You need an adapter that will accept a 1/4 guitar cable and has a 2.5mm plug on the other end. You need to be able to plug your guitar into your computer sound card. You should be able to find one of these adapters at any Radio Shack ,electronics or guitar store.
2 2007-02-02 17:32:44
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very nice James. Reminds me of something that a young Dylan might have written. Keep em' comin'.
3 2007-02-01 03:06:33
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I use a program called MultiTrackStudio Lite. Its the free version to MultiTrackStudio. It limits you to 3 tracks. Real easy to use and I find it does a really nice job. I just plug my ovation directly into my sound card and record directly to the program. I use a 30 or 40 dollar Radio Shack mic for singing. Here is the link
<a href="http://www.download.com/MultitrackStudio-Lite/3000-2170_4-10561984.html?tag=lst-0-1" target="_blank"> http://www.download.com/MultitrackStudi … -2170_4-10 561984.html?tag=lst-0-1</a>
4 2007-01-29 00:13:57
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Everyone... It's nice to see this fourm become active again. So I decieded to post a new song.
A Vagabond And A Holy Cross Keith Wiseman
[Em]He pushed aside his tangled hair
[B7]And wiped away a tear
[C]Tired eyes be[D]hind an aging [Em]face
He hugged his bible to his chest
[B7]And said a silent prayer
[C]That he and only [D]God above could [Em]hear
CHORUS:
[G]This is the [D]story of
[Am]A Vagabond and an [Em]Holy cross
[G]Another victim [D]of socie[C]ty
[G]Once a man [D]of the cloth
[Am]He would preach the [Em]word of God
[G]Cast aside by [D]all humani[Em]ty
He walks among the down and out
And helps out where he can
But to you and me he's one of them
He speaks about the life he led
And all the souls he sent to him
His faith is stronger than it's ever been
CHORUS
CHORUS
If you would like to hear a recording of the song click <a href="http://littlebayislands.googlepages.com/vagabond" target="_blank">http://littlebayislands.googlepages.com/vagabond</a>
5 2006-06-06 15:51:10
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I checked out audacity, it's awsome. Thanks. <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_smile.gif" border=0 alt="Smile">
6 2006-04-04 02:20:14
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for your comments. I will be posting more later.
7 2006-03-31 03:19:04
Re: Recording / Editing / Producing (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I use multitrackstudio lite, the free version of multitrackstudio. It only gives you three tracks, but if you record two tracks and then bounce those two to the third track then start over with the third track you can do this with as many tracks as you need.
The only downfall is you have to do your mixing as you go along.But if you are only recording for your personal use it does a really nice job.
If you want to hear one of my songs done with this program click on the link below
<a href="http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=63852" target="_blank">http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=63852</a>
8 2006-03-31 02:45:23
Re: Looking for Newfie songs (4 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Are you from Newfoundland or just interested in the music
9 2006-03-31 02:05:14
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This song came to me after reading a story about the majestic ruins of Whitby Abbey in Northern Yorkshire, England which are believed to be alive with ghosts. As legend goes Saint Hilda during her tenure as abbess was well known for riding the district of snakes. which ment she would chase them to the edge of the cliff and decapitate them with her whip. her ghost has been seen riding a hearse like coach pulled by four headless horses which plunge over the cliff. The second ghost is of a young nun named Constance de Beverly who fell for a false young knight. Her punishment was to be bricked up alive in a dungeon in Whitby Abbey. Her ghost has been seen on a winding stairway begging for release.
After reading this story I thought what a great song it would make. So I grabbed my guitar sat down and wrote the entire song in 45 minutes. It was one of those rare times when a song just seems to write itself. Hope you enjoy it.
The Restless Souls Of Whitby Abbey Keith Wiseman
[Am]Saint Hilda she [G]was a wicked [Am]lady
Well known for riding the [G]district of [Am]snakes
She'd [C]drive them to the [G]edge
Of the [F]cliff and crack her [Am]whip
De[G]capitate the [Em]snakes till all were [Am]dead
Now her soul roams the grounds of Whitby Abbey
In a hearse like coach she rides into the night
Pulled by headless horses
Along the edge she goes
Plunging over the cliff to the sea below
A young nun named Constance de Beverly
Broke her sacred vows for a false young knight
She was punished by her peers
Bricked up with all her fears
In a dungeon down below in Whitby Abbey
Now her soul roams the grounds in Whitby Abbey
On a winding stairway leading from below
Begging for release
From a soul that never sleeps
Forever damned to roam in Whitby Abbey
These are the restless souls of Whitby Abbey
Built in six five seven A.D.
On a cliff she stood erect
And overlooked the sea
Now the ruines are alive with the ghosts of Whitby Abbey
These are the restless souls of Whitby Abbey
You can download the mp3 by following the link below.
<a href="http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=63852" target="_blank">http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=63852</a>
10 2006-03-31 01:05:48
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I did my recording with a free program I found on line called multitrackstudio lite. You should be able to find it if you google it. Its the free version of the pay version. It allows you to only use three tracks at a time. What you have to do is bounce the tracks to get more.
All I do is plug my acoustic electric and mic into my sound card and do the mixing within the program. It's real easy to use and I find does a decent job.
For the drums I use a free program called leafDrums 2. With a little practice this is also an easy program to use. Once you lay your drum track save it as a wave file bring it into multitrack and lay the rest of your tracks.
Takes a little practice but a very afforadable and easy way to record your music.
11 2006-03-30 22:03:10
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Very interesting chord progression. Sure would like to hear a recording of that song.
12 2006-03-30 21:51:04
Re: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I will be posting the chords some time over the weekend.
13 2006-03-29 17:51:53
Topic: Songwriters Circle (81 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Everyone
I'm creating this form for anyone that would like to share their orginal songs.
Here is one of my songs:
LOSING CONTROL Keith Wiseman
[D]I've been so drunk and so stoned that I couldn't [G]see
[C]Lived through some things in my [G]life that I hardly be[D]lieve
I've had some dark times but the one bright light in my [G]life
[C]Just packed her belongings and [G]turned and walked out in the [D]night
CHORUS:
[A]Baby don't go don't you [G]know that I need you [D]so
[A]You are my rock and my [G]anchor when troubles [D]blow
[C]I'm here alone with a [G]bottle and losing con[D]trol
[C]I'm here alone with a [G]bottle and losing con[D]trol
Well I've been through hell and it ain't a nice place to be
Been at the end of my rope and you rescued me
I've made a fool of myself more times than I know
You gave me reason to quit but I had no control
CHORUS
So I pour another and smoke my last cigarette
My mind's in an haze but I just can't seem to forget
I promised I'd change but I guess I was just a fool
Now I'm here alone with a bottle and losing control
CHORUS
If you would like to download this song as an mp3 click the link below. Please excuse the singing. LOL
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/m52my" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/m52my</a>