The Old Porch (Original)

[willysunday]

John, great song! Good to get back to your channel and hear your music. willy

[willysunday]

John, great song! Good to get back to our channel and hear your music. willy

[Johnfern99]

@willysunday Thanks Willy! Appreciate that and welcome back!

[gleeblock]

fantastic song, great song..cannt say enuf...thanks again

[Johnfern99]

@gleeblock Thanks very much! Appreciate that a lot!

[tomvband]

If you don't mind, could you explain in boring detail, the equipement you're using? So far, I'm using a 99.00 camera from Best Buy and that's about it......I really know nothing about the electronics of this game so any input is greatly appreciated.

[profwaldo]

Another great, very well written song and very well done to boot. Most of my own writing pertains to memories of my youth.

Loved it ! Thanks for sharing.

[Johnfern99]

Thank you again, and I'm glad you liked it. I think writing about childhood makes for some good songs.

[wjwmusician]

Excellent original tune. Reminds me of the great tunes of John Prine and Steve Goodman. You're a great storyteller.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that, and Prine and Goodman have been big favorites of mine ever since the mid 70's.

[joshporter08]

another great one. is that a 000m martin? I used to have a 000m it was a great guitar. Great song john

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Josh! Yea, I love that little guitar!

I went to a Martin sale at Scmitt Music center about five years ago, and as soon as I sat down with that one and played it, I knew it was the one. Check out my song "Since 1917" in my originals if ya wanna hear the story of my vintage Martin.

[Cliffbrock]

Another one of your very fine songs John. Well written, played and sang. --:)Rod *********

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Rod! I appreciate that very much!

[TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

very nice!!!

brought back alot of memories for me,

growing up among the corn, what days.....

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

[RobJamesPaynter]

John, i really enjoyed the song and video.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed it!

[oldnrone]

One shall not mess with them ghosts... this works fine as a "duo"!

[boogertoots]

I'm a city boy and I only dream of the day that I live in the country!! This song is very appealing.

This song paints a great picture of country living.

5*'s!!!

♫ Derek J. Holak ♫

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Derek! Glad ya liked it! One of my dreams is to get a hobby farm some day. All the enjoyment and none of the work.

[Rickghostrider]

Good song. Really like the lyrics. Five and faved.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rick! I appreciate that a lot!

[TanteA]

Hallo John,

I liked it very much, especially the lyrics and the well made video.

Friendly greetings!

Anette

[Johnfern99]

Thank you, Annette! So glad you enjoyed it!

[denkar1891]

Finally found time to watch this vid. Great job I loved it.

-Dennis

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Dennis! Glad ya enjoyed it!

[kellydoll14]

fantastic song john and love the lyrics.

great sound vocal and guitar. 100*

love kellyxx

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Kelly! I appreciate that and thanks for all those stars!

[jordanthecat]

Great song, John! I heard something occasionally in your A chord that I thought was a gentle harmonica starting up but which never materialized.

So do you record your audio separately from your video?

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, and to me it sounded like someone was singing, Ahhhhhh in the background. I've never been thrilled with the camera audio, so it may be something with it.

I record the audio onto my B/R recorder and then transfer it to the computer. Then I match it up with the camera audio on movie maker and then mute the camera audio. Sometimes the sound tends to shift one way or the other but mostly it works out okay.

[jordanthecat]

Thanks for the tip, John! I've briefly experimented, with unworthy results, with extracting the audio from the video track, enhancing it with audio processing software (Nero) and then putting it back on top of the video.

I've always enjoyed your videos and have often wondered about your assembly and process.

[Johnfern99]

Mostly it's just using movie maker even though it can be frustrating since it is not without its problems. Once I have the song, then it's just a matter of matching up the video audio with the recording. Sometimes I get the song and then lip-sync while I video and match that up. I just add pictures or parts of video into the story line and see what happens. It's a lot of fun. I was hired at a nearby community college to teach a class but not enough people signed up.

[jordanthecat]

MovieMaker does indeed have its limitations but there are work-arounds for many of them. I'd have signed up for your class, given the opportunity.

I'm currently experimenting with Pinnacle Studio- it presents a dazzling array of creative options. I just have to figure out what to do with all the possibilities it allows.

I'm presently in RTFM mode.

[jovialtrekker]

ah, brilliant. this is a good one, a bit wistful.

but beautiful. great!

-rebecca

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rebecca! I appreciate that a lot!

I've heard a few people say it was wistful so I'll have to look that word up.

Glad ya liked it!

[suuzzee5]

Beautifully written and performed, John! Love your music.... and this one is just especially pretty and meaningful. Hits the spot, as they say!!! Wow... Great video also! Suze :)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much Suze! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your kind feedback!

[bios36]

You got a wonderful song there John

Congrats!

See ya

Rick

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Rick! Very nice of you to say and I appreciate your checking it out!

