251 Reply by wlbaye

(12 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Heya Zurf,

I like it and I tried it and I don't know the melody your after, but I play alot of minor songs and just a suggestion. I played this and it sounds really nice to me.

(Am)  I guess I should be (C) Scared
(Em) It's getting colder in this room
(Am) Folks in white coats talking fast
(F) Tell my wife its coming (C) soon.

The way I can hear it, it seems to resolve nice to the C chord smile

The Chorus works nice for me with this progression also, anyway good one Zurf ! and just my take on a nice song.

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252 Reply by wlbaye

(25 replies, posted in My local band and me)

I love it Toots,

I never seem to grow up either, my wife says I'm a 17 yr old trapped in a 56 year old body smile


Sure glad they chilled and gave you another shot, please try to behave yourself smile

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253 Reply by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Well,

I wanted a couple nice songs that stray alittle from the norm and I think "Forever Young" and "Sparkle and Shine" will work perfect for me . I hoped the bride and the wedding party like them. It is a country themed wedding but I have trouble with most of the slow country stuff so  I hope these work.

I have been working on Steve Earle's "Sparkle & Shine"   I have just about got the guitar picking down. Most of the tabs aren't correct for this song and there are not many available. I have it worked out for the most part . 

I really like this one and I got the thumbs up from Lizzie smile


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaR7JZIinNk

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254 Reply by wlbaye

(32 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Very good !

I'm proud of you Amy,

Russell you are a very talented young man and it is great that you share your gift !

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255 Reply by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thanks,

I am glad there are others that like this song and think it will work. Sometimes my family thinks my taste in music is kinda weird.
It is gonna be a country western themed wedding, so the others I choose may have to have a hint of country in them. My sister in law gave me a warning.

" No David Alan Coe basement underground songs" smile 

Anyway I wanted one special song and "Forever Young" it will be !  I am just gonna do some instrumentals before the action starts , so I guess it will be a G C D progression for a half hour or so.   Just kiddin smile  I might throw in a few minor chords to mix it up smile


Heya Pete,
That is a good song and I am familiar with it, I just don't think I do it very well. Sometimes they click and some don't, great song tho,
Thanks

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256 Reply by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Jim,

Hope you have the time of your life. Sounds like the perfect trip and getaway smile

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257 Topic by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Well,

I have been asked by my niece to provide the music for her wedding in June of next year. I am honored she has asked me. She has been a good friend.  We have played guitar together over the years and have had a special bond through music . She has turned the music over to me and trusts me to pull it off.

I wanted one special song from Lizzie and I to her. I will be doing two songs during the wedding and I will play while folks are being seated and whatever else goes on before it starts. I have never had this much time to prepare but I am already excited and looking for material. Anyway I would like to do "Forever Young" by Bob Dylan , I haven't heard of anyone doing this song for a wedding but I think it is one of the Best Songs ever written.



Here's a vid with lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sldgunY3Fw

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258 Reply by wlbaye

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

American Association of Retired Persons, most motels give discounts for AARP members and there are lots of other perks. They sell memberships and have a monthly magazine with stories and such that are interesting to the retired folk smile

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259 Reply by wlbaye

(11 replies, posted in Recording)

Thanks Everyone,

Jim, yes it seems I am acquiring a lot of toys and gadgets. I have had a lot of fun with the harmonizer but don't know if I would replace it if stolen.


Toney, no drum machines for me thanks smile  don't want to start a war but Loopers and drum machines are not for me.

