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Hot diggity, Donna - very very dandy . . . elegant and direct - well done!
(I took the liberty of editing in the 'voodoo codes'. You can open your posting with the 'edit' button on the bottom right of the message to see what the voodoo codes are all about. Hope you don't mind, but it so much easier to read and appreciate a song when it 'looks all purdy like'.
James)
Hello Altex - Yes, the conversion did have some side effects. I believe you can go back to your old posts and manually edit these features (if it is really worth it to you). James
Hello rockin gecko. Chordie is a search engine that scours the net for material and then includes what it finds in the main index. Chordie does not 'host' any material, only finds it and presents it within a user-friendly context.
Consequently, you cannont post anything directly to chordie's main webpage. However; if you click on the 'Resources' tab (between 'My Songbook' and 'Forum') there is information as to how a site containing songs can be included within chordie's search parameters.
Hope this helps. James
Excellent idea - I have a copy of Alice in Wonderland somewhere. Shall give it a glance and see what might be done with this idea. James
I seem to be in a blues phase . . . here is a little social commentary within a blues setting.
It is overtly political in nature, so I'll gladly discuss issues with anyone who wants to have a ratonal dialogue.
Most excellent, Old Doll. It is refreshing to see love lyrics that are not just about adolescent misperceptions of what togetherness means. James
Jets, thanks for the feedback on my song! I didn't realize it would turn out to be such an epic when I got the idea - but it just kept growing.
Old Doll it would be best if you put new lyrics into their own thread so that other users can locate and comment on each song individually.
Could you re-post "Treasure" into its own topic? Just go to 'Songwriting' main page, and hit 'new topic' at upper right corner. "Treasure" certainly is a gem and certainly deserves its own thread in the Songwriting forum. Thanks, James
I have lots of ideas but really need to know more about the nature of group. What are their ages, group size, venue (campfire, pub, jail cell, etc.), what is the ocassion, etc. would all be important criteria for making good suggestions. James
When I first registered at the site, I had no intention of using the forum (never having participated in an on-line forum before) so I used my real name. However, I eventually became quite interested in the topics and conversations occuring on chordie's forum. By then, I figured 'What the heck . . .', so I stuck with what I already had.
Thanks, Old Doll and hopeful! Glad you like it - the idea of setting old fairy tales and fables to music has me quite fascinated. I'm going to try doing some more soon. James
I like the blues, I like myths and fables - so here is an attempt to marry the two together.
Based upon the fable of 'The Elephant and the Blind Men' this version has some embellishments that are my own creations. It is very long, but also very lively . . .
I believe that 'Wild Thing' is a loose adaptation of a verse from the 'Song of Solomon' in the Old Testament.
I would also guess Neillson on 'Without You', (he certainly made it famous) but something tells me that is incorrect.
Bravo Jeff! Deep down, the other team has gotta know they are violating the age rules - perhaps next time you should demand DNA testing or other proof of kinship and talk trash about their mother/wives until they become totally enraged and self-destruct.
I must confess that I have no idea what an '18 panel heart' or '32 panel' might be. James
Hell ddrfreaksidapa & welcome to the chordie forum! Congratulations on deciding to add yet another instrument to your musical arsenal - your previous musical experience is a real advantage.
As you must know by now, learning to use an instrument make music takes practice - your singing voice is just another instrument, and practice can help it 'play' better. Make an effort to use your voice as you practice guitar. Since you are just starting out, it is an excellent opportunity to get your fingers and voice working together.
As far as song style; I would suggest starting out with a simple 3-chord sort of song (sometimes known as a I, IV, V as in G, D, C or D, G, A etc. chord set). Keep it simple and express your emotions in plain language. James
Hello hopeful - For me, writing songs is not so much about inspiration as it is about perspiration. I invest some time each day to chip away at ideas. The ideas are the easy part - it is mostly a matter of observing carefully and jotting down phrases or words that just might be the 'germ' of a song.
Writing songs takes practice (just like anything else). If I waited around for the perfect moment for inspiration to strike - I probably wouldn't start (or finish) many songs. The popular myth of somebody writing a song in 'just a few minutes' conveniently ignores the reality that that person was in the habit (through lots and lots of practice) of transforming raw ideas into songs.
For me, writing songs is a theraputic challenge - like putting together invisible puzzles. It can be very satisfying or very frustrating - but it is never ever boring. James
badeye, I can also recall when Sunday shopping was just taboo - stores weren't open - and life went on just dandy. In fact, I can remember when most every shop (locally-owned family businesses) closed on Wednesdays at noon (never knew why, they just did because that is what did) - and life went on just dandy.
I look around me and see a general assumption that 'quantity of crap' is the same as 'quality of life'. Most homes are cluttered with unused and uneccessay stuff that is nothing but junk.
Having been through the process of clearing out the households of deceased relatives and friends, I know that all that claptrap is a ridiculous burden.
I'm glad you like the song . . . I bear no ill will for Wal-Mart. I just don't need 99.999% of what they have for sale. James
"Great Googley-Moogley!" Frank Zappa
"Zounds!" Sheakespere
"Good Golly, Miss Molly!" Little Richard
Take a bow, Old Doll . . . beautifully said and thoroughly marvelous! James
Hello SkyDad3 - one possibility might be pawnshops. Every city has at least one pawnshop that stocks music gear. You might be able to pick up a 'veteran' case for cheap? Worth a look see.
I like people - I happen to be one myself. Here is a silly little blues about watching people.
Sounds like a dandy event with great music - I would have loved to have been there. I used to look down upon tribute bands and impersonators until I met an Elvis impersonator - a truly gifted performer who happened to enjoy the music of Elvis and who got a kick out of bringing that music back to life.
He was also a person of great personal integrity, because he felt that everything he did reflected upon the memory of Elvis. He was like a one-man missionary movement for the First Church of Elvis - a little weird, but a person full of positive energy and brimming with musical talent. So, now I see tribute bands and impersonators differently - I realize they are also musicians pursuing their dreams and I applaud their efforts.
Is this group of bands touring together? Seems like a mighty elaborate production for a one-time show. Was there anybody there born after 1985? Did the medical tent have geriatric specialists? James
Rooster3 & Roger, thanks for your positive feedback - glad you found it interesting. My favorite line in it is the 'Some folk think they don't have to think, that they only must believe' - bit of a tongue twister, but it's lines like that which make songwriting endlessly fun. James
Yet another wild-eyed, full-frontal, folkie rant . . .
Jerome, glad you like it and sorry that you will find it so useful! To move it into your songbook, here is a work-around . . .
1. Log in to the forum. Copy the song onto your clipboard.
2. Go to your Songbook, pick a victim song (one that you can spare).
3. Open the victim song using the 'edit' button at the end of it's listing.
4. In the upper/edit pane on your screen, delete the victim song entirely, BUT leave the {t:title} and {st:subtitle} lines intact.
5. Paste in the new song where the victim song used to be.
6. Change the new song's title and subtitle lines to {c:xxxxxxx} lines.
7. Hit the 'save' button between the panes. Then hit the 'return to songbook' button.
8. The new song is listed under the 'victim songs' title. You can now open and transpose and print the new song.
PS Don't traumatize Meathead too badly, your daughter may actually love the lunk! James
Gentlemen, thanks for your kind words. I will be recording this one soon. James
Jets, I just tried this one out and it seems to want to be a rhythm-driven power ballad sort of song. The trailing chords after each line were begging for strong, dramatic strokes. Was that your intention or am I hearing it completely differently than you intend?
Regarding the lyric itself, it is an apt tribute to this forum - I have personally gained several friends, great inspiration, and much insight from this venue. James
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