On The Road Again by Willie Nelson
Road Goes on Forever by Robert Earl Keen
Road To Hell by Chris Rea
Seven Bridges Road by The Eagles
Copperhead Road by Steve Earl
Why Don't We Do It In The Road by The Beatles
551 2009-02-20 15:00:32
Re: Road songs (40 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
552 2009-02-19 04:46:42
Re: John Lee Hooker (9 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
craig23 wrote:
Here is a great video of John Lee Hooker. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BtUQbblCWo&NR=1 Does he play in an open tuning? I don't recognize what chords he's playing. I always thought he played Epiphone Shearatons. This is obviously an Epi, by the headstock, But it only has one cutaway. What guitar is this?
Hi Craig,
http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=256
Have a gander at this(above)............
And Mr. Hooker (haha, that just sounds funny) is playing in standard 440A open tuning( in the key of E) in this video. I checked it with my pitch PIPE...........
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
553 2009-02-19 04:37:14
Re: Midi anyone? (16 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
jerome.oneil wrote:
SouthPaw41L wrote:jerome.oneil wrote:Does OK with MIDI...
http://www.zmemusic.com/wp-content/uplo … 5/beck.jpgUse it if you got it.
If that's your thing, more power to you. ????? I prefer living, breathing musicians myself. Are you sincere here or are you you just presenting an argument for the sake of arguing? Just curious......
Beck is one of the most original, successful, and creative musicians on the planet. He uses midi sequencers, drum machines, loops, turntables, and samples extensively in his song book. He also has three Grammy awards. There are tons of talented people using electronics and new media in wonderful and creative ways.
You've used words like "unworthy, gimmick, lazy, fake, pretender, wanna-be" in reference to them.
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you Jerome, I've had a day full of lessons(7)and a gig tonight to boot ( a rather crappy one at that, be that just goes with the ebb and flow of playing music for a living). I hear what you're saying but totally disagree with you.
I'll expand...
While there is some talent invoiled in pushing the button that reads "play" you must admit that if the members in your band wanted a bigger cut of the profit and replaced your bass playing with a "midi sequenced device" or something comprable to said "lame, unworthy,pretnding, gimmick usin', fake, wanna-be- a- sounding-like-a-human bass playin'-device, you'd probably be pretty upset, right?....... You cannot disagree with me here.(ah-hemm) .......... A friendly word of advice;" careful what you wish for, or promote as wonderful and creative...........you might find yourself watching your band endure great success from afar..........." Jiss some werds fer thawt......
Real Guitars and Real Music, Played live by Real, Living, Breathing Humans,
SouthPaw41L
ps-Grammys aint schni-ah-zitt............Jethro Tull won best heavy metal band over Metallica(PP).....Come on dude, you can do better than that!.................
554 2009-02-18 04:23:54
Re: Midi anyone? (16 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
jerome.oneil wrote:
Does OK with MIDI...
http://www.zmemusic.com/wp-content/uplo … 5/beck.jpgUse it if you got it.
If that's your thing, more power to you. ????? I prefer living, breathing musicians myself. Are you sincere here or are you you just presenting an argument for the sake of arguing? Just curious......
555 2009-02-18 04:03:53
Re: Midi anyone? (16 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
ziggystardust wrote:
Does anyone use midi players or MP3 for back - up - ?
I do like just playing acoustic and layering parts but some songs just need that little bit extra.
NO NO NO!!!! If if you can do it live, do it live. If you can't, don't!....End the posing that is practiced by so many lazy, unworthy working "musicians" today.(i.e. sequencers and drum machines) Practice, study, and get better, don't use the lame gimmic devices. Hire living, breathing humans who've played and practiced to earn a spot on a stage somewhere. Don't give in to the poser facade that so many "fake, pretender, wanna-be" musicians use today.....
Peace and Guitars and total destruction to sequencers and drum machines,
SouthPaw41L
556 2009-02-16 21:50:44
Re: What song was #1 on the day you were born. (49 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just click on this link and fill in the dates;
557 2009-02-16 20:50:10
Re: What song was #1 on the day you were born. (49 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is a cool little gadget!....
Mines is;
UK and Aussie-Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles
USA-Sunshine Superman, Donovan
558 2009-02-16 20:44:22
Re: harmonic (2 replies, posted in Electric)
Here's a very good informative response to the information you seek;
http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/lessons/lesson46.htm
Have fun with the lesson, no charge.....
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
559 2009-02-16 20:13:00
Re: New Strings (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Yeah, you're getting robbed paying $30 a set.
http://www.music123.com/Search/Default. … ch_go.y=12
I get mine for $15- $18 at 3 local music stores. You can get 'em for less on line but I like helping my local economy if it doesn't cut too far into my overhead.
