Re: [Harp-L] Hip Hop Harp

["Bob Maglinte" <bbqbob917@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Peter Wheat" <peterwh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Jonathan Hill" 
<jonathan.f.hill@xxxxxxxxx>; "harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hip Hop Harp


> Hey Guys,
>
>   Re: the Hip Hop Harp, if you get a chance, check out what I played on
> Cyndi Lauper's CD "Hatfull of Stars" a song titled:
> "Broken Glass"...not exactly pure hip-hop but they call it "New-Jack"
> groove.
>
>   Although I played some solos, the crux of my performance was comping
> rhytmically with the hip-hop groove.
>
>    I also having a "Hip-Hop" groove written for me by ex Joe Jackson
> Guitarist Vinnie Zummo and hope to include it on a forthcoming CD.
>
>   a few months ago I played on a hip hop version of the "Sanford and Son"
> theme in a rap format.....
>
>   As harmonica players we should always be open to to "new forms" and how
> we can fit in....it's not only 'fun'...but helps pay the bills,-))
>
> Love & Peace,
> Rob Paparozzi

Hi Rob,
You've hit the nail on the head on another area that harp players don't 
concentrate enough on: RHYTHM and GROOVE, two VERY important elements for 
ANY musician to understand in order to play all different sorts of genres, 
etc..

Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
MP3's: http://music.mp3lizard.com/barbequebob/