While it's quiet here, I posted this up:
Cheers
Richard
352 2022-07-09 09:58:38
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
unclejoesband wrote:
neophytte wrote:And I know I did listen to this one at work ... I was surprised how big the barn is, and all the instruments on the walls!! Was also surprised at the tempo you did it at; I usually go quite fast on this song (and you missed the F#->G slide thingy!!), but it was great to see so many people out having fun and making music, because that is what life is all about!!
When I learned it 30 some years ago, it was a very low point in life and that's how it came out back then. Guess I never really gave much thought to the tempo. It's just how I was feeling at the time and I've always played it that way. The "F# > G thingy?" Never even knew it was there until you pointed it out. Lol!!
I did it at our monthly jam session (because you reminded me how much I like that song!!):
Cheers
Richard
353 2022-07-08 09:35:13
Re: SUGGESTIONS: AUGUST 2022 FSOTM – TOMORROW, FLOWERS, WITHOUT, WHISKEY (8 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Leo Sayer - More than I can say. (tommorow)
Phil Williams - Anyone but me (Whiskey)
354 2022-06-29 00:41:58
Re: Wiki page (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
TIGLJK wrote:
That is way cool Richard !
It must have taken a lot of work to put that together.
Fantastic achievements!
Congratulations! I hope it gets accepted - it is very well done.
Thanks Jim, it did take a fair amount of work, finding all the internet references was the hardest, as the 90's was the time when the internet was around, but not fully in use yet ...
Jandle wrote:
Awesome Richard, you have a good musical history to be proud of. What a great idea and a good read.
Thanks Jan, appreciate you having a read!
Cheers
Richard
355 2022-06-27 00:45:59
Re: Wiki page (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle Jville wrote:
That was an interest read Richard thank you for sharing.
Thanks - I started putting it together a few months ago as a result of a friend saying I should put together some details about the work I was doing in the music scene during the 90's; and I also realized I've never put together a 'complete' list of recordings and demo's I worked on.
easybeat wrote:
wow you have been a busy boy,makes interesting reading.
Thanks - I've also recently found some articles I was writing for music magazines, one was here, searching for a Quadraverb: https://www.cxnetwork.com.au/cx-magazin … gust-1993/
Phill Williams wrote:
Yes I enjoyed that. You have a long and varied background. You're never too old, look at McCartney don't give up, show the kids how it's done!
Thanks, I remember having a lot of drive back then, and a bit of luck as well.
Grah1 wrote:
Nice page Richard
Thank you, maybe if it's "notable" enough, it will get approved 
Cheers
Richard
356 2022-06-25 02:13:10
Topic: Wiki page (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I added a wiki page about some of the early bands I was in here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Ric … (musician)
It's still in draft mode, and may get rejected, but feel free to have a read while it's available.
Cheers
Richard
357 2022-06-22 01:02:18
Re: SUGGESTIONS: JULY 2022 FSOTM – DOOR, CHILD, GOODBYE, RAIN, LOVE. (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
"To her door" by Paul Kelly; I think it mentions all of the 5 words ...
To her door
She took both the kid's
(children)
She said "I'm not standing by, To watch you slowly die
(goodbye)
In the pouring rain
Love isn't directly mentioned, but it's an underlying theme ...
Cheers
Richard
358 2022-06-20 06:18:23
Re: Catch Up (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good to hear you guys catch up!! I was looking how close I would be to drop in for a coffee; it's a 9 hour flight ... so maybe I'll organize a "Perth Chordie Catchup", but AFAIK, I'm the only one in Perth. So, just me and the mirror - I hope he's a good conversationalist, as I'm pretty quiet ...
Keep well all!!
Cheers
Richard
359 2022-06-19 00:17:13
Re: JUNE 2022 FSOTM – A DAY OF THE WEEK AND OR NUMBERS (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
easybeat wrote:
great stuff Neo
Thanks! Appreciate you listening ...
TIGLJK wrote:
That is way cool ! To be able to have video that spans time is priceless.
Thank you - I hadn't thought about it that way ...
Cheers
Richard
360 2022-06-15 10:28:20
Re: JUNE 2022 FSOTM – A DAY OF THE WEEK AND OR NUMBERS (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jandle wrote:
neophytte, your first song, Blue Monday, sounded good, nicely put together with the reverb, made it affective.
Your second and third song Honey Sunday. In both cases the sound quality wasn't the best (and I can understand why because of the time period when equipment isn't what it is today). The drum in both videos became the focus because of the loudness. And agree with you, the young girls performance was better in the 3rd video. But I enjoyed seeing a young enthusiatic group of people getting together and jamming, having fun which is what music is all about.
Thanks for listening!!
361 2022-06-15 04:17:00
Re: JUNE 2022 FSOTM – A DAY OF THE WEEK AND OR NUMBERS (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I'm running a bit late with my original I was going to write, so whipping out some oldies for this months FSOTM; first up is "Blue Monday" which was a techno song in the 80's, performed acoustically on guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd_Aae98fj4
And then we have "Honey Sunday" which was written by the drummer and bass player in this band, it's out of my vocal range and not a great performance all around (I think this was the first song we video'd after a 31 years 'break' between jams):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXnUekJiq6Q
In fact, here is a video (recorded in 1989!!) of the song when it was first played (the girl does better on vocals, but didn't come to the reunion jam because of work):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M0QsJGpNLc
Enjoy!!
