if you do go to hell that will probably be the back ground music
502 2015-08-11 12:39:26
Re: Dear Friend of Mine (21 replies, posted in Songwriting)
mazzy I had echo problem to ,I started listening to play back through ear buds eliminated the problem when playing the second track
503 2015-08-08 14:57:12
Re: Has This Been Proposed/Discussed? Compilation CD? (33 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
mojo01 wrote:I am looking for reasons not to contribute, I agree with MKM about what charities are considered. i am on the fence some one push me off one way or the other
Okay, you're in.
...howzzat?
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well alllrighty then. looks like I'm in
don't push so hard next time
504 2015-08-06 12:22:11
Re: Has This Been Proposed/Discussed? Compilation CD? (33 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I am looking for reasons not to contribute, I agree with MKM about what charities are considered. i am on the fence some one push me off one way or the other
505 2015-08-03 02:18:00
Topic: Hollies song link (0 replies, posted in Songwriting)
506 2015-08-02 06:13:17
Re: The Morepork (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beestie after googling morepork ( I was thinking bacon) I played your tune on my guitar , I liked it a lot. good song thanks for posting it
507 2015-08-02 05:42:53
Re: hollies song (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
Our friend Mo': The guy who disappears for a while and then comes bustin' in with wonderfully written tunes. I keep seeing someone like Springsteen holding you at gunpoint and screaming, "WRITE, DAMMIT!!!".
So far I'be just read the lyrics which are AWESOME. Later this evening, after tucking the "Little Woman" (she hates when I call her that too. The other nickname is "Madondra".
) in, I plan to sit right here, catch up on all the performances I missed and have a relaxing evening listening to my "Songsmith Friends" perform.
Thanks, Mojo and ALL of you writers/singers for inspiring the rest of us!
Bill
ETA: Is the title "Hollie's Song" or a song meant to remind us of the group The Hollies, Mo'? It reads like the former is the case. ----- OCD Bill
Bill, thanks for the kind words, unfortunately song writing for me is like seizures I never know when its coming or how long it will last
and Hollie is someone special to me
508 2015-08-01 19:01:51
Topic: hollies song (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
ok so I had the first couple of lines to this song and had been fooling around with it for a while. I was sitting here after work tonight in my room and was messing around with it and reading the post here, I read Unhuhs post and the replies and something clicked. I guess we all have problems with family at one time or another. any way this one just kind of poured out. personally I feel like its the best I have. laid down the guitar in two tries and the vocals in one only problem is the internet is so slow here at work that it may be a day or two before I can get it uploaded to sound cloud and posted. here are the words and chords I wanted to get out and see what yall think about it I will post the recording as soon as I can it up loaded. some notes if you want to try to play if before you hear the recording the chord pattern changes in the middle with a little walk down from the G to the D and it gradually picks up the tempo as the second half goes on
ok its late here I have gotten this out of my system got it written down and recorded time for bed
(Bm)I was feeling pretty(D) good today(A) then I thought about(G) you
(Bm)all those feelings I had(D) buried (A)came crashing (G)through
(Bm)just beneath the(D) surface like a (A)wound that wont(G) heal
(Bm)didn't take much (D)reminder to(A) bring back how I (G)feel
time wont heal it no matter what they say
the feeling just gets stronger since they took you away
just over the horizon like a sun that wont rise
just out of my reach you smile cant light my sky
so I sit in the shadow hiding from the light of day
sitting in the corner my guitar to blue to play
(D)there's always the(G) future that(Bm) keeps my hope(A) alive
(D)my world will be a(G) better place(Bm) with your sunny(A) smile
maybe someday soon ill see those sparkling eyes
we'll put the past behind us and we'll all recognize
just what fools we've been we could not compromise
some one so innocent that we all jeopardize
so here's to the future its all in front of you
ill only make one promise to you I will be true
(G)I make one (D)promise(A) to you I will be(D) true
509 2015-08-01 15:14:03
Re: things we say (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks for the comments guys ,
