151

(57 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Good job and well done to all that contributed to the song.
It brought back memories of past Chordie collaborations mainly brought together by Roger.
Is the "The friends of Chordie" website on myspace still around?
I know artists Myspace has become almost unusable due to adds etc. A shame as it was the home of most Chordie collaborations in the past.
Anyway hope to see more.
Tony

152

(26 replies, posted in Poems)

Ah the bleakness of old age can't wait I think...

153

(52 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Glad to hear your on the road to recovery Graham.
All the best.
ark

154

(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Enjoyed that one Phill.
Thanks for putting it up..
Tony.

155

(21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Get well soon Graham.
ark

Hi tig
I have edited the post title as you wanted.
ark.

157

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks for the comments guys.

Bill I've been a bit of gamer for while now my grandson and I played all the "Halo" series over the years and I really liked the music used in them to create atmosphere which I strive to do in my music.
Thanks for the comment


Ken I'm learning all the time. It's just a question of spending time to get to know what each thing does 90% of what I produce is unsable...
Hope you can get to grips with your new software.
Thanks for taking the time.



Phill the software I'm using is Magix music maker 15 I think you have heard of it. I had an older version on the old PC not transferable. It's what I've been used to though the interface change somewhat. They upgraded the midis and soundpools and added some gizmos. It works well with my old keyboard and guitar.
All the sounds produced in the piece are through a midi including the guitars sounds, all in the computer played using the PC's keyboard. (I am considering getting a midi keyboard controller) then tweaked and mixed.
I am inspired by a lot of film music I hear.
Thanks for the comment.

Graham thanks for taking the time to comment.



Dino your comment is always welcomed.



Ark (Tony)

158

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi all
I haven't posted much lately but always keep an eye on the songwriting section some really good songs have been posted.... I do envy you guys that come up with some great lyrics.
I had a change of PC and up graded my mixing software which has been a bit of a learning curve but on the whole has been worth the effort and cost.
This piece is upbeat and hard hitting.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_so … D=13087079
Best listened to through earphones or a decent sound system as it will probably sound rubbish through a laptop smile
Thanks
ark

159

(15 replies, posted in Poems)

Hey Kenny
Your painting a rather bleak picture of our world there sad
but I have to agree with you and if you hear the news (which I strive to miss most of the time)
getting bleaker and more deadly by the minute.
You'll have to chrank up the new Strat and turn this into a song ASAP....
Nice to hear from you again.
ark

160

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I'm sort of reading in the lyrics a kind of  depression passed down from your father.
Hence the title "My fathers gift" sad
We are in many ways the product of our childhood.
ark

161

(11 replies, posted in About Chordie)

In general there are a number of issues with the display on the iPad and iPhone one being no add to songbooks these are being looked into by the administrator of Chordie.
Hopefully these issues will be resolved in the future but it may take a while.
ark

162

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Hi Ljohnson
As there are no chords as yet for this piece. It will be moved to the poem section until some music has been added as per Chordie guidelines.
ark

163

(21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Here's wishing all Chordians a Merry Christmas have a great day.
ark

Russell_Harding wrote:
arkady wrote:

Hi Russ
Sounds like your having fun with all your new kit.
I liked the sound of both guitars even with the technical problems smile
looking forwards to seeing and hearing some awesome music and videos.
ark

Thanks ark just like real life you have to push on thru the problems and I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas smile

Hi Russ
A merry Christmas to you and yours as well
Best wishes
ark

165

(19 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Off topic a little smile
It's strange sometimes I get the feeling that Chordie's forum is just an cyber old age retirement home for ageing guitar players too. Me included lol
ark

Hi Russ
Sounds like your having fun with all your new kit.
I liked the sound of both guitars even with the technical problems smile
looking forwards to seeing and hearing some awesome music and videos.
ark

167

(14 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Hi siggi56
I remember you posting a while back and it's great to hear your still fighting hard that horrible illness with music.
Long may you continue, and with the help of your wife and music be able to stay positive and achieve your wish of jamming. Sorry I'm in England so can't help you there.
all the best.
ark

168

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice tribute to your wife...
ark

169

(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff
A very pretty little ditty just a sort song to sing to the Grand kids.
ark

170

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Phill
Really enjoyed that one. Overall the song sounded very professional in production and execution.
well done.
Tony

I preferred  the version that featured the keyboard as the lead. Just seemed a little more seamless than guitar lead version.
ark

172

(21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Over half a million registered users...
Well done Chordie and Per and happy 12th birthday.
ark

"Why do you like the music you like". Good question.
Well after much thought I came to conclusion I dont really know why.What I think I mean is that the answer is to complex to put into words. I could list the many types of music I like from classical to pop and also the types I don't but that would not be an answer.
All I know for sure is as I have got older my likes have got much broader and music I would have scoffed at in my youth now i find really quite good.
I guess I just like a good tune in all its varied forms..
ark

174

(10 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Please gents no need for any problems over this post..
The song was fine. Just the posting of the lyrics of the song "Groving" could cause Chordie problems.
Now they have been removed all is good in the Chordie garden.
ark (mod Songwriting)

175

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice job Brian..
3 chords are all you need.
ark