AnneS Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Less than a week ago when I couldn't sleep, I wrote some lyrics without my guitar in hand and had only a sense of what its rhythm/feel might be. I've never done it this way before. Nothing happened for the next day or two. And then I got a new guitar, and one thing led to another.... Nothing too fancy here; you can tell we're just starting to get to know each other. (Feels like dating...I like where it's going, but I don't want to rush things. ) After the Wheel Thanks, all... Anne
blindboygrunt Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 I'd give it back. sounds rubbish kidding! post what strings / plectrum / bridge pins / shoe style because folk have been bumming about how to get this sound for eons. turns out you just buy a nice guitar and play it may be ? sounds great anne
BigKahune Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 . That seemed like a real fine 'date' to me. You've got the makings of long time relationship there. Congrats on a great sounding 45. . B) .
Dave F Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Anne, I usually only hear of men giving their guitars women's name. Do women name their guitars and if you do, what is it? Or do you need some help from us?
62burst Posted August 27, 2014 Posted August 27, 2014 Very nice. Your music is the perfect match for the pure, the fundamental tone of the J-45. Topical lyrics strike their mark, with the change of the season. Thanks for sharing. Did you try this yet with a capo? You're in for a treat.
duluthdan Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 You have crickets in your backyard? I have coyotes, mountain lions, bears, moose, elk, and three rather paranoid cats. That J-45 sounds really good right out of the chute. +1 on the song topic - sounds like the muse found you that night. Keep 'em coming !
AnneS Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Thank ye, folks.... Yep, I am surely loving the new guitar. Perfectly suited to me, my tastes, etc. It's just what I needed at this bend in the road. No, I've never named my guitars. Or my cars. Or much else, really. (Just ask my kids, Girl 1 and Girl 2.) 😋 And I have been playing around with a capo (actually, THE capo- formerly belonging to Buc); in fact, the song you heard was capo'd- first fret. I'm liking the sound of this guitar all the way around. Plugged it in last night at the open mic, direct to the PA. I am a fan of the Anthem at this point. Although I get a fine sound from the J100 plugged in (fishman ust thru a Baggs para DI), I could see putting a different sytem in the J100 down the road. Gettin' greedy, I am.... Again, thanks for listening and for sharing in the excitement. (Maybe later I'll take some pictures of my guitars in precarious places, try to make bbg even more nervous about the vagaries of potential energy...)
E-minor7 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Sounds good, crisp, sweet, slightly smokey, , , and as if you two already are pretty close. I know you want to demonstrate the newbie here, and therefore pulls the vox a bit back in the mix, but could you set up the text (of course after copywriting it). Your poet always have something to tell. .
AnneS Posted August 28, 2014 Author Posted August 28, 2014 Sure thing... Here ya go! After the Wheel Anne Stieber © 2014 Sun goes down, night falls hard Scaring up the crickets in my backyard Street lamp throwing shadows down the wall Cars roll by, birds take flight People cooking dinner by the TV light Still summer, but it's beginning to feel like fall The dog's been out, the kid’s in bed Thinking of some things I might have said One more glass of wine to help me sleep Newsman talks, his pictures show more trouble than I care to know Still paddling, but we're all way out too deep What happens when it stops? What happens when we're done? Does some part keep on spinning when the wheel is gone? Wide awake, five a.m. Waiting on the sun to rise again Habits take me through this grand charade Eggs and toast, my coffee cup And now the whole damn world is up Still turning, on the promises we made What happens when it stops? What happens when we're done? Does some part keep on spinning when the wheel is gone? Sun goes down, night falls hard Scaring up the crickets in my backyard…
E-minor7 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Yeeps - thanks - great. Does some part keep on spinning when the wheel is gone? I'm not sure, but a splendid line it is. Have to look up 'charade' now. . .
flatbaroque Posted August 29, 2014 Posted August 29, 2014 Congrats Anne on that beautiful guitar.It's full of songs...in your hands. Enjoyed the new song too.Slice of life lyrics which you do so well.
MorrisrownSal Posted August 30, 2014 Posted August 30, 2014 Great song Anne. You do have a writing gift! And congrats on the J45 - happy for you!
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