Grah, wasn't Donna Summers disco? That's a different kettle of oysters
1,326 2018-12-04 22:59:11
Re: music styles i don't like (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,327 2018-12-04 20:05:28
Topic: music styles i don't like (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
we've discussed this before i think, most of us oldies do not like "rap"?
most Sundays Ann and myself go to our local Rail mens club, sorry i know it should be rail persons, which has a show on every Sunday night. So, most Sundays they have vocalists that use backing tracks but last Sunday we were treated to a vocal/guitarist for a change. Ann and I are about the youngest there at 67!!! so there was a little bit of grumbling going on, but we were chuft. Any road up, the guy played Queen's "This thing called love" and it was very good, but I realised that the singers sing it almost every week but in the Michael Buble style which is swing, so I realized I don't like swing and big band music along with modern jazz, opera, rap and that dance music where DJ's steal real musicians efforts and make it into bat guano.
Am I alone here?
1,328 2018-12-04 10:03:04
Re: So Many Angels (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've often said to Ann that we're so lucky that we are reasonably healthy, apart from the occasional ache and pain in the joints! I've seen so many friends and relatives depart this life but still think I'm fortunate that my own offspring are all alive and kicking.
Your song hits the spot and your rendition is soulful and poignant. Well done and thanks for sharing.
1,329 2018-12-04 09:53:24
Re: santa lost a raindeer (9 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks guys. I read it to Ann who loved it. Haven't had a chance to read it to the grandkids yet, I think the youngest will love it? I'm thinking of sending it to my local paper though I'm a little dubious about the "pooped" line?
1,330 2018-12-03 20:34:25
Topic: santa lost a raindeer (9 replies, posted in Poems)
yes it's christmas time again, i'm not doing a song this year, just this little poem that came to me in the shower yesterday.
Santa Lost A Reindeer. Phill Williams. 2/12/18.
When Santa lost a reindeer.
He called on all the elves.
We need to search the stockroom.
And all the toy filled shelves.
They started at the bottom.
And searched right to the top.
But no sign of the reindeer.
Will Christmas be a flop?
He called on all the reindeer.
Munching on their hay.
We've got a wayward reindeer.
They were concerned to hear him say.
They flew around the North Pole.
The ice floes with no luck.
They asked the seals and narwhals.
And they asked “what's the fuss?”
“Santa has more reindeer.
Enough to pull his sled.”
“Well thanks a bunch “ the reindeer said.
Then pooped upon their heads.
“Christmas eve's approaching.
Time is getting near.
The sled is loaded to the top.
We won't take off I fear.”
Then the stable door flew open.
The reindeer gave a shudder.
“Hello, “ he said, “ I'm still in time?”
“I've been to see my mother.”
1,331 2018-12-03 20:20:43
Re: Some "Metalizer" Custom Guitars (8 replies, posted in Electric)
i'd worry about my immortal soul if i played one of those...oooh
1,332 2018-12-03 20:18:03
Re: Chips. (18 replies, posted in Poems)
very funny Bill and what talented musicians. i have to mention the triple neck slide guitar...so there i did.
the skinny "chips" are called french fries in the UK, as served at macdonalds and kfc etc...you go in hungry and come out...hungry!
1,333 2018-12-02 18:29:16
Re: THE THING WITH DREAMS (6 replies, posted in Poems)
So deep and poetic. Beautifully crafted. You should sleep more often....lol
1,334 2018-12-02 18:26:40
Re: Ever Been Thrown Out Of A Band? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I was in a band called Sylvester. In the beginning it was great playing rock music with some pop songs and standards included. After some time it all got a little harder for me and the other guys I expect, I was something of a premadonna! I was on the verge of jumping ship when they turned up for a gig. I had my gear by the door, had my bath and asked if we were ready for the gig. They said yes we're going but you're not. No written warning....nothing! Ah well
1,335 2018-12-02 18:16:12
Re: Another Cover (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
One of my favourite Nilson songs. Always reminds me of a sad episode of Bones.
Keep going, we're all enjoying your covers. I'm sure you have some originals too?
1,336 2018-11-30 20:31:03
Re: Another Cover (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill, i smiled all the way through, in fact i'm still smiling. i laughed when you said "had enough yet?" you're doing fine mate with the singing and playing, sorry cant help with the kids lol
1,337 2018-11-30 20:23:24
Re: Guitar Stand Rant (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill. I put up some wall brackets/guitar fork type things to hang my guitars on (4) while we were doing my studio (front room) out. Now I just hang them up (guitars) when I'm finished, it keeps them off the floor cos I have a lot of grandkids that don't look where they're going.
I used to have one of those "fold up" stands till a compare in a club I was playing knocked my Strat over while I was on a break. Now my baby stays in her case when not in use.