Funster, I thought that was the second best line, i thought the love hate ballet was the best one but that's just me
510 2015-08-01 12:50:52
Re: Avatar (15 replies, posted in About Chordie)
i spent 15 minutes writing a goofy song about a pickle and bingo AVATAR appears
511 2015-08-01 08:25:22
Topic: things we say (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
(C) sometimes we (G)say things (D)we do not (G)mean
(C)sometimes they(G) hurt and (D)sometimes they (G)sting
(C)its love or(G) hate or (D)something(G) between
(C)why must we (G)take it and (D)make it (G)obscene
chorus
(D)you said something's that you (C)cannot take (G)back
(D)I said something's that (C)turned your heart(G) black
(D)why must we go at each (C)other this(G) way
(D)we'll be alone at the (C)end of the (G)day
sometimes we love and soar like the birds
sometimes we hate and cut with our words
sometimes our lives can be so serene
why must we take fire and add gasoline
chorus
sometimes I miss you cant wait to get home
but I get my fill and I want to roam
but something about you keeps brining me back
I've changed my mind before I've even packed
(D)you said something's that you(C) cannot take(G) back
(D)I said something's that turned(C) your heart(G) black
(D)we keep on dancing this(C) love hate(G) ballet
(D but we're still together at the(C) end of the (G)day
512 2015-07-29 17:24:32
Re: two at a time? (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
TIGLJK wrote:
Mojo
Jim sounds like we suffer the same affliction CRS (cant remember s***) one other scenario, two different songs wind up merging into one with bits and pieces discarded stashed away for another projectI do it all the time - i use the notepad on my phone usually to record thoughts that pop in my head --- it seems the easiest for me.
I usually have two or three going - then I forget about them for a while and when searching for something on my computer - they will invariably pop up and I'll go
" hmmm, oh yeah.... I remember that "another scenario for me is a lyric that i have worked on - but can't find the right chord progression - I get mad - put it away forget about for a year or so :0 )
I woke up the other night had a great verse and chord progression in my head.... sat on edge of bed - went over it a couple of times...was gonna go downstairs and write it down..... but then said to my self - eh - I 'll do it when i get up - went back to sleep . You know the outcome probably already - woke up "Craft syndrome" set in ( .... can't remember a freaking thing) !
I have no idea of words or lyrics - just remember that I had a good one !
Jim
513 2015-07-29 15:41:33
Topic: two at a time? (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
any one else ever work on two more songs simultaneously? I come up with lines that don't really fit what I am working but they are to good to trash so I end up with several going at one time. then the original ends up on the back burner or forgotten for awhile. its strange some just seem to write them self's in a few minutes and others are a struggle that can drag on for ever. just a few thoughts from a wandering mind. hey there may a song in that line, crap that will be #4 in note book.
514 2015-07-12 19:51:28
Re: Who is within an hours drive or less of Shreveport, LA? (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
unhhuh wrote:
mojo01 wrote:im about an hour and a half away
Okay, that's cool. What state are you in.
I head towards Texas semi-regularly.
I've got friends with recording equipment and backup musicians here in Shreveport is the thing though.
I do know a woman in Wills Point Texas that has multiple outdoor soundstages and hosts bands regularly.
She was in charge of booking all the bands for Sons of Hermann in Deep Ellum, Downtown Dallas for over a decade.
So there're some options.
im in Texas. closer to Shreveport than wills point
515 2015-07-12 04:46:12
Re: introductions (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
welcome aboard
516 2015-07-12 04:42:51
Re: Who is within an hours drive or less of Shreveport, LA? (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
mojo01 wrote:im about an hour and a half away
And you're a pickle rhymer extraordinaire - don't leave that out!
yeah thanks buddy how could I forget I am THE PICKLE RHYMER
517 2015-07-12 04:23:38
Re: Who is within an hours drive or less of Shreveport, LA? (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
im about an hour and a half away
518 2015-07-11 16:25:38
Re: The Broken Promise (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I like it Tony, I can see the castle walls
519 2015-07-11 15:43:33
Re: destiny ? (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
Mo's "been reading my mail".
