That was very good - loaded with good tunes.
Anyone hear anything about Badeye ?- hope all is well
1,452 2018-11-02 01:56:34
Re: The Sun Is Burning Out ( Song tribute to Townes Van Zandt) (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff
because of the post you made on Brian's song. I spent the evening enjoying listening to some TVZ, Guy Clark, Steve Earle, Rodney Crowell among othres - also watched a bit of the movie Heartworn Highways.
Steve Earle's son Justin Townes Earle is named after TVZ
Thanks for the motivation to travel down memory lane - I had a great evening
and Justin wrote a song called Christchurch Woman - about a woman in New Zealand ! Peatle and Brian and Jan - ever been to Christchurch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU1xL6rDAZI
Thanks again
Jim
1,453 2018-11-02 01:50:44
Re: Elusive Truth (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice one Brian !
Good stuff in the message !!
1,454 2018-10-29 10:47:16
Re: PASSION (5 replies, posted in Poems)
Beamer
I absolutely agree with all the comments above !
In my mind I envision a " Metalizer " song that softly creates a mood, and then explodes to a crescendo of passion, a guitar solo that depicts confusion, and ends with softness of heartbreak,reflection, and healing.
I think this is most excellent.
I also am hopeful as I believe I am detecting a step forward for you in the healing process.
Best wishes my friend and I would love to hear a recording of this!
JIm
1,455 2018-10-29 10:39:05
Re: Every Little Thing You Do (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jeff,
Indeed, clever!
Nice performance as well.
Keep'em coming my friend!
Thanks for the share.
Jim
1,456 2018-10-28 12:21:30
Re: Happiness (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Neo
Nice one
I agree with Phill - it allows for personal application and interpretation - it will mean a lot of different things to many different people.
very creative
Jim
1,457 2018-10-27 14:53:54
Topic: Recording- It takes two (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well I finally got an hour of free time this morning so I thought I would record my song to post - one thing led to another - and I ended up adding a verse.
My recording of this pales compared to Jan's - she has such a magnificent voice.
I apologize for my singing and playing - it's really hard for me to play and sing at the same time - not being a musician.
any way here it is -
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/it-takes-two
It Takes Two by Jim Kenyon
[G] One step begins each [Am]journey
One [Bm] breath begins every [Am] life
One [G] word starts every [Am ]prayer, and it
[Bm]takes one[Am] touch, to [C]show you [G]care
Verse 2
[G]One seed begins every [Am] garden
One [Bm]raindrop brings every [Am]storm
A [G]leap of faith takes you [Am]higher, and it
[Bm] takes one[Am] spark to [C]start a [G]fire
Chorus
But it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
and there [C]ain’t no night with[G]out a dawn
and [C] winter’s always followed by the [G] spring
But there’s [C] no life for me with[G]out you Babe
'cause [Am]Darling, you [C] are my every[G]thing
.
verse 3
.
[G]a single whisper can start any [Am]story
another [Bm]chance can bring new [Am]life
one[G] verse gives rise to every [Am] poem.and
a [BM] memory can [Am] always [C] take you [G]home
.
.Chorus
.
But it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
and there [C]ain’t no night with[G]out a dawn
and [C] winter’s always followed by the [G] spring
But there’s [C] no life for me with[G]out you Babe
'cause [Am]Darling, you [C] are my every[G]thing
yea it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
.
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
1,458 2018-10-27 12:44:05
Re: Why Dont Girls Play Air Guitar. (13 replies, posted in Poems)
Incredible piece Peatle !
SIgmund Freud would state the obvious - 
but you got me thinking - I do not recall ever in all my years witnessing a girl rocking an air guitar !
1,459 2018-10-23 10:23:31
Re: anyone but me (20 replies, posted in Poems)
Nice one Phill
Lots of childhood memories come to mind
Imagination - the key to creativity - begins in a child - often gets stymied by the adult world
glad to see you've still got that spark !
Jim
1,460 2018-10-21 13:32:02
Topic: Is this Per that runs our chordie ? (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I happen to come across this by chance. I only have ever heard of one Per so I thought possibly it could be our guy !
Pretty fabulous !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXC9tuumjiA
1,461 2018-10-21 13:26:27
Re: New Postings On Sound Coud (25 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Classical G
Moonlight Sonata -
Thats real smooth ! I could never have such discipline - well done !!
1,462 2018-10-21 13:16:27
Re: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jets
This is the song as it is in my songbook.
You can see the bm chord - however - I don't bar it - just play the bottom three as shown.
I cannot figure out what that chord is actually called - maybe some one on here that actually knows music can tell me.
( Maybe it's not even a real chord - I don't know - it just sounds good to me)
hope it helps
https://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url … ranspose=0
1,463 2018-10-21 12:24:08
Re: Jamming with 2nd son (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Richard that's great !
Also loved the wife with headphones in the background - I need to get those for my wife !!
Spending time doing this is priceless - enjoy every moment !
Thanks for sharing the glimpse of life at your home.
