[Harp-L] Hip Hop Harp

[Jonathan Hill <jonathan.f.hill@xxxxxxxxx>]

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From: Jonathan Hill <jonathan.f.hill@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:42:36 -0500
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hip Hop Harp
To: Samuel Gravina <sgravina@xxxxxxxxxx>


Yeah, Jervis. I've been toying around with the idea of using harmonica
in a hip-hop context for probably 7 or 8 yrs now. Occassionally I'll
catch the right mood and be able to play something that sounds like
hip-hop rhymes. Here's the question, though. Would you use it like the
MC or the DJ? Ostensibly you could use it for both, I guess. Tom
Morello, formerly of Rage Against the Machine, often used his guitar
as a turntablist. I found that fascinating as much as I find ?uestlove
(of The Roots) vocal stylings fascinating. But I find on harp, I tend
to try and sound more like the MC. Just something to think about. Good
luck and let us know what you come up with!




On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:48:00 -0400, Samuel Gravina <sgravina@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Harmonica Jervis wrote:
>
> > Sam's 2 cents (on virtuosity) just gave me the push to go for that
> > hiphop-band and make the harmonica work in there.
>
> I'm inspired too.  This morning I started using my harmonica as a
> kitchen utensil.  With the same Lee Oskar C harp I was able to measure
> out a cup of milk, stir the pancake batter and flip the pancakes.
> Certainly it didn't come out as well as if I had used more traditional
> utensils but I was able to eat the pancakes and I enjoyed them!
>
> A more talented player/cook with practice could easily make perfect
> pancakes with a harmonica.
>
> Sam
>
>
>
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