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(15 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi tig
About the singing thing no ones more self conscious about their singing than me.
The fact that you sang with your daughter means your not that embarrassed lol.
I shudder to think what my daughter would say if she heard me!
Anyway I've posted some songs on Chordie over the years singing on some so
Don't let what think of your voice hold you back from recording and posting on Chordie
If your able to. I'm sure we would all like to hear it.
We tend to be our own worse critics. Lol
Ark

202

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

I banned six this morning a couple yesterday.
I was unable to delete them as they were in other forums
Just another day at the office.. LOL
Ark

203

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

Hey Graham move over Rory great cover of a great blues number.
We'll done hope you've had time to catch some rays
Tony

204

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Phill
What struck me about the song was how much the recording quality of the your songs have improved over the years. The interplay of the tracks was excellent and sounds really professional.
I've always been a fan of your songs and this one don't change that.
well done
Tony.

205

(9 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Well Ken that's another WOW!
Great song and vid. It's one the best songs of the folk country I've heard in a long time. Sounds like the finished CD will be excellent.
We'll done again.
ark

206

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Thanks for the comments guys.
Hi Ken I'm glad I got round to recording this song now I guess we all have our hang ups about our songs. Thanks for the positive comment.

Hi Phill I find a simple chord progression mostly always gives up a decent melody. Glad you liked the song. Tony

Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment Dino.


Hey Humming thanks for the positive comment. I agree with you about the talented members on Chordie. Ive read and heard some great songs on here.

Hi Roger thanks for the vote of confidence on my voice. There's a few more I think I will turn my voice to now.

Thanks Graham for the comment. I guess your soaking up the sun Crete now lucky chap.

I'm typing this on my fairly new iPad so there maybe some typos... Haven't worked out how to  insert smile icons yet.
Ark

207

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I wrote this a while back now always not been comfortable with singing side of recording but I gave it a go on this one. Just follow the link to soundclick for a listen see what you think. It's not "ambient"  smile
www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songInfo.cfm?bandID=827579&songID=12744384

My Love Arkady


   




[C] [Am] [Em] [G]


My Love




1


[C] I gave you my heart and[Am] you hold it fast.


[Em] You told me you loved me [G] and it would last.


[C] In this world of change [Am] you are my rock.


[Em] I am a key and[G] you are my lock.




Chorus


[Am] You gave me your song [C] so we both could share the [G] tune


[Am] You became my melody [C] with words softly [G] hewn.




2


[C] I was drowning and [Am] yougave me air.


[Em] You showed me the stars [G] and made me aware.


[C] When I was flying[Am] you guided me to the ground.



[Em] you are the finger that [G] Im tightly wound.




Chorus


3


[C] I was lost andyou[Am]showed me the way.


[Em] You gave me colour [G] drove away the grey.


[C] In my empty sky [Am] you are my bright sun


[Em] We are two but [G] together we are one.




Chorus


4


[C] I was in Winter and [Am] you became my Spring.


[Em] You gave me a voice [G] so I could sing.


[C] In the dark of the night [Am] you are the dawn


[Em] I was the eye [G] you were the storm.




Chorus





Wow Ken that's' a beautiful song.
I'm glad you were able to get over your nerves and record it.
The vid was great and suited the tone and content of your song to a tee.
We'll done.
Ark

209

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Funny and so true..
Nice bit of songwriting.
Well done.
ark

210

(40 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Russ
Excellent song. Simply done with a nice melody and lyrics.
Well done as always
ark

211

(18 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I think this thread has gone a little off the songwriting forum general aims which are "A place to discuss songwriting and to share your own work with fellow musicians" Backing tracks like them or loath them have I believe some merit in promoting better playing but that's just my opinion whether they belong in the songwriting forum I'm not so sure. Like jeff says stay civil and enjoy your selves.:)
ark

212

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

It say here in the Uk that the average woman owns 39 pairs of shoes. I think my wife owns probably about that many. Most women treat shopping as very serious occupation so a closure is a major event.  lol
great song  Grah
ark

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(14 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Jeff
I thought the same as Phill the song sounds Bluesy in tone and yep the sun is shining today but there's a bloody cold wind blowing...:)

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(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice one Phill. I know what you mean about holding back when recording i do so myself. Though I feel you have less reason to hold back your voice than me. smile
I guess we are the most harsh critics of our own voices.
anyway well done
Tony

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(16 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Grah
Enjoyed that a nice foot tapper  smile
Well done.

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(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Liked this one to you have talent Grah..
Been listening to your songs on soundcloud nice..
ark

217

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice job on the song Grah is it all your own work you've multi tracked etc or a group either way like it.
ark

218

(9 replies, posted in About Chordie)

tbryant1115
You probably need to change your screen resolution press Ctrl and the minus keys to bring back the print etc options on the right of the song.
ark

I have asked this question myself in the past and no really received an answer. As this is done by the administer I guess we have to be patient as he is a busy man.
Ark

220

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

My nickname comes from the books written by Martin Cruz Smith about a Russian detective called Arkady Renko. Hence Arkady no musical connection also I used the name for my recorded music.
Short and easy to remember.

221

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

Here's wishing all Chordians a Happy Christmas from a wet and windy England Have a good one.
ark

222

(6 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Hi Phill I found your recording of the song on myspace.
I really enjoyed the love song reminded me of Elton john. I guess you should tell the Chordians where you post the recording as they are a lazy bunch and usually won't go looking for it.. lol
regards Tony

223

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

I liked the poem and now the song a good job phill.
tony

224

(7 replies, posted in Songwriting)

TIGLJK wrote:

I would if Phil would sing it       I am a really bad singer   sorry

I like a love song looks like in my mind a bit of country song I'm probably wrong has been known. lol

If you ask Phill nicely he just might.  smile
ark

225

(8 replies, posted in Poems)

Hi easybeat
As there is no Chords etc with your potential song I have moved it to poems as per Chordie guidelines.
Regards Arkady (Moderator Songwriting)