Jim
1,464 2018-10-20 16:45:52
Re: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Everyone - Thank you so much for your kind words.
Jets
I simply slide move my am down two frets
It might be just a Bm - I'm really not too good at music
I'll get a version of it up soon, and try not to damage anyone's ears
Thanks for the interest
Jim
1,465 2018-10-15 23:28:16
Re: without you (19 replies, posted in Poems)
Phill
That is awesome. Love the raw emotion pouring out.
You are a braver lad than I, I almost never show my wife the songs I write about her.
Great job my friend
Jim
1,466 2018-10-15 15:57:45
Re: Sunday Funday with the kid⚡⚡ (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
No wonder I never have that look - I'm never keep on time
1,467 2018-10-15 09:58:40
Re: Recording Onto SoundCloud: Do I Have To Pay? (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill
Same here
I just record onto my computer - and then upload to the cloud - pretty easy.
Good luck
and I am looking forward to your contribution!
Jim
PS Is Dondra going to be your back up singer ?
1,468 2018-10-15 09:56:05
Re: Too Many People (19 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Peatle - well done
I agree with the song and I agree with Richard's comment he left on Soundcloud!
Jim
1,469 2018-10-15 09:53:28
Re: Sunday Funday with the kid⚡⚡ (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Beamer
Sound very cool !
You two go well together
You look so serious though -
keep em coming
Jim
1,470 2018-10-14 13:29:39
Re: The Visit (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done both lyrical and performed !!
If your visit is as wonderful as what you have written and sung here - it will be fantastic time !
Thanks for sharing JETS !
Jim
1,471 2018-10-14 11:26:16
Re: Are Pitch Correction Devices Autonomous? (14 replies, posted in Recording)
Bill
I too am with great anticipation of a song by the Musicator Extraordinaire
Thanks also for your kind words. Phill and I do work well together, but both are ridiculously busy with jobs family and other stuff so that kind of commitment is very unlikely.
I'm quite comfortable with just being a simple part of chordie and enjoying the great stuff that our fellow members put out there.
You are quite accurate in your assessment - there is an overwhelming abundance of talent here - and one of these years after I retire I plan on making it to a chordie gathering somewhere to enjoy it first hand.
Thanks again,
Jim
1,472 2018-10-14 11:14:27
Re: Mr Sandman (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jan
Sounds teriffic!!
1,473 2018-10-13 15:09:35
Topic: It Takes Two (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this this morning... it's not too complicated !
It just kinda popped in my head after a great night out with my wife.
(I put the line about the garden in there as a tribute to Jan and her Dad )
It Takes Two by Jim Kenyon
[G] One step begins each [Am]journey
One [bm] breath begins every [Am] life
One [G] word starts every [Am ]prayer, and it
[Bm]takes one[Am] touch, to [C]show you [G]care
Verse 2
[G]One seed begins every [Am] garden
One [Bm]raindrop brings every [Am]storm
A [G]leap of faith takes you [Am]higher, and it
[Bm] takes one[Am] spark to [C]start a [G]fire
Chorus
But it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
and there [C]ain’t no night with[G]out a dawn
and [C] winter’s always followed by the [G] spring
But there’s [C] no life for me with[G]out you Babe
'cause [Am]Darling, you [C] are my every[G]thing
.
yea it [C]takes two to [G]tango
And it [C]takes two to be best[G] friends
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
.
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
It [C]takes two hearts to [G]beat as one
to have a [Am]love that will [C]never [G] end
1,474 2018-10-13 10:50:50
Re: Happy Birthday (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy Birthday Russell
What anniversary of the 21st birthday is it ?
Jim
1,475 2018-10-10 10:52:37
Re: The Garden (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Jan
That is so fantastic - one of the best I've ever read here on Chordie - or anywhere in fact.
To me poetry is about painting a mental picture and moving the soul and emotions - which you have outstandingly done !
I am a huge gardener - and as I am getting older and my kids have left - I have not diminished my garden for the very reason you included - it's not the garden - its the life.
As I garden - it is a time of reflection , a time of stress relief, a time to be creative, and a time to absolve problems. I had my 3 year old grandson over a couple of weeks ago and we picked beans - not to harvest but to find different colors - and we just threw the beans back into the soil. The last two times since then - as soon as he has arrived - he wanted to go to the garden - I would plant a hundred gardens just to continue being able to that over and over again !
Thanks for sharing this wonderful literary piece - it should become a song.
As Phill pointed out - we all have meaningful songs that touch our hearts in remembrance - if I was a musician and was capable of playing a set - I would always include the song "Leader of the Band" - Whenever I do play it on my guitar - it always brings tears to my eyes as I remember my Mother and my 6 older brothers.
Thank you so much - I love this piece!!
and as I am typing right now happy tears are streaming down my face.
Jim
p.s. This should be submitted to some book company - it really and truly is awesome - kids should read this in school. I am going to give a copy of it to the English teacher in the school where I teach - it's that good!!