376 Reply by neophytte

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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 smile

Thanks for the compliment!!

Cheers

Richard     

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377 Topic by neophytte

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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 

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378 Reply by neophytte

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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     

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379 Reply by neophytte

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Peatle Jville wrote:

Neo the solo and band version have come out good. Back in 95 sounds like you had a good band going then. Excellent hard hitting lyrics.

Thanks; that wasn't a band in '95, I recorded the track on an 8 track recorder (Tascam 488), then hired a studio to record the drummer from my old band ...

Jandle wrote:

neophytte, firstly thanks for popping your song into this month, because this link doesn't close like the suggestion ones do smile  I had a listen again to both versions and I thought both were good but the band version really made this song pop!  It felt to me, at least in my humble opinion, that the song really suited having backing.

Thank you; I've noticed a lot of my old songs, particularly those with distortion or guitar riffs, don't transfer well to acoustic interpretation, this one isn't too bad in that respect, though, and I really appreciate your (and everybodys!) input - it's always interesting to hear different opinions about what works and doesn't work, and hear different perspectives about the music!

https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--7gA6nGZJ--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1513126300/vcgpl7yaut4g9wwahkvr.jpg     

Sorry, commented on each track on the external sites, but not here:

easybeat wrote:

for what its worth jan here it is
https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/tascam_1950mp3

I like this song; it has a good rocky beat and the lyrics fit in well - the vocals add to the effect of 'all about keeping my spirits up', while sounding monotone and down; it reminded me somewhat of a song that Dylan would write and perform. Keep it up!!

Jandle wrote:

I did find this though one though 'Crazy World'  which I did 7 years ago, the first song I ever performed on soundcloud and it was one easybeat had written the lyrics to and I put chords to it and performed.  Going down memory lane now.  https://soundcloud.com/ukulelejan/crazy-worldmp3

Our (boy) cat is called Joy!!

This song really suited both the uke and your voice - and my only complaint would be it feels like it could go for a bridge and then another verse ...

Peatle Jville wrote:

I had to put it up again my April entry as in my rush to put it up I put the wrong version up and also the wrong title for my song. So here is the proper version sorry about that. The song is called My World For Chordie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNzfPx-p6qQ

Yes, I also noticed you'd edited a bit more than the title, didn't see your wife walk past, and some of the vocal lines were a bit different (going from memory!!) - but I did like the content of 'my world' as you've written it; we all seem to be reaching a common theme, which I think you've piqued quite well - "keep the crazies and politicians away, and let me live my life in harmony"!!

I always love the effort you put into the video editing too!! I'll draw some inspiration from that ...

Cheers

Richard (better get back to work now!!) smile

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380 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Ok we have two early birds on here again lol, its suggestions for MAY only lol big_smile

neophytte, that was really good and your son did so well, how neat to have another musician in the family.  I always enjoy the visuals in your videos too, how you play around and make them interesting.  Nice one.

Thanks - this was just a suggestion (not the entry!) for FSOTM, just adding a demo on the wy I play it - but it would be nice to see someone else attempt it, as I always play the songs I write the way I play them; but other people play and interperate differently ...

jets60 wrote:

Hey Richard - I enjoyed Ghost Train, especially the wonderful performance by you and your son. I could see how much fun you both had making music together and it showed in a very polished song in the end. I'm sure you'll come back many times to visit this song. Well done!

Thank you; he is becoming a very talented musician - he amazed me when he listened to my old band mate and myself play it, then transcribed it to music on NoteFlight (drums, bass, piano and guitar parts), then was able to play it. I keep telling him I just write down guitar chords ...

Peatle Jville wrote:

Richard  that is a real good song and good to have some young blood on chordie joining you.

Thanks, we have a couple of other duets on my channel.

Cheers

Richard     

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381 Reply by neophytte

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Ghost Train - my son transposed (I think that's the right word) this song into sheet music earlier this year, and we played it together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXdexbjZYM

Ghost Train Richard Mortimer ; Neon Ceiling




intro starts on bass riff -g- -g- -g-f#- -e- -e-




[G]The ghost train [Em]of your dreams, [G]was let out while you we[Em]re asl[A]eep, it w[C]as let out of your [G]mind [Em] [G] [Em]




It [G]travelled through t[Em]he hall of mirrors, wh[G]at did you ex[Em]pect to see - [A]you? [C]The answer is not [G]you[Em]! [G] [Em]


N[A]o-one can [B ]say that t[C]oday is just a[D]no[/]ther [/]day, it's not t[G]rue,[Em] it's not [G]true [Em]


[G]The blue fridge in [Em]the corner, [G]signifies a [Em]change to [A]do, it's so[C]mething we all [G]do [Em] [G] [Em]


[G]Every clown [Em]moves their lips [G]but, a lot [Em]don't say anything, [A]well to do, [C]but not an [G]issue [Em] [G] [Em]



