251 Reply by ozymandias

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bensonp wrote:
Old Doll wrote:

Dont pay the Ferryman. Chris De Burg.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRC9wunId2U

Not familiar with that one Old Doll, but I do know Diamonds and Rust, but never heard it by Judas Priest.  I like it.
I figured I would introduce the Beatles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DTwE1Iuqdw

Definitely, Judas Priest does a good job with Diamonds and Rust.  And what makes it good, is that they put their signature stamp on it without degrading the tune.  In short their version is NOT a rotten remake.  And thats what separates the good musicians from the wannabe's. 

IMHO

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252 Reply by ozymandias

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Old Doll wrote:

ozymandias,

Have you heard this great acoustic version byJudas Priest ?
Its well worth a listen.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wGlbYpBQdQ

I never even knew they did that tune.  WOW, it's pretty dang good.  Thanks for the link!  :-)

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253 Reply by ozymandias

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I adore "Diamonds and Rust".

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254 Reply by ozymandias

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Seconded.

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255 Reply by ozymandias

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That is a good one to learn and one of my early tunes.  Good chord changes and lyrics that stay in your mind.

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256 Reply by ozymandias

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deadstring wrote:

Allison Krauss

Her remake of Blind Faith's "Can't find my way home."  Was pretty good, and I usually despise remakes of classic tunes.

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257 Reply by ozymandias

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Good choice!

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258 Reply by ozymandias

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Guitarpix wrote:
ozymandias wrote:

Oh boy, favorite book, where do I start.  Well first and foremost, I am a bookaholic and have been since childhood.  If there's a bookstore anywhere, I have GOT to check it out.

Now, I'll start with "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne.  Stories by Robert E. Howard..(Conan, Kull, and many other fantasy/sword and sorcery adventures), Volcano books ( I have collected over 209 of them and eagerly scan for more.)  Geoscience books in general. 

LOTR by Tolkien

The Book of bad songs, by Dave Barry
Miles from Nowhere by Dayton Duncan
Any Star Trek books I can get my hands on.

A lot of what I read depends upon what strikes my fancy and grabs my attention.  But, a book is never very far from my reach, especially if I have to go someplace and wait.

Robert Jordan did a 3 or 4 book series on Conan that I'd recommend you check out if you haven't!  If your a fantasy fan I'm sure you've read or at least heard of his "Wheel of Time" series Great stuff. If you haven't read those yet, you're in for a real treat smile Terry Goodkind and Terry Brooks are two other fantasy authors I think you'd really enjoy!

Buvvy, Congrats man!!  You know I'm going to need one signed and mailed!! (I'll pay of course)  Drop me an email when it's available! You know, my best friend growing up shared your name...

Several other great books mentioned that I'm going to have to check out!

I'll check them out.  Thanks for the suggestions.

"When I get a little money, I buy books, And; if any is left, I buy food and clothes."  --Erasmus

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259 Reply by ozymandias

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I met Stephen King once.  He has a summer home near us.  He held open a door to a convenience store for me when I was carrying our (then) baby girl into the store.

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260 Reply by ozymandias

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Cold, but so far less snow than we have had the last two years.  I'll take the cold and dry anyday.

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261 Reply by ozymandias

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Oh boy, favorite book, where do I start.  Well first and foremost, I am a bookaholic and have been since childhood.  If there's a bookstore anywhere, I have GOT to check it out.

Now, I'll start with "Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne.  Stories by Robert E. Howard..(Conan, Kull, and many other fantasy/sword and sorcery adventures), Volcano books ( I have collected over 209 of them and eagerly scan for more.)  Geoscience books in general. 

LOTR by Tolkien

The Book of bad songs, by Dave Barry
Miles from Nowhere by Dayton Duncan
Any Star Trek books I can get my hands on.

A lot of what I read depends upon what strikes my fancy and grabs my attention.  But, a book is never very far from my reach, especially if I have to go someplace and wait.

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262 Reply by ozymandias

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Zurf wrote:

I got an Intellitouch tuner and am severely disappointed.  It goes through batteries like nobody's business, it doesn't tune the low E well, and it's difficult to see and slow to respond.  I much prefer my chromatic tuner.

- Zurf

I see other people in my class using other types of clip on tuners.  I'll have to check them out.  I am slowly getting better with tuning by ear, I have reached a point where I sometimes disagree with my tuner.  LOL

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263 Reply by ozymandias

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Sometimes the forearm of my fret hand will cramp up depending upon the chord changes and rapidity of said changes.  I found a wrist brace will help especially when I do the "DEATH GRIP".  I do a lot of stretching to keep the fret hand and arm as flexible as possible during classes. 

