Shakey Gord

A lullaby, that's right, a lullaby for y'all!

My attempt at some Elvis style rock-a-billy.

Full home studio treatment of my song Rocky Ground. Blues, new classic rock? Something like that. I played all the parts except for some backup vocals by the lovely Shelley Schindell. Inspired by Matthew 13. Thanks for watching!

Chord soloing the way I do it. How to fill out your acoustic solos. This is part one, I'll show how to use all these darn chords in a subsequent video. For chord charts, see the link in the description below the YouTube video.

Solo acoustic original. A little nostalgic, a little optimistic.

You know who you are, don't try to slink away! Photos by (and mostly of) this bad hombre.

Freeze up is coming soon on the North Saskatchewan River! A few scenes from our walk today. Original soundtrack 'Quitting Time Again' by yours' truly.

A Crazy, Shakey cover. Song is by Willie, but Patsy Cline made it famous. And, ahem, now me!

A Shakey version of a Patsy Cline classic

I'm on a bit of a tear trying to get my original music recorded and out into the ether. I'm sure everyone has a point of contact with this one! Inspired by John 15. #originalmusic #folkmusic #yegmusician #christian #christianmusic

Yes, that's right Bluegrass. One day I'll settle on a genre. Today is not that day. Inspired by Matthew 7.

A new Shakey original. My little ode to consumerism. Who wrote this crappy interface? Inspired by Luke 12:22ff #edmonton #homestudio #telecaster #tech21 #sansamp #christianmusic

Pun intended! Playing some of that new-fangled rock'n'roll music the kids are playing these days.

This was the first video I tried to make in my home studio! I will post originals and covers mostly highlighting my solo guitar efforts. Like and follow for more!

A Fall day video walk around the Yorath Residence near the North Saskatchewan river in Edmonton, Alberta. Soundtrack "I'll Watch Over You" by the Shakester himself. I get a giggle out of this minor art form, I don't care what you say, I'm doing more of them! #yegvideo #edmonton #alberta #originalmusic #acousticguitar #sonyzv-e10

This was my first song ever, from back in the early 80's. MAYBE some slight Police influence, I don't know. Hopefully won't get busted for cultural appropriation.

A Shakey ode to the 2020 American election. Respect one another and be careful out there. No exploding heads. Remember God is always in control.

Cover of a song by Johnny Kidd and the Pirates from 1960. Canadian content version 1964 by Chad Allan and the Expressions (The Guess Who). This should be the anthem for those of us with Essential Tremor or Cervical Dystonia. Shake on! #tremor #cervicaldystonia #sologuitar #singersongwriter #coversong #bedroomstudio #yegmusician #gibsonj45

There have not been many songs about the love life of Old Testament prophets. Don't know why. Here, I'll start it off... #originalsong #acousticguitar #christianmusic #homestudio #diymusic #bedroommusician #homemademusic #yegmusician

A little country oasis in the middle of Edmonton. Original soundtrack by yours truly. #acousticguitar #horses #countrylife #originalmusic #diymusician #alberta #albertamusic #sonyzve10

Some old time gospel music. Have been known to dabble. Tried something different this time. Usually I record the guitar by blending the built in piezo pickup with an external mic, but this time I only used the piezo with some added modelled resonance from a Boss VE-8 pedal. Ridiculously easy and I think it sounds pretty good. Will have to continue experimenting.

A Shakey cover of Bryan Adams Summer of '69. For me it was actually the summer of '79, but who's quibbling. The last photo is of Shelley's dad with HIS band (playing the old 6-string). Summer of '59 maybe?

Taking a look at the new snow that fell a couple of days ago in Snow Valley in Edmonton, Alberta. The ski hill is getting ready for opening day. Original sound track by moi. #edmonton #alberta #whitemudcreek #sonyzve10

An original song from Shakey Gord, acoustic version with lyrics.

Do you identify with verse one or two? The payoff is in the bridge. Inspired by Jeremiah 29. #christianmusic #homestudio #diymusician #yegmusician #telecaster #gibsonj45 #sansamp #originalmusic