1,338 2018-11-28 15:47:55
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
Wow
These conversations blow my mind !I did not realize musicians go through so many strings. I think I have changed my strings twice the whole time I have owned my guitars.
However, I don't play or practice nearly as often as any of you.
I can't imagine a string breaking - why does that happen? Is it because you strum too hard, bend to much or what ?
Jim
Hey Jim. I find that I sweat quite a lot while playing, not just gigging but recording too the result being that the strings pick up grit, grease, dirt and if a player has acidic sweat then the strings will wear and break or just lose tone quickly as well as burning off any coating.
I love the tone and feel of new strings and I tend to slide up the arm quite a lot, when the strings are dirty it's a lot harder. I'm also lazy so I play with dead sounding strings for weeks before I bite the "bullet" (pun intended) and change them. That sounds contradictory doesn't it?
1,339 2018-11-28 09:38:08
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
Phill Williams wrote:the elite will have to wait for me unfortunately...i'm thinking about joining a duo on bass, so we'll see?
glad to know your so happy with your new baby. what strings are you putting on....fender bullets?
I will keep my fingers crossed for you My friend Jim who just got the same model as me suggested Elixir but I will switch to GHS .09 to .043 they have always been very reliable and longer lasting, I like the innovations especially the pickups noiseless and real punchy the tone is outstanding nuff said
Funny you should mention that, my Srat always sounded better with GHS strings! Yet the Tele is better with Fenders...go figure?
My pal Adrian (big Ade to his mates) tried some Earnie Balls, I said I've tried them in the past and they're too bendy. I saw him a week later and he told me they were in the bin, he plays finger picking style so they sound out of tune all the time, back to bullets!
1,340 2018-11-27 22:50:27
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
the elite will have to wait for me unfortunately...i'm thinking about joining a duo on bass, so we'll see?
glad to know your so happy with your new baby. what strings are you putting on....fender bullets?
1,341 2018-11-26 09:57:36
Re: Tomorrow Maybe (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one. Worth a second or third listen.
1,342 2018-11-26 09:52:50
Re: New Member (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Shaggy, welcome to Chordie. Posting using chordpro takes a bit of getting used to so check out the stickies that you'll find at the top of each forum. You will also be able to post links to your recordings on SoundCloud or YouTube.
Not to be pedantic but you should have posted this one in chat, but don't worry, we haven't crucified anyone for a while...lol
One thing though, we do not allow bad language in the forum's..?? that's a given.
Please make use of all the resources, advice and help which will be freely given.
Hoping to hear more from you...soon
Phill
1,343 2018-11-25 18:25:04
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
With the exchange rate, that works out very similar. All the ones I've seen on the web have the hard case also. I did find a site advertising the maple neck but I want to see if they'll take my old Strat in part exchange. I don't play it now, but I miss the whammy bar! Then I still have to work on Ann!!!!!!!! Wish me luck
1,344 2018-11-25 09:54:07
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
The pic came up with me! I fell in love immediately. Then I checked out Jim's vid and loved it even more. So I checked out the price on UK websites...£1400 or there about, lefties are £1800 ish and that's with the rosewood neck. If I'm going to get one, and I really want one, I want a maple neck. I wonder how much they'd want for that?
Just as an aside. Clapton saw various Americans playing Strats in the late 60s, but couldn't get the maple neck in the UK, so he bought several in the US while on tour with Cream!
1,345 2018-11-23 23:42:52
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
true my friend, there aint no pockets in shrouds. haven't heard much about the band lately, are you still going?
1,346 2018-11-23 20:08:14
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
SWEET. need i say more?
1,347 2018-11-21 00:36:33
Re: Both sides, now (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
silly me! i thought it was called " clouds?" silly me. very nice rendition. well done.
1,348 2018-11-20 10:24:59
Re: First we take Manhattan (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
You've done a really great job. I must be honest, I've never heard it before, lots of verses must make it a nightmare to learn? I don't know about terrorism but I made out a lot of varying themes, maybe I'm just shallow and don't look for the bigger picture? Thanks for sharing, how about sharing that hammock in the background and some of your summer heat?
1,349 2018-11-20 10:06:39
Re: HEROES TO HUMAN (Scott Sailer/Paul Hylla/Jeff Gilpen ) (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I have conflicting thoughts about this...good ones, don't worry! I feel it's about servicemen returning home from conflict and struggling to find their way back to normality. So deep.
Server about to get a trio recording? I'd love to hear it.
1,350 2018-11-20 09:58:18
Re: Chips. (18 replies, posted in Poems)
Speaking it hadn't occurred to me, I'll try it and if it works out I'll post it. Thanks Jan.