You really make those minor keys work for you, don'tcha? I find that songs in minor keys played the way you played this one really "clue" the audience that something personal is being sung about, which may or may not be the case here - just my opinion. Thanks for sharing this with us, buddy and I agree with Amy: Why are you not performing live?
A word about my opening sentence: It's not my quote and I have been remiss in not giving attribution. It belongs to Kris Kristofferson and he said it about Jerry Jeff Walker, I believe. So, apologies to Kris and kudos to Mo'!
Thanks!
Bill
why am I not performing live? I never really thought I had the talent for it. opportunity has never came along. this is the first place ive ever put any of my stuff out the public other than a few close friends. I started posting here out of curiosity to see what other people (besides friends) thought about my songs, not so much my singing them but the songs them self's. am I the only one who hears their self sing and cringe?
520 2015-07-11 15:29:12
Re: destiny ? (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cocktailsfor2 wrote:
Interesting song, Mojo. I like it.
Have you thought of repeating the
I am just a lonely man
with an old guitar in my handI hope that God forgives
wont hold a grudge for the life I've livedno one knows where the road will end
when I get there I hope I see you againsection, and using it as a chorus?
.
that's a good idea I was looking for a chorus just couldn't come up with anything maybe add a few lines and make that the chorus. I will tinker with that when we get back from vacation in a week
521 2015-07-11 13:14:40
Re: destiny ? (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks for the compliments
Mekidsmom , if by playing out you mean in public , no just with friends and get togethers
522 2015-07-10 22:00:24
Topic: destiny ? (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
ok here's another one contemplating life, I hate trying to name songs some are obvious others not so much open to suggestions
https://soundcloud.com/mojo01/destiny-1
(Em) when tomorrow turns to (G)yesterday
(D)and all your dreams have faded in(C) the haze
now your standing in the cross road
and your wondering where did all the time go
they say life is to short
your faith becomes your last resort
and in life's grand design
did you falter did you waste your time
I am just a lonely man
with an old guitar in my hand
I hope that God forgives
wont hold a grudge for the life I've lived
no one knows where the road will end
when I get there I hope I see you again
(Em)if only things in life
(G) were all in black and white
(D) no mistake between
(C) wrong and right
(Em)and when your times at end
(G)maybe only then
(D)the truth will come shining thru
(C)and God will talk to you
(Em) it then you realize
(G) when destiny arrives
(D) what's been truth and lies
(C) and what's deceived your
(Em) eyes
523 2015-07-03 15:29:23
Re: members (36 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
Can someone put up a "GROAN" smilie for Amy and 'Tails, please?
Re: The Pickle Song and what I said about it needing a bridge? I think it's okay just as 'Mo did it, on second thought. Especially the way it ends. It would definitely get a laugh at a concert.
Take a bow, "Mr. Mojo". You're "risin' " around here, for sure!
I also see you've been granted a "title". Grats, new friend!
Bill
Edited To Add: Who's next?
yeah pickle rhymer, that's the title I was hoping for
thanks Bill glad you liked it
524 2015-07-02 23:27:06
Re: members (36 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
PICKLE RHYMER???????well i guess i should have seen that one coming
i think im gonna go drown my sorrows in big shot of George Dickel
525 2015-07-02 23:12:24
Re: members (36 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
It's ArkADY, Mo'! Pretty sure he's a guy!
OCD Bill.
ETA: I'm also pretty sure it's not a first, sorry!
well pickle my cucumber and call me dill *LOL* I put on my reading glasses and Bill it would appear you are correct
my apologies to you ARKADY
i gots to be mo careful proof reading
* im getting kicked out for sure now*