Phil
What a great tune..I love it
Im just taking a long,long sleep
In the ground 10 feet deep
and the greatest line that gave me the visual...
Above me a thousand sheep....thats wonderful!!!!
Reminds me of CSNY ...Do you know?..Dont you wonder? ...Whats goin on..Down under You..
We have all been here before......Great tune
Oh and by the way the carpel/tunnel is gone...accupuncture thanks
heads up Phil...marcalan
226 2008-04-23 13:23:21
Re: THE DEAD (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
227 2008-04-22 03:21:01
Re: OUR LADY BY MARCALAN (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well I have to reply to my fans.Thanks for your support, I guess nobody likes political statments here. But I knew when I wrote this there might be a problem with my ideas. It seems that we dont hear our real voices.. Silver Lena and Russel thank you for kind words.. Maybe I don't play this game right.......I really think that this in of itself is the problem we face..Good life to you all
228 2008-04-20 18:35:08
Topic: OUR LADY BY MARCALAN (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well, my fellow Americans, what can I say about this one? I hear this all the time out here. You're either going to be offended or uplifted, which is my intention. I find this a very lamenting, patriotic song that might make us wake up to what is happening to our country. This one woke me early one morning. And has been a challenge as I searched my soul for what I really believe. And the first draft was much more hostile as some could attest. THESE THINGS NEED TO BE SAID NOT HARBORED
I like to use a bass line walk down from the G to the Em in the second verse but it doesn't work all the time. Fancy it up any way you like. Hope y'all enjoy. marcalan
Our Ladyby M. McVicker 2008
[G]On this pier I step[D] ashore;
with my[C] wits and not much more.
[G]Among this crowd, [Em]I’m pushed along;
[Am]Many faces, foreign [D]tongues.
[C]I saw the lady as we sailed to [D]sea,
[G]I thought her light not as bright, as it [Em]used to be.
[C]And as the fog swept her [D]breast,
[C]disappointment filled my [D]chest,
as we [C]steamed [D]from Ellis [G]Island.
Oh [Bm]those that came and [Am]we that leave.
Sure we [Bm]all know [Am]what we grieve.
All the [C]greatness at such a [D]cost;
as I [C]remember, the [D]ghosts, of Ellis [G]Island.
[G]And the thousands that came to [D]die for her
[C]the land, their blood, [G]inters.
[G]The pride of many, [Em]the hopes of all;
as we [Am]watch our loved ones fall.
[G]She was there when we left the [D]yard.
Her eyes were [C]closed, not to [G]see.
[G]With the book held, in [Em]high regard.
She [Am]almost, took the breath from [D]me.
[C]Now with hope, I stand on another [D]stage.
Ancestral [G]land I have [Em]engaged.
With so [Am]many who leave in [D]disgust;
the [C]land given in[D]trust
to [C]those who would [D]stain her [G]page
Oh those [C]that came and we that [D]leave.
Sure we [G]all know for those we [Em]grieve.
Their [Am]lives were lost, for which we [D]stand.
And it is [C]we, who became, the [D]ghosts, of Ellis [G]Island.
229 2008-04-10 13:06:54
Re: Broken Bones. Bootleger (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You're gift for verse is truely amazing; as always uplifting. So many I see, who this is about, all of us, myself included. Very nice!
230 2008-03-16 13:44:14
Re: Banjo for beginner (6 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Goldtone Whyte Lady open back is what I have with the hooks on the neck for using a capo
Lots of volume without resonator. I also play clawhammer style. Have fun and find a good shed LOL marcalan
231 2008-03-14 13:56:42
Re: Help selling my banjo (5 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
hey there. Selling your banjo? SHAME ON YA! Why in the world would someone sell their banjo? Keep them both they can only help you in your playing. Chin up keep goin'. I own a goldtone too whyte lady open back. Oh, don't give it up.
232 2008-03-10 12:56:02
Re: Downstream a collaborated song (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just listened to this piece...... very, very nice ....well done to the both of you
233 2008-03-10 12:49:21
Re: Clawhammer banjo, Hellooo (6 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Greendale thanks for responding..I was feeling like the lonely little petunia in an onion patch...... Yes tabs would be great for bluebird most appreciated
thanks old doll for letting me know
234 2008-03-09 14:27:51
Topic: where oh where (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
whats up peeps? How do I find Friends of Chordie? I found it once but now I cant remember!
Getting older Like Sir Paul said, "Memory Almost Full." thanks
235 2008-02-17 05:02:23
Re: Half the World Apart, Forever Together (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
So absolutley loved; for everyone to share my great joy...Thank You Silver..marcalan
236 2008-02-16 17:13:48
Re: Half the World Apart, Forever Together (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Further clarification is in order. the E6 is played at the second fret b string andD string and the F#sus chord is played like a Bm without the barr but with the high E played with the index. ok here you are if anyone cares my ameture effort of showing how to play this have fun I make mistakes great fun
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea … D=27606397
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea … D=27606620
237 2008-02-16 16:32:29
Topic: Half the World Apart, Forever Together (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Whew, that was gruling. I hope I did this right. Chording on this tune is modified. The G chord is played in a second position up the neck in a C type position Third fret B string,4th fret G string,5th fret D string. The add 9 is that same form with pinky on E string 5th fret. I'm sure there will be questions or maybe not. I hope you all enjoy this. This is my story and the story of someone very dear to me. Thanks for your patience. marcalan
Half the World Apart, Forever Togetherwaltz
slowly, hammer on E string with the D, last verse slow downward strum
by Marcalan Mcvicker 2008
[D]She went on her[G] way,
[D]and try as she[G] may,
[D]she couldn’t[G#add9]hold the[A6] tears from her[D] face.
