Hey Ken, I put out the challenge perhaps a heavy metal fan will take it up and produce a rock version of With You. Only time will tell....
Roger
4,627 2007-02-18 20:26:15
Re: Rock is dead? (13 replies, posted in Electric)
Hi lx_rubin,
The last live rock show I went to was here in Portugal and the star was Rui Veloso. OK I had not heard of him either but he is 'the father of rock and roll' here and has been their number one performer for many years. Although I could not understand a word, my Portugese is terrible, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance.
What I found incredible though was that there were younsters to senior citizens not only tapping feet and clapping hands to the music but singing along to his songs. Everyone enjoyed it and the atmosphere was electric.
Roger
4,628 2007-02-18 18:07:57
Re: "With You" for Valentine's (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hello everyone out there in Chordieland,
I have always said that give two musicians a set of chords and words and you will end up with two completely different songs. I spoke to Ken and James about this and we thought it would be fun to see what happened if Ken and I recorded one of James's songs. We have both recorded "With You" and the results are very different. Hear for yourself. Ken's is on YouTube with a cracking video:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzifUoDRqc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VzifUoDRqc</a>
Mine is on MySpace, no video I'm afraid, just a 37 year old photo of my first wife:
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/rogerclive" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/rogerclive</a>
I hope one day we will hear James's version of how he intended it but until then if anyone else wants to record their version of this song James, Ken and I would be very interested to hear it.
Roger
4,629 2007-02-18 16:19:22
Re: dead rock people (38 replies, posted in Electric)
Amen to that Bootlegger.
4,630 2007-02-16 21:48:12
Re: "Those Menopause Pills" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
And I did and it was good!! In fact I am going to add this one to my repertoire, I sing far too many serious songs and need some lighter ones. With your permission of course James.
Roger
4,631 2007-02-16 21:41:44
Re: Could someone have a look at this song I wrote? (21 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I have to agree with happi munki's expression wow is the right word especially as this is your first. Reading the thread I am also pleased that James McCormick sorted out your earlier problems with the formatting as I was able to just pick up my old guitar and sing your song. A little morbid it may be but the chords changes flowed nicely and the lyrical temp was good. I will finish by saying there is nothing crappy about it and keep them coming.
Roger
4,632 2007-02-16 21:18:15
Re: Proper pick selection (3 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I do not think there are any hard and fast rules with this one Ron. I think you should use whatever you feel comfortable with and whatever produces the sound you want to hear. They are not too expensive so why not get a selection and find what suits you.
As an aside, where does one get Chordie plectrums from Ken? I have never seen them in my local music stores mind you I am in Portugal but if they are available in the UK I can soon get some sent over.
Roger
4,633 2007-02-16 21:06:15
Re: videos on chordie (2 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Hi Ken,
I just tried that but the access is limited to privileged users. Perhaps through the abuse me thinks!
Roger
4,634 2007-02-16 09:15:15
Re: "Those Menopause Pills" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi James,
You have either led a very exciting life or you have a fertile imagination.
In spite of your introductory note I wonder where the inspiration for this song came from! Please watch out for flying frying pans! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
Seriously though, It reads through very well, I shall transfer it to my 'Hijacked Songbook' and play it as soon as I have left the forum.
Roger
4,635 2007-02-16 08:48:23
Re: Who is your guitar hero? (36 replies, posted in Electric)
I have been following this thread with interest and surprised that there has been no mention of Hank Marvin. Oh well, perhaps I am just too old and it is all youngsters out there in Chordie land. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
Roger
4,636 2007-02-15 20:38:50
Re: Be patient (6 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Congratulations to you all, I am pleased everything went well. Look after, and enjoy your family. I am going to open the whiskey bottle right now!
Roger
4,637 2007-02-15 16:16:21
Re: chords i know! (4 replies, posted in Electric)
Hi keano,
With eight chords you will be able to play a great number of songs and if you have managed that since Christmas you have done extremely well. I suggest that you find some songs that you really like and play them until you can change your chords quickly and easily. Start slowly and build up speed as you improve.
Roger
4,638 2007-02-15 16:03:45
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Everyone,
I have just posted my new song "Warning" on the Forum. This is a song I started some years ago and never finished until now. I thought it was better to post it after Valentines Day, but pehaps it would have been better before.....
Roger
4,639 2007-02-15 15:58:27
Topic: New Song "Warning" (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
My latest offering is a tongue in cheek number entitled "Warning". It could easily have been called "Do As I Say Not As I Do". It can be heard on MySpace:
"http://www.myspace.com/rogerclive
Roger.
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4,640 2007-02-14 22:52:50
Re: Beginner (3 replies, posted in Electric)
Hello nlh205,
Welcome to to the great Chordie site.
I think that the best place to find the beginner songs you are looking for is in the Public books. There is a section there for Absolute Beginners where there are 25 songbooks in which other members have collated the easier songs. I am sure that you will find in there something that you know and like.
