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First, thanks for using the BCN Video Search.
Second, you are right about the transcribing of the songs, and that is what I use. I use to search for the easiest ones to perform, now, I search for the transcribed songs that best represent the song, which is often the transcribed rendition of the song, with more chords and more chord changes. I find it easier to sing the song, if the guitar leads the way, and that means more chords and more chord changes. I now, also, add a few chords or a chord that I think are needed, but not often. A case in point, there are so many versions of "Moon River". I chose the one that was the most complicated because it sounded better, and more original.
Commented: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 10:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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More minutia from an over active mind. Does anyone still publish sheet music anymore? I note that there are numerous sites on the internet with lyrics but most appear to be transcribed from listening to the song. I know that ASCAP and BMI are the judges on song writing credit.
Hmmmm
Commented: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 9:41 am
By: Bobby Tony
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It is probably no surprise that I delve into the minutia of a song from time to time. Here is one:
The Story Behind the Song: 'Midnight Train to Georgia' Published on Jul 15, 2016 NSAI's Bart Herbison interviews songwriter Jim Weatherly in Nashville, courtesy of the BCN Video Search capability. beaufortcountynow.com
Commented: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 9:36 am
By: Bobby Tony
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I need to that to do that more when I sing a song that is from the female perspective. I am starting to really get Joni Mitchell's "River" down, so I will have to turn the "he" to she when singing 'loved me so naughty'; definitely that one... yeah.
Every time I have sung "If You Could Read my Mind", I have sung: "The feeling that we lack". Thanks B.T. for the backstory.
Commented: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 9:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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It used to be acceptable to slightly alter the lyrics to fit the performer or gender. I used to think courtesy call to the writer to get tacit approval was done, but I have since found out that many times the writer does not even know someone recorded their song until they hear it on the radio or get the residual check. That was all before the lawsuits over copyright issues.
I read somewhere that Gordon Lightfoot changed the lyrics to his Read My Mind song at the request of his Daughter with his former wife. FROM: You'll know that I'm just trying to understand The feeling that you left TO: You'll know that I'm just trying to understand The feeling that we lack
Commented: Friday, August 11th, 2017 @ 8:13 am
By: Bobby Tony
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Good deal, Bobby Tony. Now, I can do the song and not feel so GAY.
Commented: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 7:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Commented: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 5:32 pm
By: Bobby Tony
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Also, put me in the "like" column, in a very big way, for: The Eagles, Beatles, Van Morrison, CCR, Allman Brothers and Buddy Holly.
I have learned to play at least one song of a number these musicians as well; however, I may have to wait on the Allman Brothers until my talent level mightily increases and I get a good electric guitar, which I intend to do at some point.
Commented: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 10:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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After learning to play the guitar since my 60th birthday, and after a long day, I occasionally take the opportunity to sit with my laptop on a stand, with my guitar in my lap, while wife watches TV or does Facebook, I search for songs to try to play (start on them until I eventually get them down), or just play them outright. "Someday Soon" was a song that I played outright, but after getting it fairly down, while continuing to use the song sheet (on the laptop) as a tool (I can't remember all the words or chords), I had a hard time singing:
G Em C G "There's a young man that I know whose age is twenty-one Bm C D7 Comes from down in southern Colorado G Em C G Just out of the service, he's lookin' for his fun Am D7 G Someday soon, goin' with him someday soon" ;without feeling a little GAY. I have to admit that the melody is a sweet one, and if you notice these chords above of: Bm, C, D7, G, Em, Am are some of my favorites, and in the right sequence, with the right rhythm, make a fine melody.
Commented: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 10:43 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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