I kind of like how a totally open chord or an Em/D sounds when used before the D chord so I decided to use it in a song and this is the song I came up with. This song's about problem solving. In life when you have problems sometimes doing anything about it only makes it worse. Other times doing nothing is the worse think to do so the real tricky part is figuring out when and how to act or when to not act at all. I hope you all like it.
1,901 2007-11-11 17:25:39
Topic: Wait and See (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,902 2007-11-11 03:11:43
Re: Grey Skies (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I finished recording this song as well as a rerecording of Ayase Lullaby today. My friend, mentor and instructor, Mike Trella and I spend about 4 hours in his studio today getting it right. We spent much more than what I usually take but I think it was well worth it. Both songs are not quite finished yet they both sound great so far to me. Once I get them posted on my page I'll put the word out.
1,903 2007-11-10 02:05:47
Topic: Thinking About You (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a song about how thinking of someone special to you gets you through tough times as well as makes your good times better. Hope you all like it.
Thinking About You By Jeff Gilpin
1,904 2007-11-09 04:49:16
Re: I Miss You ♥ (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Emma- great song -I also want to hear it
1,905 2007-11-09 04:43:07
Topic: Living in Bliss (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is an easy enough song to understand without an explanation other than what's in the song. Hope you all like it.
Living in Bliss By Jeff Gilpin
1,906 2007-11-09 01:35:10
Re: Grey Skies (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
My wife said that for such an optimistic guy you sure write a lot of sad or bluesy songs. I guess she's right but I just like the way sad stuff sounds...not sure why. Thanks for your comments.
1,907 2007-11-08 04:13:50
Topic: Grey Skies (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Driving to work today the skies were a washed out grey and I started thinking about Willie Nelson’s Song, Blue Skies and how for most of us regular folk it’s usually grey skies not blue, both in weather and in life. So that is where the idea comes from and I hope you all like it.
Grey Skies By Jeff Gilpin
1,908 2007-11-07 03:17:55
Re: Dreaming and Thinking (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks you all - The trickiest part for me is in the intro when you go from E7 A A7 to the start of the first verse... I screwed it up this morning playing it for the wife. Unfortunately I won’t be able to duet it until Tim gets to come back home which wont be anytime soon but I might be able to do both parts myself first so you all will know how I sing it.
1,909 2007-11-06 03:53:15
Topic: Dreaming and Thinking (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well I burned up my vacation time on a trip with my son so now I have no time left to go see him off. I wrote this for him because I sometimes have a hard time letting him know how I feel. My hope is that he can sing it with me someday down the road. I hope you all like it.
Dreaming and Thinking By Jeff Gilpin
1,910 2007-11-05 03:01:54
Re: Anyone have days like this? (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Marcalan - Love the lyrics but would like to know how it sounds.
Thanks,
Jeff
1,911 2007-11-04 05:38:36
Topic: Call It a Day (1 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is just a little song about knowing when to recognize that you’ve had enough for one day. I hope you all like it.
Call It a Day By Jeff Gilpin
1,912 2007-11-03 21:32:00
Re: Looks Like a Perfect Day (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
thanks you all
1,913 2007-11-03 17:50:37
Topic: Looks Like a Perfect Day (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ironicly, I’m stuck inside today due to a cold I’m trying to shake but I did have to drop some packages off at the post office before it closed. That was when I saw it was just a flat out perfect outside. So as an inside joke to myself I wrote this song. If I can’t take advantage of a day like this today at least I can use it in a song.
Looks Like a Perfect Day By Jeff Gilpin
1,914 2007-11-03 16:41:53
Re: The Face of the One I Love (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I just got lucky a long time ago meeting the perfect women...at least for me. Thanks
1,915 2007-11-03 16:04:42
Topic: The Face of the One I Love (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I just woke up this morning before my wife and was looking at her sleeping beside me and this song idea popped into my head. I hope you all like it.
The Face of the One I Love By Jeff Gilpin
1,916 2007-10-31 22:18:46
Re: Wash My Tired Away (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks daddy
Thanks Roger - I tried it with the C7 and I like how it sounds with the F7 but it didn't fit the way I was singing it. I do think I'll use the F7 C7 together in the future. BTW something coming in your email (one I couldn't fit on my page)
1,917 2007-10-30 09:35:44
Re: CHORDS for forever by my side *comment* (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Emma - Roger is talking about the website link that shows up when you post here on chordie that right beside your email:
"s2-emma.xx
Member
Registered: 2007-03-11
Posts: 26
E-mail Website "
If you click on the "website" under your posts it goes to a different Emma on myspace is all Roger is saying.
1,918 2007-10-30 01:53:04
Re: Song New Pastures. Words/Melody Helena Donovan. (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Lena - Very nice indeed - I can never figure why some folks can't be satisfied with who they supposedly devoted their life to. I guess it's men being men or at least human. I agree with you that it is a lovely melody and I would love to hear you version of it.
1,919 2007-10-30 01:28:50
Topic: Wash My Tired Away (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I came home today still jet laging with no other plans than going straight to sleep but my wife was waiting for me and seemed to re-energize me with a kind word or two. So this song is about that. I hope you like it.
Wash My Tired Away By Jeff Gilpin
1,920 2007-10-30 00:07:52
Re: Ten Years of Changing (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks very much for your comments.
Daddy, I have trouble communicating with the Japanese/wifes side of the family over the phone without a lot of help from the wife and she gets tired of it after a while.
Thank you SouthPaw - I've never really planned it but sometimes the song just comes out like it does I guess. Glad you like them.
1,921 2007-10-29 23:52:02
Topic: New Songs up on my myspace page (0 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Okay, In Harm's Way, Ayase Lullaby, In My Dreams and I Can't Catch Up are now up on my page below. Go have a listen!
1,922 2007-10-29 09:59:46
Re: CHORDS for forever by my side *comment* (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Emma - Looks good but I have to get to work so I can't give it a try until later
1,923 2007-10-28 10:59:50
Re: MY MIND IS ON YOU (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hey Dan - I see what Old Doll meant but I think she was talking about my other song You'll Come back Home. Great song and great chord progression and I love the sentiment.
1,924 2007-10-28 10:53:14
Re: Untitled (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for your comments -
Reb - She likes that I'm thinking about her but you're right she keeps a lot she's thinking to herself.
Roger - I ran the Michiyo title past her and she wasn't too keen on the idea but I might just do it anyway
Old Doll - appreciate it
1,925 2007-10-28 10:48:24
Re: Ayase Lullaby (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for you comments-
Jas - I already kind of promised my sister-in-law that I would record it for her so it's on my list.
Old Doll - My back was a little sore from 10 days of sleeping on futons but I was getting use to it in the in.
Roger - The good thing about chordie is getting to try songs usually unheard so I'm glad you had a good time trashing it out first, and yes that would be pretty much how yoshi whoould have liked it.