Author Topic: Any Musicians Aboard? (Read 8738 times)

Orakk · « **on:** December 17, 2009, 02:11:34 AM »

Do you play an instrument, sing in the shower or play trash can lids and what does it do for you?

My story - After a ten year sabbatical from the live music scene I've found myself defying the pokie revolution and find live music regaining a little traction. It was where I started, playing music you enjoy to an audience just wants to let their hair down is by far the most enjoyable occupation I ever did. Finding contentment was by accident for me at the time because I don't feel pleasure. Before the days of effective depression medication, guitar practice time was an escape from the relentless shouting of a thousand angry voices would plague my every conscious moment so I stuck with it.

Shorter story - Strat & Marshalls in hand, set to 11 can be good for your health.. :belly:

Ken · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:42:11 AM »

You mean something like this? :disted:
Blues Jam with my new Marshall Vintage Modern (FOR SALE)

Orakk · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:19:44 AM »

Why play solos,, cause we can! :belly:

Made my day, cheers Ken..

Skhilled · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2009, 08:34:24 AM »

I used to play guitar but then it was stolen. So I picked up bass and played that for many years but haven't played in about 25 years. I used to write songs, play in bands, dj...almost anything involving music. I even have dj software on my pc (windows) to mix my music before copying them to cd's.

I also have Ubuntu's music suite that I play around with from time to time. I still like creating my own music but don't have the time anymore.

Ken · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2009, 10:51:38 AM »

Lots of folks in my family can play... Mom, a couple of my brothers, cousins, some uncles. (all of them are gone)

Me?
Can't play a lick on anything, but I did sing backup base in a rock group in the late 50's. No, you've never heard of them, but they did make one demo record, I wasn't on it.

Skhilled · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2009, 11:06:48 AM »

I've spent a lot of time hanging around Philly's recording studios and was lucky enough to meet a lot of famous musicians, especially those that lived in and around Philly. Some of my closest friends are musicians and have made records or have family who did.

jeza · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:05:06 PM »

Really weird, back of my mind I thought we were all bros but didn't know why.

Was in a band for 4 1/2 years, one night when the gig finished, I stepped off the stage to get me drink and looked back to see what the commotion was about. Two of the band members were kicking the crap outa each other on stage.
That was that, I left there and then and have no interest in bands anymore, too old anyways.

I had a 10 year gap then wherein I got married again and finally found the meaning of life, having children. I've been playing again for the past two years but finding it difficult to get back to the pitch needed to actually be an acustic guitar player. Tend to strum pick now as it masks all the problems of fingerpicking, yeah its cheating but what the heck, no-ones listening anyways.

Attached is an oldie of mine, its about the feeling when your first baby girl is born. It was several years after I wrote this that it actually came true I'm happy to say.
Poor recording, slightly outa key but what the hay.

Ken · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:55:55 PM »

That is a very nice cut Jeza, it has been added to my library. riteon

Do you have the lyric's and can you post them?

Lesmond · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:57:22 PM »

I am good on the fiddle :innocent:

Ken · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:05:09 PM »

Quote from: Les on December 17, 2009, 02:57:22 PM

I am good on the fiddle :innocent:

Yes, but you're not in Rome.

Lesmond · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:11:30 PM »

may mean something different in the USA, but in the UK "on the fiddle" is like a con man or crook lol

jeza will know hehe

jeza · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Les on December 17, 2009, 03:11:30 PM

may mean something different in the USA, but in the UK "on the fiddle" is like a con man or crook lol

jeza will know hehe

I was actually posting about that Les but you beat me to it.
:yahoo:

Ken. I'll have to write them out as that song aint seen the light of day for many a year.

Lesmond · « **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:15:35 PM »

lol soz mate

jeza · « **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:31:57 PM »

Quote

Lady, Lady, in your tiny arms, you hold the perfect dream
Maybe, maybe, if I give it time they'll be reaching out for me
Its crasy, its crasy, why I fear to touch, the one I love so very much

Open your eyes can you see the skies, they were made for you and me
But can they compare to what we share, for its you who set me free
Cos your my Lady, my little Lady, your my lady.

Lady, Lady, your so high above, everything I thought I'd need
Maybe, maybe, through your sleeping eyes, I'll see things differently
But its crasy, its crasy, why I love you so, and you dont even know its me.

Open your eyes can you see the skies, they were made for you and me
But can they compare to what we share, for its you who set me free
Cos your my Lady, my little Lady, your my lady.
Yes your my lady, my little baby, your my Lady

There you go Ken, not much to it but the sentiment.

jeza · « **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2009, 03:38:12 PM »

Les, you looking forward to the Xmas edition of Dr Who, I am.
David Tennant snuffs it apparently.
They'll have a job replacing him eh!

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