Guinness n' Rollies 2: Off Topic Chat Thread

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Nope, picked up a cheap acoustic about 6 weeks ago and been tipping away with it, still quite poor but able to churn out one or two songs at the moment and I'm able to give it time due to a lack of football or general fitness work :pac:

I took it up around 8 years ago, and have become more and more addicted to it. I don't take it seriously at all, even though I've done a few gigs when asked, but its such a stress reliever and a fantastic way to chill out, relax, and pass the time.

Moved to Dublin about 5 weeks ago and couldn't get the guitar up with me for a few weeks, really realise how much you miss it then.

You're probably at the early stage when you get blisters on your fingers, but its worth it down the line

Barna77

KrustyUCC wrote: »

Wrecked after the gym

going again in morning

tough getting up and in for 7 but it will be worth it in the long run

Back to the gym this evening after weeks of laziness and a week away on the lash. Damage wasn't as bad as I had feared but still I'm pretty shattered.

D'Agger

KrustyUCC wrote: »

Wrecked after the gym

going again in morning

tough getting up and in for 7 but it will be worth it in the long run

Hoping to get in tonight and do some cardio, then hopefully back again tomorrow morning, like yourself, in for 7 or so.

Need to make out a plan tonight and give it a proper 6 weeks.

Barna77 wrote: »

Back to the gym this evening after weeks of laziness and a week away on the lash. Damage wasn't as bad as I had feared but still I'm pretty shattered.

Ata boy Barna

Knex. wrote: »

I took it up around 8 years ago, and have become more and more addicted to it. I don't take it seriously at all, even though I've done a few gigs when asked, but its such a stress reliever and a fantastic way to chill out, relax, and pass the time.

Moved to Dublin about 5 weeks ago and couldn't get the guitar up with me for a few weeks, really realise how much you miss it then.

You're probably at the early stage when you get blisters on your fingers, but its worth it down the line

Yeah the fingers are after toughening up a bit now. Same as yourself, it's a great way to relax and take your mind off things, I'd regularly come home from work in crap form and work away on it for a few minutes, instantly in a better place after.

Have been playing one or two songs non stop on capo 6 & capo 3 - was feeling pretty good about my speed in changing chords, went back to the top of the fretboard yesterday evening for a song....dear god the frets seem like an eternity away from each other, it was awful! :pac:

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Hoping to get in tonight and do some cardio, then hopefully back again tomorrow morning, like yourself, in for 7 or so.

Need to make out a plan tonight and give it a proper 6 weeks.



Ata boy Barna



Yeah the fingers are after toughening up a bit now. Same as yourself, it's a great way to relax and take your mind off things, I'd regularly come home from work in crap form and work away on it for a few minutes, instantly in a better place after.

Have been playing one or two songs non stop on capo 6 & capo 3 - was feeling pretty good about my speed in changing chords, went back to the top of the fretboard yesterday evening for a song....dear god the frets seem like an eternity away from each other, it was awful! :pac:

Although probably not recommended in the long run, on Ultimate-guitar.com you can transpose songs up or down, depending on how you want to play it.

So if you're playing a G chord with no capo, pop it on the 2nd fret and play F (Down two), or 3rd fret and play E. 5th Fret is D then, etc, etc.
If you've started using Barr Chords already then this will probably already make sense. I know with me though I didn't get around to forcing myself to face them for ages after I started. Talking a few years before my fingers fully felt comfortable with them!

It changes all the chords up and down for you anyway, depending on what way you transpose, so you can set it to a level that has the most familiar chords to you and then put the Capo accordingly.

Basically:
Transpose down -> Capo Up.
Transpose Up -> Capo Down.

I kind of rushed this post, but I hope that makes sense :P Also, if you know this already, my bad!

D'Agger

Cheers for that.

TBQH I'm only looking on ultimate guitar for songs I'd enjoy playing and I just try to learn them, that said it means that I've covered the main chords by now so hopefully with time I'll move towards bar chords.

Still trying to just get comfortable switching between chords.

If I haven't already mentioned, I'm left handed playing a right handed guitar....upside down :pac: - still, no issues so far

BonsaiKitten

D'Agger wrote: »

Cheers for that.

TBQH I'm only looking on ultimate guitar for songs I'd enjoy playing and I just try to learn them, that said it means that I've covered the main chords by now so hopefully with time I'll move towards bar chords.

Still trying to just get comfortable switching between chords.

