Re: Harmonica that ruins a song

[John Dixon <jwdixon_sbis@xxxxxxxxx>]

> speaking of which... i was never a big fan of Mick
> Jagger's playing when i first got into the Stones.
> same with Led Zeppelin, though i've warmed up to it.
> anyone know Q65? and hey, John Lennon was no Little
> Walter -- so? i think as specialists in our instrument
> we can be harsh to other harmonica players who are
> just some-timers. the Stones were great musicians.
> Mana is a great group, imo, even if the harp playing
> is just ok. instrumental excellence isn't really the
> point, sometimes, you know? 
> 

First time poster.  I have just noticed more since I started
playing even though I've listened to Red Hot Chile Peppers for a
long time, that they have some great musical additions by the
harmonica.  To the point that it is a major component to the theme
of the song (On Mercury).  I like to hear this because it is a
great musical use of the harmonica.  As much as I love to play and
hear people play, I have to admit that it can get under your skin
if it's overplayed.  My fascination with solo harmonica players is
not generally a muscial fascination, but an awe of the mastery of
technique and hearing what new sounds and different things people
do with their instument.  To qualify this statement and possibly
avoid a few flames, I haven't listened to a lot of different harps
or styles, because of my inexperience.  I am absolutely amazed at
what people can do with the harp and the sounds they can produce,
but they just don't make my list of "play that mp3 everyday". 
Tactful addition to a song is my personal preference for the place
for a harmonica.


	
		
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