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i did a gig in swansea in a pub that was crammed to the rafters, i think it was the landlords birthday. this was before the smoking ban, but as you say; the air was opaque with fag smoke. after a while my voice began to crack (i thought i'd reached puberty at last!) in a while i could hardly hit a note. then the bouncer (yes a bouncer) opened the door to let someone out and the fresh air rushed in and like magic my voice returned.
the smoking ban is a two edged sword, we get clean air to breathe but the gaspers can't smoke so they buy booze from the supermarkets then drink at home, then the venues become empty and close and we don't have anywhere to play anymore....
i'd hate to think of the damage done to my lungs over the last 40 years that i've been gigging, all passive smoke as i've never indulged.
i always do, but it still sounds sour
Roger, you'd be my first choice in any band.
i love that analogy from Bensonp; our bodies tend to give-up before our brains?
i thought i'd made one up; if it wasn't for bad luck i wouldn't have any luck at all. turns out it's from "born under a bad sign" and i'd heard it performed by Cream, great song, great band....yet so disappointed..
hi, i've always found that if i try and write a song it comes out eventually, it's hard work and rubbish, so i don't bother. what i do, do is (usually) when i'm in the shower or just waking up in the morning a line or two will spring into my mind, from where i don't know, i try and remember the words till i get down stairs and into my studio (it's just the front room really) and write them down. then i forget about them. sooner or later i'll be strumming a few chords and i'll get something interesting, then i'll look for some words, and there you are.
other times they'll come together then it's usually time to work out the chords. it's a dirty job, but.....
i shall be 63 in july, that makes 3 x 62 year olds, shall we form a band? or our own rest home? 
i wish you the best of British mate, if you're thinking of pubs and smaller venues they seem to be closing at warp speed.
i'm tempted to tell you to stay there. LOL. will you be gigging anywhere in south wales?
some comforting news for you grah, it's quite mild here in the old country, wet but mild.
bensonp, sounds like you need the nad warmer, if you got 6 inches of snow, that's almost in touching distance.....
I have a 13 month old granddaughter who just loves music of any kind! Last night I had my Alesis drum pads out and she came in and wanted to have a go. After a little encouragement she gave the pads a good thrashing. She also loves strumming my guitar and though at first she hated it loves strumming a toy uke that's lying around. I've never seen such a musical kid!
truly amazing, i'm just lost for words. thunderous sound on the bass drum though, i had to turn my sound down. excellent drummer too.
hi bluejeep, this erum will be added to the moderators watch list, this is when we find that a new (usually) member acts suspiciously, copying posts etc, then returning sometime later to add spam or some other effluent, thanks for the report.
phill
i wouldn't tell your daughter that. LOL
thanks for the info, i shall look it up.
phill
i'm a fender man, but i've always lusted over one of those. and she looks beautiful. congrats
it's just amazing with all the (really) talented and inspirational musicians that are out there; Beck, Campbell etc, jokes like Lady Ga Ga and all those "boy bands" and "girl bands" and all the rest of the cretinous (so called) music out there (rap) what is all the fuss about?
be honest, all the really talented ones display longevity and can still hold a tune and as in the case of McCartney still write a damn good song, people are still singing his songs 50 years on. i cant see anyone singing "slim shady" in the next decade. not a karaoke favourite i think.
i have down-loaded Lame, but what is a drop box account?
thanks for the advice, trouble is; i did use audacity and i put the DP24 master up as high as possible before distortion. it seems the loss occurs between audacity or reaper (i've tried them both) and the MP3 converter! which is why i asked if there is another converter that retains volume? interface between DP and PC is Scarlett 18i6 which came with Ableton DAW (cut down) same thing i'm afraid. can anyone suggest a free prog that boosts the signal?
hi guys, i've been making recordings on my DP24, then down-loading to PC to convert into MP3 format. i used to to it by dumping onto a Philips juke box which changes to MP3 automatically. but it doesn't work on windows 7!
question is; i've down loaded an MP3 converter but by the time i get it to my lap top the volume has dropped, in other words it's a lot quieter than previous recordings, they're backing tracks for stage use so they need to be at a level as i don't need to be constantly adjusting volumes. any ideas?
i am so glad that people are celebrating his life while mourning his passing. my condolences to his family and the great nation of South Africa.
also played with the beach boys, bass i think
i actually live in what might be described AS THE country, with cows and sheep and stuff, mainly the stuff that comes out the wrong end.....
there was another prog on with Glen Campbel, he can still do it and he's quite an age now and i believe he is suffering with altzhiemers? i only saw the part where he plays Wichita Lineman, blistering solo, completely different to Jeff Beck but still brill...
ooh, i was beginning to think i was the only one to appreciate the talent in that band.
russ, i have discovered over the years that showing off just leads to me making a right mammary gland of myself, so i try to avoid it.
funnily enough, i played an afternoon show on Tuesday and got told i was a fab country singer, amazing as i don't even like listening to C/W. aint life funny?
i learnt "jessica" in the dark. each morning before going to work (by 6 am) i got out my guitar and picked out the tune. at my peak i could talk to someone and play it at the same time, now i cant even play it note perfect, i'm so afraid of messing up that i dont play it unless asked!
i usually have a great idea for a song when i'm in the shower, so i go over it, modifying the words, chords and beat, then i get out of the shower, dry and dress then by the time i get to my note book, i've forgotten the damn thing. why do i always get these ideas at stupid times?
there was a concert on sky arts1 (UK) the other day with jeff beck and his group with guests. i couldn't watch it all but what i saw almost made me give-up playing all together. he's obviously developed his own style over the years since "hi ho silver lining" but soooo amazing!! and not just him his drummer was phenomenal, if i could have found a drummer like that i'd have never gone solo! the bass played was a young lady, and i mean young early 20's maybe? she had a solid rhythmic style and even threw in some solo's, amazing. i think she may have been his daughter but i may be over guessing there. the keyboardist was also great...what a band. i'd be afraid to play with them in the audience.
well maybe, jim's a little jealous of the guitar, conversely...you might just love the guitar a little more than you love jim? of-course you might just be worried about wood worm? LOL
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