Nicely Done Jan.
Your voice makes every song sound good!
Jim
1,851 2017-11-17 11:02:26
Re: NOVEMBER 2017 FSOTM - CHALLENGE THEME (94 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
1,852 2017-11-14 20:53:08
Re: sad song tonight (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I THOUGHT tHE END WAS JUST FINE
Good job Mojo --- sounded great to me
Jim
1,853 2017-11-14 19:00:03
Re: New to group (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Soon as I saw UJB's and Beamers pos....... I saw it.
I tried to get a correction in before you responded earlier, but the batteries on my wireless keyboard died so I couldn't.
Lesson - Never assume - it makes an ---- out of U me
Anyways Dona, welcome - look forward to many good interactions !
Jim !!!
1,854 2017-11-13 10:47:51
Re: NOVEMBER 2017 FSOTM - CHALLENGE THEME (94 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Rich,
Nice job - all of your songs are well done.
The way you played Folsom Prison was quite unique.
An array of guitars as well - liked what appeared to be the pink top guitar on your Beatles version of All my loving that was along side the others on YT
Have a great day
Jim
1,855 2017-11-12 12:16:25
Re: New to group (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the madness !
You will find great people and great knowledge here.
Glad to have another person in the mix !
It's a lot of fun to interact here - and the bonus is you are in Florida - home of an annual ChordieStock !! I'm sure those have attended will attest to.
Welcome Cl1957 !!!
Jim
1,856 2017-11-12 10:16:06
Re: Politicians and lunatics (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice song Graham ! I thought you played it well and your voice, fit perfectly for the song.
I was just listening to Isis by Dylan yesterday and had the exact thought you stated in your song. Then today I listened to your song and === said to myself - great minds think alike !!
Thanks for posting the video
Jim
1,857 2017-11-11 16:02:08
Topic: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Here is a quick recording of the song I posted earlier - Let Go ( of what you cannot change)
Hopefully it will give you an idea of what is sounds like in my head.
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/let-go-of … not-change
I apologize in advance for the singing and playing.
Bill and Dondra - I hope especially that you like it.
Peace and Love
Jim
1,858 2017-11-11 10:55:09
Re: A Young Man And His Guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Isn't it funny how things we attach ourselves to become so meaningful ?
My colleague whom I have taught side by side with for the past 26 years (although I've been teaching for 40) retired last month. He - like me, also likes to play guitar - (in fact he is a whole lot better and has a great voice). I could not think of a better way than to send him off in front of his family and students than by giving him my les paul (Epiphone) . As I presented it to him I reminded him that it was symbolic of his career - it had both dings & scuffs as well as beautiful sounds, strings that sometimes got of tune ( like his students) which he was able to get them back into making beautiful music., and a uniqueness to it determined by the player, just as he was unique in his teaching style. I reminded him that each string, just as his students produced a different sound - but when played together or in the students case, became involved in his classes, something special always happened. He was an awesome teacher - I miss him already and so do the students............ much more than I miss the guitar.
Through the entire night of his retirement- he held the guitar or had it right next to him.
Thanks Peatle for the thread and interesting story.
Zurf and Topdown - your comments inspired me to share this story. The world is full of really kind, giving, and simply nice people ( like those here on Chordie) but it seems the news only wants to cover the sickos, and idiots of the world.
Jim
1,859 2017-11-11 10:34:33
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
That's a really nice song to listen to Badeye.
For me it was really relaxing and put me in a really good mood to start the day ! Now I'm off to basketball practice with my team this early Saturday morning... in a really upbeat and positive frame of mind !
Thanks for sharing.
Jim
1,860 2017-11-10 23:04:45
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Peatle
1,861 2017-11-10 16:39:03
Re: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
keep it real
Thanks for the kind words and the improvement.
I liked your suggestion and made the change - I have put it in Chopro format - it's so much easier for me to play from that .
here is the link that will take youto it.
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0
That's what makes Chordie so great !
TY again
BTW - I would love to hear your version with harp !!
Jim
1,862 2017-11-10 11:35:13
Topic: Let Go ( of what you cannot change) (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'm sorry this has taken so long.. and it probably needs tweaking
This song is for Bill and Dondra who have suffered what seems like unending crisis.
Luckily for them they have a strong love and chordie friends to help face those problems.
I was gonna do a quick recording - but I have to go coach my basketball team (Maybe later today Ican get to it)
any way - this is the song...