If I haven't already mentioned, I'm left handed playing a right handed guitar....upside down :pac: - still, no issues so far

Are you still doing that. ..didn't you just get a new one? :pac:

Starokan

i attempted guitar a few years back, twas a disaster , music is not one of my talents :pac:

back in work today after few days off, great break

Mulling over going to the International Rules Series Sat week, I go to a lot of GAA but never went to this, anyone ever been?

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Cheers for that.

TBQH I'm only looking on ultimate guitar for songs I'd enjoy playing and I just try to learn them, that said it means that I've covered the main chords by now so hopefully with time I'll move towards bar chords.

Still trying to just get comfortable switching between chords.

If I haven't already mentioned, I'm left handed playing a right handed guitar....upside down :pac: - still, no issues so far

Ah yeah. Like I said, took me a good while before I ever even looked at them.

I used to sit for hours when I first started just going from one chord to another, long after the blisters started on the fingers and without playing any particular song. Try again next day and your hand would be in bits before you ever started

Anyway, enjoy man

D'Agger

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

Are you still doing that. ..didn't you just get a new one? :pac:

I....don't get this

How's teaching going?

BonsaiKitten

D'Agger wrote: »

I....don't get this

How's teaching going?

...Didn't you start off playing a right handed guitar upside down? Did you go buy another right handed one?

That's next week, this week is planning. Exhausted doesn't even begin to cover it...I even have my phone and computer set to an hour fast to fool myself into working quicker :pac: It's surprisingly effective!

D'Agger

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

...Didn't you start off playing a right handed guitar upside down? Did you go buy another right handed one?

That's next week, this week is planning. Exhausted doesn't even begin to cover it...I even have my phone and computer set to an hour fast to fool myself into working quicker :pac: It's surprisingly effective!

That would depress me moreso than make me work more effectively I think!

I started off that way alright, didn't think I had said it here though....I never mentioned getting a new guitar though - stop confusing meeeeeee!! :pac:

BonsaiKitten

D'Agger wrote: »

That would depress me moreso than make me work more effectively I think!

I started off that way alright, didn't think I had said it here though....I never mentioned getting a new guitar though - stop confusing meeeeeee!! :pac:

No, you said it in a PM I think, you dope :pac:

I know, it's weird but sure fcukit if it works it works. Now, if you'll excuse me, it's 4.30 and I have work to do!

D'Agger

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

No, you said it in a PM I think, you dope :pac:

I know, it's weird but sure fcukit if it works it works. Now, if you'll excuse me, it's 4.30 and I have work to do!

Apologies....dear!

G'wan, enjoy the prep work, hope it goes well

The Black Oil

Is this the part where someone makes a joke about the difference between guitars and teachers?
Yeah, I'll stop here before I get a slap. :pac:

KrustyUCC

sore after the gym this morning but was good workout

playing soccer for 1st time in months tomorrow as i'm free of Gaa training

will be able to put up bosses crappy attitude in work tomorrow as at least i will have something to look forward to

Zombienosh

Interview yesterday, one today and another tomorrow! It never ends.

In other news, Chocolate covered Brazil nuts and tea is a lovely combo.

Kev.OC

D'Agger wrote: »

Cheers for that.

TBQH I'm only looking on ultimate guitar for songs I'd enjoy playing and I just try to learn them, that said it means that I've covered the main chords by now so hopefully with time I'll move towards bar chords.

Still trying to just get comfortable switching between chords.

If I haven't already mentioned, I'm left handed playing a right handed guitar....upside down :pac: - still, no issues so far

So, what? The low E string is at the bottom?

Knex*

Kev.OC wrote: »

So, what? The low E string is at the bottom?

I assumed he restrung it. Hope so anyway!

D'Agger

Kev.OC wrote: »

So, what? The low E string is at the bottom?

Aye, a strum down for a right handed person is a strum up for me

Knex. wrote: »

I assumed he restrung it. Hope so anyway!

Nope - and it's working suprisingly well - I'll forward on a vid or something if you want to see how it works!

I decided to do it this way so that I could pick up a guitar at a session or something and play it without going 'oh can't play, left handed'

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Aye, a strum down for a right handed person is a strum up for me



Nope - and it's working suprisingly well - I'll forward on a vid or something if you want to see how it works!

I decided to do it this way so that I could pick up a guitar at a session or something and play it without going 'oh can't play, left handed'

That's rather impressive, I must say

And yeah, sure thing. Would love to see how you do it.

BonsaiKitten

Do you know how many hours I slept last night? No hours. I slept no hours. Last I've slept was Monday night from 3 -7.

I shouldn't be this awake or productive right now...

ToxicPaddy

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

Do you know how many hours I slept last night? No hours. I slept no hours. Last I've slept was Monday night from 3 -7.

I shouldn't be this awake or productive right now...

