked the new guy later, he had been so intent on watching the old drummer that he hadn't even seen it! but we took him on anyway, but he kept his eyes open after that.