[Ottawarocket]

What a great song John..I suspect that a lot of return to our childhood in our minds ..Quite often. Beautiful lyrics my friend *****

Rob

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Rob! Always much appreciated! I think you're right and I'm glad I have some good ones to return to.

[TERUKO5]

Hey John, I like this very much. Yes, you do sound a bit wisftul these days. Spring will help! (Or winning the lottery!) Five stars and adding to my favourites.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Teruko! I appreciate that and I know you're right about spring. Of course, the lottery would be nice too!

[rhopen]

Its a very good one, John. I think most of us can relate to this one. -Ron

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Ron! Glad you liked it!

[jherr5150]

another nice original John, wish I was half as prolific as you- keep 'em coming

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jason and thanks for the kind words. Always appreciated!

[Cameragirl803]

All of your songs are wonderful John! Great lyrics on this~~you really paint a picture for us! *****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Jane! I appreciate that a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[coolanddark]

Great song John!! There is no better escape than right out onto the porch. Excellent lyrics! Sometimes I push the world away only after The world pushes first....!!! great song and guitar. Everything!!!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Dan! I kinda liked that line so I kept it. It reminded me of when I was a kid and there was a lot of "Well, he pushed me first..." Glad ya liked the song!

[faffytunes]

Great song lovely story

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that!

[serenataorg]

Nice one, John!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks a lot, I appeciate that!

[jimmymac30]

Hey John, this a great song. I'm so impressed by your ability to express such deep feelings through simple imagery. ~ Jim

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Jim! I appreciate that!

[BlindPigAndTheAcorn]

WOW another beautiful original song! Performed perfectly-with amazing video techniques! You are really good-at it all!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much! It's a lot of fun for me and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[Eddie629]

Just awesome John !!..Excellent original tune bro...and the vid is great to watch ! Really great ending pic...Just a great tune to listen to and watch my friend !*****

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Eddie! Glad ya liked it, my friend!

[duckscli]

Great original John, well written as always.

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Duncan! I appreciate that and love your new song!

[JLSTaylor]

It's a good thing ... that we all drift away sometimes ... to find our center again. Nice original song, JF. Have a great weekend! :-)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Marina! Glad you enjoyed it! I drift away for too long sometimes.

[0258jtj7]

I've said it several times now. I know very few songwriters that can equal your masterful talent at 'painting pictures'!!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much for that! I appreciate that and I'm grateful that you enjoy the songs and stories. Have a great weekend!

[UncleVRoy]

I can relate to the sore because I tried to many times with my guitar.

Great place to escape John!

I live in the city now with my daughter and I feel bad for her she has to make play dates to see her friends. Very different from how I grew up just running out the door to see who was out playing.

Great Song John obviously it made me think,

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Johnny! Times certainly change and while I was working on this, I was thinking how lucky I was to have been able to acquire the memories from my grandpa's farm.

[marcie99]

oh my gosh John..the chorus is exactly how i have felt so to a T for so long !!just drift away a hundred miles! once again u have created such a vivid memory& feeling! a beautiful yet sad feeling of wishin u could just go back to such a sweet ole childhood memory!or just a peaceful place! beautiful !!

[marcie99]

and now i have to go back and try to listen for this higher harmony! was too focused on the lryics and writting u!

[marcie99]

ok is that really u on an old porch for real or did u doctor a photo orrrrrrrrrrrrrr ?????? cuz i so love the final picture with this song!

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Kathy, I figured you would enjoy this one because you live and work on a farm. You pay the real dues though with all the hard work. Yes, I doctored the photo. Since the house is gone now, I had to put me in there with photo magic software.

[WizKil]

Ya man that was sweet!! 5*

[Johnfern99]

Thanks Brian, glad you liked it and thanks for the stars!

[allshookup77]

A terrific song John! Loved the lyrics and you sang and played it wonderfully! I think the world would be a better place if every house had a big front porch (lol)! Well done, I enjoyed this song very much... FrAnK (★★★★★)

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Frank! Glad you enjoyed the song and I appreciate the kind words and the stars!

[ChannelChameleon]

real nice John

[Johnfern99]

Thanks so much, Richard, and I'm glad you liked it!

[ChannelChameleon]

Your great with story telling songs- you grow up around corn fields?

[Johnfern99]

Thanks! No, I grew up in Minnesota so there were a few farms around, but I mostly lived in the suburbs. Always loved the country though.

[nllleonard]

So vivid...I feel like it's my own memory, John. I do lots of porch-sitting in the dark. ;) THis is absolutely beautiful! One of your very best, and you have some amazing songs, so that's saying something! Love this one! ~NAncy

[Johnfern99]

Thank you so very much for the kind words, Nancy! I always loved it at night when it was so quiet and peaceful. Now, I'm usually asleep but I enjoy a nice quiet morning also.