Stephen Muldoon, Manchester
hi, this is really useful stuff. I'm very much a beginner in this kind of thing. Would be great if you could give a pointer about the exact connection between the melody and the accomponiment(chord sequence). Is there a defined connection (should the chords match the notes of the melody at the point when they are played) or should the chord sequence be an almost original 'tune' that just sounds good when played with the melody (like wonderwall seems to be)?
think i've got the beginings of some good songs (catchy melodies and good lyrics) - just struggling with the harmony aspect.Cheers, Stephen
keeley and meg.....kent
thanks for the advice...we are making a band so this will help!
Dammi holbourne
I have already written a few songs. I would like to share my experience and also would like to know your comments before being commercial.Your web page is very useful. I only found about you very recently although I have been writing songs since sometime.
Timothy P. Irvin
Idledale, Colorado USA
LIVING IN HARMONY
What a treasure! All six episodes were absolutely tremendous.
I've been a professional singer for 42 years. (I'm the lead vocalist for the well known classic-rock band, FLASH CADILLAC) I've always loved harmony and harmonizing.
This series was like striking gold.
Great job Russell Davies.
PS
I'm a huge fan of THE DELTA RHYTHM BOYS.
No mention of them?
Fred Warring ripped-off THE RHYTHM BOYS wonderful version of "Dry Bones"
I have lots of DELTA RHYTHM BOYS recordings.
I'd gladly share them with you.
I also have a huge collection of Jack Benny Radio Shows.
Every week THE SPORTSMEN QUARTET would take a popular song and convert the song into a LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTE commercial. (Great
stuff!) Would you like some of those?
If you do another series, you should mention THE GATLIN BROTHERS and THE STATLER BROTHERS. (C&W family groups)
DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER are the kings of Bluegrass/Gospel(check 'em out) How 'bout THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS?
Timothy P. Irvin
Kunio Fukuoka , from Osaka, Japan
Last week I happened to find out this programme at the top information of the another programme. I have just enjoyed the second part of it through Internet BBC.
I am extremely pleased with the VOICES.
Once upon a time, nearly 45 years ago, I was a condutor of the glee club at the university. Since then I am a lover of VOICES from Glegorian chants to Negro Spirituals by Golden Gate Quartet. When I visited your churches such as Salisbury Cathedral, I seeked for CDs of Chant.
I want to enjoy MUSIC with a short explanation. It is a good idea for you to offer us a good lesson,
but please let VOICES sing VOICES.
Thank you very much, waiting for next week programme.
Kunio Fukuoka
Osaka, Japan
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