Hi Russ
Sounds like it's full steam ahead with the return of your digital recorder. Looking forward to hearing some new stuff from you.
Thanks for the welcome it's most appreciated.
Ark
976 2009-03-08 09:22:51
Re: BACK IN BUSSINESS (3 replies, posted in Recording)
977 2009-03-07 08:40:31
Re: sore fingeres (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi fordie
Welcome to chordie...
Sore fingers goes with the territory
Things do get better as time goes by when you play regularly and your fingertips hardern.
Try as suggested shorter playing times but more often if possible.
It's all part of the learning curve I'm afraid..
Ark
978 2009-03-06 18:48:09
Re: New Songs Up (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Alan
Recording is like anything we do in life comes down to practice and recognising your mistakes and try to put them right.
It sounds like you going in the right direction..
Well done
Ark
979 2009-03-06 18:36:54
Re: Freedom Blues (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Kenny
You come up with some great lyrics..
Afghanistan is like a slowly haemorrhaging wound for our countries. I hope all the deaths are worth the final outcome.
All the soldiers are heros in my book..
Ark
980 2009-03-06 18:24:10
Re: I Wish (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Phill
I prefer the electric version. I think the chorus FX guitar is your sound... Nice use of reverb too.
Ark
981 2009-03-04 22:17:44
Re: What was your first song? (173 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi oldbinky
Welcome to chordie.
The piece I think you mean is maybe "Malaguena" which uses a continuous open high e through opening bars.
Sounds cool and not to hard to get... link here http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/www.l … aguena.tab
Hope it's the one your after.
Ark
982 2009-03-04 20:28:39
Re: recording techniquies (14 replies, posted in Recording)
Hi axeman 01
Welcome to Chordie not really sure how you go about recording air guitar....
mmm maybe on video. certainly lots of good guitarists to meet here.
Ark
983 2009-03-02 17:56:50
Re: Play Name That Tune! (43 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just to keep the thread moving along....
Every man has to die
But it's written in the star light
Ark
984 2009-03-02 17:51:03
Re: "Dotted Line Valentine" (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi James
Not being a particularly romantic person as a general rule.
I can see some sense in these lyrics
Well done
Ark
985 2009-03-02 17:41:17
Re: Led into light (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Selso
Glad you are getting your songs up on Myspace...
Not bad at all the recording quality was good and I enjoyed both songs.
Well done hope to hear more from you.
Ark
986 2009-02-28 09:04:54
Re: HOW DID YOU START TO LEARN PLAYING GUITAR? (27 replies, posted in Electric)
After an abortive attempt to learn in my teens (Just couldn't get it to sound like Clapton or Page)
Later in life a work colleague who played in a good amateur band at the time took the the time to explain the basics of the guitar chords etc to me and I was hooked for life..... Thanks Steve
Ark
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987 2009-02-27 21:51:02
Re: Song Search Continues (Help) (4 replies, posted in Song requests)
Hi dantebolla
For "Greenfields" http://www.theguitarguy.com/greenfie.htm
and "Greensleeves" chords Am/G/Am/E7 Am/G/Am/E7/Am C/G/Am/E7 C/G/Am/E7/Am
Ark
988 2009-02-27 18:09:50
Re: Play Name That Tune! (43 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Unchained melody - Righteous Brothers
Let's try:
"I rolled the dice as they pierced his side, but I've seen love conquer the great divide...."
When Love Comes To Town U2
Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow
No tomorrow No tomorrow....
Ark
989 2009-02-26 18:10:21
Re: We Could Last Forever (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill not only was I rambling... Am6 21220 Thinny to Thicky your right sorry senior moment
amongest many
Ark
990 2009-02-24 22:02:45
Re: What was your first song? (173 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hey Arkady , Greenleeves is a tune that will always be dear to me .. Once in a while at jams I will do an instrumental picking version of it ... A long time ago I also recorded an instrumental version but on that recording I played guitar ( picking ) and then I also added violin and viola parts to it ... Just always loved that tune ....
