Record Companies Are Irrelevant

Good music cannot be heard if people don’t rise up in defense of good artists.

The money making machine has been in control of what music gets out. But today, artists and fans are fed up.  The elite record labels are overthrown.  They have no respect anymore.  They are only after making the almighty buck.  They care nothing about music.

We, the artists, are sticking it to them.  They have no authority over the artist anymore.  They will not control the release of good music anymore.  They rarely put out good music.  The record company is irrelevant and outdated.

The revolution is upon us.  The fearful status quo thinking of the record company suits is over.  We, the artists, have taken charge.

There are many alternatives to getting the music out there. There is a free culture movement going on. Artists are starting to give their music away. I have have done this. The bottom line is to have my music heard. Look me up at Jamendo

How ’bout that Capital, Geffen, Warner Brothers, A&M, Columbia, etc.?

Jim Guittard

Me

Chords for “Hitting the Lotto”

Hitting the Lotto
C
Slam on your brakes.
FMaj
If that’s what it takes.
C
It’s easy if you try.
G
Ya won’t have ta die or cry.

C
As the person comes,
FMaj
Ya gotta scream out,
C
“I want big sums!”
G
Then call up the cops.
Chorus

Am
Hitting the Lotto
Em
That’s my motto.
Am
It’s not too hard.
G
When ya have the right card.

C
Sit and wait at home.
FMaj
You can’t go on a roam.
C
The check will be big.
G
You’ll eat like a pig.

C
What’s the next scam?
FMaj
Something with your fam?
C
Oh yeah, they’ve got dough.
G
That’s where I’ll go.

Chorus

Am
Hitting the Lotto.
Em
That’s my motto.
Am
It’s not too hard.
G
When I have the right card.

C
Call up your grandma.
FMaj
Get on the list.
C
For the big Lotto.
G
They’ve got it all.

C
Drive over there.
FMaj
Say you really care.
C
Wait for the money.
G
Get it and hop like a bunny.

Chorus

Am
Hitting the Lotto.
Em
That’s my motto.
Am
It’s not too hard.
G
When I have the right card.

C
Do nothing.
FMaj
Look for the Lotto.
C
It’s the best.
G
Not really, it’s a sham, scam.

Words and Music by Jim Guittard 2007

Hitting The Lotto

 

Chords for “Pernik”

Pernik

Intro
A       G       D       A 2x

A       G       D       A
Az znam malko Bulgarski.
A       G       D       A
Az iskam da oocha Bulgarski.
A       G       D       A
Sega az jivaya v Pernik.

E                               D       A
Moje bi posle ste znam minogo Bulgarski.
E                               D       A
Moje bi posle ste znam minogo Bulgarski.

Break
A       G       D       A 2x

A       G       D       A
I know little Bulgarian.
A       G       D       A
I want to learn Bulgarian.
A       G       D       A
Now I live in Pernik.

E                               D       A
Maybe later, I ll know a lot of Bulgarian.
E                               D       A
Maybe later, I ll learn a lot of Bulgarian.

Break
A       G       D       A 2x

A       G       D       A
Az znam malko Bulgarski.

Words and Music by Jim Guittard 2006

Pernik

 

Chords for “Breaking the Language Barrier”

Breaking the Language Barrier

D               A
I walk around the town
E               A
To see what’s around.
D               A
The people sit in cafes
E               A
And all I say is “hey”

D               A
Then I ride the bus
E               A
To the center for some lunch.
D               A
I order some Tzsatza
E               A
And some Zagorka beer.

Chorus
Bm      D       A       E
Breaking the language barrier is hard.
Bm      D       A       E
Almost as hard as the sound barrier.

D               A
I listen to the people talk.
E               A
Wish I could respond.
D               A
Later I will know more.
E               A
Enough to open the door.

D               A
Now I’ll take it in.
E               A
That’s the way to begin.
D               A
It will be easier
E               A
After awhile.

Chorus
Bm      D       A       E
Breaking the language barrier is hard.
Bm      D       A       E
Almost as hard as the sound barrier.

D               A
I’ll move around the town.
E               A
So that I’ll be found.
D               A
It’s just a start.
E               A
It’ll be my part.

Words and Music by Jim Guittard 2006

Breaking the Language Barrier

 

Last.FM

Most of you probably already know about Last.FM.
But anyway, it’s a really cool site where you can listen to many artists. I’m there. Come on by.

My Last.Fm

Best,
Jim

The Ragas Release Free Album

Well I just wanted to let people know that Henry McGuinn and I have released an album on the free download site Jamendo.

The songs are from 2000 when we were establishing our band the Ragas in the beginnings of the Neo-Psychedelic scene in Hollywood.

I had enough foresight to let my 4-track roll. The tunes are pretty raw but I think captures the essense of the Ragas. We named our group the Ragas after sitar royalty Ravi Shankar and the style of raga rock music that the Beatles and the Byrds came up with.

Basically, Henry and I would jam tunes and record them and then trek out for Indian food on the Sunset Strip. It was fun times.

I hope you will download for free at:

The Ragas at Jamendo

All the Best,
Jim