The elixirs do have an incredible sound and their longevity is unmatched by an other string I've ever used.
edited to add(2-16-9 app 3:52PM)
560 2009-02-16 18:50:53
Re: Hey Southpaw 411 (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Cool David, glad it worked out for you. I've played through mine (2) for the past 5 years or so. It's, thus far, been a very durable, reliable amp. I have mine on 1' stands(home made from stair scrap wood and door hinges) angled around 30 degrees upward. This really helps the projection span.
Continued sucess to you and your little Marshall buddy!!
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
561 2009-02-15 04:04:09
Re: "Don’t Want to Chase Sam Adams" (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Roger Guppy wrote:
I cannot remember the last time I had too much to drink
Roger
Nor can I...........
562 2009-02-14 06:02:17
Re: Pre-Performance anxiety - What do you do to relax? (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mrjay wrote:
Great replies! I really appreciate the responses, so thank you. Already, you're making me think differently about a few things.
It's refreshing to see that even seasoned performers like SouthPaw feel the jitters before a show. Southpaw, I saw a video of one of your performance in the forums recently, and I have to say that I would never have imagined that you were nervous. You played and sang amazingly... I'd love to see you live.
Thank you very much for your kind words mrjay. I'd love to see to play live as well. If you're gonna be in the west coast Florida(USA) vicinity anytime in the near future please let me know.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
563 2009-02-13 14:14:51
Re: Acoustic/Classical (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hello gsjwinton and welcome to Chordie. Scroll down the link to "types of guitars" and you'll see a clear description of acoustic and classical guitars.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
564 2009-02-13 04:32:16
Re: EvanescenceTone (6 replies, posted in Electric)
25Frankster wrote:
thanx for the info--
I scooped out the mids, cranked the bass, and torked the treble to 7 ish, Jim, added in your sugestion and it's a pretty solid tone...I cranked it up pretty good and I got the "there are other people in the house!" from my lovely wife...guess she doesn't appreciate my new signature sound.
Bose headphones= problem solved
565 2009-02-12 21:48:25
Re: Pre-Performance anxiety - What do you do to relax? (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mrjay,
I've been playing music professionally(very low level) for goin' on 26 years. I get the pre-gig jitters before each and every gig. Got 'em right now as a matter of fact! I feel as though it's a normal human emotion for those who care about the quality of their work. Embrace your nervousness and let it fuel your performance. I'm off to play some tunes....
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
566 2009-02-12 15:51:39
Re: EvanescenceTone (6 replies, posted in Electric)
25Frankster wrote:
So I'm playing Bring Me to Life, and I can't quite get the tone right. Playing my Epi LP, pickup switch in center position, thru a Boss Metal Zone II. Playing thru a Hughes & Kettner, clean channel...I'm getting my gain from the box...all my settings are pretty much 5....
Anyway, it sounds good, but not quite like the CD...their sound is heavy, big sustain, but I don't hear it as real heavy gain where the tone gets muddy & indistinct...but it's a real heavy tone....
Anyway--any idea's other than getting a marshall half stack or switching out my pick-up's?
Thanx!
“ I use Ibanez guitars. In the studio, I kind of use a similar setup to what I used on the last Cold record I did, which is mix up the amps and combine the sound together. It’s a Diezel and a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier and mixed that for one side. Then I took a Bogner and a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier on the other side. I combined it and made one big wall of metal!
Right now on tour I’m using T.C. Electronics, the G-System.
â€
—Terry Balsamo evanescence guitarist,
567 2009-02-11 20:51:02
Re: Well, I guess we Yanks have a new President. (59 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ken,
What Hillary did in this clip was miniscule compared to what "Slick Willie" did to her her a few years back in the ora..eh hem, I mean oval office.( i.e. cigar, Monica Lewenski,sweater dress) The poor dude is doomed by the "Cankle Queen" for the rest of his life. Ewwwe weeee.......
(**Cankle=Calves and ankles the same size....**)
568 2009-02-11 20:41:52
Re: Looking for a New Guitar (35 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
TROADRUNNER wrote:
I have been playing guitar for only a couple months now. I am in my mid 40s. I took guitar lessons when I was a kid but since I'm coming to the end of my mid-life crisis, this is the last thing I wanted to do before I hit the big 5-0. I own an acoustic Yamaha & now I'm looking at an electric Fender Stratocaster for $129. Is that a good deal or what? Any comments?
Thanks.
For the amount of $$ you're quoting, my quess is you're looking at a Squire (by Fender) Strat. If so, your getting a good deal; see link
http://www.music123.com/Squier-by-Fende … 9.Music123
If you're looking at a Mexican or USA Strat, you're getting an amazing deal.
