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[StillFingers]

Music has always been a healer for me, share the magic...here's something to start, I luv the blues, this performance is wonderful.

Time Makes Two - Robert Cray

Edited by StillFingers, 24 December 2008 - 03:43 AM.

[nomis]

robert Cray, so smooth, so sure.

I've always liked "Albatross" by Fleetwood Mac and enjoy this clip for the additional information it offers: a young Mac Fleetwood, skinny as stickman, in slo mo with gentle touch on the drums, and the beautiful interplay of the guitars complete with a grinning Peter Green, the genius composer who later scrambled his brains with drugs.

[youwhat]

I like most types of music, Pop definatley not but Rock/Metal is my favourite. Nothing beats going to a gig and seeing your favourite bands live etc Music Definatley helps me with whatever I'm doing, can't live without it!

[topperf]

Music is my life - I hope one day I will play again.

[qbounce]

Damn Topper,
Every time I see that clip it gets me misty eyed.

I sure hope your still singing, at least. You've got one set of pipes on you. By the way, your stage presence was captivating too.

[jass1]

i like all kind of music
this is one of best

[StillFingers]

Found this gem the other day, hope you enjoy

Closer To The Truth - Tony Joe White

[Kev-O]

MattRach
Exotic Rain
Monophonic
On The Run <- my fav
Canon Rock

Colin Hay
Waiting for my real life to begin

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere over the rainbow

[StillFingers]

Kev-O, on Jan 8 2009, 07:39 PM, said:

MattRach
Exotic Rain
Monophonic
On The Run <- my fav
Canon Rock

Colin Hay
Waiting for my real life to begin

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere over the rainbow

Nice selection Kev-O...I like the tune from the closer, colin hay wrote a bit of magic there.

Here's a fav of mine, something to dream by - Water Lily by Keiko Matsui

[doublelibra]

Hey- The people on this site do have some pretty good musical taste! Topperf, I watched you play, and it is so excellent. I was a musician, and everyone in my family plays at least one or two instruments, so I've been immersed in music all my life! It is still central in my life. My first instrument was piano, and I took classical lessons for 11 years. I taught myself guitar, and played mostly rhythm. I've wondered if I could play with a slide. I recently inherited my Dad's Gretch Country Gentleman hollow body, so I should experiment. Here's a nice old tune by Brian Auger's Oblivion Express:

[nomis]

Good piece by Auger - I also got to find out what happened to Julie Driscoll, now Julie Tippetts!

[nomis]

Here's a going back to basics fun one



These musos get together for a gig when they can, among them Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords.

[araitn]

topperf, on Dec 27 2008, 09:31 AM, said:

Music is my life - I hope one day I will play again.

You are the MAN topper! Enjoyed your videos! Sure would have liked to see you perform.

Before my accident, my wife and I liked to go to local shows and usually ended up at the Down Home, you can check it out here: http://www.downhome.com

They featured everything from bluegrass to southern rock.

One of our favorite performers is Scott Miller (sometimes with the Commonwealth). His website is http://www.thescottmiller.com or here are some videos :

(Scott Miller & the Commonwealth)

(Just posted this one for his songwriting abilities - this one is about the US Civil War)

(Scott Miller at the Down Home - Solo)

I've got to get back out and see some shows.

[JesseB]

Enjoy

Edited by volc0m101, 13 January 2009 - 06:34 AM.

[qbounce]

volc0m101, on Jan 12 2009, 11:34 PM, said:

Enjoy

Volcom,
I'm not the biggest rap fan, but I did like this song when I first heard the lyrics, and seeing the video . . . WOW!!
All to poignant.

[Scribbler]

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

[StillFingers]

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

[Kev-O]

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

Nerd

[StillFingers]

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

Nerd

Kev-O...BYTE ME! If you don't understand have someone explain it to you.

[Kev-O]

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 11:22 PM, said:

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

Nerd

Kev-O...BYTE ME! If you don't understand have someone explain it to you.

I was joking Still calm down

[StillFingers]

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 11:22 PM, said:

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

Nerd

Kev-O...BYTE ME! If you don't understand have someone explain it to you.