Richard
362 2022-05-19 07:39:22
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jandle wrote:
Ok here is my attempt at covering Ghost Riders in the Sky, copying Zurf this month. https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/ghost-rider
Sorry Jandle, I saw your other post and realized I hadn't listened to, or commented on, this recording. I remember seeing it, so I was probably at work, and it depends on how lazy or busy I am as to whether I get the headphones out of my bag or wait until I get home. Then distractions happen ...
Anyway, the introductory notes felt a bit rough (not sure how easy or hard they would be on a uke), but once you got into the strumming it felt a lot more confident, I liked the overall feel of it there ....
unclejoesband wrote:
So here is my rendition of Eric Clapton's "Promises." On stage with me is Paul on the harmonica, Jerry on the box drum, and our host Frank on the bass.
And I know I did listen to this one at work ... I was surprised how big the barn is, and all the instruments on the walls!! Was also surprised at the tempo you did it at; I usually go quite fast on this song (and you missed the F#->G slide thingy!!), but it was great to see so many people out having fun and making music, because that is what life is all about!!
Cheers
Richard
363 2022-05-18 00:34:42
Re: SUGGESTIONS: JUNE 2022 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (9 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I've been writing a song which has both days and numbers in it; I'll get a wriggle on and finish it, but tentative title is "Today is the day"; about how we need to change our habits or the world will (essentially) end. I'll finish it off and post it up.
Cheers
Richard
364 2022-05-18 00:28:48
Re: MAY 2022 - GHOST, GHOSTS, WOMAN and MAN (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Although I put them in the suggestion thread, here are links to my two versions of "Ghost Train":
With my son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXdexbjZYM
With half the band: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykU4-zd1Ifk
Solo live in '95: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iYMaBi_T2Y
Enjoy!
Richard
365 2022-05-18 00:18:04
Re: Weather Expert (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Weill, that was pretty funny ... my MIL always reminds me, English talk about weather, Asians talk about food (Segway into sequel!!)
Cheers
Richard
366 2022-05-11 00:12:38
Re: Is this possible? (1 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I generally do them one by one, exporting the song as ChordPro format, then importing them into the external app (I use OnSong, but the process is similar). You'll find most of the transcriptions are _fairly_ accurate, but you'll need to tweak the location of a chord here and there. Let me know if you need a more detailed explanation how to do this.
Cheers
Richard
367 2022-04-29 01:21:28
Re: APRIL 2022 - THE WORLD (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Roger Guppy wrote:
OK here is my contribution for this month. This song from 1964 by Karl Denver that has always been a favourite if mine. 'My World of Blue':
https://youtu.be/J8k0Q6Hw-V8Roger
Nice!! Was tapping my foot along to that one!!
Cheers
Richard
368 2022-04-20 07:26:03
Re: APRIL 2022 - THE WORLD (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Peatle Jville wrote:
Neo, this would have to be one of best videos you have put up of a great song done with a good band arrangement. Your 7yo did a real good job on the videoing.
Thanks ... I didn't think it was so good, but compliment accepted, and I'll pass on the feedback to my son
Cheers
Richard
369 2022-04-19 03:33:47
Re: Don't Need To Be. (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I like it, left a comment on YT!!
Cheers
Richard
370 2022-04-19 03:24:03
Re: APRIL 2022 - THE WORLD (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
I added a video for "All's not fair", which is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d-Plzd5RIs
It wasn't as successful as I would have liked; getting the video to match the guitar parts was hard (and having my 7yo doing the videoing was possibly not the best move), but I've put it up, warts and all ....
Cheers
Richard
371 2022-04-12 11:27:18
Re: Early recording of the band I was in ... (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jandle wrote:
I had a listen to this the other night but didn't get a chance to comment on it neophytte. I was very impressed with the guitar playing as well, you were showing up skills there. Looks like you and your mates were having a blast together.
Thanks; I think we had the only musical act, but the whole video was a blast to make (from the older memory cells that are still surviving )
Cheers
Richard
372 2022-04-12 00:18:03
Re: Early recording of the band I was in ... (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
TIGLJK wrote:
Neo
That was awesome !
Great song !Did you take guitar lessons as a younger child ?
Jim
Thanks for listening; no guitar lessons for me - I bought myself a guitar and learnt by jamming with some friends (I think Kev, playing bass, was also there), then was introduced to a band and two weeks later was playing my first gig with them. For this recording we had an old Boss drum machine on the floor, that I activated with my foot ...
Cheers
Richard
373 2022-04-11 00:22:18
Re: Early recording of the band I was in ... (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle Jville wrote:
Neo I guess that is you on the left hand side? You guys did a great cover of a very popular teenage anthem from my younger years.
Hi Peatle, yes, when I was wearing contacts, and a lot skinnier than I am now
Thanks for the compliment!!
Cheers
Richard
374 2022-04-10 12:20:49
Topic: Early recording of the band I was in ... (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
My friend found an early (1990!!) recording of a band I was playing in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjrpg1v_D0o
Enjoy a 32 year old video!
Richard
375 2022-04-07 06:34:22
Re: APRIL 2022 - THE WORLD (43 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
easybeat wrote:
Neo
thanks for taking the time to comment.yeah monotone is what i do best.
A few years ago i had never sung,Jan encouraged me,its still not real singing, but i like to think
it is real and sincere.I like writing but dont like trying to sing and play.
No worries - I think everyone has a unique voice; it's just working out what songs suit your voice ... I couldn't imagine you (or me!) doing a Mariah Carey song, for example, but Louis Armstrong type version of What a wonderful world could be done ...
Cheers
Richard