[song]
{t: Let go of what you cannot change}
[C]I’ve had every[F]thing that [G]you can [C] think of
[C]There isn’t [F]much that hasn’t [G]come my [C]way
[C]Not a day goes [F]past that [G] there isn’t[C] something
[C]It seems every[F] sunny sky [G]ends up [C]grey
[C]Stuff keeps[F] happening to [G]make life[C] tough
[C] ain’t nobody[F] listening when[G] I comp[C]lain
[C]Seems there’s a [F]black cloud hanging[G]over[C] me
[C]Feels like every[F] day has [G]some kind of [C] pain
Chorus
So [F]When life gives you loads of [C]problems
[F]Tragic, mysterious and [C]strange
[F]Laugh when you can,[C]pray when you should
And[G] let go of [Fmaj7] what you cannot [C]change
[C]Just remember [F]life goes [G]on and [C] on
[C]with challenges to [F] face a[G]long the [C]way
[C]if you let it get [F]to you, it’ll [G] drive you [C]mad
[C]With your heart and [F]soul tested [G]every [C]day
Chorus
So [F]When life gives you loads of [C]problems
[F]Tragic, mysterious and [C]strange
[F]Laugh when you can,[C]pray when you should
And[G] let go of[Fmaj7 what you cannot [C]change
[G] let go of [Fmaj7what you cannot [C]change
[G] let go of [Fmaj7what you cannot [C]change
[G] let go of [Fmaj7what you cannot [C]change
[Song/]
1,863 2017-11-10 10:16:40
Re: A Young Man And His Guitar (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That is an amazing true to life story.
REMINDS ME OF THE OLD QUOTE;
We are not imprisoned by our circumstances, setbacks,or defeats....
We are freed by the choices we make !
Thanks for sharing Peatle.
1,864 2017-11-09 11:31:02
Re: Time To Bloom (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Love it Peatle.
The line ... " no better time to be me" is a classic !
Wish I had thought of that !
Great Job
Jim
1,865 2017-11-03 10:05:32
Re: Farewell You (10 replies, posted in Poems)
Peatle
Very, Very heart wrenching and soul searching stuff.
I so dislike attending funerals.... they have this finality to them that I abhor.
Your words are so on point - excellent stuff.
jim
1,866 2017-11-02 16:32:17
Re: Love Me Do (Cover) (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
great performance loved the synch of Uke and Harp !! Way to go girls !
1,867 2017-11-01 11:19:58
Re: THBFLLLPTT !!! (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Too funny and I am sure in a bar somewhere it would be a classic hit --- not very sanitary on the dance floor or elsewhere - but a blast to sing along to.
I can't wait till one of you musicians puts it to music !
Great job
Jim
1,868 2017-11-01 11:17:33
Re: a song for dad recording (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Brilliant song - just excellent MOJO I love your Texas voice.
This song resonates with passion and emotion.
Thanks for sharing it.
Jim
1,869 2017-10-28 21:03:56
Re: Where Dreams and Reality Collide (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Beamer
That's a pretty wild song ! Reminds me a bit of Axel Rose
TF
Thanks
and yup. I keep coming back to it and tweeking it... I love getting feed back from the true musicians on Chordie - it is so helpful.
I do really like this song .... one the faves that I've written.
Thanks for your comments guys !
One last comment ---- anybody heard from Strummerboy Bill ? I knew he was experiencing some troubles and moving to a new apt. I haven't seen any recent post by him.
I truly hope all is improving for him and his beloved Dondra.
Jim
1,870 2017-10-28 20:03:17
Re: Falling in Love (20 replies, posted in Electric)
What is G.A.S. ?
Is is Guitar Acquisition Syndrome ?
Sorry I' such a novice
1,871 2017-10-28 20:01:46
Re: Joe Walsh master class (8 replies, posted in Electric)
Beamer,
I actually just watched that last week... you are correct Beamer - it was excellent and Joe Walsh is very very cool
He has overcome a lot in his life --- lots of ups and downs - but he is as you say ---- " COOL !"
Thanks for sharing that
Jim
1,872 2017-10-27 16:18:30
Re: I'LL DIE WITH A SWORD IN MY HAND (29 replies, posted in Songwriting)
That is awesome !
The dates - What a coincidence!
Have you any geneological connections to a participant in the battle ?
Well Done Sir !!
Jim
1,873 2017-10-26 16:09:28
Re: Where Dreams and Reality Collide (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Sounds like a classic
I will check it out when I get a chance this evening
1,874 2017-10-25 23:48:09
Re: Goodbye Fats (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sorry to see him go. He was a special talent.
1,875 2017-10-25 23:45:59
Re: Not only Fats (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Beamer,
Hope your days ahead are peaceful and enjoyable.
Condolences to you and your wife.
Jim