Thanks Bill
427 2018-06-14 20:04:09
Topic: Cigar box guitar (9 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Here's a link to a short vid I've made demoing my cigar box guitar
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HnGHdUBe8Kk
428 2018-06-14 07:08:58
Re: JUNE 2018 FSOTM - KING, QUEEN, PRINCESS, PRINCESS - CAPTAIN, MAJOR (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Thanks Roger glad you enjoyed it. With the exception of the flute this was a live studio recording.John the bass player added the flute later .The whole thing was recorded on a zoom 8 channel portable desk.
429 2018-06-13 16:31:09
Re: Girlfriends (41 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Such a strong song Jim I play it in my serious live set ,I will have learn the new verse.
430 2018-06-13 10:28:03
Re: JUNE 2018 FSOTM - KING, QUEEN, PRINCESS, PRINCESS - CAPTAIN, MAJOR (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Unfortunatley I havent much time for recording these days but this months subject gives me a chance to repost one of my songs from a while back
https://soundcloud.com/graham-windle/co … ic-version
Hope some of you who havent heard this enjoy it .
431 2018-06-06 10:15:47
Re: The Last Gig (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Sometimes it pays to check a place before you go there and find out if this is the right place for you.
A couple of months ago I played at what turned out to be the roughest bar in a town .I hadn't checked it out and was lucky to get out with my self and equipment intact.I got all the "play somthing we know" crap .Believe me it's not your fault if people are ignorant arseholes.
It's sad that this incident stopped you playing.I try to check a place now before I perform.
Get back on that horse and ride and as Kris Kristofferson says don't let the bastards get you down.
432 2018-05-28 23:51:51
Re: TORTURED to be renamed WW7 (9 replies, posted in Poems)
I get it Scott great concept.
433 2018-05-28 23:30:48
Re: TORTURED to be renamed WW7 (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Scott it's very powerful ,but I would perhaps say there's too many tortured references.Unless you are planning to have the tortured bits as a second voice in the background gradually building to a crescendo at the end. Then maybe leave them as is.
434 2018-04-22 08:02:01
Re: These are pics of the strat I built (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looks awesome
435 2018-04-21 20:44:05
Topic: What do you take to a gig? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OK no smart arse replies on this I know I need my guitar.lol
What I wondered was when you do say an open Mic or solo gig what do you consider to be the essential items to take.
My list is as follows.
Guitars
Cables
Tuner
Capo
Slide
Music stand.
Songs
Battery
Strings
Picks
Microphone
I consider this to be my minimum amount of kit ,what about the rest of you
436 2018-04-11 08:13:20
Re: Kisses on the Roundabout (42 replies, posted in Songwriting)
UK resident again Phill ,living in Settle ,We've bought an old church hall up near Carlisle which I would like to have finished this year but it looks like it may take a little longer than we planned.
437 2018-04-10 21:00:53
Re: Kisses on the Roundabout (42 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Version 2 Phill sounds great nice guitar work and tone
438 2018-03-15 21:04:55
Re: Devils Tattoo (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Yep its still a work in progress though ,I'm not happy with the aha ah bits my range is to low
439 2018-03-15 13:33:49
Topic: Devils Tattoo (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I havent posted for a while so heres a work in progress ,a cover of Black Rebel Motorcyle Clubs "Beat the Devils Tattoo
I need some backing vocal as I cant pitch correctly for the ahaha bits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b00jG2gSQqE
440 2018-02-06 00:11:54
Re: Rough bars (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Most incidents I've had have been quite amusing with no real aggression unlike Saturday's gig.
One time that comes to mind was the French guy who tried to get on stage with us, 4 times the bouncers threw him out in total,. It was only when he leaped on stage knocking stef the bass player and rme back into the drum kit that they got really tough with him and hurled him through the doors like a stunt man in a western movie.Elpida our backing singer picked a mic up and kept the song going throughout.We still laugh about this when we speak.
441 2018-02-05 08:29:36
Topic: Rough bars (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I thought I'd got past this. Last Saturday I was booked to play a town centre bar in a town where I've played many times before.Great I thought there will be plenty of people I have met before and friends from the area.Reality some friends turned up and we had a good warm audience for the first set.Sadly at 10 the bar round the corner closed and the towns entire population of idiots walk in.The place changes from a quiet music appreciating bar to an animal house .There is aggression and negativity sure they still want me to play but they want 60s sing along stuff I get pestered to play house of the rising sun by this woman for ages.So I finish early before it kicks off my wife grabs my guitars before some idiot trys to steal them We load the pa back into the truck I get paid and we leave.Not a great experience and certainly not the place to sing a set containing left wing political songs defiantly not a place to go back to.
442 2018-01-10 11:43:56
Re: M.I.A. Chordians (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm lurking at the moment been busy at work and resting my voice while my cough gets better but still here.
443 2017-11-26 08:31:18
Re: Finally back up and singing (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks for the support guys. Jim I'll send you an email re the drug addiction thing which you may be able to include in your classes
444 2017-11-25 07:41:31
Topic: Finally back up and singing (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Last night I did a set at a local venue ,to see how my voice held up .Glad to say all went well and the audience loved the songs .All though it was only 15 mins I was pleased my voice lasted . Time to get some propped gigs booked for the new year.
445 2017-11-20 20:34:03
Re: not going to sing tonight (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great lyrics Phill
446 2017-11-12 15:17:33
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for the comments guys .Phill I get your point however I think most will guess which politicians I'm aiming at .The good ones are a little thin on the ground ,lol. Maybe a song praising the good guys might be worth exploring .
447 2017-11-11 13:47:18
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great words Jim I can think of a few people who might benefit from reading them or listening to the song .well written.
448 2017-11-08 22:13:45
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I managed to do a rough version of this hope you like it ,Sorry about the grainy vid and the poor voice .
449 2017-11-07 14:00:09
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'd be happy for any one to cover this as I can't sing at the moment Can't wait for Scotts version
450 2017-11-03 23:45:38
Topic: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
As I cant sing at the moment I thought I'd post a new song instead .Hope you like it .
Politicians and Lunatics
G D Em7
Any way that you want it ,
G D Em7
any way that you feel .
G D Em7
Anyway that you want it ,
G D Em7
maybe we should make a deal?
G D Em7
The time for hiding is ended ,
G D Em7
the battles nearly begun.
G D Em7
Time for some negotiation
G D Em7
no way the war can be won .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C D
We see them day by day.
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
G D Em7
Donald Trump and Kim Jong un,
G D Em7
Boris Johnson and Teresa May.
G D Em7
We'll not forget Vladimir Putin,
G D Em7
These people wont go away.
G D Em7
Hats off to Holly Johnson ,
G D Em7
He sang about the two tribes.
G D Em7
Looks like the problem just worsened ,
G D Em7
troubles on every side. .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C D
We see them day by day.
C G D
Politicians and lunatics,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
C G D
always seem to want their own way,
G D Em7
Bob Dylan sang about Isis.
G D Em7
now the name means something else .
G D Em7
We should all live together,
G D Em7
for Gods sake there's only one Earth .
G D Em7
Scorched by the winds of oblivion,
G D Em7
burned by the Dragons of Hell.
G D Em7
I'm writing this song but who'll listen,
G D Em7
to the few words of wisdom I tell. .
C G D
Politicians and lunatics
C D
we see them day by day
C G D
politicians and lunatics
C G D
always seem to want their own way
C G D
always seem to want their own way