Re: Subject: [Harp-L] video- CHEROKEE by Yvonnick Prene

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sep 29, 2014, at 3:46 PM, Randy Singer wrote:

> ROB……
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> Its the solo……just the solo…):

So, what you're sahyne is that the videographer came in part way into the tune and only caught the solo and then the piano? Ok, now that makes sense.
Even though the tune didn't make any sense.  
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> ALSO
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> i can tell how how a player is from just a few notes….this guy is a monster with feeling…..chops and feeling…..
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> Just my opinion though….but he excels in the following
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> amazing tone
> rhythmic perfection
> ability to play in multiple keys
> great sense of improvisation, always surprising
> melodic sense (evident on other recordings)
> great phrasing (evident on other recordings)
> diverse repertoire

You had me at 'other recordings'. Been watching the guy for years. He IS a force to be reconed with. Unfortunately this wasn't a good example
of his prowess (in points 1, 2, 5, 6...is all (I think) people are alluding to. I don't think anyone is questioning his talent otherwise. 

smo-joe's 4M co. (Mars metalurgy, machine, manufacturing. P.O. box 777, Mars, Pa. 16046) lolol 
 
> It would be great to have him at spah to help raise the level of the playing field, for sure. 

Well, we have had Jens Bunge, Filip Jers, Michal Herblin and others at the last couple. So I think things have been looking good..so far. Adding Yvonnick would work. :)
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> IMO, few harmonica players want to practice as much as this young kid and I am impressed by virtuosity and feeling, which this young man has.
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>> Where is the "phrasing" and more importantly WHERE is the melody?
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>> Rob Paparozzi
>> Melodymeister,-)
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