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Topic: E9 pedal steel with harmonica |
Jack Hanson
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San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2015 5:45 pm |
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As someone who has blown (and sucked) on Marine Bands since the days when they retailed for $2.50, I took offense to the recent post in the "Steel Players" section where there were numerous disparaging comments directed at both the instrument and its players.
For those who claim that harmonica has no place in a country context or alongside a pedal steel guitar, this arrangement may be cause to reevaluate your position:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9NjOOT7zQo
Last edited by Jack Hanson on 7 Nov 2015 5:11 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Rick Campbell
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Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2015 8:47 pm
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Sorry double post.
Last edited by Rick Campbell on 4 Nov 2015 8:56 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Rick Campbell
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Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 4 Nov 2015 8:54 pm
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Jack,
I read the thread you are referring to. I don't think it was so much against harmonica players are it was the ones who don't know when not to play. I can honestly say that I've heard many steel players with the same problem. Harmonica certainly has it place in country music. Often referred to as the worlds greatest country song " He Stopped Loving Her Today" used harmonica and so did a lot of Johnny Paycheck recordings, among others. I think the music would benefit drastically if all players would listen to some classic recordings and pay attention that the lead players don't play on top of one another. I really like harmonica when it's played right and tasteful. Charlie McCoy has this under control very well to my ears.
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Steve Spitz
From:
New Orleans, LA, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2015 7:47 am Harmonica
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Jack,
No offense intended, as I was one who made negative comments. I was a harmonica player at one time as well. Due to its size and cost, it attracts a lot of moderately capable non musical wanna be sit in pests.
When you have a great player with cool tone, who understands when to play and when to rest, it's a different story.
I play In a country act with Dale Spalding , harmonica player touring with Hot Tuna. He gets it, and it's a pleasure. During the same evening, another harp player or two sit in, and it's painful.
No different from any instrument. If you have the chops, the tone, and understand how to work as an ensemble, that's great. If you don't, any instrument can be a drag. |
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