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I agree. Let's let it slip. Do you agree it would be a good song? Do you have my e-mail address? Please feel free to use it anytime you want to talk and thanks for not taking offense. Many years ago I taught high school English, and I guess these things just jump out at me, so it isn't just you. I do this with other Chordians as well. 
Your Friend
Bill
Is this a test to see if we're reading your poems, Scott? I mean that in a funny way and not being critical because I really like the poem. It's just that the word "trust" has FIVE letters. I know. I'm being a "spelling/grammar" Nazi, aren't I?
Of course, we could "loosely" define "trust" as a four letter word in that you consider it a word worthy of condemnation.
Failing that, just tell me to keep my brain shut and fingers still.
Still like the poem though, and it sounds like it should be a song.
Your Friend
Bill
I played flamingo guitar once.
Bill
One of the most frustrating things for me is wanting to help a friend and not being able to because this is something the friend ultimately has to do on his own. What I can do, however, is what your other friends have done: be here for you and read your thoughts and expressions of your feelings. As Phill as already written, we can communicate via e-mail, where you can say the things you cannot say here.
You will heal. Scott.
Bill
Hilarious and exactly what would happen if I tried to re-form a band of some kind.
Even though I have all the instruments and amps and no one need bring a thing.
Kinda sad too, when you think about it.
One thing: Those tom-toms (at the end) aren't really mounted for optimal playing, though, are they? 
Thanks, neo!
Bill
As soon as I get things set up to record here at home, I'll do a play/sing through of this as well. It will be the first time ever for me to cover a tune written by you, Jim!
Bill
As I read this, I am reminded of John Lennon's and Jim Morrison's own "tortures", the exception being that here the writer seems to have resolved his. Am I getting or am I missing your point, Scott. Only the poet himself knows if a "re-write" is needed. If I am indeed understanding you, then in my opinion, none is necessary, my friend. Well done!
Bill
It's what I have thought so many times, your poem easybeat. In the place of words, it doesn't take much to click on one of those "like" icons, so the artist can at least "see" that one had a look and/or listen to his/her work. When one ponders it - it takes a lot for the artist to bare his or her soul enough to write it, sing it, play it for us.
We happen to be musicians, poets and writers speaking the universal language, but there are two parts to a conversation. Let's not forget to listen and respond when we can and are moved to do so.
Thanks
Bill
It looks like you and my pretty Dondra have a very fine first collaboration here, Jim. (She on the title and you on the message of the song). It paints a very good picture of what life is like for us at the moment and we are thankful to have friends like you who understand what's going on and who know how dependent we are at this fragile time in our lives.
You know, there have been times since joining our family when I have asked myself if I should have just kept what's happened/happening to us ---- private --- and just be a name on a page who treats people how he himself would like to be treated, but that would not have been the Bill you know me as. Whoever created the bond - you (Chordians) or I (Bill), it's there and won't be easily broken.
Besides, everyone needs a "reference point". In this case, a guy of whom people can say, "Man! I thought I/we had it bad! He's worse off than I am (we are). ............ < there's your smiley face (of sorts) to show that I don't mind being that guy. I don't mind being that guy because it allows me - in a small way - to "pay back" the kindnesses you, Jim and the family keep bringing us. If I were to put that into a song, it would convey the message that there have been many times when I have asked myself what would I do/have done without you.
So don't take it down, Jim. I'm in every line of it. I am even inbetween every line of it. Getting Soul-Stable will be another "challenge" for me, but with friends and family such as you all, I'm up for it. "Put me in, Coach........."
Thanks, Jim and everyone for helping me to hang in!
Bill
PS: Dondra says to tell you she couldn't have said it better herself, and if you knew her personally, then you'd know what a true compliment that really is, my friend. If you and I knew each other better, you'd understand that this translates into "Ya' done good, Buddy!"
I checked out (and answered) the other thread, Scott and I think I understand a "little" about what may be happening. I am glad to read the first part of #5, and knowing as much as is possible without having actually met, I have you figured for a guy with a "right stuff" attitude. Remember "The Moving Finger...."? Having "writ", it moves on.
Bill
Hey Jaybird_11
Great question, and one that's very important. What I would recommend is to listen closely to the tune you may be covering and see if its patterns might match up with one this guy's talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzC0orOGARw
I have some very knowledgeable friends who can tell you much more about this subject, but this is a good one to get you started.
Let us know how it goes and good luck!
Bill
Scott,
Please post lyrics when you can, please. I have a feeling they'll describe what you mentioned in the other thread. I am having trouble with my hearing right now and have lost my "in the ear" hearing aid, so I can't give your tune the "listen" it needs.