You popping those coloured pills again?? :P

Starokan

BonsaiKitten wrote: »

Do you know how many hours I slept last night? No hours. I slept no hours. Last I've slept was Monday night from 3 -7.

I shouldn't be this awake or productive right now...

Used to work nights, every now and then when I was off id go the odd night without sleep, then hit pub that evening and end up in an awful jocker altogether :pac:

Zombienosh

Got absolutely soaked this morning. I'll never feel dry again.

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

That's rather impressive, I must say

Yeah, I get that alot :pac: :pac:

The Black Oil

What did the bus driver say to the man with no arms and no legs?
How are you getting on? :pac:

Stealing jokes from my 4 year old cousin...

Knex*

The Black Oil wrote: »

What did the bus driver say to the man with no arms and no legs?
How are you getting on? :pac:

Stealing jokes from my 4 year old cousin...

If a four year old told me that, I'd die laughing

Kev.OC

D'Agger wrote: »

Aye, a strum down for a right handed person is a strum up for me



Nope - and it's working suprisingly well - I'll forward on a vid or something if you want to see how it works!

I decided to do it this way so that I could pick up a guitar at a session or something and play it without going 'oh can't play, left handed'

As someone who plays a left-handed guitar, I would be lost without that excuse. Anytime I'm at a session and don't want to play I wheel it out.

The Black Oil

What sort of tunes do you play?

Kev.OC

None if I can get away with it! :pac:

I'd usually be playing at family parties, so lots of old stuff. Bigger names may sometimes include The Eagles, The Who and The Boss. Haven't played in about 18 months though. If I could string three chords together now I'd be very happy.

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

If a four year old told me that, I'd die laughing

Ditto, that's some early comical promise!

Kev.OC wrote: »

As someone who plays a left-handed guitar, I would be lost without that excuse. Anytime I'm at a session and don't want to play I wheel it out.

I could probably still get away with that depending on the company I'm in

The Black Oil wrote: »

What sort of tunes do you play?

Learning/Trying my hand at the following over the past few weeks:

Candy - Paulo Nutini
Amsterdam - Coldplay
The Scientist - Coldplay
Viva la Viva - Coldplay
I need your love - Calvin Harris
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine show

Been giving loads of time to 'I wasn't expecting that' by Jamie Lawson - love that song

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

Ditto, that's some early comical promise!



I could probably still get away with that depending on the company I'm in



Learning/Trying my hand at the following over the past few weeks:

Candy - Paulo Nutini
Amsterdam - Coldplay
The Scientist - Coldplay
Viva la Viva - Coldplay
I need your love - Calvin Harris
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine show

Been giving loads of time to 'I wasn't expecting that' by Jamie Lawson - love that song

Nice selection. Not the easiest in terms of beat, and even some chord changes, to be starting off on, so kudos again for that.

I wasn't expecting that, is a great song! Felt almost cheated though when I found out he made it all up and it wasn't actually from a life experience. Dude puts some emotion into the song that I was shocked, tbh.

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

Nice selection. Not the easiest in terms of beat, and even some chord changes, to be starting off on, so kudos again for that.

I wasn't expecting that, is a great song! Felt almost cheated though when I found out he made it all up and it wasn't actually from a life experience. Dude puts some emotion into the song that I was shocked, tbh.

I thought he wrote the song for the opening scenes in Up - the song is used in the movie I'm fairly certain. After looking into it I'm incorrect!

I can only play that one because it's on Capo6 so I can play F....kinda! :pac: barring that it's just G, Am, Em, C, D

KrustyUCC

tough week in work

tgif and i can relax for weekend

was meant to be going tomorrow but peeps have pulled out

pity as i could have used few pints and letting off bit of steam

D'Agger

How's everybody after the weekend?

Ended up going into MGMT in the Savoy last night and having a few pints, good to see somewhat better gigs coming into Cork

Must get up to Dublin soon for a night out!

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

How's everybody after the weekend?

Ended up going into MGMT in the Savoy last night and having a few pints, good to see somewhat better gigs coming into Cork

Must get up to Dublin soon for a night out!

How did you find them, and the Savoy as a gig venue, actually?

Really liked some of their stuff on their first album, but they seemingly went off the boil then. They play any of their new stuff?

Never quite sure what to make of the Savoy as its just so big, and laid out funny. Haven't been there for any real gig though, so could well be great for the likes of MGMT.

Barna77

D'Agger wrote: »

Ended up going into MGMT in the Savoy last night and having a few pints, good to see somewhat better gigs coming into Cork

Any good? Saw them three years ago. Live they were quite disappointing so didn't buy tickets for last Saturday's gig in the Olympia. I know some people that were there and they all agree it was crap.

