daddycool wrote:
hi geoaguiar lovely feelings in this one,reminds me of when we lost ours,well done.....stay cool
Thanks. It felt good to write it too
77 2011-01-24 15:19:03
Re: Got any good Dog songs? (64 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Jeff,
Sorry to hear about your dog. I am very attached to my aging dog. It's going to be a hard day when she goes. She got lyme disease last year and I wasn't sure she was going to make it. I wrote this one:
78 2011-01-24 15:17:20
Topic: Don't Want to Cry (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Another post reminded of this unfinished song (I have many). I wrote this for my dog. She had lyme disease and it appeared she wasn't going to make it but actually is still with me albeit very old. The recording is very rough and unfinished and honestly, will probably remain this way.
DON'T WANT TO CRY
Capo 5th
Verse Cmaj7 032000 Am 003320
Chorus Em (sort of) 010000 F 113321 Em (sort of) 010000 G 320001
HIPS ARE GONE; SOMETHING'S WRONG...SHE'S OLD
SLEEP ALL DAY; DON'T WANT TO PLAY...SO COLD
SEEMS REAL BAD;TIMES WE HAD...WERE GOLD
END IS NEAR; SO ARE TEARS...EMOTIONS UNFOLD
********************************************
Chorus
I DON'T WANT TO SAY GOOD BYE
I DON'T WANT TO CRY
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TWILIGHT HAS COME; CAN'T BE UNDONE...MY DEAR
ANGUISH CUTS;NO AND, IF OR BUTS...I'M HERE
HOLDING YOU TIGHT; SOMETHINGS NOT RIGHT....SEEMS SEVERE
GRIEF IS REAL; SO HARD TO CONCEAL...AND SINCERE
********************************************
Chorus
I DON'T WANT TO SAY GOOD BYE
I DON'T WANT TO CRY
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79 2011-01-24 14:58:00
Re: Goodbye Billy Walker (NOW RECORDED) (43 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Awesome Ken....always like your stuff...high quality in all respects....thanks for sharing.
80 2011-01-15 16:28:21
Re: Church Accross The Street (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done gentlemen....nice country flavor. I can expect that from Wisconsin but Wales?
81 2011-01-15 16:24:56
Re: Angel's Song (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Real good stuff. I look forward to 103 more!
82 2011-01-14 01:05:57
Re: Would you buy a guitar online? (15 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Zurf wrote:
tubatooter1940 wrote:Guitarpix wrote:I've bought over 50 online and only had 1 bad experience and it was rectified by the seller.... I have no hesitations in ordering a guitar unplayed.
Pix, you say you bought 50/ Wow! Your wife must deeply love you to put up with that.
My wife would let me buy a second tuba if I can demonstrate to her satisfaction that I can play two at the same time.You should not have posted that. Now my tinkering mind is going crazy with ideas of funnels, inner tubes, toilet seats, tubing, diaphragms, and cans of beans.
- Zurf
OK...I'll bite...why cans of beans?
83 2011-01-10 02:09:38
Re: NFL Playoff Picture (32 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
jerome.oneil wrote:
Well I sure wasn't expecting that!
I don't think anyone did but it was great to watch
84 2011-01-05 03:34:06
Re: NFL Playoff Picture (32 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The playoff system works. Sure, there were some less than strong teams in the West but so what? They won the division. I enjoyed Rams v. Hawks game. It was "win and in theater"; what more could a fan ask for? I'm a life long Pats fan but we're not forgetting 07.....
Sure, the Seahawks might not scare me but there are several teams that do. It's going to be fun.....
85 2011-01-05 03:28:07
Re: No Answers (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Top notch as always Ken! I really, really like the chord progressions. And of course, I would like to hear your version...no stress.....
86 2010-12-31 13:09:12
Re: GET BACK TO PLAYING! (143 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Careful with that practice thing! I go through phases of practicing scales and such but when it becomes a chore rather than a pleasure I kick it to the curb.
I try to measure my playing success by the amount of enjoyment rather than technical accomplishments. While this may retard my growth as a player somewhat, I always try to remember why I play: not to be famous, not to impress someone else, but rather because I love to make music (for better or for worse)
I guess the moral is: don't practice so much that you forget to have fun. Enjoying it is what it is all about.
88 2010-12-19 18:03:53
Re: A little scary glimpse into my brain (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm with you too! Last year I even fell of a 6 foot ladder putting up lights...didn't mean I didn't have to get up and keep going though. I detest decorating the tree and house
89 2010-12-18 13:52:35
Re: Blue Balloon/She Moves through the fair. (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for sharing. I liked them both but Blur Balloon blew me away (no pun intended). It was excellent. Well done
90 2010-12-02 21:39:59
Re: Molly Don't Go (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bravo...top notch as always Ken. I hope these lyrics are fictional. They are very powerful. I always enjoy your stuff. I'm glad you're feeling better and writing again! 
91 2010-12-01 18:40:53
Re: Hiss when receording direct to PC (5 replies, posted in Recording)
Agree with above. Your computers input is not designed for that sort of thing. You need an interface to clean it up or an advanced PC soundcard. An interface is much less expensive and can be external (USB or Firewire). I use a Tascam US-144 runs about 100 US $. They can be as low as 50 US $
92 2010-11-30 21:27:58
Re: What about the smell? (20 replies, posted in Acoustic)
played one once that smelled like a certain plant...didn't play well but almost bought it anyhow
93 2010-11-30 21:26:26
Re: New to me Toy Day (14 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I've got one hanging in my office.... been played maybe 5 times.
I found it difficult to play and didn't have the gumption to learn all new chord forms....maybe someday I'll pick it up again.
I paid about 100 bucks for mine....hope you have better luck...or at least better ambition!
94 2010-11-28 16:22:58
Re: I did my part! (18 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Zurf wrote:
Believe it or not, my wife wants a mop. A mop! I'm serious. I had to go buy other gifts so that the mop wasn't our anniversary gift because there is no way on this side of heaven that I'm going to buy a mop as an anniversary gift. OK, it's a super-wonder mop with steam and other tricks, but it's still a MOP.
- Zurf
A mop? If I bought my wife a mop as a present I would get to see the other side of heaven!!!
Happy New Guitar Day....you can't go wrong with a Guild. Consistently fine guitars.....
96 2010-11-22 01:51:12
Re: Future NGD (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Good deal...shopping is 1/2 the excitement! After a while you'll have to give and choose something.
Try and drag the shopping out as long as you can stand
And model and pics when you pull the trigger is customary
97 2010-11-19 01:13:13
Re: Gallstones!! (37 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Get well soon. I know you'll be back ripping those signature riffs in no time.
98 2010-11-16 19:11:58
Re: NGD! (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Happy New Guitar Gay!!!!!! She's a beauty
99 2010-11-16 19:08:32
Re: I'm heartbroken (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hang in there man. I know your faith is strong; I pray it brings you comfort.
100 2010-11-13 15:49:13
Re: Not a good time (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There seem to be less and less "stand up" GC's these days. Used to be you did the job, the way you said you'd do it and you got paid. Now dealing with GC's is more like dealing with lawyers. You spend most of your time watching your back and reading fine print. Sorry to hear things are going south.
Gone are the days of handshake deals, an honest living and a straightforward deal.