Jerry
Hi jerry
Your rendition of Greensleeves sounds like it could be really nice. Any chance of getting it up on myspace or somewhere simular so we could have a listen...
Oh. Then I don't play any songs...
Zurf
This howling is purely a personal thing
Ark
991 2009-02-24 19:06:09
Re: We Could Last Forever (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill you are on a roll. Man where do you find the time to work?
Hope to hear this one recorded soon..
The Gdim Chord looked sorta familar..
I realised many years back I learn't to arpeggio "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits"
and Gdim to Am6/f# (21220) sounds so good. Dug out my old song book and relived some old memories.
Sorry to ramble (Old age)....
Ark
992 2009-02-24 17:55:18
Re: What was your first song? (173 replies, posted in Acoustic)
The first song a learn't to play was "Green sleeves" picking.
As opposed to just strumming song chords and howling
Ark
993 2009-02-23 18:10:50
Re: PC FREEZE ON CHORDIE (17 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Hi Russ
Just a thought you may know. On XP windows if you press Ctrl/Alt/Delete together you get up the Task Manager which will attempt to close unreponsive programs if they are first highlighted and then hit the End Task.
This doesn't always work but it may help to avoid a reboot..
Ark
994 2009-02-23 17:56:25
Re: "Value Her" (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Roger
This song has a real "Pro" sound about it your recordings just improve all the time.
It certainly did Phill's words justice..
Ark
995 2009-02-23 17:46:58
Re: This Old Road (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Kenny
Takes a brave man to admit to his anxieties in a song or anywhere..
Great lyrics full of emotion hope you get around to record it sometime.
Hope your gig goes well for you on Friday..
Ark
996 2009-02-22 08:28:16
Re: "Looking Up" (25 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Jeff/jets60
I enjoyed the song thanks. The lady has a real nice voice which blended well with your own..
Well done
Ark
997 2009-02-22 08:21:45
Re: First Song Recordings Up. (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Alan
Well done it's a big step to take recording your music. Getting over the cringe factor of hearing your voice etc.. (Some don't)
Like all things in this world it takes practice and perservence to improve as you know.
Multi tracking is the way to go for clarity taking each musical and vocal element and blending them together until your happy.
Both songs are good and have lots of potential. so I hope you stick with it..
Ark
998 2009-02-21 08:54:14
Re: Your Guitar (77 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The first guitar I had was a Spanish Classical given to me as a child from my Grandfather. I’m afraid to say now that I trashed what would be now regarded as a collectors item. I totally maltreated a fine guitar and never learnt anything from it. Well If I knew then what I know now etc.. etc…
I now currently own a Hohner Jumbo with a nice deep bass tone.
A mid priced Washburn electro acoustic a real workhorse and versatile I use it all the time.
A limited edition Silver Sister Mexican Strat.
And a old 70’s Tele copy which needs restoration. Will get around to it some day.
Ark
999 2009-02-19 18:49:26
Re: Excalibur a song without lyrics..mmm (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
What else you been working on that doesn't include guitars? Joust Curious.
Kenny
Hi kenny
Thanks for you comments and for showing an interest.
I've been working on more string orientated music. Must say I'm binning more than I'm keeping but it's enjoyable all the same.
There's a piece called "Dawn" on my Myspace page it's also entered in Ourstage this Feb which is an example of what I've been doing.
How you getting on with the Boss digital recorder getting to grips with it yet any songs in the offing..
Ark
1,000 2009-02-19 18:38:32
Re: Excalibur a song without lyrics..mmm (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Roger
Thanks for the comment. It's nice to have been missed
Hope your move goes smoothly for you and your cats settle in ok..
Hi Russ
I been waiting to hear a new song from yourself. I know your've been sorting out your new CD etc. So I will expect something new when your've got the time...
Thanks for the positive comments.
Hi bensonp
Yep your sorta right my stuff now tends to be in Ambient/chillout style if you like that type of music the please checkout my websites. (blatant self advertising here)
Thanks for your comment..
Ark