Re: [Harp-L] Popper & speed

[Buzz Krantz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Roscso is not only faster But he's much more musical. Jason too.  I 
think John Popper's playing has control but no heart. He is an amazing 
singer and song writer and has done alot to promote the harmonica.and I 
thank him for that.  But he is not the guy I would  wish to study.  I 
love so many different styles and players  It's hard to say who my 
favorates are. Jason, Roscoe, George Brooks, Filisko, Guyger, Madcat, 
Mark Voss, I steal from everyone Yes even you Chris.
    Love you and hope your feeling better
                         buzz.......................................
       
Chris Michalek wrote:

> Rosco can be faster. Levy is definately faster when he wants to be. A
> fellow named Dave Hytone from MN is much faster, I've heard Ricci
> tear up several lines that are faster than Popper, I can be faster...
>
> The point is CAN BE.  I for one am in the Popper camp and my only
> negative thought about his playing is that he lacks control.  Any of
> the people mentioned above except for me can play at the sustained
> velocity. I have Pneumonia and can't hardly play a damn thing these
> days...
>
> ---- Original Message ----
> From: Roscoharp@xxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Popper & speed
> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 12:16:11 EDT
>
>  
>
> > Michalek writes:
> >
> > "I don't think Popper is all that fast. I  know of a few harpers
> > that
> > can rip off blistering runs that are faster and  more musically
> > pleasing. I think too many people have resigned themselves to  the
> > fact that Popper is fast. I say not really."
> >
> >
> > Hey list (& Chris), 
> >
> > Popper IS all that fast!!
> >
> > Not that speed  matters in and of itself, but I've only heard a  few
> > players 
> > who even approach that speed & precission. Are there some  players
> > out there I 
> > don't know about?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > later, Rosco
> > _may.be  au.gust_ (http://www.maybeaugust.com/)  
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