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260 Reply by wlbaye

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I believe you have to be an AARP member to be a Senior Member smile  oops I guess you have to be a senior to be an AARP Member smile

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261 Reply by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I really like the Vocal 4 and I have talked to some guys that have the new Vocal 3 that is supposed to be better than the vocal 4. I have been using the harmonizer for a couple years now and it is alot of fun. It is hard to get a good recording using them but live they really sound nice through a good amp or PA . I did a recording in the recording forum and you can get an idea how I use it.   

mammpper wrote:

I heard the digitech wasnt all that good,but sounds like you like it a lot.  I tried the one from roland and I jump from real low to real high and it wouldnt keep on key, I sent it back. Give me some more info in this one,please

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262 Reply by wlbaye

(5 replies, posted in Recording)

Thanks Pete,

I thought the guitar really has good balance and comes through nice , without a pick.

bensonp wrote:

Sounds great Wayne.  Good base.  I want one.

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263 Reply by wlbaye

(5 replies, posted in Recording)

Thanks Roger,
Yes this is a great song but kind of a downer song like most of his work. I left out about 3 verses , was just wingin a few songs and this one come out , as much as I could remember anyway.

Roger Guppy wrote:

Hi Wayne,

I have not heard that song before but it is one I am now going to learn. A great recording and your new baby sounds wonderful, I hope you have many happy years together.

Roger

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264 Topic by wlbaye

(11 replies, posted in Recording)

Toots ,
Got a discussion going on some of the Harmony pedals. I have used a Digitech Vocal 4 for a couple years now and I decided to record a song I have done alot live. These units sound alot better live through a good amp or PA . They are a little tough to record with. I should have messed around a little more but you can get the idea how they work. I usually just use it on the chorus of a few songs.

I did this with the almost new J-45 and the digitech vocal 4 . It is just one of the  50  presets called Guys & Gals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAvYl1HBJLA

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265 Topic by wlbaye

(5 replies, posted in Recording)

I did a recording of a Townes Van Zandt song "Nothin" today. I used my new guitar J-45 and miked it with a new mic I just purchased it is a condensor mic but it is the pencil type an Audix ADX51 . I had it aimed at about a 45 degree angle at the 14th fret about 6 inches away . I didn't use a pick. I used a dynamic mic for the vocal a sennheiser 845. I recorded into a Presonus Audiobox USB. I didn't add any effects to the guitar.

Couldn't remember all the verses , so I just winged it and it got cut a little short. I just wanted to see how the guitar and mic worked.

Here it is if you would like to check it out smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW1shDPUBC4

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266 Reply by wlbaye

(8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I have a Digitech Vocal 4 and I have alot of fun with it . I have messed around doing some Jonny Cash and June Carter stuff but haven't had the nerve to try it for an audience yet. I play Jonny's part normal and step on the pedal for June's and my voice becomes a female. It's pretty crazy smile

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267 Reply by wlbaye

(22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Very nice work Roger !

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268 Reply by wlbaye

(23 replies, posted in Acoustic)

It sounds very nice and I really like short scale guitars. I think it sounds alot like a D-18 Martin, but it has a voice that really rings
it sounds great with a pick, and I especially like it with no pick or thumbpick and the notes aren't muddy like they can be on some guitars. It has a really nice action and a neck that is so nice. I am pleasantly surprised at how nice the bass is. I wasn't expecting a Mahogany guitar to be so well rounded. It is a quality piece for sure. I feel fortunate to have found the used one at about 60%  of what the new ones were.

Zurf, this guitar plays like butter and it is so good, it won't even make your fingers sore smile


Pete, I'm not trying to torture you, just trying to give a honest review of a nice guitar. I hope yours comes along soon.


MKM, I gave Lizzie a ride to the quilt show, I thought that was a fair trade smile

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269 Reply by wlbaye

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Another good one Fellas !

I played this one thru before , you had it on your website. Thought I would give it a try and see how playing would compare to yours. This song plays well with an acoustic too.

2 Thumbs Up smile

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270 Reply by wlbaye

(23 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I agree, I don't think the Historic means anything , they have J-45 standards , Legend series and True Vintage and have signature models of J-45's  . I wish this one was just a plain ole J-45 but it was the one that was talkin to me so I aint arguing with it.

zguitar wrote:

Happy NGD Wayne!