Either way, best of luck in your quest.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
569 2009-02-11 19:02:30
Re: Someone asked me a question - Promoting your recording efforts (4 replies, posted in Recording)
The #1 way to promote your product is to play it live! Get a stack of your CD's, put 'em in your guitar case, place it in front of you( or in a clearly visible location) and charge a fair, yet profitable price for your product. There are many other means to promote music(youtube, radio station begging, myspace, etc...) but there's no better way to prove the legitimacy of ones' music than performing it live. Take your CD to club owners and ask 'em for a chance. Also, you might could work something out with Per( Chordie owner) to advertise right here as well.
570 2009-02-11 16:08:04
Re: Well, I guess we Yanks have a new President. (59 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ozymandias wrote:
I'm actually not much of a beer person, but, most of those people have listed I have tried and I am partial to Sam Adams out of Boston. Someday I hope to travel to the UK and sample some Brews there AT the correct room temperature. Not to mention some good single malt whiskey's!
Oh yeah ozymandias! Samuel Adams is some dang good beer. I have yet to sample one that I did not immensely enjoy. I used to, in my younger days, chug down Hamms, Black Label, Schaefer, Milwaukees Best(the beast) and generic Kroger(supermarket) beer. It(Kroger beer) came in a yellow can with "BEER"
written in black letters. Oh the good ole days!!!.........I get a hangover headache just thinkin' about 'em. Hope all's well with you and the family.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
571 2009-02-11 16:00:22
Re: Gaza (10 replies, posted in Poems)
Lieven(gitaardocphil),
Very insightful commentary to buvvys' "Gaza" poem. Your words made me re-read the poem and I now have a deeper understanding of the poem.(I think?!) Keep the comments coming, I'm pretty sure the writer of this poem and others as well will benefit from your unique interpretation and discussions of life.
I'm no expert in foreign affairs but from what I can gather the conflict in Gaza stems from organized religion, and opposing interpretations thereof.
Oh yeah, and congratulations on your moderator status in this section. Your words always make me look deeper into my original impression of a topic.
Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L
572 2009-02-11 15:39:29
Re: THE BEST SONG EVER (37 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Anti-organized religion song-
Dear God by XTC, Imagine by John Lennon, Love is My Religion by Ziggy Marley(tie)
Rodeo/Marriage/X-treme sport athlete song-
If You're Gonna Be Dumb Then You Gotta Be Tough by Roger Alan Wade
Sexy time song-
Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye, Dinah Moe Humm by Frank Zappa, Why Don't We Do It In The Road by The Beatles(tie)
Human Tragedy song-
Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot
LSD song-
Horse With No Name by America
Hippy Lettuce song-
Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel, Burn One Down by Ben Harper, Smoke Two Joints by Jimmy Cliff/Sublime(tie)
TV Theme-
Munstersby Jack Marshall, Sanford and Son(Streetbeater) by Quincy Jones(tie)
Break up, or it's pretty much over song-
It's Hard to Kiss Those Lips at Night That Chew Your A** Out All Day Long by The Notorious Cherry Bombs
Moonshine song-
Copperhead Road by Steve Earle
Beer song-
I Like Beer by Tom T. Hall
Male Runway model song-
I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
Gambling song-
Do It Again by Steeley Dan, The Gambler by Kenny Rogers(tie)
Rock Instrumental-
Jessica by The Allman Brothers, For The Love of God by Steve Vai(tie)
573 2009-02-11 04:00:05
Re: sound hole guard (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
ApeDoctor wrote:
Without being rude, I would be interested in how you have managed to achieve that? I assume via a Pick, but running through my head just wondering how it would happen. Do you have a over exuberant strum?
Prevention maybe better than cure.
Alternatively you could get some of that rubber edging which you could apply just over the top.
You ever seen Willie Nelsons' guitar? Believe me no matter how well a guitar plays, there's always gonna be signs of wear , unless one is delegating their playing time to 20 ,30, 40 or more guitars......
574 2009-02-10 20:37:32
Re: what guitar is considered to be the best? (49 replies, posted in Electric)
Paul Reed Smith
575 2009-02-10 20:24:33
Re: Guitar Hero Hero !!!!!!! (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jeff,
My comments aren't directed at you specifically. They're directed at society as a whole and what the music industry has devolved to.
This(sam Ashs' comments) is the sad truth of the youth of today and how influencial video games have become. Plopping down in front of a television with game boy/attari/ player stations, whatever they call the brain mushing devices these days, has taken the place of kids actually getting together with other kids and having a good rough game of backyard tackle football followed by breakin' out the new Van Halen( insert any band here) album and continuing the tomfoolery. Anyone remember when musicians and music, not video games, inspired others to want to learn how to play????.....Hey to each their own, but no child of mine under my roof will ever waste their learning potential on a fake instrument.
I ain't afraid to say it, Guitar poser Hero stinks!!!!!!
Peace and Real Guitars,
SouthPaw41L