One thing (and I'm sure you already know this from me having read some of your prose): writing is cathartic. Before I got so busy with probs in my personal life, I used to take time as often as possible and just sit, think and write. I'm glad to see you're doing the same, my friend.
Omar Khayyam wrote, "The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ,
Moves on: nor all they Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it."
Keep writing and singing them, my brother!
Bill
Some of the most exciting times of your life are heading your way, Curt! I was 15 when I first started playing and calling myself a "musician", and I loved every minute of every song played by every band I've ever drummed for.
That's not to say, there won't be some rough patches, but it's all about the music, so they can be worked through.
I wish you and your mates all the success you want and all the fun you can stand!
Bill
What I wrote on SoundCloud:
"Nicely done! I TOTALLY enjoyed listening to you, Ctech. You sound like you're sitting around a campfire with your warrior mates, singing this. VERY well done! --- Bill from Chordie"
PS: Don't mean to step on The Loremaster's territory, but for those of us who wondered, "October 14th" refers to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 won by William The Bastard, who then took the name "Conqueror".
Okay, easybeat, now you're gonna have to explain "scratch recordings" to me. I'm sure I have never heard the term used before.
Thanks
Bill
Note left on SoundCloud. A very pleasant story to listen to, and to agree with my friend Peatle - very cleverly written. As I wrote on the Cloud, and it is meant as a compliment - this song would fit nicely into either Neil Young's or the late Harry Chapin's repertoire! As for me, while I liked it very much, no way could I cover it. Chord changes would get me, I'm afraid.
Great Job, Jets!
Well if Segovia would have understood this guy, then he probably understood Zappa, too, right?
Bill
Thanks, Jim! One can sure see that low hanging smoke over the theater, there. Are they any closer to getting that fire out? It started in a barn as I understand. Y'all take care of yourselves and each other and thanks for the shot!
Bill
This guy plays Micro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRsSjh5TTqI
Another guy on another YouTube vid played atonally.
I just sing atonally. Occasionally I sing anally
All those fixed frets. I wonder what Maestro Segovia would have done/said?
So I watched this guy, looked and listened; sighed and went back to practicing my B and B7.
Bill
I'd take a Les Paul over a gold watch any day!
Bill
This would be the perfect pickup for the little Fender accoustic, but I'm a little "leery" of getting it without some decent reviews: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … me-control
As you can see, there's the no volume control and volume control option, and the reason I am hesitant is because of the many times I have heard those little knobs go Ccccrrrrraaaaaaackle when trying to adjust them.
Also, how permanent is that stickum? Say that little pickup stops working at all - am I going to be able to remove it without damaging the finish of the guitar, or am I just gonna stick another pickup near where the now non-functioning one is?
Why am I thinking about getting that one at all? Well, the one I had bought before (about 2 years ago, I think) didn 't fit into the sound hole, so I was thinking this little bugger might be better to use.
Thanks for your opinions as always
Bill
Wow! Color me IMPRESSED, my friend! You don't "talk" much about your gigs, lessons, etc. (well, there was that one young lady from a few years back, is she still your student?), but that right there is totally outta sight (expression from the late 60's)!
You still walking "on air", Roger? I'll have to share this with your "lady-friend", when she comes in.
I just keep being amazed at the talent we have here! It's an honor just to be able to hang out here with y'all!
Grats, Roger
Bill
Lord, ain't she purrrrr-dee!
So what don't you do well, Jim?
Also, if you were to sell this fine looking instrument, what would it cost me?
Bill
I "cut my drummer's teeth" on "Soul" Music, CG and all. You weren't worth spit as a drummer unless you had that "Memphis" soul rhythm in your sticks and feet, and together with the bass, well...... if your singer was Aretha Franklin, you'd be just fine because she was her own "lead instrument".
"Respect" was always the tune that "got 'em onto the dance floor" and if you followed that one up with even more, it would keep 'em there. Close the set with Otis Redding's "Dock Of The Bay" and Bob's yer uncle.
Aretha must have kept her private life VERY private, because one never heard of such things as politics, likes, dislikes, etc.. It was always just the music and that voice, but if you listened, everything was right there in the emotion. THAT she never hesitated to share with us.
Rest In Peace, "Ree Ree". You sure were a "lung-slinger".
Bill
PS: This is NOT Aretha, but helps to explain what I wrote in paragraph 1 above. Turn it up and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sm9n-6hy6M
Jim and All
I think all of you know by now how I feel about you, so I know you'll understand when I tell you that getting my "self" back will be one more "challenge" for me. There are a lot of "cobwebs" to clean out, many misconceptions to fix and most importantly of all - there's a lot of loving of me again to do. I know that last sentence is lacking in coherence, but maybe you get the highlights.
Let's see what the freshly "exhumed" Bill can do for himself.
Thanks
Bill
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