Had a quiet weekend, no booze :eek: Looking forward to the long weekend, want to get out of Dublin

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

How did you find them, and the Savoy as a gig venue, actually?

Really liked some of their stuff on their first album, but they seemingly went off the boil then. They play any of their new stuff?

Never quite sure what to make of the Savoy as its just so big, and laid out funny. Haven't been there for any real gig though, so could well be great for the likes of MGMT.

I liked the stuff they had circa 2008 as did pretty much the entire nation, I got free tickets, I most definitely wouldn't have paid to see them.

That said I thought they were decent, O Emperor were on before them and they were pretty good in fairness

The Savoy was good - we were up in the stands near the bar as opposed to down below near the stage (priorities ) but the sound was still okay...not unreal but for where we were it was good. The girl who served myself and my buddies was absolutely shocking at her job though - constantly forgot one drink - when you're ordering two pints, it's nearly an effort for somebody to fúck it up, yet it happened about 3/4 times

Barna77 wrote: »

Any good? Saw them three years ago. Live they were quite disappointing so didn't buy tickets for last Saturday's gig in the Olympia. I know some people that were there and they all agree it was crap.

Had a quiet weekend, no booze :eek: Looking forward to the long weekend, want to get out of Dublin

Had heard they weren't great live but I thought they were good last night, enjoyed the gig

Can't wait for Jazz weekend this Friday, should be unreal!

Knex*

D'Agger wrote: »

I liked the stuff they had circa 2008 as did pretty much the entire nation, I got free tickets, I most definitely wouldn't have paid to see them.

That said I thought they were decent, O Emperor were on before them and they were pretty good in fairness

The Savoy was good - we were up in the stands near the bar as opposed to down below near the stage (priorities ) but the sound was still okay...not unreal but for where we were it was good. The girl who served myself and my buddies was absolutely shocking at her job though - constantly forgot one drink - when you're ordering two pints, it's nearly an effort for somebody to fúck it up, yet it happened about 3/4 times




Had heard they weren't great live but I thought they were good last night, enjoyed the gig

Can't wait for Jazz weekend this Friday, should be unreal!

Cheers for that.

This weekend has been on my mind for ages. Going back to Cork, meet up with all the lads, have my birthday on Monday, and I graduate on Tuesday.

Cannot wait for it, in all honesty.

Work back up in Dublin on Wednesday morning will be horrendous, but a small price to pay really!

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

Cheers for that.

This weekend has been on my mind for ages. Going back to Cork, meet up with all the lads, have my birthday on Monday, and I graduate on Tuesday.

Cannot wait for it, in all honesty.

Work back up in Dublin on Wednesday morning will be horrendous, but a small price to pay really!

Ah another disciple of Jazz for the weekend

Nice one man, sounds like a great weekend, I'll drop you a PM at some stage to see if you're around for a pint or something - I'll probably be going wherever the lads are but on the off chance we end up in the same spot!

keane2097

D'Agger wrote: »

Ah another disciple of Jazz for the weekend

Nice one man, sounds like a great weekend, I'll drop you a PM at some stage to see if you're around for a pint or something - I'll probably be going wherever the lads are but on the off chance we end up in the same spot!

I wouldn't be making any particular plans if I were you....

D'Agger

keane2097 wrote: »

I wouldn't be making any particular plans if I were you....

Sure I normally only see you on the Friday man :pac:

Knex*

I absolutely love Archer.

Danger Zone!

D'Agger

Knex. wrote: »

I absolutely love Archer.

Danger Zone!

Seriously, read a book :pac:

Kev.OC

D'Agger wrote: »

Seriously, read a book :pac:

:P:pac:

keane2097

D'Agger wrote: »

Sure I normally only see you on the Friday man :pac:

That's cos ye always stay in Douglas after one hard night at it. I won't be down till Saturday this week anyway.

D'Agger

keane2097 wrote: »

That's cos ye always stay in Douglas after one hard night at it. I won't be down till Saturday this week anyway.

Did the lads go out in Douglas last year? I was captain sober due to the County final

I distinctly remember waking up Saturday morning with nobody in the house - which was weird since there were supposed to be about 8 or so staying over!

Cool, cool, we're planning a good one on Friday but hopefully shouldn't be too hungover!

The Black Oil

GTA V.

Let's do this! :mad: :pac:

Sephiroth_dude

The Black Oil wrote: »

GTA V.

Let's do this! :mad: :pac:

a perfect night for it :-D

Barna77

Had a few tonight.....