But, ultimately, I go with the majority here as an exercise therapist and nurse.  RICE and cutting back on daily playing time are the bets to keep you playing for the long run.  And don't play thru the pain, that is your body trying to tell you something.  Listen to your body.  Carpal tunnel Syndrome is nothing to blow off.  And it has cursed many a musician.  Leon Fleischer, pianist, for one.  You can replace guitars and strings, hands are irreplaceable.

Hope things get better for you.

Peace

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264 Reply by ozymandias

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ukesailor wrote:

Try moving your tuner on the headstock ... I find closer to the E string machine head works for me

I'll try that, it makes sense.  I have an intellitouch tuner that had a hard time tuning the Low E string.  I changed the batteries and it can still be a tad rascally with that string, but it improved quite a bit.  Enough that I'm not cursing it anymore.  lol

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265 Reply by ozymandias

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Old Doll wrote:

lol

Nice one guitarpix,

Ill be getting meself barred from here. Per its all in good fun sir.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAVUrq7jvtM

Per ! Does Chordie have calories ? I seem to be putting on weight. Ill just have to keep coming here to dance !


Old Doll

No, Chordie is low in calories and high in fiber: as in the amount of chords and lyrics we print to add to our collections from the songbooks.  <grin>

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266 Reply by ozymandias

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Be there, or be square.  tongue  I dig it Old Doll, you and bensonp go out there and cut that rug and Stroll like the cool cats you are.  ;-)

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267 Reply by ozymandias

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Oh you kids!  <grin>

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268 Reply by ozymandias

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Skip a Rope really struck a chord in me back in the 60's when I first heard it.  Henson Cargill was a dang good songwriter and guitarist.

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269 Reply by ozymandias

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Henson Cargill and "Skip a rope".  One of the songs I first learned.  Took me awhile to even find it in a music store.

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270 Reply by ozymandias

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Zurf wrote:

Mekidsmom.  I'm on facebook under my full name - Derek Zurfluh.  Look me up.  Invitation goes out to other Chordians who want to get in touch by that method.  Mostly it's just me, my wife, and a slew of fishing friends plus a smattering of church and high school folks.  Some music will liven things up. 

- Zurf

I'm on facebook under Stephen J. Desrosiers.  Anybody here is welcome to check it out, my guitar teacher and my singing teacher are friends there.  And I agree, music will definitely liven things up!

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271 Reply by ozymandias

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tubatooter1940 wrote:

Here is a weird acoustic guitar version of "The Little Drummer Boy":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KNaApKbCXk

I have a real hatred of "The Little Drummer Boy" tune, or at least the schmaltzy ray conniff versions, bordering on the psychotic. 

But, that was wonderful, whoever the guitarist was in that clip, he does a version that I seriously like.  It may be weird, but as Duke Ellington said, "If it sounds good, it is good."  And that was dang good! 

Peas on Earth, Gouda Wheel Two Men!  <grin>  Happy Holidaze and Gouda Bless us everyone!

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272 Reply by ozymandias

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If anyone can find "Skip a rope" by Henson Cargill.  That is a good one!

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273 Reply by ozymandias

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KAP54 wrote:

Here's three songs from Johnny Horton. I was just old enough put a record on the turntable when his songs were on the charts. Needless to say all my favorite records from back then ended up get scratched to you know what from playing over and over and over. lol but got to be standards around the campfire. big_smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpaDpmQbJj8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yagAKtd5REc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpUJZ92JkAY

Johnny Horton, seriously good stuff!

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274 Reply by ozymandias

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Zurf wrote:

Panic and stupidity are the usual course of business here in the suburbs of the nation's capitol.  Nevertheless, snow is a four letter word.  I'll throw out my back and tear up my arthritic shoulders shoveling and then after I get my soaking wet clothes off and warm up with a cup of tea or hot chocolate, my family will wonder why I don't want to put my sopping wet clothes back on and play.

I feel your pain, but, I am glad it was yours not mine.  FWIW, I will pay heavily for this later in January and February if Maine winters live up to the last two years of record snowfall.  <OUCH>
My arthritic right shoulder is throbbing tonight and that is a very bad sign.

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275 Reply by ozymandias

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jerome.oneil wrote:

Let it snow.... SOMEWHERE ELSE!   smile

Even the threat of snow causes Seattle to laps into huge bouts of panic and stupidity.  It's as if they've never seen water fall out of the sky before!

I am very happy that it snowed heavily.................elsewhere, not my area of Maine!  <grin>

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