[D]She held her hands[G] tight,
[D]and with all of her[G] might,
[D]found her[G#add9]way to her[A6] most cherished[D] place.
[F#sus4#5]One day I’ll find[G] some peace of mind
[F#sus4#5]and one day perhaps someone to[G] love.
[F#sus4#5]Its all that I know.
[G]Some sign to show[Em] me the loved one I’ll[E6] find.
[D]So back to her[G] life,
[D]she smiles at her[G] strife,
[D]and[G#add9] loves the[A6] family she[D] knows.
[D]Flowers of[G] love.
[D]Ordained from[G] above.
[D]Creative [G#add9] hands which the[A6] Master[D] chose.
[D]Hollow in[G] heart.
[D]A man torn all[G] apart;
[D]dredging[G#add9] from[A6]day to[D] day.
[D]In his mind from time to[G] time.
[D]Another woman? Life[G] sublime?
[D]Wondering[G#add9] what on[A6] earth it would[D] take.
[F#sus4#5]One day I’ll find[G] some peace of mind,
[F#sus4#5]and one day perhaps someone to[G] love.
[F#sus4#5]Its all that I know,
[G]some sign to show[Em]me the loved one I’ll[E6] find.
[D]In the world that is[G] unseen.
[D]There is He that would[G] glean,
[D]the love energy[G#add9] that these[A6] two souls[D] share.
[D]With mysterious[G] ways,
[D]with a wave of His hand He[G] says,
[D]“These two,[G#add9] for each[A6] other, will[D] care�� .
[F#sus4#5]And from this day they’ll find
[G]their peace of mind.
[F#sus4#5]This will be all that they[G] know.
[F#sus4#5]And their sign shall be,
[G]directly from me.
[Em]Together they will[E6] let their love[D] show�� .
238 2008-02-16 14:54:24
Re: "All This Stupid Stuff" my tribute to Wal-Mart (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Oh no not another walmart! Well done my sentiments exactly James
239 2008-02-03 01:29:58
Topic: Been a while but I fell in Love (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
My Own M Mc vicker 2008
One day I’ll find
You at my sleeve.
Poking fun at my sleepy face
and wanting to dance
I’ll say ,†Enoughâ€
You’ll say; you ain’t tough
And I’ll smile at you
We’ll hold on
To each other and laugh
In the kitchen we’ll waltz
Tennessee Waltz? Remember me?
I can’t see.
Life, before I knew your name.
240 2007-12-30 15:54:25
Re: Clawhammer banjo, Hellooo (6 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
http://www.musicmoose.org great free instruction..have fun
241 2007-12-23 16:56:26
Re: Merry Christmas (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
YEAH BABY, TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL!!!
242 2007-12-22 18:15:32
Topic: Merry Christmas (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If you've never heard this guy you owe it to yourself to watch this Tommy Emmmanuel one of the best, truly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX0eTp7S … re=related marcaaln
243 2007-12-18 16:00:40
Re: New to Chordie and new to music (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bri, Welcome from N. California. Try this site as well http://www.musicmoose.org Great FREE lessons. I'm 54 but picked a banjo four years ago and a mando last year. We never arrive we just keep riding the train[ing]. Your fingers will overcome.You never know when you'll need a good lawyer. Best Regards...marcalan
244 2007-12-15 15:09:36
Re: Carpel Tunnel Syndrom (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
maybe too late for this reply, but I had accupuncture. One treatment and had marked improvement .I will go back again and get punctuated. marcalan
245 2007-12-08 16:09:19
Re: New Song Loaded on MySpace page (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Jeff well done !!!! I was taken off guard when the drums hit and I swanny I hear John Lennon in your voice just twang it out a little..very,very nice
marcalan
246 2007-12-04 14:53:31
Re: fiddle (5 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
let's not forget http://www.musicmoose.org a great source of info
marcalan
247 2007-12-01 16:36:54
Re: Life (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very nice jets, very nice. marcalan
248 2007-12-01 05:10:51
Topic: Doll Time differences (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'm in N.California and what seems so strange is that while I get up and have coffee alot of you are wondering about dinner and this goes out to m'o cara lena..marcalan
ps. ya'll can do chords and music if ya want.
Passing in the Night m. mcvicker 2007
In the past few days, as I head out to sea,
I’ve noticed this reoccurring event.
My hands on the keel, keeping mind of what’s real,
how the sea shoves without relent.
The early morning hours,
fog and light showers my eyes, not as young as they were.
I took up my glass, leeward of the mast;
to glimpse, a fine clipper.
I turned to look again,
I felt my head spin,
cleared my eyes,
to see her grace upon the sea.
What I saw was a vision,
beyond my imagination, only to disappear.
Far beyond the sighting of me.
Over and over, I must be mad.
These illusions I’ve had
to seek the visions and chase the unknown.
I’ll hail her next morn
when my crew is well worn.
To find who is on board.
Who lies within?
Who lies within
If I find her, again,
I’ll……………..
249 2007-11-29 15:08:50
Re: Bad moon Rising! (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Advanced lyricosis..marcalan
250 2007-11-29 15:01:05
Topic: AM I THE ONLY ONE? (8 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Nobody is playing banjo on chordie? UNBELIEVABLE!!! marcalan