I agree with topdown, awesome tobacco burst. So what does historic collection really mean? 2005 isn't very historic. Gibsons are all built on by one so I don't think much has changed since the old days. HMMM, very interesting, maybe just a sales ploy?

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271 Reply by wlbaye

(23 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Thanks,

I wasn't ready to buy a guitar yet and was just starting to look around, but the price was right and it sounded right. I did give Lizzie a call and she said

"Oh do what you want, if you want it, I'll come down to the store and pay for it."   

I was hoping it was an Adi top but it is Sitka, the tuners have been changed to  Gibson Deluxe's , the originals were in the case, but they don't look as cool as these. It has a lot of light pick scratches on the top and some belt buckle buffing and scratches on the back , but they don't seem to bother the sound any.

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272 Topic by wlbaye

(23 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Hello ,

My wife just planned a trip to Bozeman to attend a quilt show and I went along and hung out at Music Villa in Bozeman, while she was at the show . They had just traded in a J-45 and I really liked it. I also played a new J-45 classic and a J-45 Legend. I also played a Songwriter and a Hummingbird. I liked the used one best , It is a 2005 J-45 Historic Collection. Don't really know what that means, the guy selling didn't know alot about it either but thought it was constructed more like the vintage models . It sounds really nice and has a really nice voice. To me the notes sound like bells ringing and it has a really nice bass. It is a mahogany back and sides but to me it doesn't sound like it. It really works for me and my style. I just put some new bridge pins in and strings and it is very nice. I feel very fortunate to own such a nice guitar.

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/wlbaye/020.jpg

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273 Reply by wlbaye

(70 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I been bustin my tail workin for a change. I got a few days off and went to Bozeman and picked up a J-45 , I'm headin back home and will post some pics. A Lefty guitar playin friend , said they were the best smile


The intro to Margaritaville would be nice too !

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274 Reply by wlbaye

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Every time I even think about getting tuff my wife reminds me I am a 50 yr old man , and who's butt you gonna kick smile

I will get this recorded when I get a few days off, I am sitting on a rig in rural Wyoming for another week. This one just popped up and I thought it would be a fun beer drinkin song.

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275 Topic by wlbaye

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

This is kind of an autobiography song with an attitude. It is not meant to offend anyone . I grew up in an oilfield camp in rural North Dakota and bussed 40 miles to the nearest school on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation grades 1-7 . We lived in a trailer house and I have been in the oilfield most of my life.

A popular bumper sticker through the years

" Please don't tell my mom I work in the Oilfield, She thinks I'm a piano player in a whorehouse."

So anyway I have recently wrote a couple love songs and I don't want folks to think I aint an ornery old cuss so here goes !





I Coulda Been

(G) I was born in North Dakota, Most Folks (C) aint heard of it

It's (D) way up in the Northland, truth is , most don't give a sh*t (G)

Raised in the Oilfield, schooled (C) on the Rez

In a little ole trailer (D) weren't so bad my momma says (G)



(G) Daylights, evening, morning tour (C) just a way of life

It was a (D) tough old hall and tuffer on the wife

(G) Chased rigs from Montana to (C) Texas near and far

Seems we (D) always stayed too long down at the local Bar (G)


Chorus 1

(G) Well I'm a son of a roughneck (C) I'm proud oilfield trash

Don't (D) give me no lip son or I'll have to whoop yer (G) Ass

Yeh (D) don't give me no lip son or I'll have to whoop yer (G) Ass



Nasty Guitar Solo



(G) Coulda been a doctor , or maybe a big star (C)

But here I am a (D) Roughneck, I guess that's who I are (G)

Fifty years and countin, (C) folks say I been around the block

But,(D) don't give me no lip son, or I'll have to clean your clock (G)


Chorus 2


(G) I am a son of a roughneck I'm (C) proud oilfield trash

(D) Don't give me no lip son or I'll have to whoop yer (G) ass

(D) Don't give me no lip son or I'm bound, bound, bound to whoop some (G) ass

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