blindboygrunt Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Nice that Anne But THIS is how the songs done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedzep Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) I start every day singing this. Falsetto is the gateway to the rest of your range. Breathe out hard when you sing. Of course, my wife left me and my dog died, but I still work on it. Edited June 22, 2019 by jedzep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 hours ago, blindboygrunt said: Nice that Anne But THIS is how the songs done G.O. A. T. !!!! Wowsers. Thanks BBG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 3 hours ago, blindboygrunt said: Nice that Anne But THIS is how the songs done Now that is how pitch is done! Stu I have no doubt you could do that song well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, kwalker201 said: Now that is how pitch is done! Stu I have no doubt you could do that song well What colour is the sky in your world ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Take a couple shots of whiskey and get after it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 11 hours ago, blindboygrunt said: Nice that Anne But THIS is how the songs done Yes, quite nice...but I prefer still the drive of the Boys’ arrangement. There’s a gravitas that a cappella arrangements never quite achieve, imo. This is tops, for sure, but I like my nostalgia dark (and don’t take my coffee with sugar, either). But then, I’m a Pole from Chicago, so what do I know? 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 One thing I'll say (although it's still few and far between) but when you get pitch right, it does sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 Just a 'thinking out loud' update - I've been doing my 'pitch' exercises for about 10 days. For most part I've been using the guitar tuner and guitar to play a note and try and match it with mmy voice etc... yesterday for the first time I was able to play the open string notes on a guitar and match it per my voice (for the most part). I've also got a couple droning songs I can now consciously say I'm on key... or at least close, which is also enabling me to add volume. Don't really have a clear path to where I'm going with this but have to believe it should translate somewhat into an improved performance. Back to the reason I've started focusing on voice (except for need... ) was a sore arm / elbo. Taking time off, doing my fruit loopy yoga stretching etc... is working, but it's still an issue. Was talking with my wife about it and she hands me a tube of cream, CBD oil stuff. Not sure the pain is less but I do feel hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Look forward to the next song Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 Thanks Grunt, working on my version of Danny Boy for you (just kidding 🙂) Right now mixing it up between the Eurythmics and Johnny Cash - might have to put a mash up together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 What Cash tune you working on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, kwalker201 said: What Cash tune you working on? God's gonna cut you down. Key of A, goes up to E and down to G in a couple spots, not many - just right for practice. I think of my kids little league coach when I'm singing it, and it helps me get the right tone 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, billroy said: God's gonna cut you down. Key of A, goes up to E and down to G in a couple spots, not many - just right for practice. I think of my kids little league coach when I'm singing it, and it helps me get the right tone 🙂 That’s actually a real tough one to sing. I do it in Em, with a D in it. (Without a a B7 in it, instead going to the same D where it seems a B7 might be.) But, use the key best for your singing. In that song it’s all about getting the phrasing and timing right, at least to me. I had to work a bit on that one until I got it a few years ago. It’s a great song, especially Cash’s version. You might want to check out some other versions of it to put Cash’s version in perspective. There’s an Elvis version of it that’s a lot faster called Run On and there is an Odetta version (possibly the original of the recorded version) that might also be called Run On. You picked the perfect song to work on timing, phrasing, and pitch. Don’t forget to leave some space in your singing, too, while your guitar continues to play keeping the same time. Cash does that in his. Space can be as important as the singing when it’s done in the most effective spots. QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSoxBiker Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Nice! I like that tune. I look forward to hearing. is it gonna be part of the concerts for chickens series? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 You gonna use some slide with that tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 16 hours ago, QuestionMark said: That’s actually a real tough one to sing. I do it in Em, with a D in it. (Without a a B7 in it, instead going to the same D where it seems a B7 might be.) But, use the key best for your singing. In that song it’s all about getting the phrasing and timing right, at least to me. I had to work a bit on that one until I got it a few years ago. It’s a great song, especially Cash’s version. You might want to check out some other versions of it to put Cash’s version in perspective. There’s an Elvis version of it that’s a lot faster called Run On and there is an Odetta version (possibly the original of the recorded version) that might also be called Run On. You picked the perfect song to work on timing, phrasing, and pitch. Don’t forget to leave some space in your singing, too, while your guitar continues to play keeping the same time. Cash does that in his. Space can be as important as the singing when it’s done in the most effective spots. QM aka “ Jazzman” Jeff I've gotta say this scares me a little bit because the canvas I'm painting on is very scaled back and basic. The Cash version hooked me, but I've found a couple other versions that have helped me along, I'll check out the Elvis version, just because I've got a costume and it would make for a good vid. Space in singing, yes - thank you :)! 16 hours ago, PatriotsBiker said: Nice! I like that tune. I look forward to hearing. is it gonna be part of the concerts for chickens series? 🙂 The chicken series - I like it! 15 hours ago, kwalker201 said: You gonna use some slide with that tune? Not yet, no bells and whistles until I get the basics, but I like the idea of trying it on a slide once I get it down (probably a 3 string slide guitar - because I love the basic goodness of the sound) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hey folks - here's my plan, by mid August I will put out a version Cash' Gods Gonna Cut You Down' . Can I interest anyone in doing it chain letter format, have you folks put out versions (gives you a month to prepare, and doubt most of you need a fraction of that). Will be happy with just music cuts, but I think video format dressed appropriately would be best. This will give me time to hone what I'm honing - shooting for 'well it's a little better than awful' and see if any of my self made curriculum translates to a better performance. ------- FYI - last couple times I tried kicking something like this off it went over like a fart in church, so not expecting much - but you don't catch 100% of the fish you don't try for. And it gives me a sly reason to put out my version 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Dressed appropriately? 🤔🤔 I like that song , I might have a whack at it , but I'll be wearing whatever I put on that day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I have a blue chiffon dress I've been dying to wear... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, kidblast said: I have a blue chiffon dress I've been dying to wear... oh come on, We all know you have a leopard speedo you have been wanting to show off 🤣 Edited July 3, 2019 by kwalker201 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 lol - I was thinking black shirt and cowboy hat but I guess dressed appropriately means different things to different folks (I asked for it 🙂) … and KB, good for you, rock it loud and proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, kwalker201 said: oh come on, We all know you have a leopard speedo you have been wanting to show off 🤣 you weren't supposed to mention that Keith... 🤫 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 For a little Gibby goodness - Here's one of the versions I'm helping coach me along, it flashes Kris Kristofferson playing a Gibby at about 26 seconds, I guess southern jumbo, but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeadFlatpick Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 3:57 AM, blindboygrunt said: Nice that Anne But THIS is how the songs done Theres’ a gospel song called “He Looked Beyond My Faults” thats the exact same tune, but I play it as an instrumental instead of a vocal only piece. Never thought of singing that song with no music🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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