I certainly agree, Russell ... the parasites have given us a few welcome days off.
1,152 2017-12-05 01:10:15
Re: Bragging Moment (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's really a big thing to be proud of DE ... you deserve to poke your chest out about something like this!
1,153 2017-12-05 01:09:02
Re: Woodstock version (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I gotta go with Joni's version of the song, as she wrote it. Her smooth style and amazing voice give it more feeling than most other covers I've heard.
1,154 2017-12-03 11:51:24
Re: TUBE AMPS (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Hey Beamer ...
You've done a pile of research on this, which is always the best way to start. If I may suggest a lower-cost alternative to the Celestion speaker line, have a look at Warehouse Guitar Speakers. They have an extensive line with comparable matches to almost everything in Celestion's stable, at approx. half the price:
I replaced the stock speakers in my Peavey VK212 a couple years ago with WGS speakers, and they're dynamite. Their chart gives the approx. Celestion equivalents, so you can pick what you want for sound easily.
All the best!
1,155 2017-11-29 10:40:32
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Rush "Where's My Thing? Here it Is!" Dallas, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKIc20Liw3c
Another amazing instrumental from the guys, featuring an energetic drum solo from Neil Peart. This is a kickin' song to have in the CD deck while driving. After being a Rush fan for over 40-years, it still amazes me how much music this trio can produce ... especially live. This song is originally from their 1991 album "Roll the Bones" ... cool album cover:
1,156 2017-11-28 21:17:06
Re: Video of my song - Happy Thanksgiving (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
TIG ... I don't know what to say ... this one is off the charts. Excellent stories about the people you clearly love the most. The good Lord didn't give my wife and I any daughters, but two strapping boys instead. And of all the roles life asks of us, being a husband and a father have been the best.
And here goes the tears of joy again ... thanks, my friend!
1,157 2017-11-28 10:48:17
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Tobias Rauscher "Tale of Time" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSyU0gsRdTY
Another pretty, meditative piece from Tobias ... love his soft touch and smooth transitions.
1,158 2017-11-28 10:44:18
Re: Love,Love (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Greak work, TIG ... when I read it through a couple of times, I got a "Johnny B Goode" vibe from it.
1,159 2017-11-26 11:25:51
Re: Finally back up and singing (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hope your recovery keeps moving in a positive direction, Graham ... and you get a big "Atta boy!" for the effort.
1,160 2017-11-26 11:23:25
Re: New Student (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
joeyjoeyjoey wrote:
If he needs to learn how to be a hoarder, send him my way.
JJJ ... you kill me, man ... too funny!
1,161 2017-11-26 11:15:18
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Great musicians ... that hat of SRV's must get him into trouble with the P.E.T.A. people. 
Have a good weekend, Badeye ... thanks for the tune!
1,162 2017-11-26 11:10:32
Re: Often change tuning key? (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Like BlueJeep, I haven't had any problems with string breakage due to tuning. However (being somewhat lazy) I keep my Norman tuned in DADGAD, and the Cordoba in standard EADGBE. This covers off most of the music I play, and saves those extra few precious seconds.
1,163 2017-11-24 21:38:59
Re: New member (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to Chordie, Kevin!
Please feel free to join in all of our various discussions about song projects, gear, favorite artists, etc.
1,164 2017-11-24 21:35:12
Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow-Chordians south of the 49th parallel ... have a safe weekend.
1,165 2017-11-22 12:10:42
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Unitopia "More Than a Dream" Zoertemeer, Netherlands, 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xZL_cJofks
Another excellent piece by one of Australia's top prog bands. This is the title track from their 2005 CD.
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1,166 2017-11-21 13:20:41
Re: Still Kickin'..... (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good start to a great song, Bill ... and I also thought of "See ya later, alligator" when I read it. Keep on keepin' on, Bill!
1,167 2017-11-21 13:15:48
Re: not going to sing tonight (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Heart-wrenching stuff, Phill ... but so true. I have yet to find a solution for this kind of sadness, that doesn't involve sticking my head in the sand and pretending to be ignorant. The message of your song reminds me of something I read once, and although this was written almost 50 years ago, it is more apropos today than it was then:
“Within the last century, man has leaped ahead in scientific achievement but has lagged behind morally, with the result that he is now technically capable of destroying the world, but morally incapable of restraining himself from doing so. Unless the nations of the earth become imbued with the spirit of peace and goodwill, it is highly probably that some trigger-happy politician will fire his shiny new rifle into the ammunition dump, and blow up the world.” - A. W. Tozer, 1960
1,168 2017-11-21 13:04:45
Re: Seagull Guitars (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Zurf wrote:
Put a sock puppet on the headstock and talk to it between songs if it bothers you that badly.
Great suggestion ... creepy but funny.
1,169 2017-11-21 13:02:39
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Jim Croce "Time in a Bottle" (covered by Michael Lucarelli)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCrpMTvqmss
One of the late Mr. Croce's most beautiful pieces, both lyrically and musically.
1,170 2017-11-15 10:04:35
Re: N.A.D. I have no idea where I will use it. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
beamer wrote:
You could put it in the bathroom. you can play stuff while getting rid of stuff LOLOL
1,171 2017-11-15 10:03:08
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Quidam "Hands Off" Katowicz, 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yILeZDZYx2Q
From their "SuREvival" album tour, released in 2005. I have no idea what the album cover means, but the music is terrific:
1,172 2017-11-14 21:16:54
Re: Falling in Love (20 replies, posted in Electric)
beamer wrote:
Gotta stay warm!
Especially where your living!
The wood is actually furniture grade lumber, and it took 2 trips with a half-ton truck to bring it all home. There's enough here to build a complete set of kitchen cabinets (and then some), but don't tell my wife ... it'll be a surprise for her birthday in April! 
Here's a pic of the stack I got, as it was shown on KIJIJI before I bought it. There was a bit of water damage on a few pieces, but I got it for approx. 1/3 of what it would cost at a hardwood dealer:
1,173 2017-11-14 10:30:05
Re: N.A.D. I have no idea where I will use it. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
LOL ... I don't even know where that idiom came from, Zurf. I just know that Mesa Boogie amps have a real nice low-end growl (which is a good thing) so that's what popped into my head.
1,174 2017-11-14 10:26:37
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
The Beatles "Michelle" (covered by Tatyana Ryzhkova)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C95R0tsX5rw
Here's a wonderful rendition of this Beatles' classic. I like that Tatyana plays with lots of emotion. It may just be my perception, but it seems that some classical guitarists can be somewhat "mechanical". She certainly isn't, and the joy is obvious.
1,175 2017-11-13 11:01:03
Re: New to group (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to Chordie, CL ... from 1700 miles away on Canada's east coast. Good gang here, with lots of talent and technical ability. Along with being a terrific site to find info about songs you want to learn, Chordie is also a great place to ask those "Has anybody tried ________ ?" questions, and to get support for your own musical conquests.