N[A]o-one can [B ]say that t[C]oday is just a[D]no[/]ther [/]day, it's not t[G]rue,[Em] it's not [G]true [Em]


instr - Al B on keys, over -G- and -Em- for 8 bars




[G]The ghost train [Em]of your dreams, [G]travels back [Em]before you wake, [A]adieu it's [C]time to go, [G]adieu.[Em] [G] [Em]




fades




[G]Adieu[Em], [G]farewell[Em], [G]sayanora[Em], [G]Arrivederci[Em], [G]Au Revoir[Em][G] [Em]



 

Cheers

Richard     

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382 Reply by neophytte

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Here it is:

All’s not fair (in Love and War) Richard Mortimer




intro -E- with 4th and 5th strings hammered on rhythmically




[A/]Daylight shatters jaded reality, [A/]someone somewhere holds the[E] key


[A/]Grass reeds rustle in the breeze, [A/]speaking their language to the [E]trees




[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a [E]club, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]Stick creatures disguise themselves, [A/]making it clear they don't want to be [E]seen


[A/]Butterflies flutter by wistfully, [A/]sunshine falling down upon their [E]wings


[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a [E]axe, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]Birds sing out so cheerfully, [A/]they know they are where they want to[E] be


[A/]take their lives from day to day, [A/]build a nest if then they want to[E] stay


[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone hold[E]s a knife, an act of war? an act of love?



[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


Bridge 2x


[B ] [C@3] [D@5] [D@5] [D#@6] [E@7]




[A/]Primates chatter so ferociously, the [A/]only communication that they[E] need


[A/]The forrest is a comfortable home, [A/]giving them everything they [E]need




[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a[E] gun, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]A generation lost in space, [A/]declares itself the intelligent(?) human[E] race


[A/]sometimes the truth is so plain to see, [A/]that it merely eludes you and[E] me


[D]In another far[E] off land, [D]not too far to [E]see, [D]A man let's go [E]of his fears, [D]concedes to san[E]ity, [D]who is the victim - you and[E] me, [D]victims of [E]society, [D]for without it we wouldn't n[E]eed to know


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


A/ = play once, then fingerpick 



 

And the video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKCo_WKa3I (but feel free to do it anyway you see fit!!)

And this is the song when I recorded it in 1995: http://neophytte.mine.nu/audio/mp3/AllsNotFair.mp3

Cheers

Richard

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383 Reply by neophytte

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unclejoesband wrote:

Thank you. No. Not mine. It's the theme song from a 1980's TV show called Cheers. I shortened it and changed the lyrics from "him" to "her".

I thought it was from "Welcome back, Kotter": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmm3KTa601s

Cheers

Richard     

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384 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

So in a mad rush, last minute, here it is, warts and all.

Sounded pretty good for a rush job!! If you rush every month you might make us mere mortals sound reasonable big_smile

unclejoesband wrote:

Ok. I'm just going to slip this in here late at night and maybe it will go unnoticed. smile

It's the middle of the day here - eating my lunch while listening!! Good version!! smile

Cheers

Richard

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385 Reply by neophytte

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easybeat wrote:

Richard and the Byrds   good stuff.

Ha! I didn't even think of that... good idea!!

Peatle Jville wrote:

Richard  with your neighbourhood distractions you did good given that you were preasurised for time to get it done. Good to see your twin brother playing guitar with you on there and hear the  bird in the audience participating.

heh - was also trying out a new mic in a different situation ...  but it was a fun experience and the birds enjoyed it!!

Cheers

Richard     

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386 Reply by neophytte

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easybeat wrote:

looking forward to hearing it

Peatle Jville wrote:

Richard great lyrics I look forward to hearing you do this song.

Jandle wrote:

Looking forward to hearing your song neophytte.

Due to popular demand big_smile


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Unfortunately the guy at the house behind us was using his chainsaw all morning, I only managed to get one take, and upon review, my voice wasn't as loud as I'd like it. And running out of time for the end of the month ....

Enjoy!!

Cheers

Richard

P.S. The birds thought they were the stars of the performance ....

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387 Reply by neophytte

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I'm making progress, so far I've written this song:

Hello Richard Mortimer




intro vamps between -F- and -G-, go to -C- before starting verse




[F]Hello, it's [G]nice to see your [Am]smiling face again


In this [F]crazy world, where[G] people seem so [Em]scary


it's [F]comforting to [G]know you are still [Am]here ....




[F]Hello, I'm [G]glad we are together once [Am]again


I'd [F]like to say the words to you, [G]that I'm never going to [Em]say


and [F]I'd like to say them now, [G]but you know I [Am]won't ....



instr




[D7] [G] [Em] [C] [C] [G]




[F]Hello, I [G]wish we never had to say [Am]goodbye


I [F]know it's near impossible, [G]for that breaks all the [Em]rules


and [F]if we never left, I'd [G]never get to say ...


yes [F]if we never left, I'd [G]never get to say ...


and [F]if we never left, I'd [G]never get to say [Am]'Hello' ....


