Re: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Inappropriate harmonica [long]

[Rick Dempster <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Re. the subject of people playing the wrong keyed harp, take a listen to
'GM&O Boogie' by John Lee 'Sonny Boy' Williamson.
I remember liking the harp on that, though it sounded pretty weird. I later
worked out that he was playing a harp tuned a semi-tone higher.
It's been a while since I listened to it, but I'm sure I'm right.
RD

On 9 November 2012 01:05, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> in a strange way, I wouldn't be appalled if someone WHO CAN PLAY was
> gussing in the back of the club and sounded good - as long as it didn't
> bother the band up front playing loudly.
>
>
> The Gus Stigma, to me, is more along the lines of the one that can not
> tell that he is playing in the wrong key....
>
>
> Believe it or not, I saw this happen at a very early SPAH. This player
> (who is now deceased) was playing along with Charlie Musselwhite (on
> guitar) as a mini performance and was using a harmonica in the wrong key
> and, somehow, was not aware. Talk about the audience feeling embarrassed
> while listening.
>
>
> I've often wondered what is going on in the ear to brain connection of
> people like this. Can't they hear how bad it sounds?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mike <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wed, Nov 7, 2012 8:46 pm
> Subject: Re: Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Inappropriate harmonica [long]
>
>
> Oh we all have the ability to misbehave ...especially in a Tavern after a
> few
> Rhums but...
> It's a good idea to promote restraint as a group and encourage giving the "
> players " the respect
> We would all want.
>
> Jam sessions and invites aside !  We all know the difference ....
>
> Mike Wilbur
>
>
> On Nov 7, 2012, at 7:23 PM, fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > On 11/7/12 9:31 AM, EGS1217@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >> I'd put money on the best players never behaving this way. Those like
> >> Charlie Musselwhite, Jason, Chris Michalek,
> >
> >
> > Then pay up because you would be wrong.  The first time I met Mr.
> Michalek in
> person he was on his honeymoon and travelling.  We went out to a local
> club to
> listen to some music and to my horror Chris took out a harmonica and played
> along with the band.  Granted we were way in back and the band was loud
> but the
> young women next to us heard the playing and liked it.  When I say I was
> appalled let me be clear that the etiquette of gussing never once entered
> my
> mind.  It was about Chris attracting attention in my vicinity.  My
> preferred
> public mode of operation is invisibility.  fjm
>
>
>
>


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