I was joking Still calm down

Kev-O, my reply was a joke also. BTW, thanks for your earlier music links, very good stuff...Jerry

[Kev-O]

StillFingers, on Jan 17 2009, 10:34 AM, said:

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 09:05 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 11:22 PM, said:

Kev-O, on Jan 16 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Jan 16 2009, 09:19 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Jan 16 2009, 11:07 AM, said:

Its only the 2nd time I checked this thread; its great...

I'll never be a Topper, but I've got a CD full of me singing. It was after my injury and when we had a group.

I've been trying to use Windows Movie Maker and use stills with a song, but my song wont load due to "wrong Codex"..... Whatever that means?

I'm sure you computer guys know the answer, but I'm no tech guy so use idiot proof language.....

Great Topper. I'll go and have another click.....

Scribs,

A codex is a driver...software program...that reads or writes certain types of sound or image files. To help you, I will need to know what type of computer/mac or pc, operating system/mac or windows vista or xp, type of sound/image files you have; mp3, jpg, etc.

Send me a pm or lets setup a time we can do this in chat, or we can use skype if you have it; skype is a free software program that lets you chat/voice/video over the internet...its free, speedy, pikey, trin and I use it.

Jerry

Nerd

Kev-O...BYTE ME! If you don't understand have someone explain it to you.

I was joking Still calm down

Kev-O, my reply was a joke also. BTW, thanks for your earlier music links, very good stuff...Jerry

oh sorry lol. No problem for the music. I'll see if i can scratch up some more

[Scribbler]

I've been working on making one of my songs into a video to place on UTube but still not got it right; come on stillfingers HELP!!!!

Last night I went to see a Motown show, "How Sweet It Is". I've seen lots of music concerts at our local 800 seat Theatre but this is the first time I've seen it full. Its also the first time the whole audience was up and dancing after only the fifth song.

Its 50 years since Motown started so the 4 guys sang all the Classics and danced all night; really authentic Motown.

During one song, one of the guys came off the stage and was singing to my PA who was up dancing with him; it made her night...

The whole audience knew the words and were singing so loud, the 4 guys stopped singing for a while and let the audience take over, singing to the great 8 piece backing band. It was a brilliant night and I've got 5 more different concerts already booked.

Below is their leaflet, which I scanned.

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[Scribbler]

Phew!!!...... At last, but was it worth it.

I've now uploaded a sample of me singing a song called Heartlight.

I made a quick video using just photos, so its not top quality as this utube is all new to me.

The first photo is of our group, which was back in the late 70's early 80's; my late wife is stood behind me playing a keyboard.

Most of the other photos are of my late wife, plus some of my PA's past and present, including their children.



I recorded this and many other song years ago, so the quality is poor. .... That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it...

I hope this works!!!

[StillFingers]

Scribs,

Impressive! Writer, poet, painter, photographer, singer and director...you are indeed a renaissance man. BRAVO

[Scribbler]

StillFingers, on Jan 18 2009, 04:59 PM, said:

Scribs,

Impressive! Writer, poet, painter, photographer, singer and director...you are indeed a renaissance man. BRAVO

No Jerry just exhausted, but I enjoyed the challenge of getting it on UTube.

I know its a bit rough round the edges, but now I know hows its done.

We recorded on an old Yamaha 4 track tape recorder, which I could multri-track to 9. It was all done in our spare room, each of us laying down tracks. Its a long time ago, thats why the sound quality is a bit poor.

I'm pleased I cracked getting on UTube; I shall sleep well tonight....

Edited by Scribbler, 18 January 2009 - 05:22 PM.

[Trinity]

Nice work Scribs!

[nomis]

Scribs, you've got an excellent voice. Good, touching tribute.

[StillFingers]

Here is another song that touches my soul, it fueled a healing young lad, at times angered and infuriated a lost broken spirit and now gives an older man inspiration. Thank you Little River Band for your song "Cool Change" and thanks to John112655 who put wonderful images and thoughts to this song.

Cool Change - Little River Band

Edited by StillFingers, 21 January 2009 - 06:32 AM.

[StillFingers]

A little gem, live in Sydney, Australia.

Constant Craving - K. D. Lang