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(1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Wow!!!!!!
That guy is fantastic - what a talent!
Talk about owning the neck of a guitar. 
I can see how you could be influenced by this man - he is awesome.
I could listen to that all day  - thank you for sharing Doug !
Jim

2,102

(3 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Great

Where re you from ? 

Was that a school organized band  ?

Love the guitar playing.
Jim

2,103

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

Nice Peatle   
true sincerity and a heartfelt message - spoke for all of us here on chordie.
Dino is listening and smiling upon you !
Jim

rickyjack wrote:

"Audio Assault"...I like that....I might just borrow that one.


BAHA      "AUDIO ASSAULT"    I could be arrested for this every time I sing!! smile
That is a great phrase Ricky!

2,105

(7 replies, posted in Electric)

Wow - Russel  - that is a sweet looking axe!  I LOVE THE COLOR

I'm sure you will teach it how to sing real nice.

Can't wait to hear some tunes from you with that puppy! 
CONGRATS !

Jim

2,106

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

Quite Cool Doug !  Wish I could've gone as well.
A poor pic is better than no pic smile

Jim

2,107

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Tenement Funster wrote:

Wow ... that's powerfully-written high-calibre stuff, TIG. Reminds of something the late great Leonard Cohen might create. Beautiful!

Thank you TF ! smile To be even casually mentioned with the name Leonard Cohen blows my mind.   yikes

I really do believe it to be true though,   we were so fortunate to have such great poets and songwriters that took incredible stands, on important social issues. Today it seems that not many do because they are afraid of the PC backlash.  big_smile
I really am hoping for and  looking forward to a Graham, Phill, or someone else's  version because my voice and playing sure ain't gonna make it smile

Thank you so much for your kind words Rick!  smile

Jim

2,108

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

keepitreal wrote:

This is just amazing TIG you are such a talented writer. Quite close to me we have a pub called The Dead Poets, and once a month theirs a meeting of The Dead Poets Society where talented poets and musicians showcase their latest works. This would raise the roof. Great work.

Keep It Real  Thank you - That would be awesome, I'd love to get it to them.  Is there a website they use ?

My suggestion would be 1999 song by David Grey - Babylon

Sweet snag there JJJ.  I also like the dedication - honorable sir !

2,111

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thank you for your kind words.


I am looking forward to Graham's version (or anyone else if they so choose to).

this is the link to the chordpro version which I think is easier if you want to print or transpose keys.
http://www.chordie.com/chord.pere/?url= … ranspose=0

this is a quick take on it I did this morning... I posted on soundcloud........................................with sincere apologies to your ears smile
https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/land-where-the-poets-died
Like I said, I really just enjoy writing... and like to hear real musicians take care of the music part smile 

Thank you so much again  for you comments! smile
Jim

2,112

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I've been working on this for about a week or so.  I think I'm pretty close to where  I like where it is right now.  (I'm sure it needs some tweaking)
I was thinking back to all the great poets and songwriters that used to standup for people and shake the sh*t out of people's conscience.  Doesn't seem that we have that anymore - hence this song.  Hope you like it


[song]
{t:Land Where The Poets Died}
[C]  [Em]  [F]  [G]  [C]
do you
[C]remember  when the world had  it’s conscience [Em]wakened
[F]when poets dared to speak words others had [C] forsaken
[F]with  choices to make and chances we thought worth [C]taking
[G]hoping that change could be a  miracle in the [C] making

Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom  in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in  the shadows of time those verses  have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died

[C]Words that healed, and  somehow seemed to [Em] last
[F] words that changed our  lives in  a world so vague and [C]vast   
[F]Defiant voices that put  new colors upon  our[C]masts
Our [G] champions of hope, fighting  to fix  the wrongs  of the[C] past

Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom  in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in  the shadows of time those verses  have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died


[C] truth spoken  with the  power of a rolling  [Em]tide
[F] With strength in their voices and anger in their [C] eyes
[F]They would not be silenced, though many, many  had [C]tried
But [G]now it seems we’re  the land where the poets [C] died

Chorus
[Am]They spoke of justice and freedom  in an unkind [Em]world
[Am]Cried out in a voice that would not be de[Em] nied
But [F] in  the shadows of time those verses  have faded a[C]way
And [G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[G]now we’re living in the land where the [F]poets voice has [C]died
[G]now we’re living in the land where the poets voice has [C]died


[song/]

I agree with Zurf !!!!

Excellent performance.

Jim

2,114

(4 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Joe
I love the last lines !!  That will be or (already was) a great hit at chordiestock!!! smile   Your voice was perfect for this song.  Superb performance.
Jim

Mojo - That is just fantastic!  Skillful playing, superb voice. I 'm liking that a lot and I'm a huge Robbie Robertson fan

Way to go --- perfect demonstration of the phrase " NAILED IT !"

Jim

2,116

(12 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

And the keyboard singer reminds me of pro wrestler of days past - Rick Flair https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f_hQjgsmHf0/hqdefault.jpg

Great poster. Looks like you " Fab Four" will be having a great time!

Thanks for sharing
Jim

2,117

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

Bill
Hope all goes well!
What branch of service did you serve in? I am in your debt for it!!
Jim

2,118

(2 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Very nice Mojo.     
That will be one that Zellie can play and sing a generation or two down the line. 
A great love story told there my friend! 
Thanks for sharing
Jim

2,119

(7 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Perfect.   Thanks Doug!!!

Jim

2,120

(8 replies, posted in Recording)

I'll get in on this.    I wanted to use them to just practice strumming along to sings.  I bought a trio which you can record your chords and then it plays back.  That is a great idea if you play like Russell or one of you guys, but for me it was (At least for now ) a wasted investment .   I tried to use audacity but again it was way above my pay grade and patience.   So I just use the record button on my computer and watch stuff on youtube   

2,121

(7 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Doug

I'd like to that.  How'd you do it?

2,122

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

Taj majal fishin blues

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YLziJcPIcG0

Here is the Soundcloud link to my song Best There Is

https://soundcloud.com/tigljk/best-there-is

2,124

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

Doug
I just spent some time going through the photos of the luthiers on the site.
They are so impressive.  I cannot fathom the time, talent, and passion that went into creating such masterpieces.
This is art at a whole different level. I wish I wasn't 3000 miles away, I would love to see them in person.
In addition,  the performers (I would anticipate) will be of matching quality - making this a really unique and worthwhile event.
Be sure to post some pictures of your visit.
thanks for sharing

Jim

in honor of the 1970's   here is a link to a " first line" of songs of the 70's quiz.

I got 24 out of 30.

pretty interesting ,informative, and fun.
http://quizzes.howstuffworks.com/quiz/7 … oYcA%3D%3D

give it a whirl - see how you do smile