Best wishes
Roger
4,641 2007-02-14 19:14:53
Re: Visit our bands website its got tabs & lyrics, games, videos, ect... (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Yes I liked the site, I spent ages trying to shake off that dratted <u>truebutfalse</u> though but it it just kept following my mouse pointer <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_lol.gif" border=0 alt="Laughing">
I assume when it is finished you will have some of your own recordings posted there and if you perform the songs that are listed in your music section it will appeal to many people. Keep me posted as I, and I think a lot of Chordie members also, enjoy listening to non-professionals performing.
Roger
4,642 2007-02-14 13:25:25
Re: "With You" for Valentine's (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
How could she be anything other than pleased. You should get breakfast in bed for at least week.
4,643 2007-02-13 22:15:42
Re: Visit our bands website its got tabs & lyrics, games, videos, ect... (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
OK Thanks I have got it now. Lesson learnt 'don't assume everything starts with www'.
Best wishes
Roger
4,644 2007-02-13 21:08:25
Re: Visit our bands website its got tabs & lyrics, games, videos, ect... (5 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Hi BanjoEds,
I tried to find your site but ended up at Tripod which was a site selling goods for the home and business.
<a href="http://www.truebutfalse.tripod.com" target="_blank">http://www.truebutfalse.tripod.com</a> does not work.
Roger
4,645 2007-02-13 18:29:57
Re: "With You" for Valentine's (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beautiful song James, I bet your Goddess was ecstatic.
I wholeheartedly endorse Ken's comments and I am looking forward to him performing it.
As a point of interest James, how long have you been working on this song to have with such a polished and professional offering?
Roger
PS A little aside for Ken. What on earth are bothies?
4,646 2007-02-13 10:10:09
Re: "My Friend Pete" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
....next there will be a new song from James McCormick warning that the increase in clowns and buffoons in society is the forewarning of the demise of man!
Pete enjoyed your comments and says that his aim in life is to make people smile he added that the best way to be happy is to learn to laugh at youself.
Roger
4,647 2007-02-12 19:20:51
Re: "My Friend Pete" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Ken,
Firstly the song is a true account. Pete did not dress for the song those photo's had previously appeared on the bigcharliepotatohead site.
To record I normally use Band-in-a-Box to create a backing track and then use a second hand Tascam Portastudio to overlay a second guitar and the oohs and ahhs. I then use this backing track and record my playing and singing over it for the final take.
Roger
4,648 2007-02-12 17:54:54
Re: Printing Songs Posted In The Forum (4 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I think that was James McCormick's suggestion of using the resouce section of www.bythechord.com but I cannot find the thread though.
I found it!
It is in Vintons thread in About Chordie dated 23 Jan 2007 titled "Font Size In Song Won't Permit Right Copying" and it is James McCorimick's reply of the same date timed at 23.02.
Roger
4,649 2007-02-12 17:49:59
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hello everyone,
After giving you two sentemental love songs I have done something rather different.
I have just posted my new offering "My Friend Pete" to the forum. Pete has been my friend for 15 years and he came to me yesterday moring with this idea for a song. The idea was so appealing that I spent yesterday writing and recording it and today creating the video. Pete has approved everything as the project developed and is really pleased with the end result. I hope you enjoy it too.
Roger
4,650 2007-02-12 17:41:53
Topic: "My Friend Pete" (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I have just uploaded a new song to YouTube. Somewhat different to my other offerings I hope you enjoy it the URL is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAhxmSLhKUU
This song tell a true story; if you do not believe me check:
My Friend PeteRoger Guppy 2007
[G][D] [C] [G]
My friend Pete is from the [G]Emerald Isle,
He [C]makes me laugh, always [G]wears a smile,
Lately he’s changing; I [D]fear it is bad,
I [C]think he is going [G]completely mad.
A friend set up ‘bigcharliepo[D]tatohead',
“I [C]want to be a part of [G]that, Pete said,
“I want to be seen on the [D]World Wide Web,
I [C]want to be famous be[G]fore I am [G7]dead.
[C]Peter, oh Peter, why can [G]you not see,
Just [D]what this friend is [G]doing to [G7]thee,
Your [C]pictures on there are [G]not really cool,
[D]They portray you as little more than a [G]fool.
[D][C][G]
The [G]cart ride in goggles, well [D]that’s not so bad,
But the [C]quick spiral downward is [G]so very sad,
A child’s Superman suit on [D]top of a car,
Is [C]taking the first step in [G]going too far.
Then to be strimming the [D]grass in the nude,
Well [C]Peter, my friend, this is [G]getting quite rude,
You next hide your bits with an [D]orange bush,
With [C]pictures like this and you [G]don’t even [G7]blush.
[C]Peter, oh Peter, why can [G]you not see,
Just [D]what this friend is [G]doing to [G7]thee,
Your [C]pictures on there are [G]not really cool,
[D]They portray you as little more than a [G]fool.
[D][C][G]
If men in white coats don’t put [D]you in a van,
Then the [C]Police may arrest you [G]if they can,
I am worried about this [D]path you do take,
You [C]want fame and fortune not [G]jail for heaven’s [G7]sake.
[C]Peter, oh Peter, why can [G]you not see,
Just [D]what this friend is [G]doing to [G7]thee,
Your [C]pictures on there are [G]not really cool,
[D]They portray you as little more than a [G]fool.
[C][G]
Roger