 

Wow, the chord pro parser really needs updating ... !

Anyway, will hopefully record it this weekend ...

Cheers

Richard     

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388 Reply by neophytte

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I've always liked "Wild World" by Cat Stevens, and I'll probably do a remake of "All's not fair (in love and war)" due to the current situation with Russia and Ukraine - here's one I did four(!) years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edKCo_WKa3I

All’s not fair (in Love and War) Richard Mortimer


intro -E- with 4th and 5th strings hammered on rhythmically






[A/]Daylight shatters jaded reality, [A/]someone somewhere holds the[E] key


[A/]Grass reeds rustle in the breeze, [A/]speaking their language to the [E]trees


[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a [E]club, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]Stick creatures disguise themselves, [A/]making it clear they don't want to be [E]seen


[A/]Butterflies flutter by wistfully, [A/]sunshine falling down upon their [E]wings


[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a [E]axe, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]Birds sing out so cheerfully, [A/]they know they are where they want to[E] be


[A/]take their lives from day to day, [A/]build a nest if then they want to[E] stay


[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone hold[E]s a knife, an act of war? an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war



Bridge 2x


[B ] [C@3] [D@5] [D@5] [D#@6] [E@7]




[A/]Primates chatter so ferociously, the [A/]only communication that they[E] need


[A/]The forrest is a comfortable home, [A/]giving them everything they [E]need




[D]In another [E]far off land, [D]someone holds a[E] gun, [D]an act of war? [E]an act of love?


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


[A/]A generation lost in space, [A/]declares itself the intelligent(?) human[E] race


[A/]sometimes the truth is so plain to see, [A/]that it merely eludes you and[E] me


[D]In another far[E] off land, [D]not too far to [E]see, [D]A man let's go [E]of his fears, [D]concedes to san[E]ity, [D]who is the victim - you and[E] me, [D]victims of [E]society, [D]for without it we wouldn't n[E]eed to know


[D]all's not fair[Dsus4] [D6], in love and [E]war


A/ = play once, then fingerpick


[Stop]




Cheers

Richard     

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389 Reply by neophytte

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Welcome back Jandle!! It's good to see your icon on the screen!!

Peatle Jville wrote:

Hi just to get the ball rolling with my bad voice and some tricky guitar playing by my friend Robert Caravano here is Welcome Back for Jandle. https://soundcloud.com/eatleville/welcome-back

I liked your tune Peatle; needed some harmionica on there to complete it (well, like it sounded in my head!!). The good (?) thing about the blues is you don't need a great voice, you just need to feel it - which came through in this recording, crickets and all!!

Roger Guppy wrote:

OK, I had a go. I rewrote the lyrics to the Peters and Lee song: https://youtu.be/FPV8qsiEdJw

That was great, it was heartfelt and warm, I'm not sure I know the song, so it sounded like an original to me!!

Looking forward to hearing more - I'm a bit busy this month, so hoping to write a tune for the occasion, but with only 10 days to go, well, let's see how we go!!

Cheers

Richard

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390 Reply by neophytte

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Grah1 wrote:

Strange Neo can you see the one in the new amp thread?

Nope, get this text displayed on screen ...

Cheers

Richard     

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391 Reply by neophytte

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I can't see the pic (maybe because I'm not a FB friend?) - all I see is:

Picture

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392 Reply by neophytte

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Juolengi wrote:

It's a pity that I don't have such a son, but I'm sincerely happy for you!

Thank you     

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393 Reply by neophytte

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Peatle Jville wrote:

Richard that house party had a nice atmosphere to perform in.

Yes, it was pretty good; that's their garage out the back, but they have access to their outdoor area and had a table full of food (if you listen closely, you can hear the people chatting outside getting food), was a good evening all around!!

Cheers

Richard     

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394 Reply by neophytte

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Thanks Peatle, always appreciate your kind words!!

Cheers

Richard     

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395 Reply by neophytte

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jets60 wrote:

Great song Richard - The tune is stuck in my head now. Enjoyed your performance too. smile

Thanks!!     

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396 Reply by neophytte

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TIGLJK wrote:

Nice one Richard.
beautiful song

Jim

Thank you ...     

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397 Reply by neophytte

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I recently performed this one at a house party over here in Western Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB5drXJ5cz4

Cheers

Richard     

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398 Topic by neophytte

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My son worked hard on this track to transpose my old song into real music, and we jammed it out so he could play it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXdexbjZYM

I think we could have done better but he wanted to move onto other things after that ...

Cheers

Richard

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399 Reply by neophytte

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Jandle wrote:

Hiya neophytte, yes I hope to restart it in February next year smile

Hi Jandle, good to hear from you again; looking forward to it!!

Cheers

Richard     

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400 Reply by neophytte

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So ... are we bringing back the FSOTM? (I do kind of miss it!!)

Cheers

Richard

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